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Broke? Who, me?

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dawndie

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OK, so I mentioned bankruptcy before. I have several temptations other than BPAL that are dying to make me broke:

 

Villainess soaps (Brooke) -- currently I have One-Eyed Willy soap with Sugar Buzz Smooch in the shower. I'm not a bubble bath person

feMaledictions (sCara) -- her perfumes are OK, but I really like her soaps, incense, sprays, etc.

Goth Rosary (AntiSally) -- her conditioner is great, with interesting scents

Dark Candles (Helena) -- strongest candles and simmering oils in gothy scents. I'm an armchair goth; I don't dress like one, but like the themes (and the music).

My Lady's Chamber -- I find myself hoarding the incense instead of burning, which I shouldn't do. Really stinky incense, great themes and prices

Instant Living -- I love retro culture. Cocktail lounges, '50s decor. I'm not in any "scene" but I like the shopping. Really cute jewelry and home stuff

Reprodepot Fabrics -- I have a sewing machine but should really use it more. I still buy fabric though, especially if it's on sale. I'll get inspired every so often

Candles and incense -- Pier 1 and Illuminations have good candles in interesting scents. I'm always up for some good headshop incense, wherever I find it

 

General collecting and admiring:

 

Souvenirs -- matchbooks, charms for my bracelet, tablecloths, plates and ashtrays, light-up signs; anything that reminds me of trips or where I've lived before

Disneyland -- I'm in love/obsessed with the Haunted Mansion. I grew up 15 minutes from Disneyland and have been there more times than I can count, so the "golden age" of Disneyland is especially nostalgic

Old Hollywood, through 1950s -- again, where I grew up in Southern California it seemd obvious that you watched old movies and knew all the big names

Old Vegas -- like Hollywood, seedy and glitzy at the same time

 

Are they collections or hobbies? They seem like hobbies, in that the pursuit of them are as interesting as actually possessing them. DH grew up in Cincinnati during the Reds' World Series runs ('75 and '80) so we like Cincinnati and Reds stuff. I love hearing about what others collect too, as I live vicariously.

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I'm glad I'm not the only person who's fallen prey to the enabling of the retail therapy section ... :hug:

 

I've got some Dark Candles (I seem to use the simmering oils faster than the candles, which I forget to burn) and tried Fred Soll incense (yum - I don't even normally like incense, but it doesn't smell harsh at all, just really good). My two biggest dangerous indulgences have been Wearable Sculpture (hypnotized by pretty shiny things ...) and Bathed & Infused (though I think I've hit my lotion limit. Must use some up!).

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Ooh, Fred Soll incense? *writes name down* I'll need to check that out!

 

Maybe at our next Meet-n-Sniff we should do an incense swap too. I should remember to bring some stuff.

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