Yes was going to say same, about the curtains, ask for them as a birthday treat, if you're asked what you'd particularly like, or if they're on the expensive side, say could be for birthday AND christmas for you perhaps??As for your DD im sure you are pleased for her, but maybe its more the way her dad was, so its 'not how you brought her up' but how he did, put more influence on material things perhaps? (Often,in the U.S, they appear to do that?) and the teens are formative years.But you seem to be fine with her now, so use that to maybe gently steer her away from that, teach in some ways that 'in Europe' (sorry, but i hate how those in U.S always talk like theres only the U.S and then lump all the rest in as 'Europe', not individual countries) we dont 'brag' about what we buy as its a bit rude. (Especially here in Britain) But do it in a way that's not a criticism of her, maybe comment if its someone on tv or in a paper or magazine etc..I'm sure she would then learn to 'tone it down a bit' on the spending/bragging front if she realises its 'not how its done here', hope I'm putting this across right.So you teach her something, but not to criticise her, does that make sence??