Moved in & Spending

And stimulating the economy. Now, send me that federal tax credit, and maybe I'll stimuate some more.

Today was IKEA day. Yes, IKEA. I had thought long ago that moving into my 30s, with my first house, I would also move up in consumerism. You know, less H&M and IKEA, and more Nordstrom's and Pottery Barn (if you can call that moving up, but you get what I mean).

But the allure of IKEA was too great, after having depleted my cash store and feeling rather exuberant in my multiple rooms. IKEA has some really great sturdy and well-contructed finds, but also some flimbsy stuff that's not worth the time or effort.

I have upgraded to a low chest of 6 drawers, graduating from my hanging plasticloth shelves. That's probably by biggest (and heaviest) find for the day, plus a few nice things for the kitchen.

More and more... Day 3 in the house, and it's starting to feel, look, and smell more like my own.