Re-purposing my life and my home

What a rocky road I walk.  I'm not going to lie, lately things have been difficult for me.  Being a new mom has brought so many unexpecteds with it that I just was not prepared for.  Having a child really does change your life, they were not lying when they said that.  I have been all over the spectrum, going from extreme joy to extreme depression in a matter of a few days sometimes.  Looking back, too many things happened in such a short period of time that I think I went in to shock mode and could not cope.  I brought home a perfect baby boy but within months needed to have 2 surgeries.  I finally understand why people were constantly asking me if I was okay.  And I was.  But reality had to come crashing down at some point, you can't be in survival mode forever right?  Luckily I have an amazing, supportive husband who is always looking out for me.  A few months ago, he took me on a trip to California to help get my mind of things and give me an early birthday present.  Then for my real birthday he allowed me to spend a month with my family in Canada, even though he would be away from our son that whole time.  Both trips were great and helped me get a break from everything and have some fun.  I know this post has been pretty deep but I think that's what is needed from time to time.  Sometimes you just need to unload and get a few things off your chest.  With that being said, it does relate to the title to this blog :-P


While were in California we went to the famous Rose Bowl Flea Market.  It happens on the second Sunday of the month so if you are ever in SoCal on that Sunday, you need to check it out. We picked up this antique globe and tons of other goodies while we were there.  My son got a few vintage hoodies and a vintage t shirt.  He will be outgrowing them soon despite the fact that he is not the size listed: 12 mo. :-(


Where ever I go I can not resist the local thrift shops so I dragged my husband around L.A and found some pretty cool things for myself as well.  Mostly clothing though, so I won't bother posting those.

Moving on to Canada, I had tons of willing thrift enthusiasts there so you know what I was doing!  Plainly, I bought to many things, I actually almost regret it. :-/  My only consultation is that I was also practical too purchasing little glass bottles that look like old medicine bottles, a tea pot, and a winter coat!  But that's besides my point right now.  When I am most excited about is the re-purposing my husband did while I was in Canada.  He turned our old wooden crate bookshelf into shelving on the wall and made other nonfunctional pieces functional.

Crates used as a bookshelf  "before"

Wooden crates used as wall shelving "after".
Inside is an original drawing from a local
artist that I need to get a frame
for.  I think it's fitting though. :-)

Not only that he got all DIY and made some shelving on an awkward wall because normal bookshelves just wouldn't work.  Check out my drawing and see what he did. :-)

I have no idea why the picture was turned and
I can't fix it. :-/

Last but not least, a potato sack I picked up at a warehouse sale by Oodles and Scads!  I love Oodles and Scads sooo much! Every time I go to one of the sales I always bring something home.  I thought this would go in the living room but I think my husband thought that would be over kill ;-P  Then I thought of putting it on top of the stairs but then he didn't like that either so it sat around until I left on my visit.  I came back and he had put it where I never would have thought... in the bathroom.  I have to admit that I like it though.  It's nice to get a chance to appreciate it, instead of just walk past. :-P

The design comes to life!

Re-decorating and re-purposing the things around me couldn't have happened at a better time.  Along with changing up the things around me I want to change and improve myself as well.  It is with a renewed intention that I move to improve my spiritual self and my physical self.  I have been stagnant for too long and it hasn't done me any favors, in fact it has done me harm.  I hope that with positive intention everyday that positiveness is drawn to me and through me in everything I do.

Now for a song that makes me feel happy and on to duties that will make those in my home happy.  Fresh laundered clothing!
Until next time :-)