I Caved.

After searching High and Low for a mysterious product called "Krylon Mirror-Like Spraypaint" during the Christmas season and beyond, I finally gave up. I declare that this paint is nowhere to be found in the great state of Minnesota.

And, call me a cheapo, but I absolutely refuse to buy spraypaint online and pay shipping charges. No can do. But without that paint, you really can't recreate the adorable mercury-glass lookalikes that are popping up all over blogland (apparently these bloggers do not live in MN).

So, after waiting for 2 months, I finally caved.


Say hello to the newest member of the Decorative Baubles of the Marx Household Association. Kind of a tongue twister, I know. =)

I love this little vase/candleholder/dust catcher so much. I think it might be a candidate for our new bedroom makeover as well! But for now, it's sitting on our dining room table all cute and mercury-glassy.

So my question of the day for you is:

Have you ever been unable to complete a project, and just run out and bought the thing you were trying to make?

Hot (or Not)?

Josh and I picked up this a-dorable little vintage side-table when we were on our anniversary trip last month. However, it sat in our garage for quite some time because I could not decide what color to paint it! I thought maybe heirloom white, or minty-green, or peacock blue, or even marigold yellow would be cute.

Well, I finally chose.

And I'm still not sure. Prepare yourselves...


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Yes, I painted it ORANGE. (Mom, if you are reading this, just please sit down and breathe a few deep breaths. I promise your eyes will adjust soon).

I have lived with the color for a while, and honestly, I think it's growing on me. I'm not sure if it's in an algae-growing-on-a-pond sort of way, or if it's really working.

I'm dying to know what YOU think though!

Should I repaint it, or leave it as-is? Or on a totally different note, should I consider seeing a therapist?