Forgive me

I broke the rules!!

Can you find it in your heart to forgive me??

I bought a clock.

From Target!!

I have been scouring high and low for just the right clock, to no avail. I have found several retro beauties, but all are out of commission. It's not just for decoration, I actually need to know what time it is in my kitchen.

Here is the beauty I found for under $10.

At least it's vintage inspired...

Please find it in your heart to grant me pardon!

Goodwill - an ode to thee!

I am in love with the Goodwill just down the street from me.

A few weeks ago, I arrived at 7:45, armed with a travel mug of coffee to stand in line with many others for the doors to open at 8:00.

Everything in the store was on sale for 50% off!

This was welcome news as I had just moved in and needed a few lamps.

Here are the before and after photos of my lamp makeovers

The ugly lamps ready to be transformed.

One coat of paint does a world of good!!

Plain shade that could use a few frills

All you need to make these ruffles are ribbon and a straight stitch down the middle. Then gather, gather, gather til you have all the ruffles you can stand!!

Plain Jane shade

Not quite sure if you can see, but all along the bottom are sheer ribbon rosettes. Still deciding if I like how it turned out. Definitely better than the before...

Just needs a simple touch

Just a touch of sweetness. Better!

No girl should be without a staple gun

Here is my brand, spanking new one!!

I felt so heavy duty when I was in line at Wal Mart with only these 2 items. Never mind the pink T, rosette earrings and ballet flats - this chic is about to get down to some serious business.

I am pleased to say that this was one of the easiest projects I have attempted in quite awhile. No sanding, no painting, no sewing!! Just a screwdriver, scissors and this beautiful new tool is all that was required.

The Boulder flea market find!!

I decided to go with this sweet green fabric to match my kitchen table - my Craigslist treasure of a kitchen table!!

Voila!!
Done and done!

Boulder Boulder, you did me right.

My dear friend Leah took me around Boulder last weekend. Such a charming place! Definitely a new favorite. I can't wait to go back soon and explore all of the book shops, cafes and overwhelming beauty of the mountains!!

I had a hay day in the Lafayette flea market.

It just went on and on.

Here are the treasures that I found while I was there.

Thank you Leah for convincing me to get this sweet bird cage. I was thankful to have her there with me to bounce ideas off of and have her insight. She has such wonderful, unique taste. She truly has quite an eye for finding sweet treasures!

I fell in love with all of the small jars. At $1 each, it was so hard to choose which ones to bring home with me.

I am incredibly thankful for these chairs! I got a set of 4 for only $40! Sturdy, sweet, shabby chic - Yes, oh yes, please!!

I decided to recover the seats, so stay tuned to see that update.

I also found a sweet iced tea pitcher and a small basket (to be the home of my new glass vases when not in use) and a fancy glass bottle for water to keep in the fridge. Makes drinking water seem luxurious.