And I’ll say it again. I have thrifting angels who are looking out for me. And last week, during a ruitine “Family Day” at the Salvation Army, I saw this pretty. Phil went back that night, and lucky for us, it was still there! Upholstery in great condition and everything!

I think it would be so cool to furnish my entire house (well, mostly anyway) with thrift store finds. It would take years and years of searching… but it’s so worth having something in your home that you totally love, and definitely would’ve paid hundreds of dollars for, and to know that you got it for a steal. Can I get an amen?

Oh, and speaking of amazingness, The Art is Found prompt goes up tomorrow, hopefully! I know it was supposed to be Monday…. but you’ll just have to be patient. We had awesome participation this time around, and a guest I’m sure you’ll all love!

I finished the headboard.  One more step.
Many more steps to go until the bedroom is completed!
There’s empty walls, frumpy dressers, and empty corners.

I’ve had some motivation from Creative
people places and things
that inspire.  Inspire creativity and productivity.
I become inspired to make.
Sometimes art.
Sometimes a lovelier home.
The only problem is,
the lovelier home is often more costly,
monetarily and physically.
I had no idea that making a new headboard
would also make for sore glutes.
Now I know how my dad is in such good shape,
even though he doesn’t work out.
He’s always squatting and lifting and all that crap.

and thank God for it.  I would never have known
that an exterior wall in our office
was just floating in mid air.
No footer.  No anchor.  No nothin.
And no now we have no wall.
That’s right, no wall on a side of our house.
For two weeks until the footer cures.
Oh daddy.  You always make a big production of things.
But they’re always done right.

At least we no longer have an abyss next to the office.
Although, the exposed wires are a bit harrying.
And potentially hair raising, if you know what I mean.
Hopefully, for your sake, you don’t.  :)

Anyway, things are in a bit of an upheaval at my home.
In case you couldn’t tell.
But I take heart in the fact that the labor is free,
things are getting done right,
and someday soon the house will be fabulous.
Someday.
Someday.
And for now, I comfort in my sole place of peace.
The bedroom.
And I mean that in all the ways you wish to take it.
;)

That is my cousin Jeremy. Fellow designer, fellow trivia enthusiast. A Know-it-all and funny man. In the background is my cousin Thomas. Fellow frenchie, fellow target for teasing. Loves Europe, and knows it all.  :)

Those two are close to my heart. Even if, right after this picture was taken, Jeremy threw a football at my face when I wasn’t looking. It was a real Marsha Brady moment.