Moving and Spending

[blodeuedd]

Because I waited until I was able to fully support myself and had money in the bank before moving out, I find myself spending lots of money on furniture and things I need because I'm buying the stuff I like, not just getting what's cheap. I've so far spent more than I had originally planned, but the only major thing left is a bed; the rest will be small things, like tablecloths, dishrags, a doormat, etc.

In the last few days I've acquired (thanks, Ikea and Canadian Tire!):

- a computer desk
- an iron
- a stool
- a tray table
- a wardrobe
- a DVD player
- a laundry hamper
- candles (essential!)
- a desk lamp and bulbs
- a turquoise bathroom set
- a mirror
- towels
- picture frames
- two little filing cabinet units
- a blind
- a waste-paper basket
- a kitchen table and chairs
- a set of pots, pans and other kitchen implements
- a set of cutlery (with bubbly handles!)
- dishes
- a coffee table
- three cushions

I think I've discovered my "thing" in home decorating: cushions! They're so happy and fun and comfy! Since I won't have a sofa, I'll be able to get extra cushions! And in lots of different colours, too; my bedroom will be very blue, so I got pink stuff to counter that for the living room (should I paint it? Methinks I will.)

Tomorrow, I have the feeling I'll be plunking down lots of money for a new computer with an LCD screen.

Comments

[krk.livejournal.com]

I am jealous! You had all this money to spend when you moved out! I got alot of family charity and therefore didnt have any luxury to decorate...Trading Spaces...HELP ME :P

A bunch of cusions on a bed ALWAYS look inviting. :)

[blodeuedd.livejournal.com]

I didn't really intend to buy this much stuff, it's just that Ikea has all these cool things... And once I decided not to take my desk and dresser along with me, I had to find replacements, right?

Now my room is full of boxes that have to be filled and I really should get to it, I'm supposed to be moving on Friday!

[krk.livejournal.com]

I too love IKEA...sigh I never thought I would see the day.

My room still has boxes in it. :P

[blodeuedd.livejournal.com]

I know, it's scary! I used to hate going furniture shopping with my parents, but when it's for me, it's somehow different... ^_^

[krk.livejournal.com]

I know...and IKEA has all those funky bright colours and thinks that you can afford!