Including being Queen for the day and…
party decor (which had to be promptly cleaned up 30 minutes later due to a Realtor bringing some clients by) and…
a gourmet breakfast made by my husband. My men even cleaned up the kitchen afterward!
Then lookie what else found a new place in my garage. Remember I blogged about these 7 weeks ago here? I couldn’t buy them because I delivered a baby 10 hours after I posted about them.
Incidentally, a friend emailed and said if I didn’t want them she was going to purchase them. I never got the email because I was at the hospital but I always regretted not sending my husband to check them out for me (he would have loved that chore). Anyway, she emailed me on my birthday and asked if I wanted them. HOLY COW what a score for me!
With the b-day money my parents gave me I picked up this vintage lawyer’s bookcase I spotted on Craigslist. Each cabinet comes apart. I was envisioning separating them, tilting them on their side, and using a couple as possible kitchen cabinets or bathroom storage for an unexpected addition.
The guy who was selling the bookcases had me come to his shop which was a window tinting business. I noticed he had a few other really cool furniture pieces lying around. When I asked if the other stuff was for sale he said, “sure” and proceeded to show me three other rooms brimming with treasures. He told me he and his sons go around and buy out estate sales. I would have taken a picture with my new camera (thanks again, dad) but it was charging back at home. Dang. I thought I died and went to heaven.
I loved this vintage nut machine which I lugged home and…
this pay phone. I thought this would be a quirky addition to my new house. Notice there’s no place to insert coins? Also, you can only call out, no in-coming phone calls. Any guesses where it came from?
Today I viewed a taped episode of Oprah on the Nate Berkus show. They were touring her tea house which sits in her garden. She was saying how she considers her tea house to be a sacred space where she allows no work, no phone calls, nothing that would bring bad energy in to the tea house. She even went as far to say that Maya Angelou had said that words are like things and are tangible and attach to the walls. Oprah agreed that you wouldn’t want bad energy attaching to your pillows so she only invites warm, welcoming energy in the space.
Hokey?
Maybe.
But, I’m not going to argue with Oprah.
I wonder if Lysol can sanitize bad energy?
If not you may see that phone back on Craigslist.
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
Fun finds and so exciting about the chairs! I think it’s all in one’s head about words sticking to things…blah, blah. Interesting to think about, but it can drive you batty if you let it. A little (or a lot) of Lysol should do the trick!!
ciao from Newport beach
Wow, talk about loot!
So that is the one remaining intact pay phone in America? LOL Honestly both my husband and I left the house without cell phones on Saturday, something that one of us does but never both. On our trek out I wanted to call home and ask a question, for the life of me I could not find a pay phone anywhere!!!! I did find one but NO PHONE! What? Seriously!
Oh well I got sidetrack. I love the chairs and hot nuts machine as well.
Looks like an awesome day!
Looks like a fun day and all the goodies look fabulous, especially the chairs and the pay phone.
Jessie
http://www.mixandchic.com
Yay! Those chairs are amazing! I can’t wait to see what you do with them.
Hot Nuts. That just cracks me up! Good finds for sure. I believe in what Oprah said, but I also believe that the spirit and love in your home could give that phone new life…and a great way to start conversation!
Those chairs are perfect what a great friend!
YOU were also on Nate’s show today – he was doing his favorite “House Proud” moments. I was so excited to see your home since I love reading your blog. Happy (belated) Birthday, and congrats on all your treasures! P.S. I think the Lysol will work just fine 😉
I love your find!! 😀 What an awesome start to a new year! Can’t wait to see what you do to it!
x0x0
lifelittlesurprises.blogspot.com
I’m not buying the “words stick to walls” theory.
The chairs are such a lovely gift from your friend. What a sweetheart.
So fun…. All of it! That phone is the best, a little squirt of bleach couldn’t hurt…have fun with you new finds!
Michelle, I LOVE your blog. You are so much fun!!! Keep all that pizazz comin’. You are amazing! 🙂
Jenn
Great finds! The chairs are stunning. That’s one special friend, passing them on to you. And happy belated!
What a perfect day! My husband and I love picking up quirky stuff, those are great finds and such conversation pieces! And you know I love those chairs, so glad you got them!
xo
Danika
oh my god your breakfast looks delish. how on earth did he make that?
Just found your blog and I love everything you’re doing. The chandelier in your dining room is the exact one that I’m looking forward to getting soon for my dining room!