Fifteen dollar chair

I have to love Savers. I can always find an amazing deal!
So, I've been searching for a pink chair that was the right price for at least 6 months. I had almost resigned to purchasing the one from Cost Plus (think: fuscha velveteen & $3-400). While that is a truly awesome chair, it is way out of my price range and a huge commitment on color. So, not really a realistic want (moneywise). Besides I already have the bench (colorwise). Back to the chair I got...
I happened to go into Savers because I was there donating something anyway. Right in the front, there was my chair for $30. I couldn't find the price, so I asked and they quoted $25. Since I've donated so much this year, I have a 30% off coupon for every time I shop. Grand total for said chair... (wait for it) $17.
It is smaller than the one I had. It is pink. It is a wingback (exactly the style I was looking for). Even on Craigslist, I would still be asked to pay $30-50 for it, so it's a really great deal, all things considered. The best part is its size, though. Craigslist had an ad for a free chair a while ago, so I sent Ben to get it. That chair ended up being a lot bigger than what I'd imagined for the space, but it was free. I used it for a while, and it served its purpose until I saw this chair for the right price. So I got it.
My little foot stool even fits underneath it so it's out of the way.

Addiction to pink

I finally figured out why I must have almost every pink thing I see. Almost everything...
When I was in Japan, I arrived just at the height of Sakura  (cherry blossom) season. Imagine breathtakingly ethereal pink petals gently drifting as like falling snow from trees laden with blossom. My plethora of adjectives cannot do it justice, not even pictures can. It is quite a sight to behold.
I would have loved to really soak it in, but as that was my first family/friends free trip, I was terrified to do anything by myself. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy it the way it was meant to be, hence my pink obsession.
I don't know if this actually makes sense, but in my head it does. Enter pink stuff...
I don't actually own all the stuff in the pictures, but I now gravitate toward the color pink (I think) because of my lack of in Japan.

School Supply Junkie

Pinktober
I love school supplies...and now I love pink...stuff. So when I find school/office supplies that are pink and cute, I kinda go nuts.
Heart Shaped Push Pins by Yoobi @ Target

I saw these and had to have them. They are just so happy. I do not have a true bulletin board on which to display them, but when I get a classroom or office space, I think I will use them. I was a little bummed to see a mix of pink and red available at Daiso for $1.50, but then, that's Daiso for you...Massed produced, cheap, knock off versions of cute stuff. Just call me sucker.
Pink Binder Clips with Bow by See Jane Work @ Office Depot

I saw these in the store and did a double take. Initially I thought the bow part was black, but they are still cute. I know I will find some use for them.
Large Pink Paper Clips by Poppin @ Staples

They were just so round and big and pink. I thought they would go nicelly with all the other pink stuff I have. They look like they will hold papers together well because they are wider than the normal small paper clips... That, and they're happy!
Pink and Red Heart containers @ Daiso

I travel for my job, and I need office supplies that are easily accessible. That, and I just like cute stuff. So I picked up the hearts for the pins, clips, and paper clips. I think I can store them in my teacher bag, but I seem to be collecting supplies such that I almost have too much.
Rose Design Desk Accessories @ Daiso

I really tried to resist buying these... for a while. Then I just couldn't anymore. I have a Square pen holder, round pen holder, divided note holder, short round container, and bookends. Once I have a desk, I can use all of it put together, and I will smile when I look at it.
Like I said, I like pink...stuff.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, too. So expect to see things like pink umbrellas and such through which you can contribute to the research funds.