Things are happening

Hello! So, the last few days have seen massive improvements in our little house. First, we had a housewarming party, friends came in from LA and Portland for a visit, so it was a perfect time to have a crazy shindig. It was rock'n fun, and really helped to make us feel like we live here. I finally got to use my asteroid vase from rare device! yeah.

Also, I went to Victory Vintage to scope out the well priced mid-century treasures, and I came home with a super cool lamp, two side tables and a small, very groovy table. In addition, we had our couch delivered today, what a difference it makes to get rid of that darned futon. As if that weren't great enough, we also took advantage of the Container Store's shelving sale and got a Metro media shelf with huge casters so that we can move the entire computer/tv out of the way when we want to use the projector to see movies on the wall across from the couch. So in two days we made more progress that I can believe.

Plus, I now am totally hooked on the idea of making glass-based lamps. It is so easy! Check out the image where I took our lamp apart, it is a basic lamp kit with the screw on the bottom wrapped in a sheet of cork to make it fit snugly into the glass mouth (maybe of these cool glass bottles?) Then you need a nice shade...The cord just hangs out back there. Imagine the possibilities.....