Hi, my name is Amanda and I have Design Paralysis

One of the things happening in our house right now is that we are thinking of doing some painting and getting new couches. This is an exciting event and I can't wait, but I have a problem-I have design paralysis.

What's that? you might ask. Well, basically I am so terrified of making a mistake in the decor of my home that I virtually do nothing with it. Don't get me wrong, I love design. I love to look at design magazines, I love bold color, I love when I go to someone's house and they do something really cool and imaginative. But, then when I get home, I just can't seem to get that to translate to my own life.

I particularly love modern design and would love to incorporate that into my house. But how? I wish I had tons of money and could hire a decorator. I think what I really need to do is just be bold and pick the pieces I love and hope that they all go together.

For March, my goal is to get those couches and do some painting. After that, I want to start thinking of other items I can add or other things that would work. I am going to be bold, throw caution to the wind (that's really hard for me to do), and see what happens. So what if I end up with a fuschia wall and yellow end tables-it will all be okay, right?

Last Month's Top Ten

I have been a slacker, but please forgive me. I have been very busy and I am still busy, so here are the top ten things happening at the Parry's this month.

10. Bought a beautiful (and completely gigantic) poinsettia at Costco-Can you say gorgeous?

9. Bought a new flat screen for our bedroom and now have HD in all areas of the house.

8. The University of Utah beating Alabama. I was in a state of shock and awe, and then total happiness. Go Utes!

7. New Year's Eve at The Red Butte Cafe. Delicious food and fun company-Spencer and Lilly!

6. The Yo Gabba Gabba Guitar: annoying to parents, but priceless to a funny 3-year-old.

5. Christmas Eve-Got to watch Mamma Mia! I love the holidays when you can catch up on your movie watching.

4. Buying tickets to see Adele on Jan 23. See, I keep my resolutions

3. Watching Lilly play with her cousins over the holidays. She's just adorable-in spite of a nasty case of bronchitis.

2. Lilly is finally almost potty trained! What a relief after a year of stressing about it. In fact, today is the best day she has had so far. She is learning to poop in the toilet and has already mastered going on the big potty. I am so proud of her!

1. The blessings of a wonderful family; I love you all!