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Wanky things you’re guilty of

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Pumpkittenspice · 15/09/2024 06:28

For me, it’s using a Fortnum and Mason hamper basket as a piece of decor…

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SonjaBarkerFinch · 15/09/2024 07:03

I use one of mine to store winter sweaters

SherlocksDeerstalker · 15/09/2024 07:05

I have a miniature one that I use to keep matches in to light the fire. Super wanky. 😂

Notellinganyone · 15/09/2024 07:06

I keep cat food in mine!

Simplepink · 15/09/2024 07:06

Keep my Le Creuset “on display” on the job even when it’s not being used 🤣🤣

tiddletiddleboomboom · 15/09/2024 07:13

I have a personalised car number plate, I get lip fillers, I love glitter and gold coloured stuff, I love Ugg boots 🤗

Crucible · 15/09/2024 07:14

I've got one on my loft; it's large so I can't find the right spot for it, and it's got so much of the packaging it came with, I'm afraid I'll be finding it everywhere til kingdom come.

spottydinosaur · 15/09/2024 07:14

Pumpkittenspice · 15/09/2024 06:28

For me, it’s using a Fortnum and Mason hamper basket as a piece of decor…

Me to 😂😂😂😂😂

Lurkingandlearning · 15/09/2024 07:16

@Pumpkittenspice @Notellinganyone @SherlocksDeerstalker Thats not wanky that’s re-purposing (even the matches…. Just😬)

I bought one beautiful expensive glass for only me to use. Wanky and selfish

mushpush · 15/09/2024 07:22

😂 I use all of my Christmas hampers for storage / decor! Fantastic way to fill a storage gap! I want a mini one for matches now too!!

I get my nails done, have Botox, love leggings, love Uggs, have a personalised number plate, DH is the classic mumsnet 6 figure husband daaarling, I probably decorate too early for the seasons etc etc.

I'm obviously actually quite a wanker 😂

Allyoudoistalktalk · 15/09/2024 07:24

Pumpkittenspice · 15/09/2024 06:28

For me, it’s using a Fortnum and Mason hamper basket as a piece of decor…

I do this….

readingmakesmehappy · 15/09/2024 07:26

I use a F&H hamper as a toy basket - in more than one room....

TartanCulshie · 15/09/2024 07:50

Are the F&M hampers branded? Would a non fancy person recognise it?

I suppose I mean are yous using them because they are useful, or is it to show off. And no shade if it's just to show off!

Jellyslothbridge · 15/09/2024 07:54

I bought a box of matches at Fortnum and Mason for £££ (lovely packaging though) I may now need a F + M mini basket for matches as well now!

Penguinsa · 15/09/2024 07:55

Ours is used to store the cat.

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Wanky things you’re guilty of
blackheartsgirl · 15/09/2024 08:18

I have a personalised number plate (it was my late dh though and it was sentimental)

that’s it I think, apart from nails done occasionally

Thatsajokeright · 15/09/2024 08:20

I wear a dry robe on the school run. It keeps me warm and dry though so...

PissedOffNeighbour22 · 15/09/2024 08:22

When we viewed our house there was one of the wooden crate versions in pretty much every room. They left a couple and we threw them out into the (knackered old) stables. Didn't realise they actually sell on eBay but it's too late for them now 😄

Not sure I do anything wanky myself as we don't have the money to buy or do anything nice.

I do occasionally mention the fact we have a library which may make me sound like a boasty wanker.

Lwrenn · 15/09/2024 08:31

Is f&m a southern thing?
Because I have no idea what arrives in these hampers but I absolutely want one now 😁

Is making charcuterie boards wanky? I do that when friends are coming over and it sounds wanky.

TroysMammy · 15/09/2024 08:36

I haven't got F&M hamper but I do have their tomato ketchup, capers and asparagus piccalilli. I make a big fuss and dance in work when I have a trip to London planned and post photos of the store on Facebook. It's my bit of posh.

MidnightPatrol · 15/09/2024 08:38

The real question is anyone with Fortnum and Mason wicker hamper NOT using it for decorative purposes?

RuggedHairyTortoise · 15/09/2024 08:39

TBH if a F&M hamper came with a cat I'd be in.

My cat came with an amazon box and flat pack so I have no idea how to put it together.

Lwrenn · 15/09/2024 08:41

PissedOffNeighbour22 · 15/09/2024 08:22

When we viewed our house there was one of the wooden crate versions in pretty much every room. They left a couple and we threw them out into the (knackered old) stables. Didn't realise they actually sell on eBay but it's too late for them now 😄

Not sure I do anything wanky myself as we don't have the money to buy or do anything nice.

I do occasionally mention the fact we have a library which may make me sound like a boasty wanker.

Do you have pretty versions of books? If I had a library I'd have these books 😍
(I think that would be wanky!)

Wanky things you’re guilty of
Wanky things you’re guilty of
Wanky things you’re guilty of
Pinkyhere · 15/09/2024 08:52

Simplepink · 15/09/2024 07:06

Keep my Le Creuset “on display” on the job even when it’s not being used 🤣🤣

Guilty

EngineEngineNumber9 · 15/09/2024 08:55

I bought a load of discounted Harvey Nichols biscuits in the January sales and use the fancy tins to house cheap custard creams.

ShillyShallySherbet · 15/09/2024 08:56

MidnightPatrol · 15/09/2024 08:38

The real question is anyone with Fortnum and Mason wicker hamper NOT using it for decorative purposes?

I use an old Fortnum and Mason hamper to store DCs toy musical instruments in, it’s not on display, it’s got a pile of other toys and teddies on top of it.

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