Added to My Bucket List

I love classical music, most of my Pandora stations are just that. Mozart is my favorite, and I get goose bumpy when I hear a violin or cello played well. I almost peed my pants when I heard eScala play Palladio on Britain's Got Talent, hot chics and strings are always a great match. 

Seriously, listen to it-

 



I recently found a group called The Section Quartet, and they cover newer songs. Their version of The Postal Service's "Such Great Heights" is amazing.

Alas, my new mission in life is to learn how to play the violin. I would also love to learn how to play the cello, but the instrument itself is so expensive! Start small, and invest later in the bigger one.

Bucket List

1.) Go to Europe
2.) Learn to play the violin
 
 

Yard Sale Addiction

I've been going to yard sales for the past year, and I can't believe I didn't start doing it sooner. I can walk up with a few bucks, and potentially leave with something awesome. I can see a yard sale sign from a mile away, and I follow them like they're treasure maps.

I've found so many cool items, and I even went to a couple of estate sales. Here's just some of what I've bought from my yard sale adventures (and I'm not even including the newer made finds aka fabric, books, toys, and even one cool crimper). 

One of my favorite finds, and first yard sales. These are what increased the hunger for my Saturday morning shopping days. Pyrex "Crazy Daisy" mixing bowl set- $2.00

 

I got this vintage typewriter at the same yard sale- $8.00

The record player credenza came from the same yard sale again, and it came with records- $30.00

Once again, the same yard sale... This "project" chair. I keep it in my room with a throw covering the seat. I plan on restoring it, you'll see it finished- $5.00

I love him. My owl drawing- $2.00

I don't know why I love it, my favorite cup- $1.00

I got this at the same yard sale. The lady I bought it from was retired teacher, she said it was 100 years old. She could have been nuts, but I liked it anyways. The frame is cool, it's carved/burned wood- $1.00

I originally bought this because I was going to reuse the canvas, and paint over it. I looked it up online, and it's part of a 950 piece set. Art prices keep changing, but last time I checked it was selling for over $180 dollars. Pretty good investment on my end- $5.00  

 My hanging unicorn head- $.50

The guy selling this little table was really sad to sell it, he said his wife was making him do it- $8.00

I love this tray! It's price tag said $20.00, I'm way too cheap for that- $5.00

One of my favorites. Vintage feather and veiled hat- $2.00

Charlie likes this one too.... "No mom, I'm Mrs. Nesbitt"

Wooden candle wall sconces, price tag still on. Purchased at a Boy Scouts rummage sale- $2.00

There is so much more I've found I could share with you, but then this post would never end. My goal is to fully furnish and decorate my house with items purchased at yard and rummage sales. I'm on my way.....

Snow in a Cooler....

Matthew brought home snow from work today, and Charlie made a snowman. Then we had a snowball fight on the porch, cold and awesome.

One Man's Junk....

A couple of days ago my husband was running a service call, and saw a bunch of stuff piled in someone's yard. He has the same addiction to free that I do, so he brought a bunch of stuff home for me.

His luck is better than mine, because he found some really cool stuff. 

I was so happy- Definitely a great husband moment.

A wooden hat rack

 
This hanging wood mirror

 


This fabric printed stretched canvas

These two awesome paintings. They're signed, but I couldn't find anything about the artist online. My Husband thinks that the guy tossing them out, could have even painted them. They're both huge! The first is my favorite.

 

 

 

I love free curb junk!

You Know You're Lame When.....

.... Your morning cup of coffee looks like this. I love Gilmore Girls, I own the series and have watched it too many times to count (I'd probably be embarrassed if I knew the actual number). Lauren Graham is a god- Why haven't they made a movie yet?

It gets worse, I have two other cups. A Luke's Diner and a Dragon Fly Inn mug. My coolness is off the charts right now!

New Blogs to Read.... Thanks Homies.....

I'm so glad it's that time of year again! The Homies are back on ApartmentTherapy.com, and I have so many new blogs to read. This is where I found the blogs I follow, Design*Sponge and Young House Love. They have a few blogs I already read up for nominations, and I already want to nominate so many in the DIY section.

I really like Dollar Store Crafts and Hi Sugarplum!, and I already read Sawdust and Paper Scraps. I haven't even checked out the home design section, there are just too many good ones already!

The Homies- 2012

DIY French-Vintage-Inspired Wire Hamper

I've been searching different sites, looking for a nice hamper to buy. Leave it to ApartmentTherapy.com to save my wallet, with a tutorial on building your own "French-vintage-inspired" wire hamper. I was also in the market for a hamper that has a dark and light compartments. I could just make two of them, and the wheels make them super easy to move around. 

Here's the link to the  article on ApartmentTherapy.com

DIY French-vintage-inspired wire hamper 




I'll post the photos of the hamper me and Charlie built, after we get our supplies :)