Wanky things you’re guilty of

[Pumpkittenspice]

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

Booths are miles away from South Wales so I'll have to take your word for it 😉.

I declined a Fortnums bag because I'd brought my own Aldi one

A burberry which was £300 and I didn't even realise until months later, it was at the cash register like sweets in Sainsbury's. The Gucci one was a conscious buy when I had a shitty week and felt like being defiant. Most of my money goes to familynand colleagues who need my support, I promise I am not a total airhead

DH built me a small summerhouse/greenhouse two years ago. All filled with plants and knick-knacks.

I like to don my Lunn Antiques Victorian nightgown, grab a candle (in a long fancy holder!) and announce that I'm going to work on my novel in the summerhouse. DH bows and tells me he shall join me with tea or wine shortly, whichever the lady preferes.

Totally cringe and I don't even care. 😂

Pretentious?

Moi?!

Insisting on M&S food more and more.

Completely agree on the uggs, botox, nails, hair extensions, filters, personalised number plates etc all being naff.

And my pet hate are people who put letters after their names on emails or use Latin phrases!!

The Windsor Farm Shop bags are lovely
extra wanky for admiring wankyness

Oh and my DH (butler) runs me a bath every evening 😂

I use my M&S and Ocado cloth bags for my shopping, even when in Lidl and Home Bargains. I forgot to add that to the list…

This is my favourite one in this thread!

Jars of pulses and grains etc on display in glass jars in the kitchen. Unlabelled because obviously everyone can recognise which is the spelt and which is the pearl barley or whatever without needing a label. I do have Le Creuset casseroles visible too, but they’re on one of those IKEA trolleys rather than on the hob and mostly because they don’t fit in the cupboard. Fancy olive oil is not displayed because it needs to be protected from the light!

My jewellery is all either real gold/silver and stones, or something I bought in a small village whilst travelling somewhere wanky. I buy loads of art/stuff to display in the house when travelling so that I can wankily say ‘oh yes I got this in XYZ’, plus often nice food/drink. I’ve just come back from France with 3 types of salt (among other things). DH doesn’t understand 😂

And of course my MN username is pretty wanky!

And I made a typo in it! Some novelist! 🤣 It's alright, I make the help (DH) proof-read all of my more serious works!

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Who says it's "wanky"

I like mine I love basket weave it adds a texture into the room.
Why is that wanky?

You’re doing the Lord’s work 🥰

@Missmarple87 what is proper early gray

@Whatineed my god I adore those mussel shell things

@BaronessBomburst, I have a collection of papier-mâché masks that include green man, green woman, animals, gods, goddesses, skulls, etc.
We use them in rituals sometimes.
Other pagan stuff includes chalices, wands, knives, dishes, candles, decorated cloths, robes, cloaks, hangings, incense and burners, statuary, etc.
Pagans like stuff.

I not only store all the stuff in these millions of hampers, but also pack them into my van when going away for big gatherings - and look super wanky when we are unloading them.

BTW, I have a library too. Not sure that's wanky.

I keep the knobbiest empty packets for my DS's toy kitchen. I bought it secondhand and it came with some of the knobbier wooden foods so I amuse myself by adding to it. The rosemary salted nuts tin is my favourite so far.

We're also a stuff household. Not pagan, but I'm very into folklore so have some similar bits to you. Plus I've a bit of a love of (ethical) taxidermy and Victoriana. I try to keep them in one space, but they're spreading...

We have a library, too. I don't think it's wanky in itself, but when I invite guests to share an after dinner port in there, it definitely is. I'm a total library wanker.

@ZeViteVitchofCwismas This

Feeding my kids pretentious sounding food like Brioche, quinoa and avocado. I do want to punch myself sometimes 😆 #NotAWankerHonest

Keep logs in mine…

I just dried some oranges for a wanky xmas wreath making lunch Im Having with my gym girls !!
I have Botox and lip fillers
White company soap
I wish I had an f&m hamper
I do have an antique French one with a lid that I store potatoes in over winter from the allotment
I made chutney last week
I'm toying with buying velour decorative pumpkins

I would love to do this but for some reason tea leaves make me feel a bit nauseous. Not sure why as tea bags dont

I have a 'decorative' stack of hampers in my living room, full of knitting stuff, and usually topped with a pile of rugs. Stole the idea from previous owner, and have accumulated them from hand-me-down, gifts, and jumble sale. I know one of them has writing on, so because of this thread I've just had a look - and yep, my jumble sale one is F&M. I hadn't a clue. Can I claim my wanker badge please?