NTave|1419369762|3806699 said:
pandabee|1419116417|3804956 said:Ckrickett that's a gorgeous necklace! So nice that you were able to have your grandma with you in spirit for your wedding.
Best purchase this year is tough...got a new (to me) Toyota Highlander although that was a bit bittersweet. I do like having the larger vehicle though in case I need to haul stuff around and for the 4WD.
Plane tickets/resort/weddingmoon at Turks & Caicos would be up there too. Most amazing vacation I have ever been on, plus I got married to boot.
Jewelry I have gotten a few big pieces this year too. Upgraded my engagement ring to the antique cushion I wanted to begin with and got a custom setting, bought an antique french band for my wedding band and had it restored, and one of my faves has been my just shy of 2tcw OEC yellow gold dangles from Grace. They are so versatile!
And although I didn't technically spend money on obtaining him, I have spent money on him so that counts right? My little yorkie baby is my first dog and I have been wanting a dog ever since I was little. He is the cutest!!! And a little stinker. But I love him so much!!
Gypsy|1419373242|3806753 said:Chemo is worth every penny. Much love, ecf.
ecf8503|1419372804|3806745 said:Remodeled 3 bathrooms (new tile, paint, granite counters, etc), new tile in the front landing, down payment on a house for my mom, my baby AVR, and chemo for my 19 year old kitty boy.
Paz|1419373338|3806756 said:NTave|1419369762|3806699 said:
Your ring and studs are beautiful! I'm also loving your manicure What color polish are you wearing?
My best purchase this year is a toss-up between a trip home for my mother's memorial/burial (she passed last year), or a plane ticket for my dad.
Dad had a stroke earlier this year and his doctor advised him to take it easy. Living in Maine during the winter, he is always shoveling snow, so we got him a ticket to spend the entire winter with us in FL.
ecf8503|1419372804|3806745 said:Remodeled 3 bathrooms (new tile, paint, granite counters, etc), new tile in the front landing, down payment on a house for my mom, my baby AVR, and chemo for my 19 year old kitty boy.
RandG|1419421983|3807192 said:If we're talking best jewelry purchase of the year, it would have to be this ring... BUT
If we're talking overall.... it would have to be Eddie.. best acquisition in a very long time...
RandG|1419423318|3807201 said:Missy-- thank you. This cat has been my pal this year, a tough year overall. Somehow, in our quiet time together, he has comforted me in a way no one else can. I'm more excited to show him his new kitty condo tomorrow than I am to see my kids open their presents. I know I've lost my mind. But I'm okay with it
RandG|1419421983|3807192 said:If we're talking best jewelry purchase of the year, it would have to be this ring... BUT
If we're talking overall.... it would have to be Eddie.. best acquisition in a very long time...
RandG|1419421983|3807192 said:If we're talking best jewelry purchase of the year, it would have to be this ring... BUT
If we're talking overall.... it would have to be Eddie.. best acquisition in a very long time...
Matata|1419612079|3807922 said:WoooooHooooooo. The clothes washer finally died so I get to buy a new high capacity one today! Been limping along with a really old washer and dryer so, yes, I am strangely excited to get a new set. Steam feature, yum.
VRBeauty|1419636701|3808127 said:My best jewelry purchase was a pair of Gurhan "Classic Wheat" drop earrings, purchased at a discount at a local jeweler's "consolidation sale." I was looking for much more traditional earrings and these weren't even on my radar screen - until I tried them on. Love them on! They're a bit heavy for everyday wear, but perfect for even slightly special occasions. They're especially good right now - they compliment the simple cashmere sweaters that I love to wear in the winter very nicely!
My best investment of the year was a contribution to my nephew's first year in college.
part gypsy|1419604606|3807868 said:In addition to of course my new Whiteflash diamond ring (you can search my threads for it), which I still have not taken a good shot to show it's beautiful color play,
I have to say this black and Decker dust buster. It is the kind you can keep plugged in without messing up the battery.
Considering 2 kids, a dog and a cat, it is so great to have around!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006LXOJC0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There were 2 shelter cats I fell in love with this fall, when I went to the petstore for unrelated purchases. Sister and brother named Pandora and Poseidon, main coon mix. What magnificant creatures, about 5 months old.
Unfortunately my husband is allergic to cats. He can deal with our cat because she she spends a lot of time outside and is rather reclusive, but didn't think he could handle a 2nd cat in house . Also I wouldn't know if I got a larger cat if it would bully our older smaller cat, and she deserves a comfortable live at this point (she is around 15 years old).
I kept checking the website they originated from until they disappeared from the database, so I'm sure they found homes. the most I felt that kind of longing in a long time.
CJ2008|1419452631|3807380 said:I *just* picked it up a few weeks ago...
A new Miele Delphi vacuum.
Love it! Now I can see how much the vacuum we had been using (a central one) sucked.
(OMG Eddie is so cute I can't take it! What kind of cat is he? Lately I have realized how much I *love* the way British Shorthair cats look! Unfortunately I'll never own one since I'm in the habit of picking mutt cats off the street! )
missy|1419168034|3805227 said:Skippy|1419116981|3804960 said:Well shockingly my best purchase is my Vitamix. I thought it would sit on the counter and use it occasionally. Nope, I use it everyday and even thought about taking it with me on Vacation to Colorado. lol I wish I bought one a long time ago, well worth the money! I can't think of anything else I bought where I feel that way. Fun thread Sharon!!!
Skippy! I love our Vitamix. LOVE it. And lol about taking it on vacation with you...that's why we bought 2 this summer so we always had one with us. OMG diamonds and Vitamixes so much in common with my fellow PSers.
RandG|1419421983|3807192 said:If we're talking best jewelry purchase of the year, it would have to be this ring... BUT
If we're talking overall.... it would have to be Eddie.. best acquisition in a very long time...
Skippy|1419641783|3808144 said:missy|1419168034|3805227 said:Skippy|1419116981|3804960 said:Well shockingly my best purchase is my Vitamix. I thought it would sit on the counter and use it occasionally. Nope, I use it everyday and even thought about taking it with me on Vacation to Colorado. lol I wish I bought one a long time ago, well worth the money! I can't think of anything else I bought where I feel that way. Fun thread Sharon!!!
Skippy! I love our Vitamix. LOVE it. And lol about taking it on vacation with you...that's why we bought 2 this summer so we always had one with us. OMG diamonds and Vitamixes so much in common with my fellow PSers.
Yay, I am glad I am not the only one that LOVES their Vitamix. I do not feel this way about any other appliance though. The Vitamix is aaaaaamazing! 2, that is Fantastic!!!
Sharon, great to see you too, I missed you!