I love browsing in thrift shops, and have often picked up real treasures there - from homeware to decor, original artworks, and even clothing with the store labels still on!
I bought an ergonomic office chair a couple of years ago at the SPCA Charity Store. It was brand new and only had a small flaw underneath the armrest. A couple of these chairs were donated by a banking group, all had flaws, and the price was excellent, so I chose the best.
Onto impulse buying - one turned out to be a poor fit - a beautiful Punjabi with intricate embroidery designs incorporating sequins.
Why on earth would I want to buy a Punjabi?
Well, I live in a city that has the largest concentration of Indian people outside of India, so of course I have many Indian friends. I also have guests who book to come and visit family, or for big celebrations. Some have become friends.
I get invited to Indian weddings every so often and this Punjabi would be the perfect outfit. The Patiala salwar (loose pleated pants) was missing but would be very easy to make. I did not have time for a fitting, so my friend measured it against my back and looked like it would be the perfect fit.
Not so!
When I tried it on it was a bit of a tight fit but has a large seam, so there is room for an adjustment.
For now, it just hangs in the sewing room, an impulse buy that has been a bit of a waste so far. I will still adjust it and hope to wear it for the next celebration!
Much to my disappointment another bad fit!
I fell in love with this silicone cover and its heart-shaped pattern in IKEA, when visiting my son in the Netherlands. I forgot that my rolling pin back home is one my Dad made, not a standard size!
It now sits in my cupboard, next to that rolling pin; for sure nowhere near a fit. I will have to buy a mass-produced rolling pin if I want to use this to roll out cookies, scones, or even pastry toppers. Cookies with a heart pattern would look so pretty, just as with LUT's beautiful Polish rolling pin!
I keep forgetting to buy a new rolling pin, it's of course more than affordable, but my eyes usually find something more exciting!
Way too large!
I still hadn't joined the Airfryer fan club, but after all the oohs and aahs from everyone about crispy chips, and crispy everything, I started wondering if it wasn't time I got with the program!
It's summer here, hot humid days, and turning my large oven on to bake a couple of chicken pieces, was such a waste of power, AND turned the kitchen into a sauna!
I thought I'd wait and see what Father Christmas brings as I know how my son's mind works.
But then Black Friday came along. As I'd been researching Airfryers, that's what kept on popping up wherever I went on the World Wide Web!
Aha, Amazon is back and had really good specials.
Without giving it a second thought, I logged on, clicked on 'Forgot Password', and ordered my Airfryer at a much-reduced price.
I was super impressed that it arrived within one working day. In my excitement, I asked Cynthia, my housekeeper, if she'd like one instead of the usual PJs, bath goodies, choccies, and so forth that I buy her for Christmas.
Of course, she said yes as she'd also heard what a time-saver and how efficient it is. Hers arrived the following day.
I realized the Black Friday specials were still running even though it was the Monday after!
I was impressed with Amazon's super speedy service, and happy that at least this impulse buy was a sensible choice!
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What about you? Have you ever bought anything on impulse and then realised you don't need it? It could be from when you're on holiday, or from your local shops or market, or even from someone knocking on your door. Let me know, and make sure to post it in the Three Challenges Community.
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