FlyingHandbag’s treat yourself society!

Ngaio1 I don’t believe I have. It sounds very good. I used a website called Shein to order my clothes. I wouldn’t normally buy from there but a relative did and said it is great for the price, so if my items are agreeable I think I will get a lot from there. Your bags sound beautiful!x

Has anybody else been treating themselves?

Ngaiol, thank you I have heard of Brandalley, but have never bought anything from them. I will have a good look now.

I bought my bag and purse in the Mulberry sale. ??

I'm spending money on the garden. That cheers me up.

I should have gone on holiday at the end of April and had treated myself to a travel pack of rather expensive toiletries/skincare products. I decided to use them anyway , it felt a bit indulgent but they were really lovely and have definitely helped my dry skin during the period of lockdown. We all need a treat sometimes

I read that lots of shops are selling off summer dresses at half price and so had a good browse yesterday. Ended up ordering this dress from Monsoon, can't wait for it to arrive, although goodness knows when I can wear it!

Treated ourselves to some new plants and some solar lights for the garden. It’s lovely to look out in the evening when they glow.

I've been treating myself to a cake here, a sausage roll there and a packet of crisps, etc which is obviously why I've put on weight during the lockdown. The trouble is that I want that cake, those giant white chocolate cookies, that quiche, that trifle etc. Oh dear.
My latest purchase on the clothes front was a nice pair of pyjamas but I'm too thick to post pictures.

FlyingHandbag - is Shein legit? It always seems to be on pop-up ads online; and I got stung by one of those - it turned out to be a company in China who are well-known for not actually coming up with the goods, but taking your money.

Excellent ideas! I am trying free motion machine embroidery for the first time and debating whether or not I need some lovely new embroidery threads.......

I treated myself to some pyjamas from JL and I needed to spend a bit more to get free delivery. I have wanted a nice ladle for serving at the table for ages, so had a look.

The pyjamas didn't fit but the Robert Welch ladle is beautiful.

Just looked at TrustPilot reviews for Shein and they are mixed - it is indeed trading from China.

I have barely spent a penny since lockdown, except bills. I ordered some new silks for my cross stitch project, to keep me busy and I felt guilty doing that. Living on a boat stops to much ordering as my post can’t come here

A few weeks ago I sent all 3 members of my family some chocolates and sweets, having ordered from the internet. Then another week I sent 2 M&S fruit boxes and some Prosecco. This week my daughter surprised me with a box containing a lobster and a kilo bag of shell on prawns. I couldn’t have asked for a nicer gift. It’s good to treat others and yourself. You’ve got nothing else to spend your money on if in lockdown.

I’m going to treat myself to a lovely meal at my local country pub.

Nortstat how lovely! I have a few Ridley bags my downfall is handbags. The week we went into lockdown I bought a new ted baker bag for work and it’s sitting looking at me !, I will use it eventually and be proud that we returned!

Making masks I have been considering a new sewing machine. I have one 58 years old which is basic but terrific for heavy materials and another 25 years old has a few attachments but just doesn't seem to be consistent at even straight sewing. Heck, I have convinced myself I need a new machine!

Your Robert Welch ladle has many years of excellent use ahead kittylester. 10 years ago I came into a small inheritance and I decided to invest it in a set of good kitchen knives, cutlery and utensils and I chose the Robert Welch Radford range. They're all in use daily and get chucked in the dishwasher and look as pristine now as the day I bought them. A bit more expensive than some but they're excellent quality.

I bought an arbour for the garden. It arrived yesterday and DH put it together. Its lovely.

I treated myself to this skirt from Thought Clothing. During my weekly shop at Tesco yesterday I bought myself a Swingball to amuse myself in the garden. Yes my husband did roll his eyes and sigh loudly when he saw it.

Video games! (Yes, I like gaming and I'm 63) and dvds and books. Those are my treats to myself.

LuckyGirl a relative ordered from there and said it’s brilliant so I ordered stuff two or three days ago, will update when it comes. From what I’ve heard, the stuff comes from the states not China. It takes about a week and a half or two weeks to arrive but the clothes are so cheap and beautiful I think it’s worth it. I hope I’ve helped x

I’m seriously considering buying a second hand bike as well.

Actually, now you've posted, the thing I want most of all... is a Flying Handbag! Where can I get one?

Not a great Brandalley fan. They take your money as soon as the order is placed and then on occasions the goods don't arrive for 4-6 weeks. Some small items I've ordered for gifts have never turned up at all and not always easy to get refund .