Wanky things you’re guilty of

[Pumpkittenspice]

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

Despite being a cynical marketeer and PR of 25 years, I am still an absolute magpie/sucker for lovely /stylish/quirky/beautiful packaging - reusable or not. I don't always buy, but I would if I could
I store things in the net-a-porter boxes that come with the flap..

@Treesandsheepeverywhere 😂😂😂😂, oh I understand entirely, I could shuffle and glide my way through a bed of cacti and the bloody slippers would come out unscathed, they are so uncomfortable yet so well made!

I was panicking that I'm not wanky, but I too have some Mussel eaters. I bought them from Ebay- I won the bidding but then Ebay refused to sell them as they were "a bladed item" me and the seller had to arrange a secret deal on the side.

I wear a Ganni beanie

Trust me I have massive delusions of grandeur (just ask my DH) and I have gel nails!

@Penguinsa

Good reason to buy a bigger hamper this year.

Your cat is gorgeous.

My dad used to carry a Libertys of London carrier bag to work each day, along with his briefcase. It was such a lovely purple, he said. It made his lunch taste better.

I don't think he was aware it looked wanky though.

I buy very old books regardless of subject because they look lovely and give the right ambience to the house.

@Barney16

Doesn't it poop on their sandwiches. ?

Every morning I smugly use the twee little brass scoop when I measure out my Ancient & Brave collagen and stir it into my coffee. I drink my coffee from a £25 hand made mug that I bought at the Chelsea Flower Show.

I have the Purdy & Fig cleaning sprays posing prettily on my kitchen island (they can't clean for shit but smell incredible).

Our whole house is a homage to resplendent wankery.

I wish someone would send me a F&M hamper. I sent one to a friend today for a housewarming.

maybe ill have to order one for myself? seems a bit sad though...

i decant my honey into a le creuset honey pot

Leaving nice toiletries on display.

Filling up an expensive 'naice' vodka bottle with co-op vodka once I'd finally succumbed to using it, following not even drinking it for years because it was 'too nice to open'.

Le chameau welly boots which i wear in 2 of my rural homes
Range River Evoque
Dh and I spent £40 k getting our teeth done.
Botox - not lips though as that's naff rather than wanky
Proper wanker

We're all guilty of stuff like this, don't worry 😂

Buying "artisan" pickles and jams from the farmers market (which sit in the cupboard / fridge until they inevitably go off due to nobody liking them).

Leaving expensive ground coffee tins / loose leaf tea on the kitchen side and hiding the Nescafe and PG Tips in the cupboard 😬

I've stopped refilling the Molton Brown / Aesop hand washes with supermarket ones now due to the sheer disappointment of using them thinking you're going to get an expensive smell but it's just cheap 😂(I now get Bath + Body Works foaming hand soap for anyone wanting more affordable but still fancy!)

Method cleaning sprays and Wilton of London laundry stuff (are they wanky???)

I’ve been wanting to try Method cleaning products. They sell them in Home Bargains now, apparently

I have an old fancy looking oil can that I bought in Tuscany which I use for my Aldi vegetable oil 😂

Oh god that ruins the wanky illusion of them completely if they're available in Home Bargains - need to find a newer, more upper class range of cleaning products now 😂

Yes! All the expensive, fancy looking products on the bathroom shelf... Tesco own brand moisturiser and Head and Shoulders shampoo, into the cupboard you go 😂

I can't find a Clarins gold facial option in my Clarins Spa at Fenwick. There is a precious luxury facial ritual for £185 so I guess that could be it.

Thinking about buying Tallow & Ash laundry products even though they would live in a cupboard anyway...

I have a diptyque candle on display in my living room that I never use. It was a gift and I know once I use it I’ll never have another one like it so I’ve put off using it for 15 years and just buy tesco candles to use 😜

Use the Diptyque. Life is too short. I keep the jars - I have pens in one on my desk, cotton buds in one in the bathroom and makeup brushes in another. And I put small flowers in them from my cutting garden.

I have a cutting garden. Peak wanker!

(And I use Tallow and Ash).

Mark it from Father Christmas!

@VikingLady genius!

I agree. Diptyque candles are beautiful. I have a biscuit one which is my absolute favourite. Bought specifically for Autumn evenings. Beautiful things you own should be used and not just for show. Life is too short. I feel the same way about expensive underwear. Don't keep it for best.

I think everyone's version of wanky is different. Like the gel nails mentioned, it really depends how well they are done. They can be well done and classy, or awful and cheap.

We have an Aga, shoot our own game, have our own fishing boat and also have hens and bees so therefore eat our own beautiful eggs and honey. I'm a food snob, so all my food is either organic and home grown, or from Waitrose / M&S. I make my own chutneys, jams, candles and artisan soaps and my family receive very poncy home made gifts at Christmas. I think that's more of a rural lifestyle, though than wanky per se. I was also on Masterchef back in the day where it was rather wanky / posh.

I also use expensive wicker hampers and vintage brown leather suitcases as 'props' / storage and have only Neom products in the bathroom. I think it depends what you prefer to spend your money on (I don't go out much, so never buy cocktails etc)

I use Fortnum's Royal Blend tea, and have a few of their biscuit tins. Nicking the idea of keeping cotton pads in the Fortnum's biscuit tins.