Slowing it down a bit...

Recently I purchased a new bedroom set.  This is something I've been wanting to do for over oh let's say seven years.  But due to the economy, funds and time I never found what I really wanted.  A local furniture store had 36 months no interest financing so I went out and found myself a wonderful queen bedroom set.  I love it so much! 

Chest

Dresser and Mirror

Bed and Pier Nightstands

Under the bed storage on both sides! Yippee!

Besides I spent the money on other things like crafts, traveling, socializing and clothes to name a few. LOL!  Besides this wonderful purchase I also have had a couple of MRIs, mammogram and I'm planning a trip to Orlando this coming May.  To say the least I need to start watching my spending.  So as of last night at my crochet/knitting group I decided to give myself a spending goal. 

Here's how my spending goal works.  I'm not allowed to spend any money on crafts.  I need to complete (not partially complete) three projects (which includes UFOs) before I am allowed to purchase anymore from whichever category.  Here's my list of projects for each craft.

Crochet:

Sweet Baby Hoodie  - in progress

Driftwood Cap          - in queue

Basic Crocheted Socks   - in queue


I do have all the yarn and the projects ready to go.  I'm looking forward to getting these done too. 

Quilting:

Bernina Class Jelly Roll Quilt     - in progress

JoAnn's Jelly Roll Quilt              -  in progress

Shabby Chic Quilt                       -  in progress

The jelly roll quilts tops are done.  I just need to finish them off.  This may require some additional funds to do but as long as they're complete I'm good.

Sewing:

Silhouette Yoga Pants                 - in queue

Silhouette T-shirt                        - in queue

Polar Fleece Cape                       - in queue

I have everything I think I need for these projects.  But I want to get them done ASAP.  I want to wear them while in Orlando.  Wish me lots of luck.

Beading:

Kumihimo bracelets and necklace   - in progress

Elegant Tila bracelet                        - in progress

Time for Tila bracelet                      - in progress

At first I was seriously thinking about increasing the projects to five each but I decided to take it easy on myself.  I also need to review my other spending habits.  Like food, traveling, household goods and decorating.  Changes must be made soon!

Stay tuned for updates. 

Be encouraged...

Happy New Year!

A most happy new year to you all.  I hope you were able to bring in the new year appropriately with friends, family or acquaintances.  Maybe some bubbly, dancing and a few hors d'ouerves too!

Unfortunately I was sick and my plans were thwarted, but alas I found something to do! 

Check it out...

Now I heard a lot of the hype but I wasn't so sure it would be something I would be interested in.  So I went to my local library and ordered the first season for myself a few months ago.  I never got a chance to watch it.  So I reordered it again and since I was quarantined I started watching it new years eve. Oh boy!  I'm now hooked! LOL!  This show is something to see for sure!  I finished the first season Sunday afternoon.  It was to be returned Monday so I ordered season 2 and now I'm waiting for them to call me.  Yippee!

One of my goals (not resolutions since this has been an ongoing issue with me) was to stop watching so much television.  The main reason is of course it can be a waste of time, but I also watch more reruns than anything else. LOL  Especially Law & Order, Criminal Minds, SVU, Everybody Loves Raymond and CSI.  I want to see movies I havent' seen before and also hit up my long to do list.  I'm now renting DVDs (actually checking them out from the library) and eventually turning off my cable television (which also satisfies my other goal to save money). 

So by the way, what are your goals or resolutions?  Do you have any?  Please share!