The Treasured Chest

I have been dreaming of a an old chest

to use as a coffee table or to put at the end our our bed.

I found one at Salvation Army but it was a bit

pricey and not quite what I was looking for.

I stopped by Mercy house last week and

there it was- one just like I had imagined.

The price was $65.00 so I called my

hubby for permission to purchase.

 I poured on the honey, but he still didn't bite.

His level-headed reply was, 

"We could buy a lot of remodeling supplies with $65.00."

So, I went and paid for my $1.50 chalk board.

I overheard the clerk say to someone about

everything being half off on Monday.

I decided to wait until Monday and crossed

my fingers that it would still be there.

I stopped by on my way to work and briskly walked

to the spot I had saw it last. There it set as pretty

as old chest can be, ready for me to take it home.

I stopped a worker and had him wheel it up to the 

front for me. It was too big to fit in my car so

so Josh had to pick it up a day later.

I actually think that he thinks it's pretty cool.

After all- he even helped me clean it up this evening.

The treasured chest.

I love all the buckles and hinges.

I was delighted to find this plaque at TJ Maxx. 

Blessings,

Hope