So far, the TV and I have been enjoying a long, extended break from each other. No, I haven’t cut it out of my life entirely and the Internet-fix is much harder to break, but I have managed to find time to start exploring my own creativity. I started to paint. I’ve got two paintings under my belt. And no, they’re not works of art but I’m proud of them. It’s even helped me make something positive out of the times when I’m feeling otherwise. So far, change is good :).
Finally, I decided to really treat myself and purchase my own bedroom furniture. Most of the furniture in my home is a hand-me-down. While I’m thankful for it, I’ve had it for the past 5 years and it was time for me to at least have my own bedroom set that reflected my style. Luckily, I came to that decision during the same weekend of the furniture sales in the area. After 2 days of scouting and hours of long deliberation and thought, I finally bought it and I love it. It's a cherry wood platform bed. It's simple but has a unique flavor to it that fits me. Plus I love to prop my feet up on the side of the bed. The picture doesn’t do it justice, but it’ll have to do until your next visit.
The beautiful headboard. Yes, I know the sheets and the haphazard pillows detract from the beauty. But I dress my bed for warmth & comfort, not style. For reals, getting a stylish & warm bedspread is next on the list.
On the other hand, I’ve also been shopping a lot more lately. I found this new clothing site, www.modcloth.com, which is feeding my latest interest to update my wardrobe with unique and interesting pieces. I haven’t totally lost my frugality though. I put myself on a strict budget per month. Thanks to Inna for validating my choices :). Here are some of the latest choices. Some worked and some didn’t.
Even Roxie was looking at me like "Nawww not gonna work." Refund!
Cute baby doll dress meant for the summer. Unfortunately, in WI, you make do with a jacket & tights and brave the cold anyway. Again, Roxie makes her cameo...
I love linen dresses and this will replace my favorite black linen dress that is forever faded. It's a little too big on the top but all that takes is a good tailor to fix it.
Love this dress except for the slight material budge on one side. Makes me anxious for the summer!
If you know me, you know I don't make my bed. But here is what it looks like in the natural light.
6 comments:
Sounds like you are changing positively, I like the new cloths.
I really like the paintings Nichol! Made me want to learn to paint too :-)
PS
You should start painting the Christmas cards now for all of us for the next year! Portraits would be nice too. Sophia would be the first on the list.
Inna
Haha... already sending requests. I'm going to start calling my work abstract renditions of reality so that I can get away with not knowing how to draw ;)
Got your note about the clothes too. Glad you liked them and thanks for helping me pick them out.
Awesome stuff... yea the first outfit has to go, but everything else looks great (even on this hotel computer screen that makes everything twice as wide).
Nice bedroom set too!
PS... I want the triangle painting. I have a nice spot in the center spot of our living room, right Inna?
Veto the first outfit, but the others are smokin!
If Anthony gets the triangle painting I want the flower painting!
Very nice bed set. Hooray for divorcing TV. Now that football is over I'm ditching my cable.
But how are you going to keep up with the Housewives? I need my regular updates! You know you liked it... don't front :)
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