Mindful shopping - when you know exactly what you want -but

Sago So basically buy good buy once, I look after all my clothes and accessories, I am still wearing a white shirt from 20 years ago and some of my NYDJ are over 10 years old.

I agree, I dislike shopping and waste, everything is used until it's dust. I wear jeans, they never ever wear out, tuck in tops, jumpers - forever. I do change out trainers often, because of so many long dog walks, but my high heels for Church and dinners are going strong 20 years on. Welligtons? Last forever!

NotSpaghetti

No, I don't think so Alice75 - beautiful items are full of joy!

That’s exactly it NotSpaghetti!

Re. Trainers - I also have a bunion on one foot (was due to have it operated on but the surgeon refused to do it at the very last moment when he noticed I had a fungal toenail infection!) and find that Skechers trainers are the best at accommodating it. They just seem to be wider than other makes in the toe area.

I'm exactly the same Casdon as I frequently have something very specific in mind but can't find the exact item. Makes no difference if it's an item of clothing, an accessory or something for the home. Infuriating isn't it? I remind myself that's it's just a 'thing but even so.

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I have this and it's honestly the best bag I gave ever owned. Lots of little internal pockets, one in the back, secure and safe. There are a few colours of leather and its currently on sale.

Radley do great bags...I have one which meets your requirements
I got mine off FB Marketplace for £20!

As a woman of champagne taste and beer money I much prefer to by second hand quality rather than new cheap stuff., so long as I can clean it. So my best buys have been a beautiful sky blue shirtwaister silk new, sold by Ann Harvey as they were closing down for £12.50 about 7 years ago. A pair of very comfortable blue with some orange pattern trousers,cotton, cost me £5 from charity shop and an absolutely super blue patterned jacket (washable) again cost me £5 from charity shop. They have been great staples in my wardrobe and still wearing them. The great thing of the charity shops is thtat if you see something that is useful you have to get it when you see it, as there wont be another one to find later. I dont care one iota what is the latest fashion , but what is comfortable and easy to wear.

Whatever happened to shops which give you the opportunity to see products on offer? We are trying to find a large capacity upright freezer. Having clicked on about a billion makes and models we have given up.

Bags, no. I do have the issue of knowing what I want and being unable to find it. At the moment it's a dishwasher. I had an old one which did everything I wanted but now they don't come with those programs. Same with a tumble dryer, I wanted one which did what I wanted but it chooses what it does and refuses to do what I want and it's impossible to find out how hot each cycle gets.

Casdon, I know exactly what you mean. I'm on the hunt for a winter leather bag as well. I have a good one, but find it's so heavy that my shoulder hurts if I have it on for more than 20 minutes.

The one I'm searching for is similar to what you like, but I want soft leather, top zip, front pocket.

And jeans... I'm guilty of buying some that fit just ok, but not perfect, then I don't really like to wear them that much. If they fit in the hips they are snug in the waist, etc. Unlike men's jeans, companies tend to vary the style of women's jeans from year to year, so even if you have a favourite, you can't get them again next year.

Sarahr John Lewis, Currys, your local Euronics franchise branch all have appliances on view for you to inspect.

Googling for shops with dispalys is also quite effective.

Just bought the bag I've been looking for from Fatface. I had a Summer fabric bag from them and loved the two zipped outside pockets and the pocket on the back. The Lisbon bag is tan leather and has three outside zip pockets. The phone pocket won't take my phone but you have to compromise on something. I am fussy about all bags. They MUST be practical. After Christmas, I'll start to look for my Summer bag.

Back to handbags - I like Kipling bags. They’re lightweight, washable and have lots of useful pockets and a key clip. I buy them on eBay or Vinted as they’re expensive to buy new.

We replaced a fridge freezer with one that had 4 drawers that I could easily lift out when ful. But it’s slightly smaller than our previous one. As a consequence I’ve had to re think what and how I buy frozen foods and cannot store excess garden produce. It’s got a better energy rating . But it’s made me rethink our food storage habits . Nothing is perfect

Do Kipling bags come with Kipling cakes?