I've spent the evening doing nothing that I intended but I am thoroughly delighted with what took up my time! First things first though... ;) I have to set the stage...
My friend Rachel and I decided to go shopping today and just spend some time together. She knew of a place a bit away that had all of our favorite shopping places in one spot! So we drove down (about an hour and a half drive) to Costa Mesa, first to the
IKEA. I love that store! So we spent a good two hours there. Then we went to lunch at
Red Robin, another favorite of ours. After we were energized we started out again and went into
Pottery Barn, then to
Crate & Barrel (which I’d seen the catalog to but never been to an actual store, and I’d have to say if I was rich I’d spend most of my money there!). We also went to
the Container Store and
Linens N Things. Linens N Things was my least favorite stop because it’s basically a Bed Bath & Beyond which I’ve been to loads of times. But I had a lot of fun going through the Container Store. I love storage for some reason.
Now what do all these stores have in common? Well they’re all about a woman’s God given talent: To make a house a home! I had so much fun daydreaming about all the things I could do if I had a house. I told my parents that if I didn’t move out with my brother I would have to have another room to keep my office/entertainment things. They agreed so I was already preparing what I could do with the extra space! I bought a comforter for my bed cover, I wanted a down comforter but they were too pricey so I went with synthetic, which was and is VERY comfortable and similar and will work for now since it was only $40.00! So when I got home I put that on and looked around my room and was disgusted with the piles of PartyLite boxes of beautiful wall sconces and candle holders that weren’t being used because I didn’t have the room. I finally got so fed up that I took everything off the walls and replaced it with a new item and boxed the old stuff and moved a book shelf here and there and amazingly I’m IN LOVE with the outcome! I had so much fun! And my African items really tied everything together! I was quite amazed! My parents saw my room and really liked it as well. My dad walked out and said "well now I understand why you want a house, you definitely have fun!" I’m far from done but there’s already a HUGE difference, enough to bring a smile on my face.
Well it’s late and I need to get to bed for church in the morning.
Goodnight!
posted by Charity at 4/18/2004 12:15:00 AM 
