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OK, I have been watching the online liquidation prices at Linens n' Things . . . specifically a particular Cuisinart Grind & Brew Thermal Coffeemaker (a mouthful--but it is lovely!). Anyway, I had grande' visions of the price dropping to well below the $75 mark, though I did consider buying it at $98! But I just could not bring myself to do it since I seem to be running about trying to find the next best thing . . . but then, I would think/rationalize aloud that I would stop once I had that next best thing (I mean a grinder in a coffeemaker that I would set to grind and brew before I even wake up!). Anyway, I went online one day to do a little Linens n' Things obsessive-Cuisinart-hoping & thinking and what did I find--SOLD OUT! OK, breathing in, I did not get upset and I just figured it was not worth it anyway. THEN, this past weekend, me and Ross were out cruising around and decided to venture to Fountain Hills (Ross' idea--he thinks of all the cool stuff). We went directly to our fave Goodwill (for a little goodwill hunting!) and found that it was 50% off day! We venture in where we begin hearing "all of the good stuff is gone"--really?! It's 10 am! Ignoring idiotic comments, I head directly to dishware's and Ross is wondering around when he says "come see this" and there it was . . . my Cuisinart Grind and Brew Thermal Coffeemaker!!!!! It was there!! In practically brand new condition (I told you Fountain Hills merchandise rocks!). So, to be not-so-couth again . . . $15 was the final score!! See, the LNT clearance price was NOT worth it.

Also in my picture are the mugs I have dreamed about holding for months. They finally went on sale at Starbuck's. Also pictured are paint samples for the room we are giving a makeover to (our room! woo-hoo!) along with my very favorite Clementine oranges. If you will, please overlook the smudges on my new Cuisinart Grind and Brew Thermal Coffeemaker . . . still need to wipe it down and run water and vinegar through it :) Can't wait!

p.s. last week was the hugest week ever! Tons and tons of home improvement work going on, which I will post pictures as we progress . . . and I will soon post pictures of my new rod iron bed!! I also have a story about that--a good deal story not from Goodwill!!!