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Namsnanny Fri 26-Apr-24 12:32:52

I'm sat in the car outside Home Sense looking at the window display and drooling.
But I can't let myself go inside, because I will have to buy something. It's all so me.
I love fossils - they always have new ones. Colourful cushions and curtains. I have too many.
Lovely solid wood furniture, ethnic bits and bobs. Soft handmade Turkish rugs and so much more.
Oh fgs I've talked myself into going for a look see
Wish me luck (in not buying anything)🤣🤣

pascal30 Fri 26-Apr-24 18:12:57

Namsnanny

A Geode, and embroidered cushions

very pretty... enjoy

Tizliz Fri 26-Apr-24 18:24:36

I went mad with Amazon today and ordered TWO washing up brushes

hollysteers Fri 26-Apr-24 18:49:07

The shops that tell you what you want before you thought of it are rather dangerous.😁

Charleygirl5 Fri 26-Apr-24 19:08:05

Amazon would close down without me.

Redhead56 Fri 26-Apr-24 19:09:00

We have a new Poundland about 2 miles from us I go there occasionally and get carried away. I am a shopaholic I think it’s because I couldn’t afford to be years ago. Especially home furnishings cushions bedding etc at TK or Dunelms.

Charity shops and other charitable causes benefit when I have a clear out. Which is quite often but it’s great to know that things can be used and given new life in someone else’s home.

fancythat Fri 26-Apr-24 19:14:22

I dont think I buy anything more than I need.
Not even sure why.
I dont think I like the feeling?
I wouldnt know what to do with it, once I brought it home.

Having said that I discovered recently I have about 6 pairs of scissors. No idea why.

The sort of shops that sell everything household, I find a bit overwhelming.

Callistemon21 Fri 26-Apr-24 19:38:29

I just ordered a new floor mop but now I'm wondering if I still have a bucket to go with it 🤔

I blame Caleo for my rash spending 😁

flappergirl Fri 26-Apr-24 19:41:14

fancythat

I dont think I buy anything more than I need.
Not even sure why.
I dont think I like the feeling?
I wouldnt know what to do with it, once I brought it home.

Having said that I discovered recently I have about 6 pairs of scissors. No idea why.

The sort of shops that sell everything household, I find a bit overwhelming.

Glad it's not just me. I find shopping for clothes bad enough. I am on the spectrum though, so I do find those sorts of shopping trips rather overwhelming and like you I just wouldn't know what to do with it.

Besides, I've been thinking about all the "stuff" I've got (I still have a shed full of my parents' things) and I realise I should start clearing out not accumulating.

Callistemon21 Fri 26-Apr-24 19:44:59

I really dislike shopping for clothes.

I wouldnt know what to do with it, once I brought it home
I'd wash my old cushions etc and send them to the local charity shop.
Really need some brighter cushions!!

V3ra Fri 26-Apr-24 21:03:11

Amazon would close down without me.

Several times they've offered me a business account because apparently I buy in large amounts 😂

crazyH Fri 26-Apr-24 21:10:10

V3ra 😫

kittylester Fri 26-Apr-24 21:28:34

I don't feel guilty about my Amazon shopping now I have dedicated delivery day. It isn't so bad if I only get one delivery per week.

hollysteers Sat 27-Apr-24 09:30:44

With family troubles, late DH seriously ill, my health troubles etc etc, I would often buy a lipstick or eyeshadow or similar. It cheered me up and not expensive as I only bought cheaper makeup. Now I have drawers full of makeup (I’m a singer so do use it).

Since life has calmed down, I haven’t bought a single item unnecessarily for a few years and what I have will keep me going.
Obsessive shopping can sometimes be a sign that all is not well.

Callistemon21 Sat 27-Apr-24 10:12:14

Obsessive shopping can sometimes be a sign that all is not well.
I must not buy more yarn.
Repeat

annodomini Sat 27-Apr-24 10:46:15

I moved from Cheshire last year but I remember that there was a very seductive branch of Homesense at Stanley Green in Handforth. There was a TKMaxx just a few steps along. I tend to home in on earrings especially on Amazon or Ebay late at night, though I usually end up wearing old favourites.

Urmstongran Sat 27-Apr-24 10:59:09

Obsessive shopping can sometimes be a sign that all is not well

Totally agree hollysteers. I have a friend who is a compulsive shopper. Goes to the Trafford Centre for a look around and always buys stuff. Her home life is less than good. I think she shops to fill a void.

dragonfly46 Sat 27-Apr-24 11:21:48

I try not to shop these days - we have enough rubbish in the house as it is. I stick to food shopping - which I must admit is a bit of an obsession!

biglouis Sat 27-Apr-24 11:29:43

I used to be a bit of an obsessive shopper at one time. I was for ever buying stuff for the house - mostly antiques and nicknacks. What cured me was starting my own business and startine to sell off my excess stuff. Some of it had increased considerably in value since I bought or inherited.

Now I get just as much pleasure from sourcing items to sell in my various shops as I ever did in buying for myself,

Namsnanny Sat 27-Apr-24 12:26:35

Do you sell on line Biglouis?
I have tried this but not a lot goes these days.
Mostly furniture I have renovated.

Namsnanny Sat 27-Apr-24 12:27:18

pascal30

Namsnanny

A Geode, and embroidered cushions

very pretty... enjoy

Thanks, yes I thought so.