Treasure Hunt: China Find

I found the most amazing little Chinese side table. I met Seth for coffee in Solana Beach, and while he had to run off to work, i decided to hit up a little antique store.. Well it was not so little. It was a antique mall, and was full of amazing things. As I walked around, I found a lot of amazing decor, but everything was pretty expensive.. That is till I got to the very corner of the store. Under 3 tables.. (yes 3) there was this amazing little chinese side table. $35!! NO WAY! I had to get it, and right then I went to check out. The lady informed me that this table had paperwork on it. It was from china and made in 1876!! What a great find, and its so neat that although its traveled the world, and is so old, its still in perfect shape. Its the perfect addition to the house!

Contractors

I have been meeting with a lot of contractors for this renovation project. It sucks!! Alright so perhaps its because this is my first time doing renovation work, but i had no idea how hard it was going to be to pick a good contractor. I have met with 3 this week and it has done nothing but caused me to stress out. My neighbor said I look to nice, so they might take advantage of that... and its true.. These contractors have me all wrong.. Yes i might be nice, but i am too passionate about this renovation to let anyone walk all over me! :) If i keep saying it enough times, perhaps it will be true! haha

I decided to post some photos of my inspiration for the house.. enjoy :)

Yard

Living Room

Family Room

Office

Guest Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Kitchen Bathroom

Hall Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Treasure Hunter and DIY!

So since I am on a tight budget, everything I am doing to the house it DIY or found at estate and yard sales. I will be posting my progress and finds along the way..

Let the treasure hunting begin!!