One person's trash is my treasure...

Today was a great day! It started out like every other. I was walking Romey at 7:30 this morning when we accidentally ran smack into one of our neighbors' yard sales. Being the sucker that I am for a good deal AND for used furniture, I was practically sucked into their driveway. Good thing, too, because I found some treasures. Sweet couch, (with matching chair below)...

and cool bookcase. All to the tune of....(drumroll please)....$40. Pretty good, eh?

The day just continued to get better because later that afternoon when I stopped by to visit my Grammie, she happened to be cleaning out her garage. She hooked me up with some hidden gems: this green side table, and a different chair, which is still out in my car.

I'm beginning to feel like one of those old ladies that is hoarding furniture or something. If any of you have ever been to our house, you would know that A: we don't need any more furniture and B: we have no room whatsoever for extra furniture. The only reason I was able to pick up these sweet finds today is because Peter happens to be out of town at the U game. My initial disappointment/anger that he went out of town this weekend quickly turned to joy. (I'd say he got off easy...it's not like I hit Anthro today or anything.)

The other reason this day turned out so fabulous was because I was able to go to one of my former students' Make A Wish party today. She has a brain tumor and got to go on a shopping spree today. Here she is with her brand new ipod. (One of her many fun, new items.)

The women who granted her wish were so amazing. They went above and beyond...not only did they buy tons of stuff today, but they are going out on their own and decorating her bedroom and her little brother's. Paint, furniture, the whole works. I can't wait to go check out the finished product.

These were the yummy treats at the party. Another little girl who got her wish granted started this company. Check it out here. And next time you are in SLC, treat yourself because they are delicious!

This part was really cool. At the end of the party and once their wish has been granted, they raise a star in honor of the child and hang it from the ceiling, where it stays forever. The entire ceiling is full of different stars. Of course I was tearing up on and off the entire time. I'm so glad I was invited! Perfect Saturday...