Saturday, January 3, 2009

Frugal can be fun.

.... And still look contemporary. I'm not all about collecting junk... our house is pretty clutter free. But I do love finding antique pieces for a pocket full of change. I love going to yard sales to find that one piece that compliments my home. Here are a few things I've found recently.

I found this in someone's yard. (50 cents)

I found this just this morning in my neighbor's yard... it was very dusty. ( 20 cents)

And I found this is my father-in-law's garage when they were moving. (free =) ...Ok, Marcos says he bought it years ago, but I still found it and it was free for me.

And sometimes I like to be artistic. I love to write, but deep down I also really love art and interior design. I want to do it all one day. I really have no one thing... maybe I will just be a wife, a mother, a writer, a painter, an interior designer, and an antique collector =) I also want to have my own coffee shop and write books. Who says I have to limit myself?  So, we will see =) Yes, I am very indecisive. 
Something I painted with the help of my friend Anna. It's hanging in my living room, where I had a bare wall and not much money.


Oh yeah, Happy New Year everyone!

3 comments:

Samantha Haverlock said...

I need some tips from you because my apartment is SOOOO bare right now and I definitely don't have any money to buy stuff! I'm getting ready to redo a mirror that Justin has had for years, but I need some other ideas! I love the artwork you did. Wish I were that creative...

twin power mommy ♥ said...

I am glad you put some pics of your home, like we talked about at Anna's house.

You are SUPER creative and i wish i had an ounce of that creativity.

You can come over and give me ideas any day!!!

Hope you are doing well. HUGS

Anna Dees said...

I just love this blog, Mindy. Something fresh to look at. You are very creative and inspiring. We NEEEEEEED to do our coffee/art date. When are you off and available??