My Newest Addition

Today was supposed to be a day of packing up boxes for my move to a larger apartment. Well, it took a bit of a detour...a fantastic detour! I went to The Grand Falloon in Yukon, a local vintage store, and found the most delightful chair to add to my new office! It is a mid-century modern chair- but not just any old chair! It is a platform rocker (meaning that it looks like a chair but acts as a rocking chair).
When I bought it, I thought maybe I'll restore and reupholster it,  but now I cannot see myself changing one thing about this chair. It has been loved by past owners and now my little family will love it. The fabric is gorgeous and only after wear and tear has made it unrecognizable will I consider having this lovely chair refurbished.
Well here it is- the chair I've been talking about in all of its vintage glory!

The Grand Falloon in Yukon

Jacksonville is a hub for wonderful vintage shopping and The Grand Falloon in Yukon is a local shop I recently found. This store truly fits into the style of vintage. There are some funktastic finds in this little shop that scream unique. From beautiful art and chandeliers to parasols and furniture there is an item for everyone! So all of my Jacksonvillians, if you find yourself on Roosevelt Blvd drop in and see the folks at The Grand Falloon!

Here are some pictures from my last visit.

Chalkboard Paint!

A Christmas present to myself! I wrote our names, wedding date, and drew our cats on 4 chalkboard coasters :) I love them! Now I need to get some coaster I will actually let people use!!

How to make these yourself- its very easy

1 small pot of Chalkboard paint (black)- Lowes $20
4 coaster with a smooth clean surface- basically anywhere
Chalk! Target $4.99

Follow the directions on the paint pot. Each layer of chalkboard paint takes about 12 hours to dry, so give yourself plenty of time- not a 1-day project.

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas!

Well, finals are over and at long last it feel like Christmas time! I came home from classes and found the house had been cleaned and the tree was put up, must have been a Christmas elf! This is mine and Josh's first Christmas as a married couple and we couldn't be more excited! As mentioned earlier in this blog, I have never had cats before. I had no idea that Maris and Daphne would literally climb the Christmas tree, but they do! They are having a blast! Of course, that means only the top half is actually decorated with ornaments, they knocked off the ones they could reach. Nothing is better than this time of year, we see our lovely friends and family while enjoying the seasonal treats- and who doesn't love looking at Christmas lights in the van with family with Bing Crosby playing in the background!?!