What have you chosen over bling?

[Indylady]

Ps. LLJsmom, I love the bag!

 

[Arcadian]

I chose a generator....lol Bling is pretty but it won't keep me out of the dark after a hurricane nor will it keep the refrigerator on.

 

[LJsapphire]

Bling is pretty way down on the list for me. Got other life goals to achieve, I could afford more bling if I went back to driving a m.o.t.r car and gave up horse riding lessons (which I started in August after not having ridden since I was 12 )

 

[nala]

Well. I haven’t chosen a new tv. Lol. We have two that work just fine. Tho they are over 7 years old. Why fix them if they ain’t broke? To upgrade my viewing experience. The truth is I can’t seem to motivate myself to even begin to research them.
Also. I didn’t choose a high end purse. I used to be about purses. Then I discovered bling. I have an LV that I purchased in Paris using the VAT but I never carry it for fear of ruining it! Wtf! I know. So I was going to buy myself a preloved LV crossbody but my Art Deco bracelet won out. And now I’m contemplating upgrading my sidestones.
My travel and vacations all come from a different budget so I don’t ever compromise those for bling.

 

[FinleysMom]

Sewing is my passion..since high school days in the 1970s. People don’t realize what a strong industry it is. Find a “quilt shop” in your area and just take a look. I did not discover “quilting” until 2002 when we moved to a more rural area. Of course there are quilt shops in the large metro areas...I just had not discovered them. ... yet.

 

[ccuheartnurse]

I covet a few bags that I "visit" when I hit the mall determined that I'm going home with one, but I haven't been able to convince myself & go home empty handed. I always think...$3500 (Can.) on a bag? You can buy diamonds, gems or settings for that kind of money. So far, I've been holding steady with my Coach Rogue bags. The pebbled leather hides any scuffs pretty well & so I'm not traumatized wearing it. Plus, Coach has VIP sales from time to time & 50% off is more my style. I "visited' my watch for 6-8 mths before I bought it thinking, nope, never gonna drop that kind of money on a watch. Now I have 3 (and done). I have to chill with the bling for the next year or so. Next on my list is a new car in the next couple of years as mine is 11yrs old. I can't drive a purse.

 

[Tekate]

No, but I don't usually want any new bling per se. I want a huge 3 carat OEC but that would be what? 40K and while my DH is a great guy, 40K for a stone? nope.. I understand this as we really aren't rich enough to blow 40K on a stone, we need a new car in a few and we don't like payments so that 40K would be a great Subaru Outback DH thinks no more than 8K on any jewelry really. if I win the lotter I will get a 4 carat OEC! ... as to bags, I like bags, I have 3 LVs, I have 2 coaches, 1 croc Brahamin, and 1 Longchamp Tote style bag from a few years ago, got that in Nice, it's my go to everyday bag or one of my LVs. I like purses and bling and cars and vacations so I just do what I can when I can, stockmarket REAL good I get something, stock market bad, nada.

 

[Gussie]

I decided to put in plantation shutters and new window treatments over upgrading to my dream 4ct ACA. No regrets as I am a nester above being a blinger. Antiques, art, and interiors will always be my first love. Maybe next year for the upgrade.

Next year is just a few days away! Lol, DH would kill me!