I mentioned that I’ve been to IKEA three times over the past few months in the hunt for the sofa. The photo below is documentation of why it’s a good thing that we don’t have an IKEA closer than 2 1/2 hours from our house. We have to turn the Prius into a pickup truck […]
Let’s play a game
Okay, brilliant ladies out there. I have been eyeing this cute little cup holder at Wisteria. Glass cups and carrier But, I need a reason to buy it. (Ryan’s rolling his eyes right now. I can feel it.) I have an idea or two, but I wanna hear yours. What would you do with it? […]
Cool breeze – my view on yard sales
I have not typically been a huge yard sale-r. It takes a few things that I don’t have – the desire to get up early, directional skills and the time to spend going to garage sales. However, I may have changed my tune. The last two Saturdays, I got up and went to yard sales […]
On Big Lots
I’ve always thought garden stools were cute, but can I be frank? Who has the money to spend on these things? I’m looking at you: Pottery Barn. ($159) Overstock. ($123.99) Target. ($169.49 ON SALE?) And, although cute, I wondered if they were a bit trendy for my taste. You see, I usually don’t buy things until […]
Junkin’
When my friend, Sarah, asked me if I wanted to go junkin’, I said, “Of course.” When we pulled up to a little roadside gem with an abundance of chairs, wagon wheels and red barns, I was smitten. We actually had to turnaround and hightail it back to the ATM. But, we did showed SOME restraint. […]
Thrifty Pretties
So, I have a major love for the Goodwill Store and Salvation Army. There are several stores in my area, and I go to the all. I don’t always buy. Many times I don’t find anything. But, some of my favorite house items are from Salvation Army and Goodwill. Case in point – the dresser. After […]