The internet can be a wonderful thing. Without the internet, how would I have been aware of this estate sale where I could purchase items in an auction from the comfort of my own living room? That's right. I wouldn't.
Right before Easter, I scored this great faux bamboo dresser/hutch/bookshelf thing. It was less than $70, only catch was that I had to drive to Highland Park to pick it up. Kevin agreed to go with me - such a good husband! And Jane agreed to watch the kids - such a great grandma!
A few cans of rustoleum spray paint later, and this beauty is sitting in my living room!
To be honest, it could use a little more of the brush on enamel in a few spots. However, I ran out of paint and I was NOT up for another trip to walmart. It sits in a darkish area of my living room, so I decided to just go with it. And I love it! 
We also got some new lamps. I am afraid to admit I love these just a little too much.
I also picked up this new wing chair, and I have no wear to put it! It was such a good deal that I couldn't pass it up. Ideas??
Maybe it will sit in the attic until I have a master suite. Then I will have space for this chair....where I can spend hours reading books and drinking coffee...ahh wishful thinking.
Finally, we had our basement hall paneling painted. I have no idea why we did not do this years ago when we remodeled the basement. I really wish I had gotten a "before" picture. It was very dark and looked like you were walking into a very scary place. 
Now it ain't pretty, but it looks a whole lot better than it did before...trust me! Whoever put up the paneling, covered up the original wood doors with the fake paneling. However, the original hardware remains. So I have this funky painted paneling with these beautiful glass door knobs.
Ahh the charm of an old house!
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