Yesterday's Purchases

The boys and I went shopping at Target yesterday morning and picked up a few things for the front room redo.   Michelle over at Dream Home DIY does this little thing called Inside My Shopping Bag, and I've always enjoyed reading it (perhaps because I'm nosy and like seeing what other people spend money on, ha!).  So, I thought I'd completely copy her today.  :)  If you're reading this, thanks for the inspiration, Michelle.  LOL.



What's inside Courtney's Shopping Bag..

I actually need about three more of these magazine holders, but the Target I visited yesterday only had one left in green.   If you look into the background you can see the real reason we went to the store, ha!  Yep, toilet paper.  Tell me I'm not the only one who goes into a store for one thing and leaves with a $100 debit to the account.  LOL.  Anyhoo, this magazine holder was $4.99 and was available in about 4 other colors.

 These saucer size melamine plates were only $.99 and I bought two of them to be used as coasters on our desk. 

I also picked up this four pack of 7.5 inch diameter salad plates.  $7.99 for the four pack.

And finally, something that isn't green! ha!   All of these plates are melamine, but from afar, look like real dishware.  Price wise, I'll start with the white ones first.  The small round plates and the small square plates were $1.79 each.  The larger round plates were $1.99 each and the two blue ikat plates were $2.99 each.

So, why on Earth did I buy so many random plates?  For a plate wall, of course!  Actually, I'm thinking about hosting a plate wall link up party so we call all share ideas.  Is that something any of you would be interested in?  I'd hate to host my first party only for no one to link up, ha!

I'm also thinking of doing a few day in the life posts.  One of my favorite blogs, Kelly's Korner, just did a few and I really enjoyed reading about her activities, especially since she's a stay at home mom like myself. 

Let me know what you think, please, especially about the Plate Wall Link up Party.  I'm thinking about setting it to debut sometime next week.

:)  Courtney