I went to the Mall

All the above items are from Nordstrom's as are the images

So Soren and I went to the Mall...I have not been to the mall since summer time....why???
We are house poor...meaning we just bought a house in April and we don't have very much extra spending money. What I do spend is mostly on the kids these days and to tell you the truth most of our $$$$ not spent on the house is spent on food. Groceries have really hit us hard these days. We buy organic fruits and veggies and we buy all natural packaged foods. Yes I know they cost a bit more but I can't eat junk. It makes me feel awful and as it is I know I don't eat enough raw food. I eat a lot of veggies but fruits are harder for me. I only like them sometimes. I need to eliminate sugar (white processed sugar) entirely from my diet and I am working on it.
Anywho....
At the Mall I realized that there were a lot of really nice sweaters out there. You see I shop at Target a lot and I have forgotten that there is a whole world out there of really nice clothing items...also a lot of junk...but it had been awhile (as stated above) since I had let myself roam the racks at Nordstroms.
It left me feeling a bit defeated. I like nice things. I would love to have a wardrobe consisting of...
4 pairs of boots 3 tall one short
6 pairs of jeans I LOVE
3 pairs of cords I LOVE
12 coats I adore (have that)
4 pairs of sneakers...2 for just wearing and 2 for working out
12 pairs of nice workout bottoms
12 work out tops (ie sweatshirts)
4 long sleeved tees black with varying neck lines
4 short sleeved tees-black with varying neck lines
6 amazing blouses (tops that are not tees or sweaters)
6 great sweaters
of course 8 bras and a dozen undies
2 or 3 pairs of clogs
a couple comfy skirts
6 dresses that make me look amazing

That's what I would love and they would all me quality items. Basic, well made, comfortable, well fitted and simple.

I think I should print that out.
Because the problem AGAIN is Want VS Need.
WANT is always trying to WIN...while quiet little need gets neglected.

Most dangerous places for me to be shopping????
There are 4
TJ Maxx
Marshall's
Target
Nordstrom's Rack

I don't really like to work so hard for the deal but when you find it....it is like nothing else.
The dangerous part is that WANT wins out to often where bargains are concerned because if you don't get it then and there you know it will be gone when you next return.


aaaahhhhhhhhhhh
I am being consumed by consumerism....

Soren did have fun running through the Mall and we had a great snack.
Happy Thursday to all

Look What I found

These are from the Nonsense Institute.....via Etsy.

I just love them and it's funny I have always wanted to do something with feather and felt like this. My idea was a bit different but I love these guys and the glasses.
Go and check them out.....

I have admired the work of MisCia for a LONG time

I think the work of Mis Cia is amazing and I would LOVE to own a doll someday.
Here are a few of my favs....
I can't find a shop anywhere that has things currently for sale....but maybe someday.
Happy Thursday to all.
Hey...did anyone catch America's Next Top Model last night?
I sure hope Ann wins now...she is so amazing.

Sia....buttons

This video is soooooo cool.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhW1Spd4GlE&feature=player_embedded

Tumblr

http://www.musicphilosophy.co.uk/#304842/Pink-Floyd

So I started up on Tumblr
www.Dawnheartstufftumblr.com
check it out soon. It's just a place to share stuff you really like or that inspires you.

I was thinking yesterday.
Learning to love YOUR life...the way it is
There's always MORE to want and think we NEED...but do we?
Everywhere you look everywhere you go there are things that you think you need or want...stuff and more stuff.
You go on the internet and look at beautiful houses...
you see gorgeous furniture...
light fixtures...
you click over to Nordstrom's sight
you see amazing shoes...
goregeous dresses
then you head over to Flickr and are
taken a back by all the beauty
all the handmade goodness
You go run errands and stare at Pillow Pets that make your 2 year old son Squeal with delight!!
You take a trip out to the movies and see all the cute couples
dressed up...so young...so hip and now.
You remember times you were so alive and so so young.
You see photos into other people's lives
and you sometimes think
man
they have a beautiful
life
and you become inspired
you feel
full of life
You think about your family and
all you
are lucky to have
and
you realize...
it's
enough
You have enough....
until you want
MORE
and when more
comes
Knocking...do you give in?
Will more enhance what you already have?
Will more consume you?
How do you deal with MORE?
Really How do YOU?

A moment in time....

I pick up the phone and dial....
Bill "Hello"
Dawn "Hey Bill, do you have a minute, I know you are at work"
Bill "Yes, I have a minute"
Dawn "Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up and I was just wondering if there was any chance we could see you guys?"

(No hesitation at all...)

Bill "I think I'll just pass"
Dawn "Okay...have a nice day"
Bill " Yeah"

I know I was taking a chance calling but I was not prepared for the coldness or the absolute lack of kindness that I rec'd.

I know I will get past this but for now I am making a written memory of this event so that I will know it really did happen and I will try...really try this time not to call again.
I have a beautiful family and we are very good people inside and out.
I miss my brother Bill...I do.