Saving Money

One of my new year's goals this year was to get my finances in order (well, more order) and keep looking at it with an eagle's eye. My wedding was spectacular and I don't regret it for the world but this year, the focus is now on debt service. When you devise a plan to really pay off your debts, to get that yoke off of you, two things happen. Work becomes serious business, and the promise of new opportunites looks golden. Yesterday, I dyed my own hair. It turned out great and waaaaay cheaper than the salon. I am cleaning out our house and giving things away to charity. I discovered mint.com. I'm thinking of refinancing my mortgage to a better rate. I'm really excited about a future with no more debt.

My Review of New Rita Medium Shoulder Bag

Originally submitted at Kipling

Medium Shoulder Bag

New Rita Medium Shoulder Bag

Very nice

By mavi from Philadelphia, PA on 12/18/2008

 

5out of 5

Pros: Attractive, Easy to Clean, Good Organization, High Quality, Good Strap Length, Easy Access, Enough Compartments

Best Uses: Everyday, Traveling, Running Errands

Describe Yourself: Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Stylish, Career, Practical

This is a great medium sized messenger bag. I love that it has an easy to open velcro flap AND and zipper so that nothing falls out if turned upside down which is what happens with my Manhattan Portage bag. And it is lightweight and super durable. I bought 2.

(legalese)

Patience Please

HI, I have been having some problems with my blog at work. For some reason, the last few times I have tried to log on, something goes wrong and it doesn't save, post or it simply freezes. I will keep trying. Sorry about the delay.

Little Flower Designs

I bought these two pieces for my friend Rachel. She loved them but then, she didn't know about the super special piece which was a 15 inch plate that I had commissioned with her and her husband's name with their wedding date. Linda Johnson, the talent behind Little Flower Designs was so great to work with and came with a stunning beauty that I left sitting unwrapped on my dining table for 3 days just so that I could enjoy it every time I passed by.

Claw Tree Designs

This lovely bracelet of shells and pearls and shiny opalescent beads are from Etsy seller Claw Tree Designs. It is such a stunning, romantic piece.

I apologize that I haven't gotten to take detailed photographs of the elements of my wedding. I plan to do that and post them here. I just have had quite a bit of night call, and some post wedding duties to take care of.

Classic Designs

This beautiful necklace is by Classic Designs, an Etsy seller with beautiful things. I love the simplicity and yet, it says so much.

Halloween Parade

This weekend we went to the Village Halloween Parade in NYC. Over 50, 000 people parade by but many of the spectators of upto 2 million are dressed up as well. It is the coolest parade in the US ever. Next year, we are going up and inviting all our friends. We wore our viking helmets.