I am not sure which is a true likeness, but we do have a birthday girl in our group. Happy Birthday to the Slugster. Wish I was there to help you celebrate. I love me a Sluggy moment. By the way Slugs has lost so much weight, she is disappearing. We should all have, such will power.
We could be out perusing the donut shops right now. We live way too far apart. But when we get together, watch out world. I love you and miss you, my friend.
I was able to get everything done on the list, except the last zipper which I do have basted. But my back was protesting. I can only sew for about three hours now before it starts to complain. I listen to the complaints, or I pay for it.
So, I will start today with the zipper I did not get done yesterday. Plus a few more piles! I also must run to Joanns for a few things sometime today. I am out of string cheese, and I really need that. Silly I know but there are just some things that are a need.
I have long wanted to do a frugal post on my thrifted, free master bedroom makeover. I was having trouble sleeping in the master bedroom after Joel's death. The huge King size bed, and the bedroom set we had made for us. It was just haunting to me. But I am not one to buy furniture, especially when the things I have are fine. So, I went on a mission to redo the room without a great deal of expense.
Our daughter moved into a house, where they had left a beautiful four poster bedroom set. Sig and Nate did not want it, and it was given to me. I stored it is the garage for months. Contemplating when and how I was going to do this exchange.
When Sissie arrived, she put things into action. Dan is a professional painter by trade. I mean he has done some of the most expensive houses in the DC area. He is a perfectionist. He helped me pick out paint and while I was gone on a trip, he and Sissie, stripped the room and he painted. Now we have to put it back together with no money! Or very little money. So here are picks of my new to me thrifted/free bedroom.
Here are the side tables that came with the set. Ignore the mess on top that is all me. Books I am reading and scriptures and of course Kleenex. The lamps are from Sissie and Dan's storage. These were purchased over 40 years ago and they had no use for them. So, freebie! The waste can I have had for over thirty years and has been spray painted numerous times to match decor. Spray paint $3.47 a can.
I love this chalk sketch that was given to me years ago. Sissie picked it up in an antique mall. Again gifted/free.
This picture of Joel and I was taken for our engagement. I purchased the frame and mat I purchased together at a thrift store for $2.00. Beside this on the wall are Joel's retirement plaques. Underneath is a shelf that I received from Sissie and Dan. It contains my parent's ashes, a picture of my baby girl Franka, a sweet card that came with her coffin bouquet and the purple ribbons we wore at the baby's funeral. (My niece and nephew that were killed). Kind of a memorial shelf if you will.
I love this corner. Picture from Mom and Dad. A charcoal from an artist who was Jewish. He disappeared going across country on foot during the second WW. The mirror came from Lil sis's boyfriend's house. He thought it was too feminine, perfect for me and free! The table I bought off of Facebook marketplace for $135.00. It is birds' eye maple and lovely. The little wrought iron angels were a gift from my mom along with the birch box and marble dish.
My pig bank that I have had for years and a stool I bought at good will and toll painted. Kelsa uses it to put on makeup with Granma.
Pictures I found of Joel when he graduated High school and playing the violin even though the negative was backward. Frames from Wal-mart on sale 2/10.00.
The beautiful large dresser. Of course, top is a mess. Llardro figurines gifts from my mother. Picture of Sissie in a silver frame when she was singing in college and almost famous. The smaller mirror was from Crista Lund, my dad's place in Sweden. Other things thrifted, like the hurricane lamp and the candle stick given to me. The picture on the wall was thrifted (frame/mat) for my youngest daughter's wedding photos.
Finally, the mirror was from TJ Maxx marked down twice so $13.69.
It is a lovely room, and I spent very little money on anything. The mattress was supposed to be free, but when moving into the house, mouse nests were noticed, and the mattress was trashed. Sissie called the girls, and they all pitched in and bought Mom a new set. I am loved.
I know so much of this is being in the right place at the right time. But if you are willing to wait and always be on the lookout for what you want, you can have a beautiful home for pennies on the dollar. You must be willing to accept things and redo things. I am a scrounge what can I say?
Well time to get to work, Dan is here to go to Jo anns with me. I must quit having fun now.
God is good
Kim
