I went to the local ReStore yesterday. Look what was waiting for me...
It is a new Habitat For Humanity Store located downtown. I talked with one of the volunteers, about their philosophy and all. He said,
"We are a hand up, not a hand out."
I like that. It reminded me of how my siblings and I were brought up. How Blue Eyes and I tried to bring up our peeps.
The store consists of donated items from local people, businesses, and such. They can be brand new, used, or in the case of this gorgeous chair... used quite a bit for many years, but made well to still be something I instantly fall head over heals in love with at first site.
All proceeds go to building new houses and help winterizing existing houses for area people. The "hands up" part is that recipients have to do the building/winterizing right along side of the amazing volunteers.
"Hand Up, not Hand Out"
:)
Do I need another chair?
No.
But seriously, look at it. Really, just look at it.
This chair is as gorgeous in person as it is in the photos.
It is strong, heavy, and so well made.
You know, the way they use to make things.
Years ago.
To last.
My favorite sister in-law said to me recently...
" I think you might have a chair buying problem."
Her brother, Blue Eyes, my husband of thirty years, said something similar.
They could be right.
Actually, they probably are.
I seem to have a thing for chair buying.
Well, no one will ever lack for a seat at our house.
:)
It's all good. And I am so grateful
Hugs From My Heart.
