SIGH....

AFTER

BEFORE

So when Brian and I moved out here to California I knew it was inevitable that he would ask me to get a job. Which is Ok because I promised him I would, buuuut I wanted to put it off as long as possible. Then one night he brought it up and I got a little panicked. All I could do is imagine me slaving away at some uninspiring retail job all day long. For those of you that know me, I am quite the creative one and I absolutely love interior design and furniture. One of my favorite past times is online window shopping. Nothing is more painful then taunting myself with furniture and decorative goodness that is way beyond our budget. Why I do this, I will never know. I guess part of me would like to believe that if I look at it enough times it is sure to materialize right before my eyes. This has yet to happen. However I will continue dreaming until that day. So back to the dirty J word. After Brian brought up me get a job, I immediately started to think of things I could do that would enable me to put my creative tendencies to use. As I brainstormed I looked over at an old dresser that we had been given that I was meaning to redo. Thats when it hit me that I was going to flip furniture. In other words I am going to take old furniture and apply a fresh and fun coat of paint, some nifty knobs and other fun things and then resell it, hopefully for a decent profit. I made the proposition to Brian and as always, he said yes! Once again, this guy is way too good to me. So I was quick to work and I have finally completed my first piece. I absolutely love it. Part of me is actually pretty attached to this blue beauty. I wish I could keep it all for myself. However I cannot afford to think like this because, if I don't get my furniture sold then Brian will indeed make me get a job and I mean ANY job. I am convinced that if it came down to it, he would not protest me bagging groceries at the local grocery store. So for sale it is! The ad is up and I am not so patiently waiting for some responses. Wish me luck!

~L