Things that I would like to buy

OK, sitting here still waiting for the nurse.  I thought that I would indulge in a bit of 'fantasy-shopping', as both my fragile state of health and my meagre bank balance prevent both.

• Pink cushions from John Lewis.  Ok, I know that I am not immediately known for my love of all things 'pink'.  However, I only desire 2 solitary cushions to pop on each sofa in my back room to 'break up the colour'.  I have seen the perfect ones.  £30 a pop.
• Stripey pink/grey wool rug from Next.  Yes, again, just to inject a much needed splash of colour into the room.  A mere £90.
• Scanner.  I have been wanting to scan a lot of old photos from years back.  Can't do this until I buy a scanner or find someone who has one and wouldn't mind letting me have a lend.  £65
• L'Occitane liquid soap.  Have tried the lavender and love it.  Rather fancy trying the verbena variety.  I notice that QVC have a special beauty day on 17th July.  Might be able to snap up a bargain...
• Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger body creme.  My stock of this is diminishing.  At £49 a tub, so is my bank balance.
• Red or Dead tan calf-length boots.  These are the most comfy, high-heeled boots ever.  The softest leather, they are a work of art.  £110

I also need to factor in getting the front of the house painted and mustering the energy to either pay someone or to tackle my overgrown garden myself.  It is shamefully tatty.  Empty crisp packets snuggle in the weeds.  Old sweet wrappers nestle 'neath the dandelions.  It's an embarrassing sight to behold.
Why oh why do houses need so much attention?  Why can't you just paint them, and be done with it?  Why the constant 'keeping on top of things'.  Now I know how my parents felt.