Bitten by home decor bug

Recently I have made a painful decision to drop a certain class from my gym schedules. I'm not sure if this is a right decision or if it will be permanent, but at the moment, I believe it is best to step away. As such, I now have more idle time on my hand...to do what, I have no idea really. Prolly further stamp my mark as a couch potato.

So, I'm thinking, why not daydream about how I want my home to look like. There's nothing like fantasizing over IKEA catalogues and home decor mags. In fact, I even downloaded IKEA's home planning software, which btw, is great to play around with, but unfortunately, their software does not include all of their home items esp. sofas and lightings.

I would like my apt to have a homey feel, a place I come home to relax in. Despite many years passing, I still do not own a bedframe nor a wardrobe in my bedroom. I'm thinking maybe it's time I actually go get one. Scouting around for the right size furniture (since my room is so blardy small for a master bedroom), however, is really not my cuppa tea. I am clueless and I can't make decisions.

I'm also thinking with more time to kill, maybe repaint the grills and doors as well?? Something that I had been planning to do since 2 years ago but the lazy syndrome got the better of me. I don't know how it's gonna turn out this time but one thing is for sure, I'm in the home decorating mood.

A pretty productive weekend

I finally found time to clean my apt and do my laundry over the weekend. Now my living room and kitchen look presentable again. No more dirty dishes on the sink. I can finally see my sofa again. Dragged my feet downstairs to check my mailbox which has 2 weeks of uncollected mails. Was able to attend all 4 gym classes too and I enjoyed the new releases even better. Didn't have to help out my sis in her biz so I have the luxury of waking up late and recharging a sleep deprived body.

Oh...and something which I haven't done in ages...I managed to watch dvd...2 movies somemore, Pirates of the Carribean - Curse of the Black Pearl (yes, I know the new trilogy just came out) and also Don't Say A Word (starring Micheal Douglas). OK, don't laugh but I must admit, I am pretty outdated these days when it comes to the latest box office movies. Felt sleepy halfway thru watching POTC so I took a rare evening nap.....either that movie was boring or I was just plain tired after my Jam class. Continued watching POTC later that nite.

In between I was able to whip up some homecook meals.....nothing fancy but edible...for me, at least. Yes, indeed, this has been one of those rare weekends where I have all the time to myself and it's up to me what I wanted to do.

Home Sweet Home

A trip to IKEA over the weekend made me realise that, amidst my over enthusiasm for gym, I have neglected my plans for mini home makeover. No doubt my apartment is puny but still, a home is a home, right? I have been repeatedly reminded that I should feel blessed that I own a property, regardless of space size and less than ideal environment. Yeah, I should give thanks indeed. Feel so guilty about the endless bitching. A small roof is better than no roof...

A lot of my mini home projects have been shelved because fitness took priority. Well...I admit that lack of budget is part of the reason too but lately I have been spending based on wrong priorities and now I'm kicking myself. My home is liveable but it is not as furnished as I wished it to be. At a time like this, wouldn't it be nice to be picked for a home makeover TV show ala Astro's Casa Impian.

I think part of the reason why I have procrastinated a lot, besides using gym as an excuse (poor thing..), is that I absolutely hate furniture shopping (exception given to IKEA). I have developed a phobia from visiting too many furniture and lighting outlets prior to shifting in. It also doesn't help that my living space is small which makes planning a whole lot tougher.

As nice as IKEA is, I am not 100% sold on all their items. IKEA, in my opinion, is not so great in the furniture department. I should know, since I own an IKEA sofa. Their strength is their ability to come up with many creative designs. I absolutely love their kitchen accessories. The temptation of all those household items are just simply irresistable.

My immediate shopping list:

1. Bed frame - I still do not have a bed frame....how pathetic is that? Sigh....
2. Wardrobe - Need the additional space.
3. Glass Shelf - I owe it to my 100++ shotglasses to get a proper display shelf.
4. Coffee table - I am still in search for the right coffee table.
5. Posters - I hate to buy generic posters from IKEA but I may end up doing exactly that.
6. Cans of Paint - What is makeover without repainting right?
7. Gigantic size mirrors - Since my apt is so damn small, maybe fixing huge mirrors all over the place will make it look like a bungalow?? No? OK, just kidding....

My "will buy if hit lottery" wishlist:

1. Leather sofa - Did I mention that my IKEA sofa sucks?
2. Aircons in every rooms - Who cares if electricity rate for service apt is higher than condos.

3. Change to darker tints - Stewpit me never realise that hot air rises...duh. Anyone in search of saunas are welcomed to my place. Free of charge. Available 24 hours. Bring own towel.
4. New PC - OK, this is not considered a household item but who cares...this is my wishlist.
5. New car - See item 4.

Somehow going to the gym seems so much easier. Who would have thought...exercising is more fun and motivating than doing home decor. Sheesh.....