Somewhere along the line my priorities when it comes to spending money changed.
I used to spend a lot of money on the house. Buying new things, and making sure the house always looked good.
Nowadays that’s not the case. I don’t bat an eyelid blowing a few grand on a new piece of glass, or a dress or a pair of shoes, or kids clothes… but my oh my… let me go into a home shop (which I do regularly) and I’m so loathe to spend money.
Even R500 on something that I know will make a major difference to the way my house looks is questioned in my mind. It’s crazy man!!
I need to stop this.
I think my plan from now on, is to buy one thing for the house every month. That way I should be ok with the amount I’m spending. And I’ll get my house back into the shape I want it.
It has to happen. I just have to do it. I cannot handle the way my house is looking at the moment. We haven’t really bought anything new since we moved into this house 4 years ago, and I think it’s looking shabby now. We need new curtains, new couches, new rugs, new TV, redo the dining room chair cushions etc etc.
And that makes me feel very stressed to be here. I don’t like it any more.
I need my sanctuary back.
I hear you on the Spending thing – well on the “loathe to spend” anyway, lol. Money has been so tight for me to even buy something I need ….I cringe! I know what you mean re the house thing – mine needs a revamp too. And I need to be “mine” again.
I know what you mean – but a few subtle changes can make the world of difference. Like new curtains, a floor rug, and a couple of cushions can really jazz things up for not too much money.
Also – a wise person once told me – that you shouldn’t redecorate your house until your youngest child is five – otherwise the stuff just gets ruined. At least that’s what I’m telling myself *sobbing* over my swish silver floor rug that I bought that has turned a kind of dull grey…boo…snifff!!!
Since moving in to our new place we really try and buy oen thing for the house every month even if it just costs R200. It does make a difference! The likes of new curtains, beds and lounge suites are a bit more difficult to replace because they can be quite expensive and buying on credit is a BIG no. I really wish we had an Ikea in SA…we could buy the most awesome stuff for really reasonable prices. Lets hold thumbs when Walmart buy over Massmart they will consider opening up an Ikea here in Joburg 🙂
You and me both! I need to reorganise the house too – make it more ‘grown up’ again now that the boys are bigger. Little steps .. one piece/bit at a time, like Fiona said, on a regular basis.
We recently replaced the lounge curtains, cushion covers and throws and it has made such a wonderful change!!