I’m finally back!!

So I took a little break (of over a week) to prepare for the festivities surrounding my son’s high school graduation.  I had to go back to the home/house to clean and get ready for a family visit.

Well, we made it through, the boy graduated (SO PROUD of your hard work, Tavo!) and now, again, the calendar is clear for a while.

He did it!

Now I’m back at The House of Goodwill, ready to get back to work.  Time to make some progress!  I came here by myself for a few days to paint the main living room.  It seems like it will be much easier to do without my four other family members here; of course I thought painting the bedroom was a one-day project as well and we all know how that went…Fingers crossed this time!

Since I don’t have a before/after photo of my room to share yet, I’ll just share a couple more pics from my last trip to Goodwill a few days ago, in case you’re inspired by my last post to get your Christmas shopping checked off early.

These fabulous finds contain both my former inspiration, ducks, and the Christmas spirit as well.

This "girl with ducks" statue will set you back just $5 at Goodwill.  (NO, I did not buy it!)  I had no idea ducks were such popular decor until I started looking.  The perfect Christmas gift for your friend who loves ducks, odd statues or lives on the lake.

Please, no one give this to me.

I told you ducks are popular!  Now we have Christmas ducks.  No hearts this time, though.

Anybody you know still need a Christmas decoration for that empty spot on the mantle?  Here we have a "lovely" statue of Santa and reindeer...sometimes I just don't know what to say.

Happy holidays to all!