Goodwill Hauling

Merry day after Christmas. I guess technically that isn't politically correct because it doesn't address everyone, but it is the holiday that my family and I celebrate. Regardless of what you and yours celebrate, I hope that you and your loved ones had a safe and happy time together. I’m quite enjoying my vacation.

Anyway, a few days ago I went to the Goodwill on the hunt for picture frames. I spent $15 for 5 which is what you could easily pay for one.

The 2 big ones were only $4.50 each and already have mats in them. I haven’t taken them apart to check their condition, but I’ll see if they’re usable. They all need to be cleaned up a bit, and sprayed black (except for the one on the far right). I’m happy with the selection though.

I found another Goodwill store that is not too far from my home, and I plan on checking that one out soon…I need more frames. I plan on rearranging and possible relocating my current wall of frames. I still need to change out the type printouts I made and intended to be temporary…but I am in no rush. I’m on vacation.

Happy Monday all!

Talk to you in the next one.

Le Metier de Beaute–Rock ‘n’ Romance Set

I’ve been eyeing this set since the summer.

I decided since I was already doing a bit of frivolous holiday shopping, I’d just add it to my shopping cart, and I’m so annoyed that I didn’t purchase this sooner.

I have to admit, the size of the polish was a major turn off.

At 0.14 ounces, they’re absolutely diminutive. Even next to a Dior polish, which as far as polishes go is a little one, it looks tiny.

The itsy-bitsy applicator brush is a pain to use.

It took 3 coats for me to get the color opaque, but once they were, they were absolutely gorgeous.

(Messily painted with tiny brushes) Thumb: Chrome Passion; Index: Heat of the Night; Middle:Midnight Rendezvous; Ring: True Romance

I initially wanted the set for Chrome Passion, but True Romance actually turned out to be my favorite. I like them more than I thought I would, and I think by the end of the week, I’ll have a backup or 2 in my stash. Yup.

So pretty…

Talk to you in the next one!

Living/Dining Room: Making Progress

As I’ve mentioned before, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do about my dining room chairs, but in the end, I figured since none of my furniture really goes together, and my Kivik is white, it would probably be best if all of my chairs were white.

This time, both chairs were packaged together, which was good because it eliminated a lot of the waste that I had the first time.

Please ignore the pictures on the wall, I haven’t quite figured this room out.

I have another round of musical furniture coming up soon, and that rug needs to be replaced. But I am making some progress. And it’s beginning to feel like Christmas around here. I even put a few presents under the tree.

My mom sent a few more ornaments, so my little one decided to decorate the bottom portion of the tree in red…at least they aren’t all on the same branch.

Wishing you and your family happy holidays!