tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267165268590799235.post1713430538378267676..comments2023-10-28T15:53:31.733-04:00Comments on Peonies + Brass: shiny things vs life experiences: the eternal struggleElyse | Peonies and Brasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13485280550391518201noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267165268590799235.post-42881975090311553622013-04-23T18:28:36.468-04:002013-04-23T18:28:36.468-04:00Yes. I am powerless in the face of a good deal. An...Yes. I am powerless in the face of a good deal. And nowadays there is a good deal everywhere you look! I don't regret anything I've bought in the past year (salary went up and so did spending), but I also really wish that I had saved a little more. Trying to do that now, but it's hard. Especially since I'm moving to a new place next month and really want to decorate. <br /><br />I know it's hard, but keep up the good work! Your trip will be amazing!Miro - Dose of Dashhttp://doseofdash.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267165268590799235.post-11968396561698848872013-04-09T13:07:00.792-04:002013-04-09T13:07:00.792-04:00Girl, you are reading my mind. I am trying to move...Girl, you are reading my mind. I am trying to move cross country, and every weekend I find myself spending on "stuff" and I could save that money for my move! It is very tough to see the big goal and the big picture but that trip will serve you more over the years and do more for your life and happiness than those few small things! xoxo -e (modern24seven)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702396896840024663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267165268590799235.post-1711372258566702212013-04-07T09:29:04.789-04:002013-04-07T09:29:04.789-04:00Totally agree on spending your money on amazing tr...Totally agree on spending your money on amazing travel memories instead of "stuff". . . ,we are in the process of planning a Thailand trip and would LOVE your opinions and advice!HeirloomSplendorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889957273949069624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267165268590799235.post-24383653832163833382013-04-07T01:41:41.038-04:002013-04-07T01:41:41.038-04:00I have recently decided that instead of buying a ...I have recently decided that instead of buying a lot of inexpensive "shiny things" or a pretty top I see at a local store, I will really make sure that before I buy, that it will be something that I will love for a long time. It has really helped me to not to make impulse purchases. Instead of buying 10 nice pieces of artwork, I am going to save for that really WOW piece of artwork, that is truly special and unique. I have been doing this for a few months now, and it is really quite a nice change in my life as well as my bank account! Anna Fanehttp://www.thedesigntray.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267165268590799235.post-51840441173331674532013-04-05T19:05:35.933-04:002013-04-05T19:05:35.933-04:00I killed my fiddle leaf fig tree in like 3 months,...I killed my fiddle leaf fig tree in like 3 months, so I'm pretty sure the memories of your trip are going to far outlast that. Kaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612681782187016285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267165268590799235.post-27146874585945339422013-04-05T16:06:38.666-04:002013-04-05T16:06:38.666-04:00I often thwart my need to consume - food, drink, t...I often thwart my need to consume - food, drink, things, etc. - with a creative exercise. Make something. Give your brain something to fixate on, to repeat. It's like running, or anything repetitive, and it helps my brain undo a bit. Besides, those fiddle leaf figs and moroccan poufs will be but flashes compared to the memories of traveling, of finding yourself a bit. Granted, I'm not one to condone spending what one doesn't have, but, well, if you've already booked the tickets... I mean, what are supposed to do? Lose your deposit? I don't think so.Kati from so happy homehttp://www.sohappyhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267165268590799235.post-22418534695799750292013-04-05T12:29:32.000-04:002013-04-05T12:29:32.000-04:00Girl, I am living this exact life right now. My li...Girl, I am living this exact life right now. My life is shockingly spartan now. SO different from Montreal. I buy...nothing. I only spend money on food. For the first month, it was weird. Then, it wasn't. Now I actually take a lot of pride in not spending money and living and eating simply. I am living like this because A) living your dream takes serious sacrifices, and B) TRAVEL!!! I agree with Sharon, when you're young, travel is one of the best things to spend money on. It's an investment in yourself, your creative faculties, and your spirit. It shapes who you become. And after you do the first couple of agonizing walks away from purchases, it gets easier to walk away every time. Do I still fetishize dream purchases? Hells yes, my pinterest "wish list" board grows by the day. But spending less starts to feel really good really fast, especially when your bank account grows and your debt shrinks and suddenly more possibilities for adventure pop up :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026289809911034999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267165268590799235.post-50183656106836985192013-04-05T10:54:36.006-04:002013-04-05T10:54:36.006-04:00Hi Elyse, I've been popping into your blog for...Hi Elyse, I've been popping into your blog for a while now. You're young and single, go do the travel thing while you can. Life has a way of catching up with you and then travel seems impossible. Who cares what rug you have or whether you have the latest in light fittings? Enjoy today and enjoy the diving, it's an experience not to be missed! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940714462495777436noreply@blogger.com