As we've been discussing the comments of the post below, saving money is key for me these days. That said, there are some purchases I expect to shell out for in the coming months.
1. Moving Expenses - From obtaining boxes (which I might try to do for free) to renting a truck (unless a friend has one) and paying off my friends (in beer and pizza) for their help, there are costs that I know I'm going to be paying for.
2. Couch or Papasan - I'm moving into a place much bigger than mine right now and finally I hope to have a couch I can lay on, preferably as part of a big spoon-little spoon combo. I plan to buy used.
3. Bed frame or Queen Boxspring - The new place is a basement suite, so lying on the ground on a thin mattress sounds like a pretty awfully cold idea. I hope I can find this used.
4. Area Rug - Like the above reasoning, being on the ground floor is colder than my current heat box where I kept a window open year round. As well, the ground is lined with a cold tile that reminds me of my dad's junior high school classroom floor. Plus a rug can really tie a room together. I know there is one at Winners I like for $150, which I figure is a good high end for the amount I'm willing to pay - used or new.
5. Coffee Table - I have owned so many coffee tables over the years but somehow they always get abandoned or sold. An old roommate has one of mine. If I can get it back, I do, if I can't... Ikea has one for $25.
6. Bridesmaid Dress - I tried one on today and was so close to buying it. It was quite casual for a wedding, but I know that with some heels, jewelery and hair I could've pulled it off. But something about it wasn't quite right. I've searched online for it, but come up unsuccessful. I have a fall back dress, I'm not screwed if I don't find something by September, but I figure summer styles don't offer too many black dresses.
7. Kitchen Linens - I've decimated the ones I own now while cleaning this place for the showing. I'm not too worried about this expense.
8. Wall Decal - There is a huge wall sized mirror in the new place that I think would be ideal for a large wall decal. A tree? Paint splatter? I have no idea, there are so many options out there. Don't believe me? Don't know what this is? Google "Wall Decal".
9. Lamps - If I remember correctly, there isn't much for lighting fixtures in the bedroom or the living room. I have one standing lamp, one table lamp.. I have a feeling that won't be enough.
10. A Baking Sheet - Simple enough.
*TBD - Bookshelf - Mine is tall. My new place is not. If it doesn't fit, there will be many books looking for a home.
3/03/2009
The foreseeable purchases
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A jug for water in the fridge.
This is just turning into my Ikea shopping list.
And remember, you get one hundred buckaroos for your dress (or other bridesmaids needs)
Yeah, that $100 will likely go towards the flight.
But we'll see.. maybe I find me an expensive frock, but that's unlikely.
Oh, and don't get a baking sheet until you know how big your oven is. In our last place, I had all these regular sized cookie sheets that I had to donate because we only had an apartment sized oven... just a thought.
Boxes - go to local bookstores and ask if they have any in recycling you can have. Usually they just toss them - but book boxes are fantastic b/c they are so sturdy! If they won't give them to you, find out where the recycling bin is for a campus bookstore/print shop and rummage.
Area rug - there should be some cheaper rugs in Chinatown. Not sure how great the designs will be though.
Coffee table and lamps and bookshelf - depending on how long you want to hold out for, garage sale season is just around the corner!
There is also a "creative" approach to coffee tables: http://www.ehow.com/how_4548662_make-coffee-table-out-household.html
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