on a mission...

I am on spring break....ahhhh the joys of being in education! So I have a few "to do's" scheduled for my week off. I want to find a cabinet for the dining room and paint it bright red. BUT the cabinet needs to have glass. Why? Well I have dreamed for a long time to one day own a red phone booth a la London, England and convert it to a "bar cabinet". Do I think I will actually ever own one. hardly likely....even if I do come across one, it will most likely be way too pricey.... So my search begins. I found something super cute and affordable at Ikea. Meet Biby.
Meet Biby's price tag....
Can you believe that? $290.13 for shipping. I about choked.

So on to another thrifty idea...JCPenny? Maybe? Am I ok with MDF? um no.

So while spending the entire day and evening with my Mom yesterday she has the brillant idea to go to an antique store....ohhhhh....all the treaasures. I found some cabinets that just might work....solid wood....totally paintable...and under $150. Sounds fab.

We are going out again today for some errands and plan to hit a few more antique stores. Boy I love junk! ;)