Included in HAVE WANT WATCH WEAR No. 4: Recent favorite purchases, what I wish I had, what I’m watching now, and easy, affordable fashion items.
Welcome to the 4th edition of HAVE WANT WATCH WEAR! For anyone who is new and wondering what in the heck this is…it’s a series I started that’s formatted in four parts.
- HAVE: I share items, both personal and for the home, that I own and love.
- WANT: This category features things I’ve seen that I would love to have.
- WATCH: As some of you know, I enjoy watching TV, so I share what I’m watching now and what will be coming.
- WEAR: I am definitely NOT a fashionista, in fact just the thought of that makes me laugh, but I share anything I’ve purchased that I think you might like.
So let’s get started!
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We just returned from a family trip to Disney World, and if it weren’t for these shoes, I’m not sure I would have made it! I was worried about the walking, but these shoes saved the day. The toe area is long (in case you have bunions,) there is great ankle support, and the sole has just the right amount of cushion. I liked them so much, I got them in light and dark gray. Just click the image to shop. (Make sure to click the different color boxes to see the size selection.)
- CLICK {HERE} FOR THE DARK GRAY.
- {THIS STYLE} IS SUPER CUTE TOO.
When the cold weather arrives, so does the dry air. I wanted a humidifier last year, but never made the effort to research them. My son and daughter-in-law recommended the one pictured below, so I gave it a try. It is wonderful and I’m mad at myself for not buying it last year! I use distilled water and we run it every night in our bedroom. There are time and strength settings so you can get just the right amount of humidity. Click the image below to take a look.
My dad got this lamp for extra light beside his chair. It’s super cute and takes up very little room. It comes in three different finishes and is easy on the budget. Click the image to shop.
A few more of my favorite things:
I’ve talked many times about updating my kitchen…but I have not been able to make it happen. To attempt a complete kitchen renovation not only seems overwhelming, but very expensive. When I was setting goals for 2019, the first thing that came to mind was our kitchen. I took a few days and thought hard about how to update our kitchen without spending a fortune. This is what I came up with!
- I made a list of features that I absolutely hate and then I made a list of features that I felt I could live with. There were only two things on the hate list: the counters and the functionality of the cabinets.
- I have nice appliances and lovely flooring. I don’t mind the look of the cabinets, but they function poorly due to shelves that don’t adjust and shallow depth.
- So that left me with two problems to solve. I needed to make the cabinets more functional, and I needed to save some money for new counters. Included will also be a new sink. (I would like to use the existing faucet if it will work with the new sink.)
- I’ve already started saving. I am determined to have quartz counters installed later this year.
- I also spent a ton of time measuring and shopping for organizational tools for the cabinets. I am giving them a complete overhaul and I’ll be sharing everything in the coming weeks. Every cabinet will be emptied, cleaned, and reorganized.
- Honestly, I am so excited about this and I feel this is the right decision for us. I know we would never get the cost of a new kitchen out of this house when (and if) it’s sold. The day I say goodbye to our tile counters may just go down in history as the best day of my life!
So…stay tuned for kitchen organization solutions that anyone can use. I gave myself a budget of $500.00 and have stayed well under so far. That may seem like a bunch of money, but compared to new cabinets, it’s a drop in the bucket!
My TV show choices have been all over the place lately. All of the shows I watch on network TV have been on hiatus since before Christmas. They just came back in the past week or two. So, that meant I had to dig down into the Amazon and Netflix coffers to find something to watch. Here is a list of oldies but goodies that I have watched in the past few months and totally enjoyed.
The following are all available on Amazon Prime Video:
- Stepmom (Starz)
- Ice Castles 1978: Yes…it’s the one with Robby Benson! I actually remember going to the theater to see this back in the day. It’s really dated, but I loved watching it.
- Ice Castles 2010: This is the remake. I wanted to see if they followed the original story line and they did a great job.
- Return to Me
- Regarding Henry
- Jerry Maguire
These are on Netflix:
- Mona Lisa Smile
- Julie & Julia
- The Other Boleyn Girl
- P. S. I Love You
- Cold Mountain
- Sommersby
- Secretariat
The Downton Abbey movie has a definite U.S. release date. It’s September 20, 2019. There isn’t an official trailer yet, but they released what they are calling a teaser trailer. You can see it {HERE.} I am counting the days! Also coming is another adaptation of Little Women that’s being released on Christmas Day, 2019. It stars Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, Laura Dern, Emma Watson, and more. Looking forward to that too!
(1) Luxe Supima Tunic (2) Tencel Indigo Long Tunic (3) Cotton Stretch White Tunic (4) Shirttail Tee (5) Pima Leggings (6) Indigo Knit Leggings (7) Zip Front Hoodie (8) Plaid Square Scarf
All of the items above are from J.Jill, very basic, comfortable, and practical. The pima leggings are buy two, get 20% off. The indigo knit leggings (which I love) are $20 off the full price. I took the black zip up to Florida and it was the perfect travel piece. Click {HERE} to shop all sale items but quantities are getting limited.
That’s it for HAVE WANT WATCH WEAR No. 4. I hope you have all had a productive January. With the arrival of February, we’re just that much closer to spring. Until next time…
