Change of plans...

So I was doing my daily craigslist searches in both Fairbanks and Portland (where all our stuff is stored) for treasures I could snap up to go into a moving van.  I found a great posting showing 80% off furniture and other items at a discount warehouse.  I called up my awesome sister and begged her to go check it out for me.  So she did...driving over an hour, spending 2 hours shopping, all while toting 3 kids under 6.  I love her.   Can I say it enough? 

The 2 nightstands I bought (and love) for my Master Bedroom from Overstock.com were a cringe-worthy $580 big ones.  For me, that is a lot...even if they retailed for $699 each before.  Needless, to say, after today, they're being returned. 

This sale was so fantabulous, for just $200 more (delivered!) than the 2 nightstands, my sister snagged me:

2 nightstands in a similar size
1 overstuffed white tufted rectangular ottoman
1 40" round mahogany coffee table with 4 stools that tuck under it (great for kids and extra seating)
1 huge round black wall clock

and drum roll................                        2 of THESE!

Seriously, can you imagine a more perfect chair?  They are large and soft (my 3 year old niece was loving them).  They are going in the living room to accent my awesome sectional.  They will have a table similar to this one except it's actually sidetable height (garage sale find) that will sit between them.  I am so excited.  The living room furniture is really coming together. 

She also went and picked up a large and deep mantle for me to go over the pellet stove.  It was a bargain.  I just have to paint and adjust it to fit in the corner.  It will create a good focal point in the living room.  More on that later.  I'm going to need some good advice from the crafty woodworkers.

So again, I will thank my sister for being my eyes and hands while I am unable to help myself here in Oklahoma.  She is saving me money, yes...but most of all, she is saving my sanity.  Love you sis!