I need...

I need the economy to improve because I need the following items for my home:
-paint, the entire apartment, every room-can I convince my friends to help me? If I bribe them?
-a new dining room table
-new bathroom accessories, shower curtain and rugs, I have plum now, I want to change the color
-new bedding
-new curtains/window treatments in the bedroom
-a new handbag

And heck, if I am going to make a list of things I need/want, lets put a date on there and to lose another 20 pounds!