Inspired. Wanted. Needed? Craved!

So, I've been kinda down as of late. There are just SO many things that I love and want to do...things that inspire, want, crave...and ultimately don't need. And as this is a time of financial burden the need for restraint is crucial. But I still get the magazines and catalogs and I lust.
To make me feel more as if I am getting a dose of those things I crave, I have decided to start making a collection of things that I love and want. Things that inspire perhaps a future purchase, a cheaper option, or even sparks a little inventive building of my own.
So, here I start this little inspiring wall of longing.
First off are the things that I look at every time the catalogs come from my local chain stores that I like to walk through, Pier One and Crate and Barrel:

And then there are those things that I think I will never be able to afford, but could never bring myself to pay that much for even if I did. They should change the name of Luxe Magazine to Lust Magazine.

I Could Do This

I have to say, I may have not loved living there but Redding does have a few great ideas yet! I found by way of an artists call for the 2nd Saturday Art Hop in Redding, and also the website for this gallery & organizer: http://www.hawkmanstudios.com
Now the cool thing that they do, that I KNOW I could do are these "Arty Parties" for kids. I have a few ideas on how to expand on this. This seems right up my alley of things I would/could love to do as a business here in Sacramento. My dad is already into the idea.
In the mean time, check out the link below and if you live in Redding and have children, consider the option!!

http://www.hawkmanstudios.com/arty_parties
(picture property of Hawkman Studios)
And please, if you have any other ideas to contribute on this, let me know! I'm always open to suggestions!