Some neighbors moved and threw a ton of stuff away. I couldn't bring myself to dig through their trash last night in the dark. Eew.
Today, I wondered over to their trash can under the pretence of walking my dog. I covertly let my dog smell around while I took a quick "nosey" peek at their lives in a can. It's really sad actually. With the housing market collapse in Florida, people are abandoning their homes, possessions, pets, etc.
I found IKEA curtains and a rod. Since we just moved, I have a dozen new windows and I need curtains pretty badly.
The set is a sheer, soft cream with a large brown flower and a touch of lavender. They are a discontinued IKEA pattern. I've already washed and hung them in my daughter's room because her room is brown and pink. If she's happy with them, I'm happy. Yay for free!
Here is a darker picture without the flash. They are sheer so with the sun shining through, it gives the room a breezy, light feeling. (The quilt is a Cinnamon Pink and Brown "Turning 20 Again")
I'm fairly confident, when God talks about virtuous women, He did include providing for our families, via the neighbors trash can, although, Lord willing, on rare occasion. Thankfully, we don't have to do this on a regular basis. BUT, finding "free" on the side of the road for our home and family, is awfully exciting at times. And I am grateful.
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Be blessed and Be a blessing!
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