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Here is how my towels look in the guest bathroom.  I’ll take more photos of the guest bath once I get it straightened up some more.

I’m planning some major organizing/cleaning for this weekend.  I always get a bug up my butt during the New Year changeover to clear out the old & unused.  Plus I didn’t clean once while my guest were here so you can just imagine how grotty I feel about my house right now.

I’ve been working on making a lot of changes to my office over the last few days.  So far I think it’s great but won’t take photos till I feel it’s “done”.  For now anyway.  I do plan to paint the walls later but that will happen much later in the year.  I’ll take a photo of all the junk I’ve cleaned out of it & am getting rid of.  It amazes me how much stuff I hang onto.  But I do go through phases & once they’re over, they’re pretty much over.

Just a brag post.  My dogs are the cutest.  The photos don’t really convey their true cuteness though.

Dante – pug/boxer mix

Vi (Violet) – who the heck knows – I see a lot of terrier & greyhound in her but the Humane Society said she is part Mini-Pin.

I love my mutts!

I spent my lunch break at Marshall’s yesterday.  It was divine.  I haven’t truly shopped for myself since before Christmas.

Here is what I treated myself to!

This beyond gorgeous B. Makowsky bag.  It was a steal at $49 on clearance since there’s a spot on the back side. It is my newest love!  I can’t stop touching it it’s so soft.

This way cool purple ear (key)ring LOL.  I couldn’t resist it at $2.99

These were a good bargain for the guest bathroom.  I only recently realized how mismatched all the guest towels are.  4 towels for $9.99, a ton of wash cloths for $4.99.  I know grey & brown seems like an odd combination but our guest bath is slate tile that has all those colors.   They make sense in the room.  You can trust me.

I got these so we have more plastic to use with the new nonstick cookware set I got for Christmas.  KitchenAid – $2.99 (clearance), Calphalon – $4.99

Thank you Dad & Marg!

I’ve been wanting ramekins for so long.  There are so many recipes I haven’t been able to make without them!  These babies were 1/2 off since they are seasonal.  So I got 8 in case I ever actually have a fancy dinner party.  Got 2 sets of 4 for $7.99 total!

That’s the latest haul.  I will try to keep up with what new things I buy, things I clear out and things that inspire me.  Stay tuned!

So, I’m kind of over fashion for right now if you can believe that.  I totally got burnt out this past year & kind of feel like I’ve been playing dress-up.  Yes, it was fun but it was also exhausting for me.  And yes, obviously I still love fashion & shopping but really am more into being comfortable right now & focusing on my health.

So, how to keep Miss Amy Shops/Fashions alive?

Well, my latest plan involves keeping track of my spending daily.  Whether it’s what I buy myself for breakfast or a Marshall’s splurge at lunch.  I will be trying to record any non-grocery expenditures.

I’ve also got a bug up my butt to re-do/re-organize some of the rooms in my house so I’ll probably be sharing the mini-makeovers here too.

Anything I find beautiful or interesting will be posted here, sort of like an inspiration board that changes daily.  I might even share some DIY inspirations that I come across.  (I haven’t been DIYing much but that doesn’t mean I can’t help inspire others!)

Update: I just realized there’s no way in hell that I will be showing all the awful fast food I buy (and consume).  So, non-grocery, non-food purchases will be posted only.  I was thinking about this when I got my large Diet-Coke & large non sweet tea this morning.

I started a new blog over at sugarisnotafoodgroup.blogspot.com. It is focused on me trying to improve my health, weight & overall well-being.

Please hop over there if it sounds interesting to you. I am hoping to improve myself & possibly inspire others in the process.

Thanks all!