Future Proofing my life: Deposit saving then MFW journey in under 13 years

LadyWithAPlan

Oooh I am liking this making my thread into an ultimate cosmic wish list !! 
@beanielou @PennysIntoPounds @skint_spice

feel free everyone else to post your main ‘to win’ - I want to know and will chanting for us all to win

LadyWithAPlan

PennysIntoPounds said:

I also want to win a central London house please. There'll be me and LaPlan on the neighbourhood whatsapp group surrounded by billionaires while we go 'that fourth lambo's not very mse, have you thought about topping up your state pension just in case' 😂

genius surely the 4th Aston? Noone needs 4 lambos...

PennysIntoPounds

Money doesn't buy class or sense! 😁

KajiKita

I would like to win a new, wider staircase with a return at the bottom in oak please. 😊😂

KK

LadyWithAPlan

KajiKita said:

I would like to win a new, wider staircase with a return at the bottom in oak please. 😊😂

KK

Liking your style !  I am feeling very Downtown/Bridgerton already ... you probably need a new wardrobe of long dresses to float down that staircase too!

PennysIntoPounds said:

Money doesn't buy class or sense! 😁

Very true - we can educate our local whats app group on the joys of cashback (giving the savings to charity) and putting the household on a budget. I have shopped in both Harrods & Selfridges food hall and ouch ! (Though the fresh fish counter in Selfridges  is amazing) 

My July Grocery Challenge budget will be £160 plus £30 bulk (oil and such bulk foods that are bought for longer use than the month and kill my budget)

Been too busy and away the last 2 months so getting back into frugality once home this weekend. I am only away 5 days next month at present 
EDIT: Just remembered next month  I am being Ms Doolittle again for a week  but just looking after friends  one v large gorgeous dog as she is part of my extended London family. So I will stay there - v expensive part of London - but she will no doubt add some chicken and kale in fridge for me.  The dog is super cute but HUGE (only one year old and over 50kg) and loves me - last time the dog either always had her head on my foot if I was sat at the table, or would curl around my back on the sofa like a hot water bottle.  Has to be walked 4 times a day at least. 


Around doing some work today (started v early) I am trying to pop out today to a famous huge ‘rag market’ - a bit of a trek via trains  but my 3 favourite dresses I want to try and make copies of them in some initially cheap but fun summer fabrics. They are all stretch which I gather is an issue but have no zips, sleeves etc so that’s easier. 

The one dress I can cut apart to make the pattern as it’s had it - stretches too much and has holes In But it fits me so well - long, halter neck, I love it - it does have a bias centred waist panel so will be tackling that second 

Dress one is literally 4 pieces of material and a string around the waist - the waist has elastic thread so that one I am starting with. 

Never tried this but my mum is great so can guide me on choosing fabrics and the dresses themselves are not difficult- no darts, zips etc .. plus need 2metres for each so I plan to pick up some cheap fabrics so if it goes wrong I am
less concerned and can learn to improve . 

I want to action my garment construction course 

TallGirl

Sounds like you are all set for the dresses it is so nice when you can replica something that is worn out I want to do that with my yoga pants to get them long enough and the cross over waistband. 

Hope you find what you are looking for and if you do that you can chose and not end up buying far too much fabric. 

Watty1

I would like to win a garden makeover please!  Very specifically I would like that makeover to include weeding and cleaning and resanding patio 1, repointing and restoring patio 2, replacing all the paths, creating a daisy lawn and filling one bed with pink shrub roses and a blue flowering salvia and then something inspirational in the other 3 beds.

Oh and is it too cheeky to ask to win a block paving drive?  As well?   

Baileys_Babe

I would like to win a complete makeover of our outdoor spaces. I would like the style to be sympathetic to the setting, both the age and style of our house and the ancient woodland we back on to. I need it to be lowish maintenance and supportive of wildlife. I would like a year round garden with a variety of places to sit and take pleasure in the garden. The paths need relaying and the stolen flags replaced and outside taps fitted along with water butts. I would also like to win the support of a mentor to help me make the most of what could be a beautiful garden.

South_coast

Blimey, you lot don't want much, do you 🤣 Making me glad I have no garden (or stairs)!

TallGirl

Can I win a house in Denmark please? One with a large utility room, ensuite and walk in wardrobe plus an outbuilding to create a party room.