We were looking through our closet the other day, contemplating an end-of-summer clean up. Now mind you, this is a task we perform say, once every five years. It's not that much fun, really, as it usually conjures up all kind of guilt and regret.
Let us give you a partial list of items here:
1. One Yoshi Yamamoto raincoat with THREE sleeves, bought for $800, never worn.
2. One 5" Gucci Platform shoes bought for $500, never worn.
3. One Narcisco Rodriguez black dress that was too tight to start with, but we were hoping we get into it one day. Bought for $800, worn for a minute and a half.
4. One Prada dress that really needs some alteration, for it is a bit too long and dowdy, but bought because it was Prada. Bought for $600, worn once.
5. One pair of Bruno Frisoni shoes bought for $500 at the Neiman Marcus pre Christmas sale that were way uncomfortable to wear except when sitting down.
What do these items have in common?
First, they were all bought on sale, and at the time, seem too good of a deal to pass up.
Second, they were bought because they were "designer" labels! A Prada dress marked down from $2000 to $600?
The point of all this is, if you buy something on sale, and you never wear it, is it really a deal?
Not really, because basically you are just throwing cash away. On the other hand, if you buy something you really like, and use it ALL the time, it is a better buy, isn't it?
Now excuse us while we try to unload this stuff on Ebay.
PS If anyone who is interested in a three-sleeved coat in a size 38, drop us a line!
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Sunday, August 23, 2009 House Foundation Footings
House Foundation Footings
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A accurate pier, comatose on a footing, may be acclimated to advice abutment beams at mid-span. Though some earlier homes blow absolutely on piers, this adjustment has been phased out in favor of stronger foundations.
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