Fun Day at the Park

Yesterday started off with Simon playing outside with his car in his jammies. "Broooommm brooom", as Simon would say!

Then we had a great walk around Wash Park and made sure to stop for a snack, geese and a piggy back ride. We're loving the spring days and are anxious for more of them as May Day approaches!

The Things I Do For Fun!!!

I am becoming a shameless dumpster diver. The idea of getting something for free and making something out of it thrills me. So- this was my most recent adventure. I thought I'd share the before and after pictures.

Anyway- I found the 60's record player down our alley and begged Perry help me carry it to our house. (He was dubious that I could make something out of a broken record player). Then Perry dismantled the record player and took out all the guts. I went dumpster diving again and found 3/4" plywood being thrown out that would serve as shelves and put our handheld jigsaw to use.

After buying veneer strips and a new pine top (less than $20 in supplies) I painted several coats of paint, distressed the wood and coated it with poly. Too fun! Of course, if I had the right tools
(table saw) I could do this so much more efficiently, but love the idea that this cost around $20 and 8 hrs labor later is an awesome "Pottery Barn-ish" storage credenza.

I intended to sell this for $150 on Craigslist, but don't want to part with it now. I think I'll get rid of the credenza we've got now and take this instead. Too funny, huh!