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Blanche01
Its fun to just get some ideas is all I don't do anything they show as I am not that talented

posted by Lanetay on April 29, 2006 at 5:59 PM | link to this | reply

Lilane,
I've seen that show a few times, too. I think sometimes they go overboard with the color, maybe because it's such a cheap way to make a dramatic difference.  I like a little vibrant color here and there. I love my one orange wall, but I couldn't live in a place that was red in one room, dark green in another and purple, etc.  It would just drive me bonkers.

posted by Blanche. on April 29, 2006 at 5:43 PM | link to this | reply

Blanche01
I have been watching the show Trading Places and they get real crazy with colors

posted by Lanetay on April 29, 2006 at 5:39 PM | link to this | reply

I don't know, Lilane,

I have to curtail myself. I scared my boyfriend because I didn't tell him that I wanted to paint an accent wall in bright citrus orange. It wasn't a sudden thing, I just hadn't told him, and I painted one wall orange while he was at work. It really upset him that I didn't discuss it with him first. 

I tend to get suddenly tired of some things, like this Van Gogh print I have over the computer. I'd like to get rid of it and redo the living room, but I'm not going to, I guess I may save that for the next move. 

posted by Blanche. on April 29, 2006 at 5:09 PM | link to this | reply

Blanche01
Everything, from clothes to furniture, colors etc

posted by Lanetay on April 29, 2006 at 5:05 PM | link to this | reply

Every five years?
You mean with clothes? 

posted by Blanche. on April 29, 2006 at 5:04 PM | link to this | reply

Blanche01
What is it every five years you change your likes and dislikes?

posted by Lanetay on April 29, 2006 at 4:57 PM | link to this | reply

Lilane,

It's so easy to get overwhelmed by clothes, bills, etc.  I have to remind myself constantly that life is not an all or nothing proposition and give myself props for taking small steps.  I know what you mean about shopping.  I've just changed habits though, and try not to accumulate so many clothes and to reecycle some as I get more.  Do ever consign clothes?  If they'll give you a better return for trade credit, say 60% of the selling price instead of 50% in cash, it might be a way to recycle and get something "new". I get bored with clothes quickly, or they have bad "mojo" and remind me of the past. 

Good luck with the finances.  It's tough. 

posted by Blanche. on April 29, 2006 at 4:32 PM | link to this | reply

mneme
As far as that savings going well I had started one but because of bad financial decisions haven't much left of it.  There are so many outfits I will never get a chance to wear them all.

posted by Lanetay on April 29, 2006 at 3:03 PM | link to this | reply

You are doing well to get this far :)
though I do think you need to think about having some savings if you haven't already... try a high-interest savings account that you just put even a small sum in, as often as you can, and then leave it. It gives you a buffer and you can see you are getting somewhere.  As for all those nice clothes, what's to stop you wearing some to work, or just out shopping? -Better than hanging  in  the closet :)   

posted by mneme on April 29, 2006 at 2:57 PM | link to this | reply