...it's a... growth industry...

There will be a den in the house.  A place for books, a desk, an easy chair.  A place to relax and be alone with your thoughts as much as you can with a 12 and 9 year old boy in the house.  Dens conjure up images of golden retrievers, floor to ceiling book cases, big leather chairs, pipe tobacco and scotch.  We already have a dog but he's a black lab and a part of the family so no getting rid of him.  Also, we don't drink alcohol or smoke so book cases and chairs will have to suffice.

Since the wood floor is darker than the current furniture we'll have to get new items.  Here's what is being considered from Ikea.

Glass Door Cabinet

 Bookcase

Tabletop for the Desk

 And table for the TV - we'll have to get a new TV also - oye! This is getting expensive!

So we'll start saving now and get these one at a time.  Come back in 5 years and hopefully we'll have it all matching and complete.

And in case you're wondering, the title of this post comes from the movie "Grosse Point Blank". While picking up Debi for the reunion Marty is visiting with Mr. Newberry in his den while he reads a book. The conversation goes like this.

Mr. Newberry: What have you been doing with your life?
Marty: Uh... professional killer.
Mr. Newberry: Oh! Good for you, it's a... growth industry.

The dark humor in that movie is irresistible.