Do you have champagne taste on a beer pocketbook?
01-20-2011, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Grama Lehr
Originally Posted by clem55
KNow what I think? I think some times it is best not to buy the best or most expensive, or even the best quality. I have a SIL that buys nice looking but not expensive furniture, and she changes it about every 5 years. So her home is always clean, fresh and stylish looking. She donates the old stuff and gets a tax break. Hubs and I bought good quality, and I am so sick of looking at it 40+ years later!! But it is still too nice to replace because of wanting a change. We could, but it just seems silly.
Or, have it re-upholstered, your frame is better than new!! :thumbup:
01-20-2011, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Quiltforme
Yes it happens to me all the time! But then again leather does last and last with little boys or big ones :)
01-20-2011, 10:40 PM
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hey chalk it up to good taste. You should also ask when they have a sale coming up. I also grew up in the same circomstances you did, having to make careful purchases. But if you know quality it is hard to find what you want on sale. I always say " I know I'm rich if I go into a store and pick out what I want and never ask the price." Must be great to be able to do that at least once in a while.:)
02-15-2011, 08:33 AM
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I have always had champagne taste & a beer budget - lol!
I can recognize & am drawn to the best, but I know I can't afford it. I usually am a "middle of the road girl" when it comes to store bought. I do shop a lot at thrift stores and take advantage of other used goods outlets, or just make do. Since my dh retired, I have to be more creatively frugal in all ways....(but I dream about winning a lottery - lol!)
I can recognize & am drawn to the best, but I know I can't afford it. I usually am a "middle of the road girl" when it comes to store bought. I do shop a lot at thrift stores and take advantage of other used goods outlets, or just make do. Since my dh retired, I have to be more creatively frugal in all ways....(but I dream about winning a lottery - lol!)
02-15-2011, 05:38 PM
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This is the story of my life. My mother will tell you that as a small girl if given a choice of 3 different pairs of shoes, I would always choose the most expensive ones.
I love a bargain as much as the next person, but there are some things I will not scrimp on.
I think some of us just place a greater value on quality, so we know it when we see it. :wink:
I love a bargain as much as the next person, but there are some things I will not scrimp on.
I think some of us just place a greater value on quality, so we know it when we see it. :wink:
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