Finally, I could not take it anymore, I just had to turn into one that I spotted half way between my old house and my new house. It was a big extravaganza…the house was on a lake, and there were flags everywhere and the entire lot next door was set up for parking.

Anyway, did I rake it in! I got a solid wood heavy desk for $15...it is small enough to go in a hallway, is very simple and very old, and I absolutely love it!

Then for $5 I bought a pink and blue trunk to put in one of my girls' rooms for toy storage, a fabulous old heavy silver vase..the kind that looks like a trophy, or ice bucket for $15 and a shabby chic big white mirror with flowers etched into the glass for $2.

Finally, so that my dude would not get mad , I bought him a great pair of camouflage binoculars for $1.

Boy, do I feel great...like I just swam a mile! (Well, actually, I don't know what that feels like but I'm sure it's a lot like marathon shopping.) It is truly amazing what some great bargains can do for your mood...I had forgotten all of that with the stress of moving!

Yes, I have hidden the mirror and vase, but the desk was too big. And my discount dude can’t get mad at me for buying the trunk and basket, as they are great storage items!!