not your typical tree topper

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i wasn’t happy with my tree topper.
i’ve had it for 5 years and never liked it.
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.

i decided to tape the two of them together and use as my tree topper.
i know it’s not a typical tree topper, but i kind of like it.
i think the shape, color, and finish of the mirrors give it that christmas feel.


what do you think?
should i keep it?


i also found this mirror at a thrift store for $.75


i think it looks perfect peeking through the branches.

desk as nightstand

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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:

i am immediately drawn to the white parsons desk.
classic, simple, and functional.


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although the parsons desk would be nice, i think i will stick to a craigslist deal.
the search is on.

has anyone ever used a desk as a nightstand?
do you like it?

off to the painter.

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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.

make sure you check out their blog.
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…

50 free shutterfly christmas cards!

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shutterfly is my favorite place to order holiday cards.
their selection is great and they always seem to get it right.
i can’t get enough of this christmas card.
simple, festive, and lots of pictures.

this card is definitely the one i plan on ordering.
my favorite thing about getting christmas cards is the pictures.
who doesn’t love to see their friends and family?
make sure you check out shutterfly’s christmas card selection here.
shutterfly also has a great variety of holiday invitations.
i just might have to order these too.



did you know that shutterfly sells holiday gift tags?
this colorful gift tag makes me smile, i love the little singing bird.



Have you heard about shutterfly’s holiday promotion for bloggers?
get 50 free holiday cards if you blog about this promotion!
who doesn’t love free stuff, especially this time of year!
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