Materialism in Moderation

There are a lot of things I want in life. Some are unreasonably greedy desires and purely frivolous, while others are necessities, and some are somewhere in between. I think it's a matter of finding a balance and evaluating my priorities. Things like books and home decor aren't essential to life but can enrich it. Rather than going to the library or reading information online, the idea of having a book in my hand appeals to me. I won't deny that there aren't cheaper alternatives. I use home decor as a way to express my identify and define my space. It means a lot to me, and I truly believe that it makes an impact on my emotional well-being, but I'm not going to pretend that it's a necessity for survival. I guess it really depends on how important these material possessions are to me based on its price range, what it's used for, and what it can and does offer me. Here is my list that I plan to go through and purchase throughout my life. The list will increase, decrease, and modify over time, but for the most part, I think I've thought this through.

BATHROOM

Purple Swirl Glass Lotion Pump ~ Purple Swirl Glass Tumbler ~ Ulti-Mat Vinyl Bath Mat in white ~ Combo Showerheads in chrome ~Stainless Steel Toilet Paper Canister ~ Healthy Shelf Towel Dispenser ~Bath Rug ~ Night Light

BEAUTY

Hair Care Center - The Blow Away by Creative Bath Products ~ Spornette Paddle Brush ~ Boar Bristle Round Brush ~ Wide Tooth Comb ~ Volumizing Comb ~ Biosilk Silk Therapy ~ Solia Tourmaline Ceramic Ion Flat Iron ~ TiGi Catwalk Work It Hairspray ~ Thermasilk Silk & Shine Shaping Gel ~ Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment ~ Papaya Enzyme Mask ~ Panasonic Portable Oral Irrigator ~ Braun 5270 Silk-epil X'elle Body System Epilator ~ Shu Uemura Water Perfect Smoothing Water-in Fluid Foundation ~ Shiseido Tinted Moisturizer in medium ~ Kiss Mascara in black ~ Microdermabrasion Facial ~ Face Serum ~ Essential Oils (lavender, rosemary, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, eucalyptus, peppermint, spearmint) ~ Coconut Emulsifying Carrier Oil ~ Lush Dream Cream

BEDROOM

MALM Queen Size Bed Frame in birch veneer ~ 1000 Thread Count Sheet Set in Violet ~ Ergonomic Pillow ~ Down Comforter ~ Calvin Klein Orchids Bedding Duvet Cover in queen ~ 2 MALM Chest with 2 drawers in birch veneer ~ LAMPS PLUS Set of 2 Modern Brushed Steel Touch Table Lamps ~ Set of 2 Emerson Alarm Clocks ~ MALM Chest of 6 Drawers in birch veneer ~ Conair Vanity Mirror ~

BOOKS

Eating for Beauty ~ Hair & Makeup ~ The Beauty Bible ~ Fashion Makeover ~ New Complete Guide to Sewing ~ Sew Fast Sew Easy ~ The Lingerie Handbook ~ The Lucky Shopping Manual ~ Bountiful Garden ~ Complete Guide to Drawing ~ Emily Post's Wedding Planner ~ New York City Ballet Workout ~ Chinese Herbal Secrets ~ Detox Solutions ~ Drugs for Less ~ Healing with Whole Foods ~ Hormones, Health, and Happiness ~ How Doctors Think ~ Mindless Eating ~ Safe Estrogen ~ Skinny Bitch ~ The Cure for All Diseases ~ The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat ~ The Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ~ The New Feminine Brain ~ The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook ~ What Nurses Know and Doctors Don't Have Time For ~ What Your Doctor Won't (Or Can't) Tell You ~ Deep Survival ~ First Aid Responding to Emergencies ~ SAS Survival Handbook ~ The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook ~ The Gift of Fear ~ A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations ~ Buying a Car for Dummies ~ Classic Haiku ~ Everything You Need to Know About American History Homework ~ Everything You Need to Know About Geography Homework ~ Everything You Need to Know About Math Homework ~ Everything You Need to Know About Science Homework ~ Everything You Need to Know About World History Homework ~ Green Living ~ How to Buy a Car ~ I Can Read You Like a Book ~ Intellectual Devotional ~ Japanese Berlitz in 30 Days ~ Knowledge Book ~ Lies My Teacher Told Me ~ Listening: The Forgotten Skill ~ Merriam-Webster Thesaurus ~ Modern Japanese ~ Music, the Brain, and Ecstasy ~ Never Shower in a Thunderstorm ~ New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual ~ Personal Finance for Dummies ~ Rand McNally's World Atlas ~ The Death of Common Sense ~ The History of Sexuality ~ The Myth of Laziness ~ The Power of Art ~ The Power of Myth ~ The Tao of Writing ~ The Tipping Point ~ Ask and It Is Given ~ Atlantis Encyclopedia ~ A Thousand Paths to Happiness ~ Beyond Motherhood ~ Change Your Mind, Change Your Life ~ Evil Genes ~ Organized Crime ~ Relax and Renew ~ The Creative Habit ~ The Culture of Fear ~ The Lens of Perception ~ The Mayan Code ~ Why People Believe Weird Things ~ Sex Matters ~ The Couple's Guide to Communication ~ The Multi-Orgasmic Couple ~ An Introduction to Zen Buddhism ~ Astral Projection for Beginners ~ Candle Therapy ~ Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs ~ Eastern Body, Western Mind ~ From Death to Birth ~ Intelligent Thought ~ Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion ~ Mystic Foundation ~ Origin of Species ~ Santeria: The Religion ~ Shattering the Myth of Darwinism ~ The Book of Chakra Healing ~ The Book of Understanding ~ The Craft ~ The Crystal Bible ~ The End of Faith ~ The I Ching ~ The Toltec Way ~ The Way of the Shaman ~ The World's Religion ~ They Bore the Wounds of Christ ~ Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs ~ Color Therapy ~ Feng Shui for Lovers ~ Feng Shui Your Life ~ I Know All About You ~ The Power of the Dragon ~ UFO Briefing Document ~ Who Are You? ~ Comparative Mythology ~ Russian Folk Beliefs ~ Real-Life Stories of Supernatural Experiences ~ Shiva: The Wild God of Power and Ecstasy ~ The Hell Screens ~ A Man Without a Country ~ As I Lay Dying ~ Death Note ~ If You Really Loved Me ~ Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil ~ Lullaby ~ Out ~ Perfume ~ Pride & Prejudice ~ Red Mandarin Dress ~ Road to Hell ~ Seven Japanese Tales ~ The Psychopath ~ The Thirteenth Tale ~ Thousand Pieces of Gold ~ A Child Called "It" ~ A Long Way Gone ~ Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl ~ Che Guevara ~ I Know Why a Caged Bird Sings ~ The Kiss ~ A Taste of Guam ~ Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving ~ Book of Soups ~ Classic Indian Cooking ~ Garlic, Garlic, Garlic ~ Hors 'D Ouevres ~ Joy of Cooking ~ Kimchi ~ Marie Claire Breakfast ~ Mary Bell's Completely Dehydrator Cookbook ~ Mastering the Art of French Cooking ~ Modern Greek ~ New Polish Cuisine ~ Please to the Table ~ The Food of Israel ~ The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook ~ Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen ~ Brushstroke Handbook ~ IQ Puzzles ~ Jumbo Jumble ~ The Everything Large Print Crossword Challenge Book ~ The Little Black Book of Sudoku ~ The Ultimate Picture Puzzle ~

CLEANING/LAUNDRY

Slide 'n Stack Basket by 11" x 20" with Track by Rubbermaid ~ White Bar Mop Towels ~ Microfiber Waffle Dishcloth (DII Waffle Microfiber Dishcloth, Lavender set of 5 ~ Microfiber Stainless Steel Magnet Cloth ~ Brushtech Decanter/Bottle Brush ~ Brushtech Crystal Stemware Brush ~Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum ~Hoover S220 Flair Bagless Upright Stick Vacuum with Power Nozzle ~ Floor Washer Mop ~ Mop and Broom Organizer ~ Whitney Design Rectangular Krush Storage Container in Natural Color ~ Whitney Design 5147 Indoor Folding Drying Rack, Chrome ~ Ironing Board ~ Stainless Steel Lingerie Dryer ~ IQ Air Health Pro Plus HEPA Air Purifier ~ Grook Tool Holders ~

DINING AREA

Dolce 5-pc. Dining Set ~ Healthy Shelf Towel Dispenser ~

ENTRANCEWAY

Magnetta Key & Letter Holder by Umbra ~

FASHION

LINGERIE: One to two week's worth of superior quality bras of various styles and colors (Balconet bra for low-rise tops in red, contour bra for offering a naturally rounding and shapely effect with no visible nipples, convertible bra for halters in nude, demi bra for the softer push-up bra effect, Seamless bra for their smoothness and ideal companion for t-shirts in black and nude, Racerback bra for certain tops and perfect for my narrow shoulders in nude, Compression style Sports bra for physical activities, strapless for spaghetti strap tops, Seamed bra for heavy wool sweaters, Bustier in black, Silicone reusable bra for strapless and backless tops and a naturally full impact, colors in each style will be determined during the shopping experience but at least two neutrals and two blacks are mandatory) ~ Two week's worth of superior quality panties of various styles and colors (French knickers, seamless in nude and two blacks, thongs in low-rise, high rise, and G-string, low-rise boyshorts, bikini in low-rise and high rise) ~ A week's worth of panties specifically for menstrual cycles (low-rise boyshorts in red and black, low-rise bikini in red, purple, and black, seamless in black, thongs in red and black) ~ 2-pc. Silk Pajama Set in Violet ~ Bias Slip in silk and red ~ Silk Robe in red ~ DRESSES: 2 Work Dresses (Shift dress with boatneck cut in black, best worn with a long khaki coat and T-strap heels and Boatneck long sleeve dress in black, best worn with a belt to create a modern twist and figure) ~ 1 Evening Dress (Tulle style, it's strappy, adds height, the gentle flare is figure enhancing, reveals my nice shoulders, dressy, great for dinner parties, and company dinners) ~ 2 Daytime/Weekend/Summer/Spring Dresses (Retro-rounded boatneck, sleeveless, gentle flare and V-shape cap sleeves in a figure enhancing dress in red, casual and picnic-friendly) ~ SKIRTS: 2 All-Season work skirts (A-line tropical wool skirt and Pencil skirt in black) ~ Denim Skirt ~ Tulip Skirt in black as a day-to-night and evening party skirt ~ Asymmetrical skirt in plaid ~ Circle Skirt in black with floral print as a summer skirt ~ Denim Long Skirt ~ Khaki Long Skirt ~ SHORT SLEEVES: Most have polyester material or a stretchy-cotton blend unless otherwise specified. Crewneck short sleeve t-shirts with cap sleeves in white and black ~ V-Neck short sleeve t-shirts with cap sleeves in white and black ~ Polo tees in white and black ~ Scoopneck short sleeve tees in white, black, red, and violet ~ Short sleeve/borderline sleeveless tees in red, black, and black and white thick stripes in stretch-cotton ~ Cinched, stretchy short sleeves in black and red ~ V-shape flutter short sleeve in red ~ V-shape flutter sleeve chiffon top in floral print ~ Short sleeve blouses (white and black) ~ SLEEVELESS: Spaghetti strap tanks in white, black, and violet ~ Boatneck tanks in black ~ Racer back tank in red, violet, and black for yoga and loungewear ~ Halter tops to expose my pretty shoulders ~ Scoopneck cap sleeves in sheer khaki ~ LONG SLEEVES: Henley tees in red and black ~ Long sleeve blouses (white, red, vertical stripes, violet, and black) ~ Off-the-shoulder long sleeve (red and black) ~ Long sleeve wrap in violet ~ Tunic long sleeve as a weekend top ~ Shirts with cinches to enhance what I don't have ~ Crewneck long sleeves (black) ~ Lace V-shaped top in black ~ Asymmetrical tops (black and red) ~ SWEATERS: Long Sleeve Cardigan (white, red, violet, and black) ~ V-neck long sleeve sweaters (red and violet) ~ Long Sleeve Ribbed Turtleneck (white, red, violet, and black) ~ Khaki Long Sleeve Turtleneck ~ Long Sleeve and Long Length Knitted Cardigan in black ~ Sheer Cashmere Long Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater in dark red ~ COATS & JACKETS: Denim Jacket ~ Leather Jacket Zip-up in black ~ Lightweight Short Jacket in khaki ~ Belted Overcoat in khaki ~ Marvin Richards Double Breasted Long Coat in black ~ Long, Dark Red Coat ~ Black Leather Coat ~ SWIMWEARS: Two pairs of swimmable suits (1 pair of tankini and boy shorts set or one-tie triangular string bikini set in a halter) ~ Wrap Skirt in red ~ PANTS: 2 Pairs of Thermal Pants ~ Khaki Flare Pants ~ 1 pair of Denim Flare Pants in antique ~ 2 Pair of Dark Shade of Denim Flare Pants in dark wash (one pair to wear with heels, the other with flats) ~ Pinstripe Flare Pants ~ Black Flare Pants ~ SUITS: Classic skirt suit (pencil skirt, three button blazer with a retro lapel), Gurly skirt suit (shaped skirt, feminine blazer), Classic pants suit ~ JEWELRY ~ Pearl Stud Earrings ~ 1 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings (white gold) ~ Large White Gold Hoops ~ Gold Chandelier Earrings ~ NECKLACES: Drop Necklace in red ~ Drop Necklace in black ~ Black Choker ~ Amethyst Pendant ~ RINGS: Ruby Ring ~ Lavender Jade Ring ~ Amethyst Ring ~ BRACELETS: Red Heart Bracelet ~ Pearl Bracelet ~ BAGS & PURSES ~ COACH Checkbook Wallet ~ Everyday Classic Black Purse ~ JANSPORT Messenger Bag in black ~ JANSPORT Backpack in black ~ Large Black Purse ~ Black Tote ~ SHOES: White Sketchers Sneakers ~ 2 Pairs of Cross-Training Sneakers ~ An extra pair of sneakers for backup ~ Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneakers in black (dance sneakers) ~ Sketchers Sports Premium Sumptious (lazy sneakers) ~ Red Strappy Heels ~ Cathy Jeans X Ankle Strappy Heels in black ~ Steve Madden Fifthave (black pumps) ~ Big Girl's Booties in black (fuzzy winter slippers) ~ Fit Flop Walkstar in black ~ Gravis Misha W Ballet Slippers in black and lavender ~ T-strap Heels in black ~ Knee High Boots in black ~

FIRST AID/EMERGENCY

Emergency Candles ~ Activated Charcoal ~ Ankle Brace ~ Hand Sanitizer ~ Emergency Preparation Kit ~ Elastic Bandages ~ Triangular Bandages ~ Survival Fire Starter ~ Compass ~ Escape Ladder ~ Hand Crank Radio ~ Water Purifier ~ Escape Hammer ~ Syrup of Ipecac ~ Alltrade 150003 Auto-Loading Squeeze Utility Knife ~ J.A. Henckels International 5-pc. Scissor Set ~ Emergency Thermal Blanket ~ Assorted Bandages ~

FITNESS

8 lb. Dumbbells in black ~ Yoga Ball ~ Yoga Mat in purple ~

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Acrylic Ruler ~ Alvin Self-Healing Cutting Mat ~ Card Stocks (white, nude, red, lavender, violet, purple, black) ~ Embossing Powder (pink, red, purple, silver, gold, black) ~ Crystal Growing Kit ~ Journals ~ Heat It Tool ~ Perfect Pearls Mica Powder Kit ~ Sewing Machine ~ Violin ~ X-Acto Knife ~ Rotary Cutter ~ Stamps (Happy Birthday, Thank You, Chinese Characters, Grass, Flowers, Background Image, Butterfly, Tulip, Japanese Fan, Polka Dots, Dragonfly, Design, Ornament, a set of three snowflakes, Bamboo) ~ Circle Craft Punch ~ Corner Rounder ~ All Purpose Scissors ~

KITCHEN

Scanpan Skillet ~ Scanpan Saute Pan~ Traditional Carbon Steel Wok ~ Bamboo Steamers ~ All-Clad Master Chef 2 2-quart Saucepan ~ All-Clad Master Chef 2 4 1/2 quart Saucepan with Loop ~ Emile Henry Burgundy Clay Round Flame Top Ceramic 4.2 quart ~ Emile Henry Burgundy Clay Round Flame Top Ceramic 8 quart ~ Japanese Donabe ~ Le Creuset 7 1/2 qt Dutch Oven in cobalt blue ~ All-Clad Master Chef 2 Stockpot ~All-Clad Multi-Cooker (12 quart stockpot with colander and pasta insert) ~ Fagor 6-qt. Duo Pressure Cooker ~ Crock Pot Slow Cooker ~ Rice Cooker ~ Toaster ~ Stainless Steel Splatter Guard ~ Le Creuset Square Skinny Grill ~ Le Creuset Petite Stoneware Garlic Baker ~ Cuisipro Deluxe Stainless Steel Food Mill ~ Le Creuset Stoneware Baking Dish in red ~ Le Creuset Covered Stoneware Baker in red ~ Sur La Table Nonstick Stainless Steel Roasting Pan ~ All-Clad Gourmet Jelly Roll Pan ~ De Buyer Nonstick Crepe Pan (unable to make crepes on other cooking surfaces) ~ Round Cake Pan ~ Muffin Pan ~ Miniature Muffin Pan</s> Madeleine Plaque ~ 'The Grid' Silicone Pot Holders in black ~ Rolling Pin ~ Sur La Table Dough Scraper ~ Bouquet Garni Bag ~ Brown Sugar Saver ~ Le Creuset Halo Teakettle in red ~ Teapot ~ Vic Firth Salt & Pepper Mills in cherry ~ Spice Towers ~ Krups Brushed Stainless Steel Grinder ~ Shun Knife Collection (wood block, Chef's, santoku, boning, paring, and bread knives) ~ Braun Hand Blender & Chopper ~ Epicurean Grooved Cutting Surface ~ Colander ~ OXO Pump Salad Spinner ~ Chef's Choice Three-Stage Sharpener ~ Bamboo Expandable Tray ~ Rosle Dripless Ladle ~ Rosle Serving Spoon ~ Rosle Slotted Spoon ~ Rosle Spatula ~ Rosle Twirl Whisk ~ Rosle Flat Whisk ~ Rosle Fine Mesh Kitchen Strainer ~ OXO Balloon Whisk ~ Rosle Self-Locking BBQ Tongs ~ Le Creuset Silicone Pastry Brush ~ Wooden Spoon ~ All Purpose Spatula ~ Kitchen Aid Silicone Short Turner, black ~ Rosle Garlic Press ~ Bamboo Skimmer ~ Mandoline Slicer ~ Citrus Reamer ~ Can Opener ~ Candy/Chocolate Thermometer ~ Ice Cream Scoop ~ Meat Tenderizer ~ Nut Cracker ~ Tovolo Dripless Turkey Baster ~ Rosle Waiter's Friend/Captain's Knife ~ Potato Ricer ~ Canning Jar Lifter ~ Egg Slicer ~ White Marble Mortar and Pestle ~ Microplane Box Grater ~ Zyliss 4-in-1 Multi Slicer/Grater ~ Pyrex 4-cup Glass Measuring Bowl ~ Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set ~ Stainless Steel Measuring Spoon Set ~ Funnel with Strainer ~ 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware Set (Service for 8) ~ Expandable Flatware Tray ~ Nested Glass Mixing Bowl Set ~ Corningware Corelle Coordinates 3-piece Bowl Set, Shadow Iris ~ Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls ~ OXO Good Grips 5-qt. Mixing Bowl ~ Rubberwood Salad Wood Bowl and Stand ~ Universal Nonstick Silicone Lid ~ 4-pc. Square Canister Set ~ Corelle Livingware 16-pc. Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 ~ Open Bar 12-pc. Set ~ Clear Solutions Jumbo Cookbook Holder ~ Typhoon Elegance Drizzler in Amethyst ~ Scouring Pad ~ Potato Brush ~ Wooden Mushroom Brush ~ Simplehuman Wall-Mounted Paper Towel Holder ~ Cabinet Mount Trash System ~ Magnetic Measurement Conversion Chart ~ AeroGrow AeroGarden ~

LIVING ROOM

Ballet bar ~ Purple Sofa ~ Tribeca Coffee Table ~ Azura Pablo Entertainment Center ~ Framed Orchids II Art Poster Print, 12 x 12 ~ 2 Optium Acrylic, 12 x 12 ~ Lily Print in 12 x 12 ~ Amethyst Gemstone Tree ~ Egyptian Vintage Perfume Bottle ~ Large Chinese Parasol Umbrella in plum ~ Unscented Soy Candles of Various Sizes ~ Purple Candles of Assorted Sizes and Shapes ~Nightstand Shoji Lamp ~ Peace Lily Houseplant ~ Vintage Perfume Bottles in Purple ~

MISCELLANEOUS

Voice Recorder ~

MOVIES/DVDs

Buffy the Vampire Slayer ~ Center Stage ~ Fight Club ~ Mean Girls ~ Face/Off ~ Memento ~ Vanilla Sky ~ Mr. and Mrs. Smith ~ Wanted ~ My Big Fat Greek Wedding ~ Supernatural (Season 1, 2, and 3) ~ Swimfan ~ The Craft ~ Totoro ~ Unfaithful ~ Urban Legends ~ Valentine ~ Wild Things ~ Wizard of Oz ~

OFFICE AREA

Computer ~ Computer Screen ~ Computer Table ~ Computer Chair ~ Printer/Copier/Scanner in 1 ~ Shredder ~ Oregon Scientific SmartGlobe ~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus with Comprehensive Reference Set ~ Brother P-Touch QL-500 Manual Cut PC Label Printing System ~

TOOL KIT

Tool kit ~ Sturdy Safety Gloves ~ Utility Knife ~ STANLEY Measuring Tape ~ Saw ~ Putty Knife ~ Assorted nails, screws, hooks, and wires ~ Staple Gun ~ Pry Bar ~ 10-inch Adjustable Wrench ~ Needlenose Pliers ~ Stud Finder ~ Survival Knife ~ Screwdriver Set ~ Black & Decker 12-Volt Cordless Power Drill ~ Hammer ~ Drill Bits ~ Carpenter's Level ~