I cannot WAIT to show you my BEST find ever.
PEOPLE! My People!
It is I! Your feckless leader!
I am so excited, I cannot contain myself.
You. Have. No. Idea.
I got something. When you see it, you will be so incredibly jealous.
It is the BEST something EVER.
It took Paul six hours, from start to finish, to bring it home.
The most triumphant six hours of my life.
We needed a MOVING truck.
And? The most glorious part? It is TOTALLY useless.
The whole time I was getting it, all I could think was how I could not wait to share it with you… So you could be jealous.
What is it? I can’t tell you. That would ruin the post. Which I haven’t written yet.
Oh? You want a hint? Okay…
It is not:
-A tattoo.
-Something Paul wanted.
And to celebrate, I’m going to have a party.
Right here, next Tuesday, April 9th.
It’s going to be a very fancy party. Black tie. Sparkly shoes. Champagne.
START PLANNING YOUR OUTFIT.
I will be the one in gold lamé. And a tiara. Mixing my metaphors of Downton Abbey and mid-sixties Mad Men.
You have one week! To decide what you’re wearing, book your plane tickets, get a manicure, and BRING your story.
Every week, I’m out here, all alone… tap dancing for you.
Look at me! Look at my house! Look at my stuff!
Me! Me!! Me!!!
Don’t you ever want to come up here and shove me off the stage?
Now’s your chance.
I want to see YOUR favorite find.
I want to see your BEST treasure… however you define it… whether it’s something you got out of the garbage, at an estate sale, stole from your roommate or inherited from your grandmother.
Old, new, trash, treasure, sentimental, material, cerebral.
I want to know why you LOVE it, where you got it, and what its story is.
I’ve never had an online party, and I cannot promise it will go smoothly…
Probably someone will drink too much. Or force everyone to play board games.
I will probably be both of those people.
But I know it will be a good time. There will be lots of awesome people to hang out with.
Just try not to sit next to me… I’m annoyingly chatty.
How will this illustrious event take place?
Well? If you DON’T have a blog?
A- Let me congratulate you on having a more interesting personal life than I do.
B- If you want to share a photo, make sure it’s online. I’ll write up instructions to add it in the comments.
C- Bring your story.
D- Show up. Next Tuesday. Anytime… just wander in!
E- BYOB.
If you DO have a blog? Well. Maybe you’ve heard of a something called a link party?
You get to share your “favorite find” with my readers!!
They are a discerning bunch, so GO get busy.
Write your post.
Spread the word.
Bring your friends.
SURPRISE ME, people!!
I was going to use this photo to make a joke about how my band will be playing at the party… I was going to say how I am the lead singer, and no one will ever get my microphone… but now I need to address how I generally think that your twenties are overrated… until I see an actual photo of my twenties.
Anyway.
If you are so inclined… tell your readers that you’re planning a post about YOUR favorite find… and that you’re going to share it here, next Tuesday!
If you do, let me know!! I’ll add you to the band:
Lead singer: ME… what part of that was confusing?
Backup singer: could be you!
Drums: Danielle- Storypiece
Guitar: Karen – Garden, home & party
You want to get in on this soon… you don’t want to end up as the hairstylist or the lighting guy.
I have SO enjoyed getting to know all of you, and I REALLY hope you’ll play along!!!
I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!
Follow me on twitter, and I’ll remind you a few days before… but in a totally non-irritating way.
Or PIN IT.
Why? I don’t know…
Because Pinterest is full of all the other crap on the internet, why not this too?
FUN things are happening here people!!!
If this were high school, I’d have turned out a LOT differently.
PLUS?? I’m working on my first giveaway!
Because I love you!!! And I want to give you nice things!!!
Or just buy your love… whatever works for you.
UPDATE– THIS was my find… the linkup stopped working because the tech/widget/thing I used got discontinued/wonky.
I’ll love you even more, if you share me with your friends…
April 2, 2013 @ 10:41 am
This sounds fantastic and I hope I can still come even though I have no awesome finds.
THOUGH I was reminded by the word “stolen” of the time I stole a roadblock – complete with flashing light! – for my boyfriend’s bedroom. This was in 1984, so I’m fairly certain the statute of limitations has run out. Besides, I returned it. Really.
I am SO SUPER EXCITED to see what has you all excited. And I have to say, I would not consider that there is a tattoo on earth that would require a moving van UNLESS you meant a tattoo on a King Kong replica. Or something.
And then, who’d know?
You’re adorable.
April 2, 2013 @ 11:26 am
I’m laughing out loud at the realization that you are correct; no tattoo requires a moving van… I guess that reveals my lack of ink. Or my overwhelming fear of needles.
I would TOTALLY take the submission of your roadblock story. Did your boyfriend appreciate your thoughtfulness? Was he Emilo Estevez? Judd — what was his last name?
I appreciate your support, even if you’re not motivated to explore your inner materialist… I personally am a sad, empty, soulless person who finds deep satisfaction in STUFF… and since this is the internet, I’m pretty sure I can find some others like me.
April 2, 2013 @ 11:55 am
Count me in!
April 2, 2013 @ 1:35 pm
YAY! Can’t wait to see what you’re showing off!!!
April 2, 2013 @ 1:46 pm
Oooh, can’t wait to see what your brought home! Clearly I need to spend more time on Craigslist. It looks like you are in Center City in the picture. I have a pretty funny story from my previous dumpster diving days (which had to be stopped before I became a complete hoarder). I will have to see about whether I will make it a post or just share it next week.
April 2, 2013 @ 5:41 pm
Yup… right behind Whole Foods area. YOU are going to be so MAD that I scored this. No lie. Even if you have no place for it, you’ll still want it.
I’m proud of my hoarding status… Paul thinks I will have to stop when I run out of room… but I’m just going to start stacking the stuff on top of itself…
April 2, 2013 @ 1:56 pm
You are killing me. Have to work so can’t make the party, but CAN’T wait to see your treasure.
Favorite find…oh, that is a hard one. I will have to brainstorm. I have way to many treasures:)
April 2, 2013 @ 5:44 pm
Okay, you made me aware of a huge flaw in my wording—forget the time… COME ANYTIME. After work, the next day… day after that… I’ll be here, the link-up will be open for seven days to share your post!
Just let yourself in… I’ll leave the door unlocked!!
April 2, 2013 @ 2:39 pm
You are such a tease! Can’t wait to see what you found. Can’t wait to hear Paul’s take on the experience.
April 3, 2013 @ 11:53 am
It is ridiculous… how excited I am– to show strangers my stuff.
April 2, 2013 @ 4:36 pm
I am intrigued!! I can’t wait to see your fav find! It must be something really great to have you so excited!
Hmm…..will have to have a think about my fav find. I’ve had so many good ones……
See you tuesday!!!
April 3, 2013 @ 11:59 am
I KNOW you’ll have something good!! Maybe you need to do a post about a collection of things? Not just one…
April 2, 2013 @ 9:17 pm
What a fun idea! And what a hard homework assignment, because my whole house is my favorite find! Trying to pick the one fave piece in it is tough because I have SO much precious STUFF! What would I grab if our house were about to disappear into a sinkhole (besides the dog and all the cats I could wrangle)? Hmm … gotta think …
Also, thanks, Victoria, for explaining some of that esoteric blog stuff in your previous post. I made a start by sizing my photos correctly. I plan to attend a Wordcamp in June, where I hope someone will hand me the keys to the kingdom!
April 3, 2013 @ 12:07 pm
I know… I feel that way about a lot of things too, but this new find of mine pretty much kicked them all out of the running. Maybe you need a post of your top ten favorite things? Or a theme to talk about more than one?
If they hand out keys at your WordCamp, I’m going to be mad… because I left just with a laundry list of things I didn’t understand… but, it’s amazing how easy it is to overlook things you’re unaware of, and exposing yourself to them in any way is ultimately helpful.
April 2, 2013 @ 10:31 pm
well darn…you didn’t ask us to guess what you got. I was going to guess a giant disco ball. LOL
My best find is a brand new exercise bike I got from the swap shop at my local dump. ITS AWESOME and it was freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
April 3, 2013 @ 12:10 pm
LOL!!! A giant disco ball is maybe the only thing BETTER than what I did get…
Is it weird that I am totally jealous of the words: “swap shop,at my local dump”? We don’t have one of those… clearly I’m missing out!!
April 3, 2013 @ 12:18 pm
Gah! The teasing! Great idea, though… the way you’re hook, line, and sinkering us into a party. This is my RSVP. Do you need any extra hors d’oeuvres? Maybe some olives stuffed with feta?
April 3, 2013 @ 2:03 pm
Oooo. Yes! And since you’re bringing virtual treats, you can splurge for the good stuff!!
Can’t wait to see your find!! I know you share my love of found STUFF!
April 3, 2013 @ 2:38 pm
Count me in! Can’t wait to see what you found and this gives me good motivation to write something interesting on my blog for a change. I think I’m going to end up with a post dedicated to all the found seating options in our house. Chairs/couches/benches are clearly my weakness!
April 4, 2013 @ 10:49 am
I have kind of a seat-fetish too… I see old chairs in the trash and feel compelled to “rescue” them. Can’t wait to see your favorites!!
April 3, 2013 @ 3:15 pm
Party! I’ll be there. I just have to figure out what is my favorite find. There are so many to choose from.
April 4, 2013 @ 10:49 am
I know… just go wild and do a tour of your best-of…
April 3, 2013 @ 7:37 pm
I am so happy to be on guitar on this one, can’t carry a tune! I’m excited to be part of this upcoming party. I’m currently searching for my “favorite find” which is challenging since I have so many favorite things, can we select more than one?
Karen
April 4, 2013 @ 10:51 am
YES! Rules are for breaking! Especially if you’re lead guitar in a band… those guys are usually rebels. 🙂
April 5, 2013 @ 11:41 am
Favorite find…that’s tough. I’ve got too many! I can’t promise it will just be one but I’ll for sure have a post to link up!
April 5, 2013 @ 12:32 pm
I know… defining any one thing as best is hard… I mean, the thing I’m writing about isn’t the treasure I’d grab in a fire.
I’m weirdly excited to see total stranger’s finds!! Glad you’re going to play along!
April 5, 2013 @ 12:32 pm
Excuse me I have to go promote this now… 🙂
April 5, 2013 @ 2:04 pm
Laughing… thanks!
April 6, 2013 @ 8:12 am
Love your new social media buttons! Just too cool!!
April 6, 2013 @ 8:16 am
THANKS!! I am ridiculously pleased with them!! It’s the little things, I guess… plus those old typewriters just make such a lovely photo!!
April 9, 2013 @ 8:10 am
I got it! I found my treasure. It was only (literally) right in front of me. I only spend night and day working on it and thinking about what I could do with it.
Can I be your back up singer? I’ll post about it today.
April 10, 2013 @ 10:36 am
This comment notification got eaten by all of yesterday’s! I hope you’ll still link up… I’d love to see your find!!??
May 5, 2014 @ 1:35 am
I LOVE your writing, photos, and Giant Fancy Things! I am SO sorry I missed this link up (didn’t know about you, or even about link ups a year ago. But I’ve been posting photos of MY house and MY stuff on Houzz.com forever. And then last year they wrote and asked if they could do a feature on my house. I had two simultaneous and opposite reactions. I thought my head would fly off. First: VINDICATED!!! I am SO good at this!!! and a nanosecond later: Oh SHIT I have to get my house CLEAN!!!! And my garden!!!! Aaaargh!!!!! We lived through it, but Houzz didn’t publish a full shot of my life-size moss covered stag in the back garden, which is obviously the coolest thing about the whole place. But that’s life….
And now, we’re about to tear apart the kitchen (which we should have done first thing) and build a bathroom on the north side instead of in the southeast corner, with the best potential light and view in the whole house (including a view of Moss Hart, the stag). We will also build a main floor bedroom, ramps, and make sure kitchen, bath & bedroom are fully accessible, which will require trashing some of the best parts of my beloved garden. But will, when all is said and done, let us live here for another 20 to 30 years, with luck. (We should live so long…)
Anyway, what I’m dying to show off is my Craigslist vintage DENTAL SPIT SINK! In robin’s egg blue & milk glass. Utterly steampunk. As near as I can tell, there are six different ways to turn on or control the various spigots. Bright chrome. Superb condition. Utterly insane. I have a neighbor who is a retired plumber. I can’t wait to beg his help getting it ready to plumb in, right beside the 1880s Victorian corner sink. And then there’s the Hollywood Regency brass framed glass coffee table top that’s about to have a new life as the mirror above these jewels. And the sconces in the shape of white porcelain hands-holding-light-bulbs to go on either side. My more normal friends (and the dental-phobes) may run screaming, but I know I will have the coolest bathroom in town. These are not all my house, but look like what I’m aiming at. But those are my sinks & a similar glass table. And my sconces!
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22549205/thumbs/remodel
May 28, 2014 @ 11:39 am
Can you do this again?? Please? Can I make the guest list ;-)?? I missed the original, didn’t find you in time, but now I am hooked! And it is just about yard sale time – massive whole town tag sales…between those and craigslist, not to mention the two giant consignment shops in town, I am sure to be inspired to find a *new* treasure to share!!
August 16, 2014 @ 6:53 pm
I would love to have known about this in time to participate. I read all the comments hoping to see your best latest flinders revealed, but no luck. What was it???? Am totally intrigued now. I will share mine if you share yours! I could not take mine if the house caught fire… Wish I had an old Victorian house. I did live in one as a college student – it was from 1905 with original leaded glass, shiny wood floors and plate rails. Loved it (except the wallpaper in the kitchen that has 13 colours in it – yes I took the time to count them because I could not get my head around it.
December 10, 2014 @ 12:36 am
Ok, so, I’m reading the blog from beginning but can’t find the post on the THE THING. Is it like the rapture. If you’re late, you miss it and tough noogies?
December 10, 2014 @ 10:27 am
laughing at your comment… the find was the Victorian wardrobe http://wp.me/p36IiD-1qe … (the link-up isn’t live anymore because the widget/thingy/plugin/tech site went out of business.)
thanks for pointing out that I need to link this post to that one!!