My new $10 nightstand...

As soon as I had my new bed I realized I needed a new larger nightstand.  In my dream world where money is no option I would like this...

 ...found on 1stdibs... or even this...

             ......also on 1stdibs...`

....but those are completely out of my budget, actually most things are out of my budget since I spent all my money on my new bed.  So while visiting the local Habitat for Humanity store with my mom one afternoon I spotted this...

...best part, it was only $10.  Hello new nightstand!  I went out to pick up some white/cream chalk paint but was distracted by this beautiful color...

My room is slowly becoming quite eclectic and colorful....and I love it.

I painted it right away but couldn't figure out what to do with the feet.....

They were wrapped in bronzey/brassy metal that I really liked but one side for sure, and maybe both, had to be replaced.  I thought about it, researched it, and after a while came to terms that I didn't have the tools or the skills to do this right now.  So I ripped all the metal off, sanded down the wood, and painted it gold to match my lamp.  The only thing left to do is cut and paint a piece of wood to replace the shelf that used to be there, but that can wait a little longer....

Quick Tea Review....

I was enjoying a cup of tea and thought I would share...

One of my mom's favorite vacation spots is Carlsbad, California and whenever she goes she brings me back this really good tea.  It comes in these resealable bags or cute tins.  The tea is called The Loose Leaf and you can find it online, at various stores in the area, and at local farmers markets.  So far I have had Jasmine Green Tea and these herbal "teas" Chamomile Lavender and Heavenly Hibiscus.  I say "teas" because, well there's actually no tea in an herbal tea is there??  Either way they have all been wonderful, the Chamomile Lavender is currently my favorite.  Oh and best part, they are all organic.  

.....getting low, gonna need some more soon....


This has nothing to do with tea but since I was taking pictures I just couldn't resist.  My doggie Morty has the hardest time keeping his tongue in his mouth while he is sleeping and it is just so darn cute.  Oh and never mind his one slipper sock, he's not very good at dressing himself and gives up after one sock.