persistence is a virtue

Dumpster diving is ok, right? I mean, I am cool with it if you are. I am especially ok with it if there is no actual "climbing into a dumpster." And, if my husband does the dirty work. And, if what you are diving for is worth it. Exhibit A: the beaut above.

We found this gem at Half & Half in Clayton. Jeremy and I go to Half & Half a lot. I mean, maybe too much. We once went there two meals in a row and were embarrassed when we had the same waiter. We decided to just fess up and get it all out there instead of having the awkwardness with our bearded friend. He was totally cool with it and we now feel free to frequent as much as we like. We also love their Mexican evening facade Media Noche. Please go. You won't be sorry. Hipsters, Margaritas and table-side guac. Together at last.

Anyways, Jeremy has frequent breakfast meetings there and saw this rustic gem by the dumpster one day. We had seen the piece inside before and loved it. Lonely and abandoned, the dresser looked like it was clearly going to be tossed. But, Jeremy being the stand-up citizen that he is, wanted to make sure he wasn't being shady. He went inside and asked the owners if he could have the piece. They said unfortunately one of the owners was going to take it home that day. Disappointed, Jeremy sulked out of the restaurant. But, persistence/annoyance pays off. Jeremy went back the next day for another meeting (that's right...he goes there two days in a row). It was still there. And it had POURED down rain the night before. The piece was soaked with tears of abandonment. So, Jeremy asked again. Are you sure that dresser is going to be taken? They said, "It's all yours."

Victory! He made his friend pack it in his truck and deliver to our house. He let it dry in the sun before bringing inside. Nothing beats free, awesome furniture. Just think, what if this piece ended up in the dumpster? It is now one of my favorite things in our house. And it has a story. Just one of the many things I love about old furniture.