The Red Cocktail Cart

I love thrift stores. I love antique stores. I know that when I find something that I really love and have usually been searching for for a longtime, I should probably buy it. I'll kick myself later if I go back to retrieve something and it's gone. It just has to be done. If you find something you adore, you probably should purchase it and deal with the situation later. It's kind of the unsaid rule of thrifting. It's just how things work. 

Last Friday, by chance, I walked into an antique store in downtown Loveland. My old stomping ground. I went in for no other reason than the fact that I parked my mom mobile right in front of the little building. What really caught my eye was a vintage silver Christmas tree in window. Sadly, that was not for sale. But, as I ventured further into a world of thrifting fantasy, I came upon this red kitchen cart. 

I've been looking for one of these for a long time. Usually, I find one that's white, beat to death, and barely usable. Or the store wants an insane amount of money for it and I'm not willing to budge on the budget. 

I found this one and immediately knew I had to have it for our kitchen. I asked the owner how long she had the cart out and she stated that she had just put it out yesterday. Loveland was having a little something called Night on the Town that evening and she said that it would probably  be gone by tomorrow. (Smart sales tactics, lady. Smart.) She knew how to get to me with that one. 

I left. I went on with my business. Got coffee, took photos for my mom, visited the grandparents. 

But, as I was preparing to drive back to Fort Collins, the mom mobile directed me back to that little red cart. Now it is mine and has a lovely home in our kitchen. It is the keeper of the liquor and the baking supplies. 

I love it. I'm lucky it was still waiting for me at that little store I somehow walked into last Friday. 

Currently

Thrifted today. Cocktail cart? 

I've seen these posts around the blog world and I'm always fascinated about people's likes and dislikes. It's interesting to me to be able to see how other people live their lives.

Watching: Revenge. I'll admit to it. This show is quite addicting. At least the new season is On Demand so I don't have to wait. Also, who am I kidding, I constantly seem to go back to old-school X-Files episodes. Seriously. Scully and Mulder forever. 

Listening To: I just bought some tunes by First Aid Kit and ZZ Ward. First off, how have I not known of ZZ Ward until now? I also keep returning to Alabama Shakes. Woman that can sing. I'm all ears and all respect. 

Thinking About: How life changes so quickly. One of our roommates is moving out. Of course I'm bummed but I think it's time for a new season in our little home. It will be good for all of us. As of today, I'm also toying with the idea of working at the coffeehouse I worked at a few years ago. Just a few days a month, nothing crazy. But, I miss it dearly and would love to get my hands back into that. Sitting at a desk all day and working on spreadsheets isn't exactly what makes my heart skip a beat, it only helps pay the bills and will continue to do so as long as its doors are open. I'm just being honest. So, a little extra pocket change, working with a great group of people in a community I adore, and doing something I love: doesn't seem like I have much of a decision to make, now does it? 

Loving: The cooler weather. The thought of the holidays. The fact that we are having a Thanksgiving meal with some dear friends tomorrow. The fact that I picked up my camera today. I'm writing music again. I'm almost done with Christmas shopping. Also, I thrifted that glorious red cart pictured above today. I've been searching for one for so long. Cocktail cart, here I come. 

Reading: Why Have Kids. I don't know what to think about this book, I also don't have kids yet. But, it definitely makes you stop and think. I think that's a good thing. I also need to start reading my novel for the month. I have't quite gotten there yet. 

Planning: I have some time off around Christmas and New Years. I plan to repaint our kitchen cabinets (just white again, but they are starting to get a bit beat up.) I also want to paint our bedroom and bathroom. Ambitious? Probably. Have I even decided on colors yet? Negative.