Take A Load Off...

Last Tuesday as my friends and I squeezed on my couch (with one or two of us having to sit on the cold, hard floor) watching Glee I thought "Self, you sure could use some more seating." Seemingly I am in the Universe's good graces because as if by simply thinking the thought I stumbled upon not just seating but golden brocade seating fit for a regal 85 year old woman (and let's not forget her 3 cats). What was the proverbial frosting to this cupcake? The $25 price tag!!

It was clear this was not a chance meeting. What I was experiencing was an act of fate. I had to act quickly and so I handed over the cash without considering where in the apartment it would go (or without doing a sniff test first). I so strongly believed in this match I would not allow common sense to play any part in our union.

When we arrived home (and thanks to the help of Colin and Alexis getting it up the stairs) it was time to figure out where the new addition would go. I tore the living room apart trying to figure it out. I knew that my shopping partners had a little bit of doubt about the chair. I had ignored it. But now that it was just me, the chair, and an already granny chic room I too started feel the pangs of uncertainty. But after rearranging a little bit I found a spot near a window that I thought would keep the chair happy...


It was still missing something though. Time to get creative...


A pop of color and contrasting textures in the pillow helped but the walls were too bare and I had run out of "spare art" to fill the space. Think. Think. Think.

That morning, at a 6 family rummage sale, I bought some incredible bird fabric (I'm a sucker for bird fabric). How is that useful??

Then I remembered that I had some extra frames from a Goodwill outing. So I cut up the fabric, stuck it in the frames, took the mirror my sister brought me back from Morocco off my dresser, put it all together, and then stepped back to see what had transpired...


That'll do. That'll do.

Now I just need to clean up the mess I made while tearing the living room / dining room apart trying to make space for my latest find. But as they always say, "Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow (or the day after tomorrow)?"

Good night.
OLIT

Weekend Update...

I spent this Monday recovering from my wild weekend of vending. My partner in entrepreneurship and I had our first day of business selling some of our "boutique vintage" finds at the Fremont Sunday Market! All in all a success. We are hoping to be back again next month which means TIME TO GO SHOPPING for more goods!

I am still quite exhausted and have very little creative inspiration today. So I will leave you with a picture of two merchants and their wares!!


Respectfully Yours,
OLIT


Next on Old Lady in Training:
Your friendly OLIT goes to WWE smack down. The following night she attends a heavy metal concert. Don't ask... just say a prayer and wait for pictures.

All My Boyfriends and Estate Sale Updates

What a long and random day I had! I am plumb tuckered out but must try and stay up past 8 to go get drinks with girlfriends and act my age!!

This morning I woke up early, cooked breakfast for me and my roommate (simple scrambled eggs and toast if you must know), ran 5 miles to my friends house and then headed out for some estate saling. As I am sure the reader remembers I have been waiting ALL week long for today's adventures and while I want to say they did not disappoint I cannot. Don't get me wrong I did not come away empty handed but the first estate sale of the morning, the one I had already staked out online, ended up overly crowded for no good reason. That being said... I'm going back tomorrow to see what's left. The remains can be some of my favorite pieces!! Luckily our second estate sale was fruitful and I obtained two teeny tiny little gems that I've been searching all over town for...... Please excuse the dust on the floor.

After a few more treasures were found at other sales and thrift stores I felt like my day had been given enough purpose and meaning and I could head home satisfied. That was until I passed the movie theater. Immediately the images of movie popcorn, me eating said movie popcorn to be precise, flashed in my brain. I had to have some. I thought it over and said, "Self... I'm taking you on a date!" And that's exactly what I did! I saw Alice In Wonderland. I got to pick where I sat, did not have to worry about chewing too loudly and at the end of the date I bought myself a cupcake! What a day! But little did I know I had another treat waiting for me when I walked in the door at home...

Mon amour, Monsieur Lapin, was waiting there with a handmade thank you card and fresh flowers all for me! Thank you for what? For discovering and rescuing him from a cold and lonely garage at a Sandpoint estate sale. Any time Monsieur Lapin. Anytime!


And now I must be off to freshen up for a night on the town!
Respectfully yours,
OLIT

Monday, Monday

Not even 24 hours have passed since the weekend and I am already in anticipation mode for what the next one has in store for me. I have always been one to enjoy the anticipation of an event even more than the event itself. December 24th is my favorite day of the year for a reason and vilified as they usually are this is probably why I seem to have an affection for Mondays. Yes, we are left exhausted from trying to squeeze fun and frivolity into every nook and cranny of our two days away from the office and sad that we must once again be slaves to the man (or woman whatever your case may be) but Mondays give us a chance to collect our bearings after the previous weekend, strategize for the coming week, and start planning for more fun in our future!

I find myself particularly content on this Monday. After a jam packed two days I collapsed into my queen sized mattress last night hours before my normal bed time and and slept an entire extra half an hour this morning! I am glowing from the weekend's escapades but ready to get excited for what's next!

In my immediate future I am excited/hungry for some sort of kitchen creation featuring whatever vegetables I can find in the fridge, some rice, cilantro, and a healthy dose of pepper flakes and hot sauce. In the not so immediate but at the same time no so distant future I see a glorious return to treasure hunting. Itching to get back after a two week hiatus I took a little "off task" time at work to explore next weekend's happenings on EstateSales.Net. Here are a few items that peaked my interest:



Great expectations have been set! Now four days of anticipation has begun... will they be as glorious in person?? What will the price point be??!! This Monday has left me with so many questions swimming around in my head. Which leads me to the final lesson that Monday teaches us: Patience is key and as Justin Bobby from The Hills would say, "Truth and time tells all".

Respectfully Yours,
OLIT