Things I can’t afford
Chanel Flap Bag, large (11K)
Kitchen renovation (6K)
Bottega Veneta skirt (2,9K)
Vacation (1,5K)
New sofa (1K)
Pair of second hand Ann Demeulemeester boots (1K)
Second hand Yohji Yamamoto coat (1K)
New blinds for our home (600€)
Boots that resemble Ann Demeulemeester boots from a fast fashion brand (359€)
Wool coat that resembles Yohji Yamamoto coat from a fast fashion brand (275€)
Animal shelter cat (200€ + upkeep + vet’s bills)
A nice manicure (100€)
Regular lunch at a restaurant (60€/week)
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (7,49€)
Things I can afford
4 Substack newsletter subscriptions (35€/month)
‘Style Chapters: Practical Dressing For Every Life Stage’ book at the thrift store (5,80€)
Bag of dirt to repot some of my house plants (3,95€ for 10 liters)
Pair of vintage coral earrings at the thrift store (3,40€)
Supermarket brand ice cream (2€)
Thanks for making such a simple but meaningful post. Sometimes I feel like I am the only person who cannot afford something from The Row 🤣 But it is also so lovely to see how much less expensive things can bring us just as much, if not more joy. Love this!
Boom. Thank you, Tiia. This is honest, and I agree, @misssophie, poetic! ("I have eaten the plums...") A sketch of pleasures -- large, small, and impossible. A shot of perspective at the same time. I am grateful. XO.