Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus.

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Isn't it pretty?

That's why I bought some.

Then I had to stalk the world wide web to see how ever-a-whever I would put it to use.

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Then I rode by my best girlfriend Jamie's house to see what she would do with it.  Last year.

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I'm completely kidding.  I don't know where she lives.   

I'll keep you posted on progress.  AKA when I take it out of the packaging, out of my unfinished bonus room, and create an arrangement.

Consign-what?!

OK Fair Warning: You are now entering Momma Zone.  AKA the place you have gone {and will continue to go} in which in your previous life you swore you would never go.*

*I will elaborate on this topic another time.  And the fact that I took these pictures in my formal dining room which has been converted to a play pen I am ashamed to admit but apparently the truth will set you free, so there it is.

I'm not trying to gloat or anything but.  I mean ok yes I am.  I bought each article of clothing you see here. For under $3.  Yes.  Majority of what you see here ended up costing me a whole $1 per item.

 Since I don't have a little girl but can't pass up a deal...these are on their way to a sweet tart in Wilmington because I owed her momma big time and she just so happens to need a 9 month size.

You can't tell here but above pictured is a toile onesie. AHH!! A TOILE onesie with ruffles?!  Um Yes!

Ok just one more.  I mean really.  No I don't feel bad that this still had tags...with an extry 50% off the lowest price.

Actually, I feel GREAT.

And yes that does say original price $128. Shug.

 Thank you Mrs. Children's Orchard Consignment.  You.  Are the reason my baby is stylin', profilin' and the momma's smilin'.

Vamping

 Front Porch Vamping Continues {as does everything, right?}

So what do I do with this little set, y'all?  I bought both at GCF...$8.99 for the Peacock style chair and $6.99 for the table.  I would never lie to you. Evah.  This set received the same treatment as honey boo boo's patio furnies.  That's raiighhht.  Blee-och.  You don't know who's been touching this stuff, people!

Maybe they won't go outside?  Maybe they'll end up separated? Where do I buy a round seat cushion?  Do I paint them?  They're in excellent shape...do they really need paint?  Either way they have to stay covered. This little set should be part of my closing arguments with Josh regarding: Why We Need a Screened in Porch By December. 
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Thank you Chinoiserie Chic.  So Pretty.

Questions/Comments/Concerns?  Please do!

Yogi Tea

More wise words from my nighttime Yogi Tea*

Seriously.  It's the NightTime..go to sleep chamomile something.  It's scrumptiously cozy and delicious. As Josh would say: Go on. Go get you some.

*And PS-If you are not, go do something about it.

Go on.

Face Lift

Do you know what this is?  Then I'll tell you.  It is a disgusting skirted ottoman from my grandmother's house.  She covered it herself.  Lawd only knows what's going on under that skirt.

Oh ok you don't have to guess.  Because I'll just show you.

Joann's Fabrics (as I like to call it, JoJo's) had a fabbie fab sale.  Like they do erry weekend.  I'm talking. fabbie. fab. fabulicious.  I mean sale so good it hurt. 

I think it ended up being marked down plus take an additional one million off, so say... $7/yard for Waverly Lattice Melon something or other.

But like any self respecting lady I had to explore my options.  Note the little mini cheetah print square down thurr? Gah! So fun.

Ok I enjoyed this suzani print too. Moving on.

Ignore the background of the television, no clue what that was.  Probably The Voice. HA!  Josh think's Blake Shelton is his best friend.

Ok the facelift continues...



The legs don't come off which posed a problem.  However I am very persistant (which has proven to be a good and bad thing) so we just will work around that issure naow won't we?

AAAANNNNNNDDDD...TahDahhh!!

Ok so then this concludes my adventures in re-upholstery.  I don't have patience to maintain habits of this nature long term.

Have a Romy and Michelle Day!

polish

Justification



Hi.  It's me again  Further justifying my case that thrift and consignment are the way to go.

 

Naow.  Would you like to pay $28 for this hurr Demilune Console, or...

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$7,800?

 

How about a mirror to go above your new console?

I'm no mathmatician, but $49 seems much more reasonable than

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$1,480

How about a wingback, to create a nice little reading nook?

Maybe a tufted ottoman complete with nailhead detail of which you might rest your weary feet?

You'll probably need a lamp or two as well...

I'm not making this stuff up, folks.

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It's none of my nevermind, but it sure beats your local Target Store Decor