unusual office supply

Ever bought something to give or sell, and you simply couldn't give it up? Well, it happened to me. I bought this three-tier hanging basket for $1 at a local thrift shop. When I made the purchase I planned on adding it to my etsy store Nearly New Treasures. After I got home, I simply couldn't give it up! Now it is the newest addition to the office.

Right now it is holding my favorite stationary pieces. When the holidays roll around, I think I will have to replace the stationary with some festively themed objects.

Maybe a couple ornaments, pine cones, or even Christmas cards. Oh I'm getting excited just thinking about it!

...Did anyone eye spy the sour apple spray? That would be for my baseboard chewing dog...fabulous...do dogs ever stop chewing...its been a year and a half already...

my first reupholstery project

This week I took on my first reupholstery project. It was only a small seat cover, but hey, you have to start somewhere.

Before

After

get creative & earn cash

Last week my good friend Angie informed me that anything you buy at the Habitat ReStore and revamp can earn you $25 store credit. All that they require is that you bring in before and after pictures.

So what did I do?? Snapped some photos of the brass chandelier I purchased for $1 and took them to the habitat store for $25 credit! I'll admit I was a little skeptical that they would actually give me a $25 credit when I only spent $1 on the chandelier, but it worked!

I apologize - these pictures aren't the best
(the office remodel is still in the beginning stages)

Before After


The $25 credit can be used at the warehouse locations & the furniture store!

Considering I bought 4 chandeliers for $1 each ... I may never have to spend another penny at the ReStore!

After the office & spare bedroom are complete ... I am thinking about heading back to the ReStore and implementing this idea somewhere in the house

time theft

Yesterday, a co-worker and I were posting flyers for a research study our office conducts. While posting a flyer at the goodwill, we browsed the store for any hidden treasures.

Some may call this time theft -- I like to think of it as multitasking. Working full-time and being a full-time graduate student has helped me master the skill of multi-tasking. For a small fee I can also teach you this finely tuned skill.

Here are some of my thrift-store finds:

A lovely gray dress

A night stand for my guest bedroom (currently under construction)

Then, I added these green glass knobs

And last but not least- a sparkly necklace

All of this for less than $30.00
Happy Thrifting