Boom! Manifested.

Just a few days ago I posted a selfish blog about things I really want. Well lucky for me, one of them has already found a place in my home.

I made a trip to Treasures&Junk on Friday with my sister and stumbled upon some amazing finds, one of which was a steel caged fan.

I've seen these for $65 + online and I was able to score this for $30!

(I love that it's GE. Makes me think of Jack Donaghy)

Not only did I find the fan, but I also found a typerwriter

(Only $15!!! and it works)

And this ruler that I'm using as a picture frame/holder

I love all three of these and they are really helping us achieve the style and feeling Meghan and I want our home to have.

Wants

Even though moving out has caused me to be more broke than ever before, my list of wants continues to grow. Here are the latest:

Red Wing 9016

Steel Cage Vintage Desk Fan

Mossberg 500 Blackwater Shotgun

Saving Dates

By now I'm sure many, if not all, of you have seen these. But for those who haven't and those who'd like to see them again, here are our save the dates

Designed by the amazing Brandon Franco

DIY Coffee Table

Moving out meant I needed a lot of furniture I had never needed before: a couch, a kitchen table, a book case, and (of course) a coffee table. I've always wanted a cool coffee table and I fell in love with this one from World Market.

Unfortunately, this table is $280.

So, as much as I liked this, I knew there was a cheaper solution.

A month of thinking and a lot of hard work later, this was made:

This table started off as a palette(1) that I then cut down(2). I used some of the spare pieces of wood to create a shelf underneath the table(4). I bought some legs (welding steel) and attached them to the table(3).

Total cost for this table:

$25

And I think it looks great in my living room

Week of Firsts

I'll be doing things for the first time a lot this week.

- Living solo

- Signing up for gas/electric/internet service (I recommend doing this before you move in somewhere)

- Buying groceries

- Taking cold showers (due to my lack of urgency on setting up the gas)

- And lots more.

It's kind of scary, but it's really fun. I'm excited for these few months I'll have to be out on my own before I get married, and I think it's going to be nothing short of an adventure.

(before)

(after...for now)

Coming Soon: lots and lots of projects. Can't wait to share.