Good Finds Lately

Ben had a few days off this week so we spent the time buying furniture, visiting his grandmother in Memphis, doing some little things around the house. It was so nice having him there, but about I was ready for him to go back to work by the time he did. I know that may sound bad, but I take it as a good sign that we're still two distinct people that need time away from each other occasionally. 

Let's see yesterday had a job interview with the entire office of an local optometrist (who happens to be an old roommate of Ben's) which was highly entertaining. I've been working diligently on our picture wall, which has made it's way to the dining room instead of the hallway. And yesterday and today has been really pleasant outside so I'm about to wrap this up and get some of that sunshine! So, sorry if this post is a bit scatterbrained!  

Our new console table we got from Pre to Post Modern.

Our very tiny coffee table, also from Pre to Post Modern.

Ben's wall of floating shelves and cubes. He's so good at this.
We had them in our apartment in California and loved it so much we did it again.

A cute little hook I couldn't resist, come on it was less than $2.

Cute little mirror I found at the Goodwill.

Weird metal basket - Goodwill

They're flat on the other side, so they're hangable planters? Containers?

Sunshine, here I come!

Let's See...

Haven't done much lately. Just been enjoying the rush and hope of the new year resolutions. (And unpacking.)

I always make New Years Resolutions, I lurve them, honestly. In fact I lurve the spirit of them so much, that's why I'm doing the Day Zero Project. It's a challenge to complete 101 things you decide in 1001 days (about 2.5 years). I'm really excited about it, even though it's a challenge just to think of 101 things to put on your list. And reading other people's list, I couldn't believe how many things I've already done with my life!

Hope everyone had a happy New Year, and if you are making resolutions here's hoping you stick with them!

And because I don't like posts without pictures here's a two of my recent purchases I'm stoked about...

Two Sarah Bernhardt prints I found at Goodwill

Christmas present from Ben's parents

Shopping Haul (Black Friday Edition)

Normally I don't bother with Black Friday, but this year I wasn't out of town and didn't have anything I had to do so I figured why not? Plus, there were things we actually needed and wanted. When we moved to Franklin from LA, we had already learned our lesson about cross-country moves and sold almost everything we owned. And now we're having to buy it all back: furniture, appliances, clothes for freezing temperatures, etc...

Having to sell most of what we own twice and move the rest has taught me a lot:

1. It is amazing how much stuff we own! And a little sad when you think about it.
2. There is no need for us to have so much stuff. We didn't even use half of it.
3. I am a clothes-hoader.
4. If you ever move cross-country, either sell everything that won't fit in your car or sell nothing and rent a uhaul. Either way, it's going to cost you at least $2500.

Okay, enough of that and on to the bragging!

The first huge deal I got was this sweet washer/dryer combo from Best Buy for $999. It was especially awesome because I didn't have to camp out in the sleet the night before to get them. Woke up around 6am, walked in, bought them in the appliances section, and went back to bed; the whole process took about 30 minutes. Yay!

Later in the day I went to Target and got this quilt for our master bedroom. I lurve the Dwell Studio stuff at Target! I know, I know gray and yellow are on their way out, but I have wanted this bedroom for about a year now so at the time it was trendy. Also got a coffeemaker and a crock-pot for $9 a pop! And, thank goodness, the clothes were on sale too. So I get Ben and I some clothes for these 30-degree nights we've seen lately.

And I finally got the white Christmas tree I've wanted for years (for $38, no less)! Unfortunately I had to go to Wal-Mart for it, since I couldn't find one anywhere else for less than $100. I would love to have a real tree in the house, but our animals are crazy and we don't know how my allergies would react and faux trees are soooo easy. Now I just have to decide what color ornaments I want...