Wants Versus Needs

After living in my house for almost two years, I'm finally starting to make a few cosmetic changes. I added additional insulation to my attic shortly after moving in, but I haven't really done anything cosmetic until now.

I had storm doors installed on my front and back doors this week. I've wanted them since the beginning for added security and insulation, but also to allow additional light into the house. I have two huge Bradford pear trees in my backyard that block a good bit of the afternoon light, so I'll take any extra light that I can get. I also think that Emma, my little diva, is going to enjoy looking out the doors at the world going by.

My problem now is that there are more things to do and to buy than are practical at the moment. I thing marking one project off the list has created a monster. Now, for the short list of house projects I'd like to complete:

1. Replace my garbage disposal (This is going to happen. I can't the barely-functioning one I have for much longer.)

2. Replace my kitchen sink. I hate white porcelain. Period.

3. Replace my kitchen faucet. A white faucet will not work with #2 above.

4. Buy a rug for my dining room. I'm hoping to check this off the list at the Pottery Barn outlet in a few weeks.

5. Buy a freezer for the garage. I like to make things in bulk. Stocks, sauces, etc. I simply do not have enough room right now.

6. Hang artwork in my bedroom. Phase 1 will be completed this weekend. Phase 2 requires Mom's help and Dad's engineering skills to properly hang the heirloom hand-painted china.

7. Buy wicker baskets with lids for under the console table in my bedroom. Something else to look out for at the Pottery Barn outlet.

8. Select and install hardware on my kitchen cabinets. I don't understand why the drawers and cabinets do not have hardware in the first place. Will someone please pick out something for me? I must be the most indecisive person when it comes to cabinet hardware. Knobs or pulls? Pulls or knobs? I just can't decide!!

I have more things on the list in my head, but many are just not going to happen. It's making me a little stressed just thinking about it, to tell the truth.

Right now, I'm going to enjoy my doors and save my pennies for more fun projects and purchases!