talk to me if you stupidly bought something £££ you couldnt really afford

Would love to see a pic!

You sound jealous, I know I am!

Can you take the shoes back or sell online if beyond the return date?

About 2 months ago on a whim I spent over £200 on Lego I heard it was a good mindfulness exercise and I wanted something to do in the evening to cheer me up. I’ve not even managed to built half of it, it’s going to take up too much space once it’s built, and I’m on a declutter phase at the moment and the last thing I need is a giant Lego structure taking up space!

Hello to my people 👋👋👋

The sadder I feel, the more luxurious the holiday I book 😁

I’m recovering from a bereavement that came without warning.

Last week I spent (clears throat) £120 on a rock tumbler and another £30 on grit to go in it.

Finding stuff on beaches (that’s the part that’s free) is a kind of hobby of mine.

But even so. It was self indulgent and unnecessary, and I’ve been feeling guilty about it. It’s whirring away in the bathroom as I type, consuming electricity.

We like them 🤷‍♀️. I grew up with parents who liked antiques. Dad taught me about craftsmanship and we spent a lot of time at antiques fairs as kids. Dad had a particular love of antique silver and gave me an antique silver photo frame as an 18th birthday present, which I treasure. I’m not so into clothes/shoes/bags (each to their own of course), but I still have a fondness for well crafted silver. I hope my DC will get pleasure from it once we’re gone - they’ve been told not to split the set up!!

I've done things like that, DiddleDiddle. Don't feel bad about it, you'll enjoy the shoes (probably a lot more than my handbags which I don't use). I am sorry you've had a rough time recently, things will get better.

So far I'm hoping my £200 paddleboard gets more use (have used it twice).

These stories are making me laugh. We’re all human!

I spent £460 on coloured pencils (2 separate sets) a few years ago. I’m an amateur artist - not professional by any means and have barely used them.

That sounds like an entirely reasonable thing to do! I went a bit bonkers after my mum died but I only bought a new cheap and cheerful bookcase. Mind you it's now full and I don't want to calculate what the books cost overall...

How would you feel about unpacking the quilt and using it? I think beautiful things are meant to be used and you can always wash or repair it if it gets worn. Would also love to see a picture of it, as an aspiring quilter.

That is very very funny!

I shouldn't be surprised that a disproportionate number of these posts appear to be coming from horsey people. "Spending sensibly" and "horse" don't tend to go together, in my experience...

In the last few weeks I’ve been on the hunt for a new pair of trainers and ordered 8 pairs in total expecting to return 7. So far I’m keeping 2 and still waiting for 2. So it’s possible my 1 pair becomes 4. But I feel better knowing I’d never spend £20k on a cutlery set.

I dropped the equivalent of a small house deposit on a new engine for my track car. I still feel very guilty about it - but it brings me immense joy. I also spent £250 on used Louboutins that I've never worn because they are so uncomfortable! Much the same as you, both were shortly after my mum died and my mind was very much in seize the moment mode.

It would t let me add it - says it’s sensitive and I have to wait for then to review!!

this is it got it direct from holly and co

saw their account on tik tok and loved it

https://www.cotswoldflora.co.uk/shop/p/botanical-stag-head-the-cotswolds

Business class flights to NY 10 years ago in a “fuck it” moment when we were having a nightmare time with a house buying situation and wanted to get away from the stress. I had loads of air miles and family donated some too so it wasn’t hugely more than premium economy in the end but still felt like a moment of madness.

Am about to spend over £400 on a 5th birthday party but DC has had a tricky few months with some health issues and invasive tests so I feel like spoiling them.

@IShotTheDeputyItWasMe you bought a bear??

I find that really depressing - a set of overpriced fish knives as a present. How much joy can you get out of a fucking fish knife?

Wow!! That is amazing! I love it!

@istabraq we need the story behind that! Did you just see it and love it? Or consciously search for a dried flower stags head?!

Unfortunately, that was about 15 years ago, and they are long gone!

For the Versace skirt, you have to make an occasion! Through my job, I can sometimes get heavily discounted tickets for musical events. So I figured I'd splurge instead, on a meal at a restaurant of the type where you have to leave a credit-card deposit to make a reservation. Yes, it was gone in an hour, but the meal and its presentation were a performance in themselves (not to mention tasting amazing!), and made the whole evening a very special experience.

Last year I bought:

• a lumea. I have pale hair on white skin. Not sure what possessed me.
• a bear. Used a few times and I think I can see a difference but I don't like using it.
• an electric pelvic floor exerciser. I'm not sure I use the right muscles when using it plus it's a faff to charge.
• a soup maker. Waste of money and a faff to wash.
• a Dyson hairdryer. Something half the price would have been just as good.

@Gundogday Wouldn’t have mattered with a man it could’ve been male or female and he wouldn’t notice.

My dh could tell if a cars had paint at 50 paces but otherwise not observant.

Do I need it? No.