As we were having the basement finished, we set a cash budget that we were determined not to go above. We learned that you can go cah-razy with so many features in a basement (or a house, or an addition, or anything..) that are so “essential” and “necessary” and will totally “add value” to your home, but you have to draw the line somewhere. I’m so grateful for a husband that keeps me level in this area (did I mention he’s a financial planner?) because I’m afraid that if it were just me and a friendly credit card, I would go cah-razy.
Rabbit!
I’ve been keeping my eye out for an old Main Street sign since I saw this picture and fell in love:
(not sure of the source? it was in my inspiration file…)
I was picking up a folding banquet table on Craigslist that is going to be my work/craft table and while I was there, the couple asked if I’d be interested in anything else in their apartment since they were moving. This mirror caught my eye, and $10 later it was mine.
I thought it would be perfect in the downstairs bath as a back mirror, cuz girls like to see the back of their hair when they are getting ready, right? But it was plastic and it looked, well…plastic. We took out the mirror and for the frame,
Emily shared her 25 favorite fonts and where to download/buy them. (many are free!) You know I love quotes and fonts, so this was jackpot for me!
Advice for the Younger Me @ Joys of Home
About a year ago, we were getting some quotes on getting our basement finished, and I asked you all your thoughts on basements. Your comments were so helpful as we looked what to do with this:
I have had a thrifting dry spell.
Like….nothing. Dry as dirt. Nada.
And then bam! Thursday was jackpot. I hit 2 Goodwills and scored! Maybe these are all from one person dropping stuff off…who knows??
4 of these chairs, $3.99 each (I don’t understand our goodwill’s pricing. Some trashy things are like $99 and these were $4??) Two will go in the entryway, two in my daughter’s room…more on that later.
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