Supplies

Went to Lowe's yesterday. Had a male non-employee approach me and tell me he was "pretty much like an employee" because he was in the store so often. Hence, his offer to help me find whatever I needed for my project. He didn't completely creep me out, but it was a little strange. Luckily a female, who was actually an employee, came to the rescue and accompanied the two of us as we searched for the supplies. Yes, I said the two of us because the man continued to follow us around the store. The following items ended up in my "buggy" (the southern term for shopping cart):

1 quart of wood stain
4 knobs
2 handles
1 quart of chemical stripper
2 sanding blocks
1 package of lint free wiping cloths
2 foam brushes
2 plastic drop cloths
1 11.5 ounce can of satin polyurethane finish
1 biodegradable paint tray
1 pair of heavy duty gloves (so as not to burn my skin)

Grand Total: $67.39

I have to admit I was a little disappointed at how much I spent. However, if I need no additional supplies for the project, I will have managed to only spend approximately $64 on each night stand. Not bad. I will also take into account the time it takes to complete the project. As we all know, time is sacred and, therefore, must be documented to give an honest representation of how much this is all worth.