make sure you head on over to what’s up whimsy.

for the next 12 days shannon is featuring items from over 70 bloggers wishlists.

take a peek today and you will see mine!

i wasn’t happy with my tree topper.

this year i made a goal to NOT buy new christmas decorations.

i had to get creative.

i scored two of these mirrors a couple months back from my local thrift store.

$1.00 each, seemed like a deal to me.

my husband studies 80 hours a week.

living in only 950 sq. ft doesn’t make it easy for him to study at home.

i have been on the hunt for the perfect desk to use as a nightstand.

my current bedroom:

typically i do all my own painting.

it’s a great way to transform a piece of furniture for a low price.

this time i’ve decided to hire a professional to refinish my faux bamboo chairs.

i want them finished in a high gloss lacquer, apparently it’s not that easy to do.

so off to the painter they go.

with a quote of $25.00/chair, how could i resist?

junque is a local company that specializes in custom painted furniture.

i am overly impressed with their work.

you may of seen some of their pieces at emilie jayne, one of my favorite local consignment stores.

i wouldn’t mind owning this antique dresser.

doesn’t it look great in aqua?

what a funky piece, it sells for $130.00

this highboy is calling my name.

i have a thing for antique dressers.

or if you want to get a piece refinished, their prices are fantastic.

now i have to decide what color.

i typically always do white.

i am thinking of branching out, i am leaning towards this blue…