Thrifty Thursday

I have 2 homes. Having 2 homes makes me constantly on the move. I live in Toronto area during the week and head back an hour southwest to small town goodness for the weekend. Having 2 homes make's it difficult to really decorate in any way. Toronto home is for school, and I have roommates to be considerate of. I wake up, go to school, do homework, go to sleep and repeat.  Practicality wise there is no need to spruce up the place, make my mark etc.. Financially there isn't any means either...

My other home however, where I have my own room I'm just itching to redecorate. When my family and I moved into our present home 41/2 years ago I completely redecorated. I was finally not having to share with my sisters, could pick out my own colors, duvet, etc... and only I had to like it.

Now I wanna redecorate again. Over 4 years. That room decor has had it's worth. And I need storage, or shelving...something! I have a collection of clothing, shoes, scarves, jewellery, antiques, collectables, and pyrex dishes that my closet is running out of room for.

So when I saw this greyish blue dresser on the side of the road i knew it would look perfect under the window in my room. Plus, its extra storage. I persuaded my brother to help me carry it down the road into my room, which he did ever so cheeringly. It was even his birthday - he must of been in a good mood! The dresser doesn't have and knobs or pulls, but I'm thinking of finding some antique glass knobs and adding those to the front. 

This dresser has provided something new to look at in the room and the redecorating itch has calmed...for now. 

Best part? It's was free. Someone else's garbage is another woman's treasure! How's that for Thrifty?