Those who don't decorate but wear designer

[OceanStorm]

AIBU to think those who choose to not properly decorate their homes but wear designer clothes/beauty treatments have their priorities wrong? Is it a class thing?

I think your privilege is showing op.

It takes a lot more money and investment to own and decorate a house than it does to invest in self image. I speak as a poor working class chav in both areas.

Please don’t fall into the trap of thinking you’re a better human being just because you benefit from inherited wealth or have a few bob.

That’s painted, what if you like white walls? You said walls not painted, dont move the (white painted) goalposts . Quite a bit of the upstairs of our house is the original paint, Rowland homes special colour which is off white. I’ve rescinded your dinner invitation so as not to offend.

So you're saying I'm from a lower class because I think it's important to maintain your home rather than wear flashy clothes?

What a silly thread. YADefinitelyBU.

I am shortly going to see A Man for All Seasons with Martin Shaw.
Also saw "Chicago" and enjoyed it! But that's gone now.

Potato prints?

@BeatriceAndBeau I didn't say holidays

Their priorities aren’t ‘wrong’ they’re just different to yours.

I live in a chateau with no roof and 8 chickens and wear Loro Piana tesoro

When you say decorative items do you mean lots of stuff from somewhere like the Range or do you mean an Antique Fair? I don't feel the need to buy any more stuff for my house as it seems to be an ongoing battle to keep the clutter down!

So we’re allowed to spend money on holidays but not clothes? Got it!

Seriously OP - who do you think you are?

Well you have your priorities right then

I am more likely to raise an eyebrow when people are frequent redecorators of their homes, as it seems so wasteful. Going down to Dunelm every two years for a load of new curtains / rugs / lamps / artwork / candle holders etc., then a new sofa and chairs to boot. Not that there’s anything wrong with having these things, but why not get ones you like then keep them, rather than generate landfill? One of my aunts is a devil for this, and whilst I appreciate her handmedowns I am gobsmacked by the amount of time and energy she spends on her home.

I've seen Chicago three times - over about 20 years! Love it.

Should go to A Man for All Seasons but left London now and cba going in, though I think Martin Shaw will be grand. Probably sold out now.

Money well spent in anyone's opinion, surely.

My house is the same. It needs about £50K worth of work and I just don’t have that money until I’m in a position to remortgage. In the meantime I prioritise wasting my money on lots of nice clothes, make up, perfume and my fancy car.
im sure the OP would seriously disapprove of me 🤣

@aCatCalledFawkes No. Nice furniture especially curated for the room or style of your choice

Oh good. Another goady thread inviting us all to judge poor people for spending money on the 'wrong' things.

Bore off.

What on earth does ‘curating’ furniture mean?!

I find home decor quite expensive, but my house is functional, warm and comfortable so I don’t really care what outsiders think.

So the type doesnt matter or it does?

There are no rugs, lamps, art or nicknacks. If it has not got a purpose it doesn’t come in the house.

this is an active choice on decoration.

Bit Hyacinth Bucket really, innit.

Reasons I enjoy my house... it's spacious, surrounded by a gorgeous garden and woods, in a lovely small town, warm in winter and cool in summer, the kitchen functions very well, it has plenty of bathrooms, great showers, we never run out of hot water...

But alas, I put very little effort into painting walls and adding art and decorative items. The furniture does its job but none of it matches.

I am definitely lower class.

It think it's what pretentious wankers call "buying things".

@K0OLA1D no. As long as it is in a style you chose for the space