Dreaming....of Superficial Things

My "want" list has grown exponentially in the last few months- in part (okay, honestly I blame wholly) on my job situation. I'd become accustomed to buying what I wanted (outside of vacation villas lol), when I wanted it (give or take a single pay cheque). Now, I have a hard time filling my car with gas.

I keep telling myself that as soon as I get back on my (financial) feet, I will buy this and buy that, but I need to face the truth, which is that, I live pay cheque to pay cheque with little to no money left over to pay off my credit card let alone save or splurge. Thank goodness for the boy in my life, but I don't feel comfortable relying on him that much (I could, but I'm independent dammit!)

So what is it that I want exactly? I guess confessing couldn't hurt- you know, to help me prioritize....

So in no particular order:

I don't even bake all that much but I WOULD, had I this mixer in robin's egg blue (to match my le cruset kettle)

Botox- come on, I'm turning 30. My forehead moves around too much and I always look grumpy.

Dark Hair (or lighter hair for that matter)- I'm naturally blonde, but without the natural sunlight lightening the blonde, it gets ratty in the winter. FIX.

I'm happy that the Canadian Seal Hunt seems to be on the decline, but at the same time, I'm a little panicked to get myself a new pair of mukluks (they have seal skin soles that are a MUST in winter to prevent slipping), before they stop making them.

Tory Birch "Killian" Flat

I don't necessarily care if I get THESE particular shoes, but I want WANT WAAANT new summery shoes, especially for my impending Monaco Vacation.

Moving on....book shelf for our den- I have a LOT of books. Boy doesn't= he'd never go for it on his own.

I'm going to just break home items into one singular want: living room area rug, galley rug for kitchen, 2 side tables for bedroom, plus side table lamps for said room, twin bed for spare room #2, rug to protect carpets under drafting table, reading chair for either spare #2 or bedroom, 2 stools for kitchen island, new dishes as I've ruined my set after smashing a few items on granite counters (need to get used to the new surface) and some drapes for living room and bedroom.
I'd also like a really pretty yard come spring- landscaping's going to be a bitch!

New car, Snowflake is trying her best, but she really wants to just stop.

New horse- and then I could move Pepsi some place warm and lovely for her retirement:)

Costume JEWELERY! (and I don't mean cheap Claire's stuff either)

A Dabney Lee personalized Lucite tray

http://www.dabneyleeathome.com/catalog.php?item=26

 

With a single "J" of course...

An outside dog house for Harvey, as well as a set of new dog dishes (one broke and they must match the interiors duh)

A massage and a facial! A pedicure!

Okay, so you get the point. I'm totally hooped. Oh well, it could be worse and I recognize these all as #firstworldproblems ;)

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Ever wonder what a kid would do with a thousand stickers?

Queensland Gallery of Modern Ar, artist Yayoi Kusama's Obliteration installation BEFORE

Queensland Gallery of Modern Ar, artist Yayoi Kusama's Obliteration installation AFTER

Click HERE for the background for this amazingly fun project! (I'm sorry, I can't call it "art")

The Cold Rages On....

You can buy me these for my birthday...Veruschka Fur Collar, not sure what on EARTH I would do with it...ok yes I totally know, wrap up in it and nap.

And Celine fur stiletto boots!?!??!? THESE EXIST? How come there are not more of these in Canada, I mean it's -40 C with the wind chill today!!!!

Make it Good

I turn 30 this year. I figure I will post weekly that of which I would like for a birthday gift (considering that if ever there was a birthday to receive a present, it would be 30).

I'd like to start with the following from Cabelas- size small if available, preferably in Red.
Thanks,
xoxo

Cabelas Canada @ http://www.cabelas.ca/index.cfm?pageID=71&&section=1823&section2=1836&section3=1844&ID=34042

Stuff is Tough

Does this peak your interest? I found this and 25 other "cleaver ideas to make life easier" on:
THE DAILY BUZZ

Bake the cake right on in there- Eat the evidence whole!

Get Together

Devon Chair- Urban Barn...shall 2 go with my Crate and Barrel pick?

Different fabric of course....with this for a coffee table (must inspect):

It's called the "Cornwall" :)

I Can Make 2 Salads For the Same Price

Joa REALLY likes Greek Salads.....Let me provide you with image #1

Yes, this is supposed to be a Greek Salad- as per the friendly delicatessens of Sobey's. I paid $7.99 for iceburg lettuce (that smelled of preservatives), purple cabbage, carrots, 2 cherry tomatos, 4 chunks of cucumber, maybe 2 or 3 olives a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, and a handful of purple onion.
Such a recipe does not a Greek Salad make.

Let me present a real Greek Salad:

Now for one, the purple stringy things are NOT pieces of purple cabbage. Note there is no ice burg lettuce. That is FETA cheese, Parmesan is often associated with ITALIAN cooking.
Anyways, please consider the alternatives.

HELLOOOO Out There!

Um WHY doesn't West Elm ship any of it's (nice) stuff to Canada? It's not like any oceans/land mines/wars are crossed to get here, and depending on from where it's shipped from, it's likely closer to do so than from west to east coast?

In case anyone is out there feeling sorry for me: I want this rug...

Ikat- West Elm

It's even big enough for my whole living room space.

There are like, a ZILLION other things I could ask for- so it's totally reasonable of me to only address the rug.

Thanks,

ME

Web Browsing

We are throwing a house-warming party...Valentine's Theme as it will fall around the 14th- you know, make some love to our new home? HA! No furniture? No problem= EPIC DANCE FLOOR. Though in all reality, some furniture upstairs in the living room would be nice.

I really like these little stools...

François Halard

The mirror is pretty impressive too, but no space in my place for it;)
Also, I'm hoping to inspect this piece in person shortly...I think it's just the type of sofa I've been looking for, for upstairs...

Crate and Barrel- I'd probably even go with this colour...toss in some colourful cushions

Also, I need new hardware for my jewellery trunky thingy'ma jigg...still shopping around for something I like.

Pinched

We are off to Monaco in the spring- I desperately need Monte Carloesque outfits. Hoodies and cutoffs won't work on this trip.
With a black tie gala on the itinerary and many more various special evening events...what's a girl to do!? I know what I would LIKE to do...
THIS...

Escada Resort 2012

Or maybe this "casual" daytime look HA!

Gucci

In my dreams...I'm afraid this year I have to be more creative. I've been shopping in stores I before never DREAMED of entering...and I'm doing ok. I find American Eagle has become a favourite for essentials...

I clearly like this colour as it's the second time I've pulled a dress in it.

Spin on the old white tee. I like it.

Not even comparable to Miss Escada up there though:(