Something happened inside me this week that was as quick as flipping on a
light switch. I wanted to start getting
the house ready for the baby, and I wanted it to happen now. The mental check list began as I thought
about all the things we wanted to get for the house. Most people would think, you just need to get
a crib and changing table and call it a day.
However, we have had a friend living with us for the past 7 months and
her furniture was filling in the spaces where we were lacking. We purchased a home that we could ‘grow’ into
overtime. Well, I’m ready to have a
growth spurt.
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My Living Room 'Inspiration' Photo |

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The compromise couch |
After the couch purchase was done, I became anxious to get everything else
on order. I’d love to have the living
room fully functional before the end of November so that the rest of the year
can be focused on BB’s space. Logan,
being the amazing husband that he is, could sense my anxiety. (I’m sure I was laying it on pretty
thick.) We had a free Saturday and he suggested that we spend the day
furniture shopping. What? My husband who hates everything about malls
and crowded spaces, and has never spent time in a furniture store was willingly
giving up a lazy Saturday afternoon of college football to go to thrift stores,
vintage shops and furniture stores. Man
did he ever earn some serious bonus points with that gesture. He let me drag him to 9 different shops, and
honestly seemed like he was enjoying it.
No complaining or snide comments, just genuine enthusiasm for our new
room.
The coolest place that we visited was a place called the Brocante Market in St. Pete. It is open the first weekend of every month
and vendors from all over bring their cool furniture, décor, books, etc. We got so many great finds there for our new
living space. I was going to share individual
photos of everything we got there but instead, once the living room is done, I’ll
show some before and after shots. I’m a
fan of those.

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