I don't know how or why it happens, and thankfully, it only happens a couple times a year... okay, maybe a couple times more than that... but, when I get on a re-decorating kick, it drives me insane until it is complete - and perfect. I will blame it on my A.D.D. or this sudden influx of 'free' time on my hands or... let's face it Mom, genetics.
I woke up this past Saturday determined to find new window coverings for our bedroom. The day ended in frustration... not because I actually purchased new curtains, but more so, because deep down, I knew they were, oh. so. wrong.
Yet, I let Matt hang them last night.
I tossed and turned all night with those curtains looming in the dark. Stupid curtains stop staring at me!
You know what happens next. I spent today looking for replacement curtains for the replacement curtains. I found them, of course, which would have been easy to do the first time had I not been haunted with the visions of DIY-ers on the internet who make all of their crap for less than what I paid for a sweet skirt at Goodwill this morning.
Matt, love of my life, close your eyes.
Today, I over-spent on my lovely white, airy curtains that will transform my sanctuary in to one only found in a magazine.
Matt, you can open your eyes now.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
-Ruthann Mayle Ruggiero
-Ruthann Mayle Ruggiero
This quote of my mother also haunts me, thank you very much. Had I held true to this mantra, I would have spent much less time and money.
After being up all night long with those completely inappropriate curtains staring at me, other current decorating quandries bounced around in my brain. Literally... bounced in my brain... like a pinball game.
So I could focus on the kids coming in and out of the bedroom as we all woke up this fine President's Day morning, I had to purge my brain. I pulled out a piece of paper from my nightstand and made THE LIST.
Black bench - basement
Drum shade - kitchen
Drum shade - kitchen
Chest/trunk - den
White long/short dresser
Parsons chair for desk - bedroom
2 lamps, retro - bedroom
1 desk lamp - bedroom
Starburst mirror - bedroom
Rug bedroom
Paint for touch ups - basement, master
When Matt found this list, he said, "Please tell me this is just a 'wish list'?" Emphasis on WISH LIST.
You see, in the list, I have only actually found TWO of items. Neither of which I think I should spend money on.
Oh well, the new curtains are hung, but I still may not sleep because they need to be hung higher. It may be a two-pill kind of night.
