Around the House with $2,000

Ah, this is so much fun again! And I find it not at all coincidental that when I went to Eatzies earlier to pick up a little bite to eat after the gym, there was a man giving away free muffins. A FREE MUFFIN FOR ME. That is the universe smiling upon me 2 days in a row.
Anyway, I knew when I started this again I was seriously going to have to get a new couch. At 7 or 8 years old, I do love my cushy couch, but the kitties have done some damage. So for about $1620 (including shipping) I picked out this lovely sofa from Crate & Barrell:

Next I wanted a waffle iron. But then I found this nifty variation on the George Foreman Grill. A grill with interchangable waffle plates? I will take it! (plus the Target shoppers are giving it rave reviews)
Can't let a day pass without something girly & flashy, though. So I'm purchasing this lovely Swarovski frame, and since I will actually be seeing dolphins up close on my trip to Florida, I may end up putting a very similar picture in it.