Lately I've been working on refreshing the staples of my wardrobe. My goal is to stock up on neutral, practical, yet still charming pieces that can be incorporated into outfits year-around. The splurge factor of a tax refund is the ability to be a little pickier while on this mission.

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1) Clarisonic Mia
 
2) The out of stock at the moment Apricot Taffy Handbag from Shopruche.com. The Jasmine Bag in Chocolate by Darling UK, and the Winter Berries purse are alternatives that I'd love as well. I need a bag that can hold my laptop.
 
3) Interior paints from The Home Depot. There's several projects my brother and I want to knock out in our house, and painting can be expensive.
 
4) A piano. This one is a dream! There are few genuinely tried and true, go-to's to 'keep calm', and for me playing a piano is one of them. It's a powerfully therapeutic soul engaging activity.
 
5) Smitten with these boots! http://www.thefryecompany.com/womens-boots/view-all/77368/heath-tall-riding
 
6) Also smitten with coffee, enter a Keurig machine.
 
Thanks Polyvore :)

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