it's not a sickness or grief, thank heavens, but rather this – expensive taste.
very expensive. ann getty expensive. the kind that loves ormolu-mounted
porcelain vases, japanned and carved giltwood bureau cabinets, and walls
covered in antique chinese textiles. a bit of a challenge for someone
whose income doesn't come remotely close to satisfying this condition.
just the other day i went to house of fabrics to look for some frames for some
antique botanicals i want to put up in the room makeover and every frame i
picked out was a larson juhl.
and again this morning, i received an email from j.crew about their 20% off
outerwear sale. having worn the same coat for the past 2...or is it 3 winters now,
i don't think i can bear to wear it again this year. besides, it's missing some buttons
and isn't even warm enough for this climate.
outerwear sale. having worn the same coat for the past 2...or is it 3 winters now,
i don't think i can bear to wear it again this year. besides, it's missing some buttons
and isn't even warm enough for this climate.
anyway, i followed the link, and quickly scanned what they have to offer.
every coat that caught my eye–like this cashmere twill–cost around a grand.
why couldn't i go for something in the under 200 category?
every coat that caught my eye–like this cashmere twill–cost around a grand.
why couldn't i go for something in the under 200 category?
to be honest, even if i had the means to live in a house like the one above
or buy any one of these coats, i know it wouldn't make me any happier
than i already am. and i'm pretty sure i'd be nervous about spilling or
pulling a thread, since i tend to run into things like rose bushes.
or buy any one of these coats, i know it wouldn't make me any happier
than i already am. and i'm pretty sure i'd be nervous about spilling or
pulling a thread, since i tend to run into things like rose bushes.
how about you? what's your affliction?
image credit: photo by lisa romerein for 1stdibs
image credit: photo by lisa romerein for 1stdibs
6 comments:
SquEAL...the fabric on the first chair is divine....
I share your expensive taste, but you are right. These accoutrements do not guarantee happiness. On the contrary, they bring much to manage I think. My affliction is this: too many ideas always racing around in my brain and not enough time to accomplish them.
Love that room you shared!!
hello jo! sorry i missed your birthday day! sounds like you had a wonderful time.
hello phyllis. you're so right about how belongings bring with them time to manage and look after. this is the very reason why i decided to have that yard sale and am using ebay and craigslist to sell and give away the stuff we no longer use. thanks for your comment!
oh my gosh,these wonderful antique textiles..aiai.I'm getting greedy when I see this picture.Ok, I have to dream about this ..my income can't handle this !
neither can mine! if you want more to dream about, you must link over here to see more!
http://www.1stdibs.com/articles/style_compass/ann_getty/index.php
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