After having my house painted, and having everything moved, I was very careful with what I moved back into my space. I rearranged a few things, but mostly, I purged a lot of stuff. Unfortunately, because of the weather, it’s all sitting in my garage. My new “minimalist” approach to my space is nice, but yesterday, I did have the desire to buy a few things. I didn’t, and I won’t, but I thought I might share what I wanted to buy.
New lamps. I need a couple of more lamps, as my house is still a bit dark. I wanted some hanging lamps for over my bed for reading lights. Right now, I’m using a nice looking lamp, but one that doesn’t really fit in the space. 
But it’s light, I can see and it will work for now. I also have a matching set of lamps that were out in the garage and I decided to bring them back in the house. The bottom is busted out of the floor lamp and I got tired of cleaning up the sand from it. It’s in a fixed place now, still broken, but not causing me any hassle.
I will still keep looking on eBay and craigslist for one or two more lamps, but I’m in no hurry and I will only buy what I want… pre-owned.
Bedding. Mine is still in perfect condition, but I want a new color. There. I said it. I had a desire to buy something I completely don’t need. So I’m not, but the thought did cross my mind. How many times in the past did I want new bedding and I actually went out and bought it? How many times have I done that with other things?
Door knobs and broomsticks. Okay, so I really don’t want any broomsticks, but I do want new door knobs. My house is 17 years old, a couple years older than my car. After having all of my doors painted, I have no desire to put the shabby looking gold knobs back on. As a matter of fact, I’m leaving them off until I find the ones I want to put on. I’d rather look at the holes in the beautifully cream colored, satin finished doors than to see them with the ugly brass-gold knobs. My house is very modern and that’s the last detail item that needs changing. Need… probably a strong word there. They don’t really need to be changed, but I want them to be changed. I’m going to hold out for the brushed nickel ones, looking daily on craigslist and eBay. I’ve found some, but they were too far to drive. I’ll probably check the Habitat Restore too. I’ll also make sure my old ones go to a loving home, a home that likes that style and color.
I’m not going shopping, and the funny thing is, I will probably forget about the bedding, I will get a lamp when I see one I like and I’ll probably get used to the holes while I’m looking for knobs. By the way, the bathroom door still has a knob, so you can come visit and use the bathroom without it being an awkward situation. ;)