> What I Bought:
It's been quite the boring month. The only thing I purchased was a vase. I had bought some real look flowers in a vase many years ago. I'd always loved the flowers but disliked the vase (it looked like a jug which doesn't suit my aesthetic) and had been wanting to replace it ever since but never found anything that called to me, until now. I saw a unique vase at the beginning of the month and could not get it out of my head. It's one of a kind and made by an artist (which I fully support). It cost $400 but the art gallery let me have it for $370.
So, the other day I ended up smashing the jug (as it was the only way to get the flowers out). I was worried that the flowers wouldn't match the new vase, and in some ways it doesn't (as they're both showstoppers). I think it would look better with something simple like baby's breath but I'm so happy with the way that it came together. It took me four hours of bus rides to go back and buy it and I have no regrets.
I also put some deposits on two other artworks (not including the one I committed to last year which I haven't paid for) that I will need to pay off in the coming months. I definitely went against my own rules about buying art and for that I have no excuse. I'm not going to count it until I pay it off but damn it's expensive! :/
I'm actually feeling some buyer's remorse about the third piece of art. The first two I know exactly where I plan on putting them and I have a budget in place to pay them both off. The third is more than I can afford. I paid half of it with my entire savings and have borrowed money to pay off the rest. I know I've made my bed and have to lie in it, especially as it's already in my possession, but I'm not feeling great about the situation.
This certainly is a lesson learned. It all happened so fast. The piece wasn't even finished yet when I "bought" it. All of a sudden, I was given an invoice, and it was on its way to Australia. Unsurprisingly, I didn't use the deliberation station article to help me decide. I just jumped on it immediately without thinking.
To get into more detail. The first artwork is by an Australian glassblower based in Adelaide to be paid off by the end of April (although dealing with the artist directly means there is some wiggle room to pay it off). The second artwork is by an Australian ceramist based in Melbourne. I've paid the 25% deposit on it and, although it is on display until the end of October, they've given me until May 1st to pay it off. The third artwork is by an American ceramist. The second payment is due by the end of March. She's my first priority to pay in full.
Total: $370
I went to the theatre for Fresno ($39 ticket with no programme available).
I went to the cinema for Spit ($21, including a Q&A with the main actors) and Bridget Jones' Diary 4 ($21).
> Temptations:
I went to Sorrento and there was so much incredible art I liked. I had wanted some Hamish Donaldson sloppy vases in January at McClelland Design Store, and there were more at Curate Art & Design. I also liked a lot at & Gallery, especially works by Emily Valentine Bullock, Noel Fermanis, Mark Schaller and Mary van den Broek.
There was also a lot of online art that I like. I'm trying to hold out 30 days but it's difficult when it's second hand/one off and could sell at any moment. I try to use survey dollars though and wait for a sale.
Also me though, loves a $30k artwork and thinks how can I buy that when I don't have the money lol.
I really wanted a crystal. I had seen it before and loved it but talked myself out of it. Seeing that it was still available a year or so later got to me, especially as it was on sale for 20% off. I just love the colours of it. I've decided that I will allow myself permission to buy it come 30% in December if still tempted.
I additionally like/d a larger celestite cluster which is $1460 and just the prettiest blue colour.
> Goals:
What's driving me though is putting as much into my savings account as possible per month. My goal is always $1000 a month, which totals $12000 a year. It's not always easy, especially when I have car payments etc., but it's more doable if you look at it in smaller chunks. For example, $1000 a month is $250 a week or $35 a day.
Breaking it down even more:
$1 x 365 days = $365 in yearly savings
$5 x 365 days = $1825 in yearly savings
$10 x 365 days = $3650 in yearly savings
$20 x 365 days = $7300 in yearly savings
$50 x 365 days = $18250 in yearly savings
$100 x 365 days = $36500 in yearly savings
If you want to save $10000 a year, that's $27 per day. $13.5 a day equals to $5000 per year. I know some people find it difficult to save (especially with debts) and I totally get it, but even small savings is better than none.
I'd rather save $1 a day than have no savings at all. No shade to anyone though.
Until next month! x
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