Goodwill, Craigslist, and Garage Sales

One of my favorite things to do is to transform something used and old into something beautiful (or at least useful). This paired perfectly with having a fund to use for decorating and furnishing our house (from downsizing in Albuquerque) and having a summer with relatively few outside responsibilities. The kids and I had fun going to garage sales, goodwill, and getting on craigslist to find great deals and then completing projects like refinishing dressers, mirrors, coat racks, tables, and pictures (Oil brushed bronze spray paint is my friend!) or finding the perfect storage for our school room and toys. We'll give a tour or our house in a later post, but here is a taste of our summer...