One of my projects this year is getting closer to leading an adorable life. I see so many people on blogs and they always have such great photos and adorable homes and outfits….and I sigh wistfully a lot. So instead of being all sad, why not try to change that?

So, I called up Maia, who not only is a queen of organization, but who has great flea market and thrift store mojo. Since I do not, this was very helpful. And it paid off!

The first thing I found was a couch! It’s very pink and fancy. There are a a few stains on the arms that I’m working on cleaning–if that doesn’t work, then I’ll knit a couple of doilies and put them on the arms. I think eventually, I’d like to have this re-covered but that’s way down the road.

It’s a great couch, and has the distinction of being the very first piece of furniture that I’ve bought that didn’t have to be put together with allen wrench.

Being as how it’s pink and fancy, Fred immediately claimed it for his own. Silly kitten.

I also picked up a white shelf. You can’t see it in this picture, but there are actually four shelves. I just couldn’t get it in the frame, with the shelf where it is now. Obviously, it needs to be repainted once I figure out where it’s permanent home is going to be.

Finally, I picked up a box of little glass vials. I have great crafty plans for these…and it’s so exciting! It was a great haul, and a great start to my home reorganization.