Florida, Warmth And Water: Elephant! What Elephant?

Two days ago, I posted on social media that I'm looking for a specific dresser or sideboard to convert into a vanity for the master bathroom. In fact, I've been casually looking for one ever since we bought the house a year ago. Without even being aware of it, yesterday was the day to look for it.

I knew what to look for and exactly what I wanted. It had to be unique but not to antique. I wanted it to be fun but not over the top in color and design. If I could find one at a great price that didn't need to be painted, that would even be a better option.

Painting doesn't appeal to me much these days. Painting walls and furniture in the same house nearly every day for a year kind of made me grow tired of what once fascinated me.

The next day after posting that I'm looking for a piece to convert to a vanity, my friend, Miss Becky suggested Habitat for Humanity. It was there that I stumbled across the perfect one.

We wanted something no longer than 67 inches and a depth of no more than 18 inches. This piece met that criteria.

When I got up yesterday, I had plans to stop by a new friend's house to check out her kitchen design and then the grocery. After that I needed to get home to prepare for my get together later in the evening. On the way to the grocery store to pick up good things to eat there stood the Habitat for Humanity right in my path. It was a sign, right?

I've driven by the Habitat for Humanity several times but haven't stopped in since they had to shut down. This particular one tends to be high on their prices, which a business can do in this tourist type area.

Somehow on the way to Publix yesterday, my vehicle just kind of turned right into the parking lot of Habitat For Humanity. Even though I was pressed for time and needed to get groceries there I sat not realizing what was waiting inside for me.

The minute I stepped in the door I saw what I thought could work for a bubble light, for our coastal home. I sent a photo to Mi Miguel and he said, "It's kind of weird looking." We really don't need a light fixture. We have temporary ones up that work fine for right now. He was right.

There was however a light next to it that was very unique. It wasn't at all weird. It was unique. I took photos of it, but thought not to send them to Mi Miguel. The incredible deal the manager gave me would make anyone love this light fixture. I think Mi Miguel is going to love it too.

It will be perfect in the dining room. Mi Miguel has already installed our "forever" light for that room.

I didn't feel the need to broadcast this purchase right away because you see, before he installed the "forever" light, there was this light fixture that you see in the photo above. I'm pretty sure I let him know that it was just a temporary light when we bought it.

We had to hurriedly choose something because the original owner of the house wanted to keep her Murano chandelier.

But, once he sees this light he will understand. It's solid brass, heavy and has the most wonderful glass flower shaped shades you've ever seen. Isn't it "PERFECT?"

Setting the much needed light fixture at the register, I felt an urge to go peek at the furniture. I thought I should quickly peruse the whole store in fact. Our "Simplify Your Life" mantra was in the back of my mind. But, being pressed for time and zipping through the aisles not expecting to see much, a quick perusing shouldn't be a problem.

Right then, Waaaahhhh, there it stood...THE DRESSER. THE ONE!

I sent a picture of it to Mi Miguel. He liked it as well. But he had no idea where we should put it until we were ready for it in the master bathroom.

We obviously think very differently. A treasure this grand, can sit smack dab in the middle of the living room if need be. You see, wondering where I'll put an incredibly special buy like this has never been a problem for me.

Mi Miguel on the other hand thinks about things like, how in the world does she expect me to load it up and unload it. He thinks about how it will block the thoroughfare from one room to the next.

All I can see is, "THE ONE." We'll climb over it for a month if need be. After convincing him that we will never find another dresser like this. He agreed that it was truly an amazing dresser.

I paid for it and put a "Sold" post it note on all three pieces. Yes, there was a night stand and mirror to match. Why wouldn't you buy all three pieces. They closed at five so Mi Miguel would have to pick it up the next morning.

On the way to the grocery store, I called him again since we always talk on his lunch break anyway. I shared my concern with leaving the set at the store with just a piece of paper stuck to it as my only evidence of purchase. The receipt had no description just a price. The vagueness of purchase concerned me. Mi Miguel agreed that it should be picked up on his lunch break. We met up at the Habitat For Humanity and got the set all loaded up. It was at this point that I informed him that I found the "PERFECT" light for the dining room. A blank look fell over his face.

The dresser set is delivered. There it sits in the middle of the master bedroom, blocking the thoroughfare, just like Mi Miguel said it would. It's one of those things where I feel prouder than a peacock and no one else seems to understand.

The matching nightstand is in my living room being used as a side table for now. It matches the dresser and mirror, we may need it as we finish up renovating the bathroom. For what, we don't know that yet either. But we do have it if we need it. The mirror is gingerly propped up against the dresser. I have no clue what I'll do with the one mirror but I'm sure when the time comes we'll be glad we have it.