Cool weather changes

I have an itch.
Summer time is (unfortunately) winding down and with the cooler weather comes me getting antsy about what I'm going to do to stay busy in the winter when I can't go outside and do fun things.

I was texting a friend yesterday that I have a bunch of goals and to do's already lined up of things I would like to get accomplished pre-baby, because we all know the money will magically disappear afterward.

Since August is my birthday month and I am turning 31, it only seems appropriate that I (finally) buy myself an adult purse. I seem to literally tear through each cheap-o purse I acquire in a matter of months and it's about time to consider some more sturdy options. Read: expensive.


I almost can't bring myself to do it. I know I should. I deserve it and the hell if it wouldn't be one of my most favorite words: functional.
But, I need something for all seasons that blends easily with multiple outfit colors, can be used each day, and it preferably a cross-body design or has that type of capability. Again, for function. I also hate bags that have a designer's logo splattered all of it.

I honestly don't know where to start. See, I haven't been to a physical store that sells garments and accessories (outside of T.J. Maxx, obviously) in years.
Years!
No strip malls, no real malls, no anything.
I can hardly stand people in bulk and always feel like I get ripped off for some reason.

But alas, I am headed to the dreaded mall to scope out some options.

Also, my upstairs is in dire need of personalization.
We moved in and I updated and designed the entryway sitting room and our living room because, duh, it was fall and that is the heart of the home and I couldn't stand the thought of having to sit in the same room, day after day, staring at blank walls.

Our upstairs currently holds our bedroom, two attached spare rooms and a bathroom. The bedrooms are the same off-white color they were painted where we moved. And besides our minimal furniture, nothing has been done.
Now, when we initially found this house and did our first walk-through, I would be lying if I told you I didn't cry in agony over how ugly the upstairs bathroom was.
Here is proof:

As you can see, it is an interesting old-lady/80's combo complete with racing stripe cabinets and flowered wall paper that was seemingly thrown up last minute as it clearly doesn't match anything besides the ugly window shade.
Also, please note that although we do have a huge tub, there is no shower head. Womp womp.

My inspiration is to upgrade the bathroom based on these Pinterest images:

Did I mention that this will be a DIY project because A) it's cheaper and B) I hate being on another person's schedule and C) I don't want a contractor in my house when I'm not home....seems weird.

Anyways, that is the big goal this winter.

If I have time, I'd like to decorate our bedroom since it always gets pushed to the backburner
and maybe get lucky enough to design a nursery/play room while I'm at it! Eeeek!!

What are you goals/plans for the fall and winter? Anything new and exciting?