Blondie 'N' SC

Vintage Silverware~

Is my new OBSESSION:

 

I adore the romantic patterns, the luster of tarnished silver & the solid feel to each piece:

 

I have seen 3 sets of Vintage Silverware at recent estate sales, and as much as I want to snatch them up....$1,200.00 or more doesn't rest nicely in my back pocket or on a tree in my backyard!

Wait one second, I wonder if they would trade me for lemons?

I do have a boat load of those in my backyard.

I don't even really like lemons...Strange.

Anyhoo, how gorgeous is this photo?

 

 I have seen pieces of vintage silverware sold at flea markets for $1.00 each.

I could start my own set, mismatched, imperfect & Just for me!

AND, then I would have a REASON to buy these instead of making excuses:

 

Oh, maybe the owner of these amazing storage cases would trade me for lemons....

I am sure she likes lemons...

Pretty sure...

Actually not sure at all, but she has to drink ice tea, right?

(Sara if you are reading this, CALL ME....**wink wink!}

Just curious....but, does obsessing count as a Hobie?

If so, I am pretty darn GOOD at what I do!

Not to brag or anything!

{insert infectious giggle here}

Cheers big ears ~

Now wouldn't that cheers at dinner be cuter with grandma's mismatched china and vintage silverware placed sweetly on white linen pressed napkins?

YUP, I thought so too!

Hugs & Eskimo Kisses~

 
 

Images: 1-3 country living 4. Sadie Olive - Brocante

Estate Sale Junkie~

**Bare with me here girls in my usual fashion this became a SUPER long post! **

Yup that is me, I am now as of Saturday an Estate Sale junkie!

I know I know, I thought the same thing when I was told the real deals are at Estate Sales. I thought to myself but it will be so sad, and I will be digging through someone's beloved treasures, without knowing any of the history or the story behind all of their precious possessions.

It mad me a wee bit uncomfortable, and I felt guilty, as I pulled up to the driveway with pool man and my punk waiting in the car. As I walked through the door, I was over whelmed with how much stuff was laid out for sale. I was timid at 1st, and took some time to browse the goods, before I started packing my arms full of old Pyrex dishes, silver creamers and serving spoons, old books, binoculars, and a little silver plated bell.

I was leaping with glee on the inside as I couldn't let anyone see my excitement or me running out of the house with my arms full hoping nothing fell as I plopped my goods in the car. I asked the pool man just how much I spent....of course he doesn't play well with my games, so I just told him...

$15.22 for an arm full of treasures...heck ya I was a happy girl.

As we drove home I schemed on how I could get back by 1:30 that same day as I was sure I had passed up something wonderful. Low and behold the baby napped for 3 hours and momma ran back to the sale. Spending a mere $11.00 more I came home with even more amazing treasures and it was then and there I called myself an "estate sale junkie", I like to think of it as a new hobby! And, yes I will always feel a little sad when I walk through the estate sale, but I just remind myself that all of these possessions deserve a wonderful home...some place new and someone new to love them!

Here are some of my goods:

 

Vintage Binoculars~ $1.50

 

5 Vintage books~ $1.00

Including the Encyclopedia of Music and a small catholic Devotional~

I also bought a few more books that might end up as part of my little secret!

{see WAY below}

 

Patent leather Black Clutch~ $1.00

These little beauties happened to be stuffed into some pink Depression glasses I bought last minute and as I walked out the door, unaware of their presence in one of the glasses, I got to the car and low and behold there were 2 crown broaches and one little turtle awaiting my surprise!

 

How perfect are these, that was the cherry on top of my estate sale finds, I was a giddy little school girl!

I was also REALLY giddy when I found this at the flea market on Sunday....

 I originally got the idea from the Chaps party we attended on our little Farm Chicks weekend, but I have always loved these sweet vintage baby baths!

As I carried this through the flea market (that was an interesting site, me sweating my booty off carrying a bath tub!) three other people asked me where I got it, so apparently these are a hot ticket. Oh and the seller had 26 of them at the show and by the time I got there, only 3 were left.....

 

**sigh** I am in love!!!

I swung by a local antique store on the way home because apparently I am bit compulsive and picked up these to go over my bed:

 

I am smitten with the tulip painting and the frame is metal and really old!

I added the 5 to the frame, as I am a little obsessed with that # as of late....

The rest of my finds from the flea market & Estate sale rest here in my little secret...

...are you ready?

I am nervous to tell you...ahhh, ok, breath.....

I am telling you this secret because for one if I don't I might just burst into small pieces and two it will help me stick to my goals, because I don't like to let people down or keep secrets...

So with that these suitcases are filled to the brim with Vintage Kitchen Treasures...

So much so, part of my closet is also filled with boxes of vintage goodness.

I have been scouring thrift stores, estate sales, flea markets and various other places to bring to you an eclectic mix of vintage kitchen treasures that will fill up my newEtsy store opening:

Sept. 1st!

 I just couldn't stand not telling you for one more day. I am super super excited to see where this takes me and my partner in crime, to which I call her Mom!

We are working hard to meet our deadline!!

Changes are happening and I cannot be happier to be following my dreams!

I feel so much better now that I told you. I felt like I was carrying around this little dirty secret....

Stay Tuned for more on our Etsy store! AHH, did I just say that out loud??? EKKK...

With all of that swirling around in your head, I encourage you to find the nearest estate sale or flea market and just give it a try, I am SURE you won't be sorry you did...and for those of you who like a good deal this is right up your alley!

Cheers to following your dreams and acquiring new hobbies!

Muwahhh!

 

P.S. We went to the neurologist yesterday and as of today my little punk will be 6 months seizure free, this calls for some celebrating! I can't tell you what a milestone this is for my family! **sigh**

P.S.S. This became a really long winded, information filled post...I pretty much threw up all of the goods in one post, sheesh, if you don't hear from me for a few days it is because I have nothing to say, it is all right here! {{giggle}}

 

 

 

 

 

Garden Elements~

Howdy ho girls!

How are ya??

Did the weekend fly by or what? Wowzers...

I always forget that I live where people vacation, and this weekend it was evident that summer is here as everyone flocked to the beach. The sand was packed with sunbathers, surfers and sand castle builders a like... I am so fortunate to live where I do, and I try not to take it for-granted!

Speaking of being fortunate, a few weekends ago, my best friend and I had an hour or so to walk around some small shoppes in San Juan Capistrano after brunch with the girls and get this, hold on to your seats we were able to shop sans children and husbands..sigh...it was wonderful. However I might have embarrassed my friend with my picture taking, but it sure was worth it...

 As I was checking out the treasures and snapping photos it occurred to me, that one of my favorite elements, besides whimsy now a days to add to my Nest include vintage architectural/garden elements. I love the feel of rusted baskets:

 

Chippy paint candle sticks:

Old garden tools:

 

And wrought iron benches:

 

The endless possibilities for Vintage Wooden boxes:

 

 

Filled with assorted plants and flowers:

 

The cottage appeal of Vintage step ladders always catch my attention & for $10.00 this one was a steal:

 

Old fire engines:

 

And perfectly sized salvaged Glass containers to hold buttons, vintage game pieces, ribbon or pens:

 

I almost grabbed a couple of these for myself as they were only $7.00....but I was a good girl and left them there with hopes to return soon. Very.soon.

Wouldn't some of your garden roses look fantastic in a couple of those salvaged glass jars?

 

 

Or in a metal white bucket?

 

Garden succulents could be found by the cup full:

 

Or the pallet full:

 

The garden herbs smelled wonderful as well, but it was the chair that really caught my attention:

 

 

Of course whimsical pieces could be found nearby:

 

 I firmly believe every nest needs a sign like this, just as a reminder that sometimes, just sometimes it is ok to:

 

 

My favorite spot of the day included these old bistro chairs that sat out front of a quaint little restaurant:

 

How perfect would these be on a wrap around porch with some burlap pillows for comfort?

After writing this post I think I have convinced myself to run over and pick up some of those little salvaged glass jars, and I also think I have convinced myself that another day of brunching with the girls and shopping with my BFF is in order!

Uhh Oh, it looks like i am being called to duty as my son just decided to poop, yup you read that right, poop on the floor...really? Potty training is super fabulous, I love it!

Cheers to garden elements, brunching with the girls and a shopping trip to inspire !

XOXO~

 

P.S. Swing back around tomorrow for some chocolate cake in a cup!

And, no I am not teasing you! Te hee!

Muwahhh...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Ironstone~

Morning Sunshine!

I Hope you had a wonderful SUNNY weekend and those daddies in your life had a fan~tas~tic Father's Day as well.

How about some chatter about Vin~tage to start this Monday off right?

Ready?

O.K.

Or O'tay as my son says!

I am not much of a collector, I never have been. When I like something, yes I might buy 2 or three of them, like old wire baskets or vintage suitcases (which I just inherited two more for FREE, yup I was a happy girl this weekend) but to buy a lot of one thing to display is just not my forte.

Collecting might really come down to the fact that I don't have a lot of space in my house for collections. However, I for see a new obsession coming on...in which the pool man might have to give up some space in the garage (the only space i let him have) so i can move some stuff out of the house to create a nook just for some White Vintage Ironstone!

 

Lately it seems when I am innocently wandering through antique stores and flea markets, I am drawn to Vintage White Ironstone like some strange magnetic force took over my whole body and I am held captive.

It is pretty horrific...if I do say so.

And it looks to me like this home owner has the same magnetic force but ten fold! wow wee!

I wonder if she would notice if I just "borrowed" one small pitcher from the back of the top shelf?

Just wondering???

 

While I was shopping (wandering) the Farm Chicks show I almost, almost bought some amazing pitchers from the Barn House Boys booth, but then I kept contemplating how I would fit it in my suitcase. But, don't think for one minute I didn't go back a few times and admire them, and even drool a tad. 

 

Now if I can just find a place to store all of the this vintage goodness I am a shoe in for a new collection/obsession and well on my way to becoming a collector!

 

Sometimes I laugh at myself, ok, wait I laugh at myself quite often, because I seem to find a new obsession every week. Last week it was Vintage Flower frogs.

What?

You don't know what those are?

Have no fear I bought two of them and will show you, and I have a feeling you might want one or 2 as well. *wink wink

The week before that it was the Welcome Banner & yup, I Succeeded again in finding that....

&  yup, I bought one.

I may be single handedly stimulating the economy!

The pool man laughs at me too for the spontaneous packages that end up on the door step.

I LOVE MAIL!!!!

And, the pool man almost as much!

Just kidding honey, you know I would NEVER sell your golf clubs for some Vintage Stoneware...

Right?

Honey?

Where did you go?

 

 

While he goes and finds a good hiding place for his golf clubs let's move on...

This piece above resides in Elizabeth Maxon's house and I loved how it was a doctors cabinet that now holds old Ironstone in all white I might add...how gorgeous is this piece? Love it!

Now that I am kicking myself in the butt for not buying those gorgeous pitchers from the BH Boys, I am on the look out...

And, I can hear my parents thinking to themselves, why doesn't she take up collecting a savings account for a change...

& To answer that...

Well mom and dad life is short and savings doesn't look as PRETTY!

Don't worry girls I am sure a new obsession will transpire soon...

I am sure of it!

XOXO~

 

P.S. If you are interested in starting your own collection, Vin~tage Ironstone can be found

here &  here.

{Images from Country living and Elizabeth Maxon's blog}

 

{Inspired}~

Warning!!

You might want to go pee, run a few errands, get the kids a movie to watch or grab a soda, this is a REALLY long post.

No complaining at the end, I warned you!

 

 INSPIRED ....To Say the least!

We got to the show around 10:00 after having the most amazing breakfast at a cute little french cafe called "Madeleines" in Spokane.

We waited in line for about 30 minutes and then we walked into SHEER madness.

I am not kidding, not even an ounce of kidding here girls.

I have never seen so many people in so many different directions all in one place....it was almost overwhelming.

And to be honest, cause this all I am lately, I am not really a CROWDS person, neither is the pool man so maybe he has rubbed off on me over the years.

 

 

However, I was here to shop, so let the fun begin, with Lisa Souers .

Her jewelry is AMAZING and when I say amazing I mean it is out of this world cool!

 

And, her vintage finds are even more AMAZING!

She might be my new best friend, however she doesn't even know my name!

Heh, heh.

 

Miss Sara, Jeanne and Jackie making some early morning purchases!

 

Those large #'s you see above were a real hit, I think she sold every last one of them....

I guess I could have walked onto the plane with one as my carry on luggage...

However, the propeller plane we took to Portland on the way home would not have fit a large # 3, it merely fit Sara and I.

Therefore, i just left some drool over these babies!

Oh, and don't mention Propeller and plane in the same sentence to Sara, it freaks her out just a wee bit! :)

(secretly it did me too, but shhh, don't tell anyone!}

 

These are hard to see but they are the Farm Chicks necklaces, how cute are they hanging off this vintage clothes line and attached with clothes pins.

 

Every display was put together with so much creativity, a real love for Vintage and handmade treasures.

I was in HEAVEN!

From old cowboy boots....

 

To vintage baby buggies...

 

To old scales, tool boxes, baking tins, and Ball jars.

 

And, I cannot forget the HUGE table in the middle FILLED to the brim with vintage stamps.

My heart raced.

I didn't buy any.

What?

I know.

I stink....

 

 

Now here.

Here my dear friends, lies one of the most Fabulous spaces at the show.

I need to take a moment of silence.

I need to take a moment of remembrance to collect myself.

Hold please.

 

Ok, I feel better.

This here lies the booth of the "The boys of Barn House".

And I wanted to take 10 of those amazing topiaries above home with me.

And, I wanted to steal the display cabinet below with all of the vintage goodness inside.

I refrained for fear of breaking something.

That was all that stopped me.

Really.

Do you see the pile of brushed to the right on the photo below?

No click...click on the photo to enlarge.

Yes, Miss Sara (or do I call her Sadie Olive, she is pretty famous, ya know!) bought every single brush there...

 

Yup. and a few other things, like a peacock feather.

Yes you read that right...a peacock feather!

I am sure she will have some photos of ALL the treasures she came home with including the peacock feather!

Their booth had to be hands down the most elegant and amazing booth there, and of course I couldn't maneuver my way through all the peeps to get a full shot of the whole thing.

Sorry charlie.

But, trust me it was B~E~A~U~tiful.

 

Filled with burlap & ticking striped pillows galore!

I think Amy and Kasey each took one home!

 

And, I was smitten with the teenie tiny terracotta pots and all the live greenery.

I didn't buy any of them.

What?

I know.

I stink....

Everything was so PERFECT, from the goodies, to the lighting of the booth to the Boys themselves!

 

I think the girls had to drag me away...I found my way back though...oh yes I did and I bought something...which in the end happens to be my FAVORITE treasure I found at the show!

Add a little arabesque here, with a plie of course.

We moved on.

 

Moving along to this adorable vintage bike. I wondered if the girls would notice if i started riding it around the event, but I thought I might embarrass them slightly, so I declined my initial thoughts....and just took a photo.

And, we ventured on.

 

WHOA, daddy I could have walked away with this stack of suitcases.

Every single one of them...

I love me some vintage train cases, but you already knew that, huh?

I didn't buy any.

What?

I know.

I stink....

 

Treasures.

Trea~sures.

And. even. more. treasures.

 

 

 

I  loved these old Urns.

The grey one called to me.

I didn't buy any.

What?

I know.

I stink....

 

 

 

As I sit here and add photos, I am seeing all kinds of goodies I didn't notice at the show...

Like that YELLOW 36 right there, too cute!

 

Tons of pillows.

Architectural pieces.

Fantastic Furniture.

And did I mention pillows?

No...

Hmm...strange I thought I had.

I didn't buy any though?

What?

I know.

I stink...

 

 

And, then we come to another one of my favorite booths!

The Queen of Tarte

Her booth was romantic, whimsical, amazing and filled with vintage goodness! 

***sigh***

 

There is Sara making a couple purchases and Cindy (queen of tarte, herself) is obliging!!

I ordered one of her amazing aprons...to be shown in another post!

And, she could be my new best friend, and No she doesn't even know my name.

Shame, huh?

 

Look how cute her booth looks!

Here is where I have to insert the saying, "I should have bought it when I saw it"...there was the sweetest little treasure I so should have bought...

I e-mailed Cindy to see if perhaps she didn't sell it, my fingers are crossed that she didn't! :)

Can you please cross your too?

Thanks.

 

She is so creative and I could have stayed here all day wandering through her booth!

 

However, we had been shopping for 6 hours and our feet were starting to hurt!

Not to mention we had another event to get ready for, yup we got a special invitation to a Part~e!

Of course I have a few photos of that AM~AZING event as well...

Stay tuned!!

See you soon girls!

Muwahhh!

Oh and by the way...

Heather

&

Kacey

You are the proud new owners of some adorable tea towels!!

Bye Bye for now~

 

P.S. That might have been my longest post in history & here i am adding a P.S.!

 To think I wasn't even going to take any photos or bring my HEAVY camera!

Shame on me...!

Tisk tisk... :)

 

A place for Everything~

And, Everything in its place!

I am sure this saying was whispered in my ear by my dad through out my childhood. I am sure of it because it worked.

He is a bit A~n~a~l (love ya dad) when it comes to having things in their place. I can still remember to this day his voice yelling, "Tara Michelle, come pick your stuff up off the stairs." I hear it, it rings in my ears...and NOW, in my cottage it sounds something like this, "Hey you, blondie over there, come pick up your tools off the stairs and from behind the couch and out of the toilet."

Ok, totally kidding about the toilet, well kinda but not about keeping everything in its place. I can drive the pool man NUTS...however he can drive me nuts with his little sock graveyards piling up by the couch.

But I digress, and I am sure you ware wondering where I am going with this post...So let's get back on track with these:

~Wire Baskets~

My favorite way to Organize!!!!!!!

{was that enough !!! for you?}

 

vintage Locker Basket

I am especially hooked on the Vintage locker baskets.

  

Metal Locker Basket

I use baskets all over my house to keep things neat and tidy.

From magazines, to toys to food in my pantry.

 

Brass Collapsible Basket

There is just something so simple about an old wire basket with handles no less.

 

Vintage metal basket with blue handle

And when I went Antique shopping with my parents this weekend I realized i am obsessed with baskets, they jump out at me almost as much as ruffles...almost!

  

Wire milk crates

And speaking of ruffles, I have something up my sleeve...but I just can't tell you yet, but please know once they are done, I will share every ruffly little detail with you!

But for now, sit back and relax, have a latte on me...and dream about all the ways baskets can be used to keep you organized and to make sure there is a place for everything and everything in its place!

 

 

Apartment Therapy

 

Sunset Magazine via Apartment Therapy

 

Apartment Therapy

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Flickr- Decorology

Decorology has an amazing photo stream on flickr...see for yourself! 

**sigh**

~ Vintage *inspired* wire laundry baskets are my favorite! 

Makes doing laundry a little more fun, and yes I did just use FUN and LAUNDRY in the same sentence! Oh yes I did!

And, I lingered awhile here at this image...so much so my eyes are hurting..

click to enlarge..and say it with me "gorgeous"!

 

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So many things to organize, so many ideas and so LITTLE time!

I have some grand ideas for some of the baskets i have in my house, and I am hoping my little adventure to the Farm Chicks show THIS WEEKEND will help me complete my projects!

Fingers crossed and of course being that we are such good friends now I will share them all with you when I am done!

See so much to do, and so LITTLE time!

Happy Tuesday darlings...thanks for visiting...!

Muwahhhh~

P.S. You can find those wire laundry baskets Ebay for a pretty good deal!

And, believe me they make laundry FUN!

Vintage Bicycles~

  

For some reason I just love photos of Vintage bikes...

 

I love the real ones too...

 

All the different colors and styles...

 

I can envision quite a few joyrides shared with friends on one of these Q-T's!

o.k. maybe not this one in particular...

 

I could also see myself as a teenager riding around my little beach town on this here blue beauty...

 

In my string bikini scoping out the boys...

 

Wishing the summer would never end...

 

Now, I just Wish I had a Sweet Vintage "Pink" bike to ride around my little beach town...

& also that I still looked good scoping out the boys in a string bikini!

 

 

Swing around tomorrow if you find the time, I might have a given away a small part of my Fashion Friday post within this post...but, you will just have to wait and see!

Ta Ta my sweet friends~

 

Photo Credits:

1. Mostly Mod 2. Alica Bock 3. Beth Peardon4. Leaca 5.  Photogenica6. Daisey's Little Cottage 7.  flickr 8.  Genesis Creative 9. flickr 10. Joyride

A few of my Favorite Things~

Morning Girls, hope you had a wonderful Easter Sunday with your families and friends!

As I was watching "Abbey Road" the other night, I put this little Vintage Wire basket together to go on top of a credenza in my room and when I was done,

I realized this holds quite a few of my "Favorite Things"~

~ Textured Fabric

~ Vintage rolled up book Pages

~Ribbon

~Vintage Bingo Cards, which bring in my love of all things vintage

~Vintage playing cards bring in my love of Typography & Numbers

~ And last but not least the crystal knobs for my love of Cottage furniture!

Now if I could get some burlap pillows and Vintage suitcases to fit in here, my basket would runneth over!

So, I am curious what would be a few of your Favorite things if you could put them all together in a basket?

Oh and before I go, here are a few of my new collections:

Vintage Mother of Pearl Buttons~

 

There are 200 in here right now, imagine how many I will need to fill this Jar?

And one last collection:

 

Vintage Game Pieces, I have a few more of these to find as well!

Oh, and the jars have princess crowns on them too!

Also, I am totally laughing right now, because it is 4:30 in the afternoon on Sunday and my son has NOT had a nap today. I left him in his crib and he is now singing every song he can possibly think of and I am sure making up some new ones just so his eyes don't happen to close for too long!

Now he is calling my name over and over and over at the top of his lungs, I guess this means my time is up!

Enjoy the day~

 

 

 

 

Vintage Suitcases~

I never thought of myself as a collector, but lately I found myself collecting these:

 

I don't know what it is about these beauties, but I just can't resist them. When I am out shopping and I see one, it takes everything in me not to buy just 1 more vin~tage suitcase!

What can it hurt, right?

Honestly....I don't have any room in my cottage for just 1 more suitcase...

 

So, the other day when my girlfriend mentioned she had some old suitcases in her garage that she didn't want anymore....

she must have felt the excitement I was trying to hide because,

she proceeded to ask me if I wanted them.....

 

What do you think I told her?

 

Oh, the suspense... I know it will just kill you.

Til' we meet again, tell me what you collect?

What makes your heart skip a beat and your coin purse empty?

XOXO~

 

Photos Credits via Flickr: 1. Veronica TM 2. Bubbo Tubbo  3. Suzanneduda 4. Mollypop

 

Antique French Writing Desk~

I decided to join in on the "Sanctuary Arts Makeover Open House"....

So here we go!

I saw the title of the ad: "Antique French Writing Desk" and knew I had to have it. I am the kind of girl that usually finds a way to get what I want. But, I hardly pay full price for it and I am willing to sacrifice something. Children not included, husband...maybe it depends what kind of a day I have having! Just kidding, love ya honey!

So, One I didn't pay full price for this desk and two I sacrificedd my old desk. Ok, it really wasn't a sacrifice, I hated the thing. 

I searched Craig's list high and low for a Vintage/Antique desk and low and behold this one popped up:

                    

                                    

I fell in love. I had to have it. I had to get my dirty hands on this desk before someone else did.  I bolted home took pictures of my old desk, threw them on Craig's list and sold it a day later. The pool man laughs at me, I spare no expense when I want something.

 I e-mailed the lady who owned the desk. I tried to bargain. It was originally $350.00, but I didn't have anywhere near that. I got $150.00 for my desk so I was on my way. We went back and forth on e-mail. She wouldn't budge. I was devastated I had to have that desk. Had too, It was meant to be in my loft. It fit. We fit. I had butterflies when I looked at it and of course she sent more pictures over for me to drool over. RUDE.

 

I waited for two days. I plotted. I schemed. I dreamed about it. I obsessed over it, like I usually do when I want something. I whined to the pool man, who had the nerve to walk away from me. I e-mailed her again and said " I have $225.00 in CASH, that is all. I can't get anymore money. I am dried up. You have to help me here. I might just shrivel up and die if I can't have it."

She had the nerve to write back and ask for $250.00. Were her and the pool man plotting against me? SAVAGES.

I couldn't take it anymore. I said "FINE. I'll take it". I began to rummaged through my dressers. The car. The attic. The Pool Man's truck which I only do when I am desperate. The "things" I find in there are well let's just say I have no idea what he does with those "things". SPOOKY. I managed to find some more Cash and I picked up the desk and brought it home.

                             

And it sat outside.

For days.

It rained. So we brought it in.

And it sat in my Kitchen for a few more days.

Then I tackled it. We tackled it. Not literally, but almost. Sanded it. Primed it.

                               

                                         

           We painted it black.                

 All Black. 

::Sigh::

I added some crystal knobs that I had stored away on each drawer.

    

 

It was lovely.

I was filled with Joy.

I had WON! I love that feeling!

Now it sits in my Eclectic Loft . So every time I walk upstairs I see it.

In all it's shinning glory.

Man am I good or what? Wait, don't answer that! Te hee...

Cheers to getting what you want. But not paying what they ask!

Thanks Jen for letting me participate in the Make over Open House!!