On My Own Again :0)

As you know I have been having a blast with my roommate's a.k.a Monico & Melissa. But as much fun as that has been I missed living on my own and having my own space. In September after a trip to CA I decided to start looking for my own place.

I found a MIL in Renton, WA which is the perfect location because it's right in the middle of school and work, but the best part is that I get to stay in the Skyway Ward (I love this ward). I love Bishop Sablan, I have been spoiled by having amazing Priesthood Leaders in the places I have lived. I also love my Relief Society Sisters, they make me feel loved and always welcome.

Well with the move also came the decorating. Since I moved from CA almost 2 years ago I only brought some things with me. I got rid of all my furniture so I had to start fresh. I wanted to do my decorating on a budget so I hit up our local Goodwill's.

I wanted to add some fun color to the house so I saw this material at Jo Ann's and based the decor from them. And thanks to Melissa I now have curtains.

I'm also very glad that Melissa loves Goodwill as much as I do. The books are currents and at amazing prices, but they sometimes have some very nice furniture for cheap as well. The brown lamp Melissa found and I love it! Its all metal, brown color and cream design. It has its own personality.

I found the 3 drawer at Goodwill for $14.00 but it was Blue Tag which was the color of the day so I got it for $7.00. It was originally a brown color so I sand it and painted it "Sea Breeze" color and then sanded it again to give it an "antique" look. Melissa was not a fan but I think it's grown on her haha.

I also found the table at Goodwill for $12.00 and it was Pink Tag so I paid $6.00 and it was falling apart but I noticed it just needed to be re-screwed. The main thing that attracted me was that it was all wood. I also sanded it and painted it "Antique White" and then re sanded to give an antique look as well. The metal container under it I found on clearance at Marshals for $5.00 because it was missing a screw on one of the handles which was a simple fix.

We also have a HUGE IKEA which I love, so I put together the 2 white shelves and bought boxes that complimented colors from the curtains to add more color. I was very excited to finally be able to have all my books out.

But last night Melissa and I emerged from our Thanksgiving coma and went to some Goodwill's. We went to one where they has everything 50% off and that's where we found the TV stand. It was originally $39.99 but I got it for $20.00.

I will also be getting a "free" sleeper sofa from Monico & Melissa so in total so far my furniture cost has been minimal. I am going to learn how to make my own sofa cover so I am very excited about that. More pictures to come :)