Damned if I Know!

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Shop `Till Ya Drop!

UPDATE:

First of all, thank you for the great comments. I fell in love with this set the minute I saw it. There was one other that came close, but this just matched my other furnishings so well, I had to go with it.

Now I'm agonizing over paint colors for the walls and trim, drapes and new bedding. I must have 150 paint color samples here. I want to go with something soothing, but the beige carpet is making it difficult. . . AARRRHHHGGG!!! Carpeting (let alone hardwood flooring) is NOT in the budget. . .

Denise. . . Waste perfectly good crack on a Penguin?? I think NOT!!! I have him huffing Lemon Pledge and drinking vanilla extract to take the edge off. . .

Apos. . . Good eye!!! It's actually a combination of Cherry and Maple. Unusual, but it really works. I'm sure your MIL appreciates your great taste!!! My little Rainbow Anteater is very cool!!!

Super Woman and Mr. BYG. . . One day you'll be empty nesters too. You'll finally be able to look around and say: "Why the hell not???" It's a great feeling. . .

Babs. . . Yes, I DO deserve it. . . LOL!!! CC is OK with it as long as no other cats or, heaven forbid, dogs come with it. I thanked him for his blessing, kissed his feet, rubbed his belly and made sure his food dish was filled. . . He's a happy camper. . . And yes, there WILL be a photo array later. . .

Must start emptying the old dresser. . . .

Laterz!!

Apparently some part of my pea-sized brain thinks I don't have enough to do. So, being the obedient girl I am, I spent yesterday at the local furniture stores looking at bedroom sets. I've been living with El-cheapo mismatched bits and pieces for years. For my efforts, this set will be delivered to the house next Saturday. It was more than I had planned to spend, but I'm getting quality that will last a very long time.

Of course that means that I'll have to get off my arse and finally paint the bedroom, buy drapes, area rugs, new bedding and accessories. Not that I need an excuse to go shopping, mind you, it just helps me justify doing so (when all else fails, rationalize LOL!!!).

This also means that I'll need to call The Salvation Army to arrange a pickup time for the old stuff. While I'm at it, I'll have them take the couch and coffee table that has been taking up half of my office since I bought the new Living Room set last spring.

So, it's off to Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowes, The Homely Depot (yet another contribution to the Ex's retirement account), Targe' and who knows where else, to further stimulate the local economy and deplete my bank account. Oh the things I get myself into. . .

HUGGSS!!

Posted by Lauren :: 12:41 PM :: 11 comments