Garage Sales!!

The garage sale season has unofficially started in my town.  The season usually lasts from Blossom Festival weekend (April) until well into October.  This means I spend time each Friday- Sunday hunting garage sales for treasures I didn't know I always needed.  Here are a handful of the treasures I came home with last weekend.

Books were 25 cents each.

Art supplies $2 a box

pastels, watercolors, new eraser, pencil sharpener, pencils

basket was FREE

enamel on steel set of 4 bowls for  $2

Mastering the Art of French Cooking in hardback for $1

(This book is in perfect condition and costs $40 new!)

Total= $7.75

I can't wait for next weekend!

Front Entry DIY

I have finally decided to tackle decorating my front entryway. Since we have moved in I have been looking for a great bench or some sort of shoe storage that was not going to cost me very much money. I have seen many wonderful storage benches and solutions, but have not wanted to fork out a hundred dollars or more to have it.

I recently found about 3 yards of IKEA fabric at Goodwill that were the right colors for my entryway. I decided to make my own upholstered bench to sit on while putting on shoes.

I found everything I would need at my local Re-Build It center and garage sales. Along with a handy husband, some spray paint and a staple gun, my bench was completed for less than $20.

Spring

There has been an aire of inspiration floating around our home lately. Everyone is creating! My kids are constantly working on collages, sewing projects, outdoor water parks, wildflower arrangements, drawing, just to name a few. I have been scouring yard sales and thrift stores for items to make over or make into something new. The mantle in my living rooms is constantly being added to when a new project gets finished.