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if i had a million dollars...

last week i was driving home from somewhere when this song came on. i love this song. it just makes me happy. i start to smile and be-bop in no time! of course that isn't hard for me. music is what feeds my soul...
but i started thinking...what would i do if i had a million dollars? what would i buy? i'm actually a pretty simple girl. it doesn't take much to make me happy. a $5 vintage ring thrilled me for my 10 year anniversary! see? simple. sure, there are those mornings i wish i could just go buy new clothes, but for the most part, i'm content.
however, i did have a few thoughts i'd share with you.

... a kitchen-aid mixer would definitely make that list. especially after yet another insane moment recently shared with my friend the hand mixer. i told hubby this was going to be the year without christmas cookies. he said "okay" but i don't think he heard me right. he loves christmas cookies!
then there are these....i LOVE scarves. i have only 2, but would be happy to have one in every color and many fun patterns. scarves are just a fun accesory. i always look at them in stores, but just find it to pricey to buy a piece of fabric for $12. i could buy an entire yard for half of that, but what would i do with 5 of the same scarves???


ah...hats! i love hats too! i only have one of these too, but i'd love a whole collection of fun hats. like scarves, hats are a fun accesory, especially if you are running late! i actually look pretty good in hats, but again, just think they are too pricey so i don't indulge.

and finally, vintage jewelry...this is a recent fascination. it might be due to watching too many episodes of antiques roadshow, but it just seems fun. i'm particually drawn to silver rings, necklaces, and pins. again, i have very little jewelry, another indulgence i don't find a need.
so there you have it folks...if i had a million dollars, i'd buy me a kitchen-aid mixer to make people yummy cookies and breads. i'd buy a scarf in every color and pattern, a few hats, a few vintage pieces...then i'd give the rest away. maybe to friends in africa, maybe to friends next door, maybe to the woman on the street....i just know, i'd probably not keep much of my million dollars! what would you do...if you had a million dollars?












Comments

Marc and Allison said…
I just have to say...I LOVE HATS! I have a ton of them. And if I had a million dollars....I'm not sure what I'd do just yet. I'll have to think about it!
November 23, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Anonymous said…
I'd buy you a coat, but not a real fur coat: that's cruel.
November 23, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Jessica said…
OOOOooohhh...I'd buy one of those first things, too! And a bakery to go with it!! : )
November 24, 2009 at 6:52 AM
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