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Monday, September 24, 2012

Accessory shopping

Wow, I think I blinked and the weekend was over. We managed to fit in a few meals with grandparents, a flag football game and progress on our guest bedroom. Oh, did you forget that was even a work in progress? It's been a while, I know. We kind of lost steam. That happens sometimes, right?

We were movin' and groovin' with our glossy black paneled ceiling, then John put up the framework of the shelving system and then...well, that's where we hit the wall. Our weekends have been full and handyman projects just haven't been a priority. Like I said, life happens!

Since John's building these crazy cool shelves, there must be crazy cool accessories to dress them, right? I've been picking up random things here and there so I can achieve a very collected look. Not really, it's just cheaper that way, but it sure sounds good to chase that collected look theory. ha!

My goal is to be very frugal and minimal. The shelves really are somewhat of an art piece themselves so I don't want to distract from that. So, I've shopped Goodwill, clearance sections and my father-in-law's garage. I felt like I was on American Pickers yesterday as I was rummaging through old boxes and pulling out treasures.

Here are a handful of my finds...


  


And, just to prove there was actual work completed, here's a garage shot...
"What the heck?" you ask. It'll all make sense one day, I promise.

6 comments:

pam {simple details} said...

I think is's hilarious all the teenagers in our neighborhood love that show. Awesome treasures and I'm sure the wall be well worth the wait!

Cassie Bustamante said...

love all the new to you accessories! :) brass animals and owls- yes please!

Lisa @ Shine Your Light said...

I know whatever you're working on over there is going to amazing - can't wait to see!

Jen @ Paisley Print Boutique said...

I hopped on over here from Whit's From Drab to Fab and love your blog!! The design posts are amazing and so inspiring (I LOVE the mirrored wall) and I always love finding other bloggers who love the Lord! So glad I found you...have a great day!

Whitney @ Drab to Fab Design said...

I love Jen's comment above. :) And you know I completely understand life gets in the way sometimes. I'm excited to see these shelves!

SoSimple said...

Lucky! You found some awesome stuff. That had to have been fun too.

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