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[september]

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@MickD wrote:

@Julie928 I bought the AD wreaths.  Time to switch some old ones out.  I might cancel the summer/blue toned wreath as it didn't wow me.  I stopped myself from the buying the AD matching candle ones.

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I did the same, except I may opt out of the autumn wreath.

I love the candle rings, and considered getting them to use as mini wreaths on my front gates.  Then I came to my senses and said no!  Have never decorated those gates before, and I'm trying to simplify my life, not make it more full of to-do decorating. 

[MickD]

@september that's a great idea on using the small wreaths!  I literally asked my husband's opinion on getting the AD wreaths.  He said - get them.  Normally I just buy.  We recently overhauled our backyard and we would like new outdoor furniture out there.  So, I need to be somewhat fiscally responsible....

[Azcowgirl]

I bought nothing, but I did jump on something that I’ve been stalking at Kirkland’s, and I got it at a clearance price,plus an extra 25% off. Yayyyy 😀

[Mominohio]

I bought nothing. 

Wasn't even tempted.

I too am doing my annual purge, and looking at things I'm needing to get rid of just to make enough space in closets, drawers etc. that are still nice enough to use, and I realize I have over bought things from Christmas decor to bath towels to dishes and beyond. 

I just don't need anything and I too, am lamenting how much money I've spent on some things that are never going to get the use they should or will be given away at a pretty hefty financial loss. 

It has to stop somewhere. I guess it stopped here, for today anyway!

[beach-mom]

I bought the AD wreaths and candle rings. I have her last AD wreath set and will continue to use that too on the front door. When it's finally time to take down the wreath we get at our local garden center (and that we decorate ourselves), I will put the one with the sleigh up for a while. Then the spring one will go up - but not until it's almost spring!

I will use the candle rings too. Magnolia reminds me of my southern roots, so it's a flower I like! 

[Zsazsa]

@Julie928... this is why I always chose Dare when playing Truth or Dare as a kid... i’m a bad liar and I don’t want to admit the truth! LOL! 

Okay... I got the bunny with the lantern... in the Ivory AND the grey!!! In fairness, I’ve wanted him in ivory since last year... but then when they offered the grey today I wasn’t sure which I liked better, so I bought both and plan to ‘gift’ one. 

That does not sound like something someone with a New Year’s resolution to slash spending on decor items should be admitting...at least not just 9 days into the new year!

On the brighter side... I’ve lost 6 pounds... and that bunny is so darn cute.

[Nataliesgramma]

I also bought the white bunny with the lantern.....I just couldn't resist!

[DecorDiva]

I watched the shows and was tempted by the boxwood topiaries, the egg shaped bunny wreath and the bluebirds. If the chicken coops would have been smaller and less expensive, that would have been tough, as I am a sucker for mini greenhouses, terrariums, cloches, etc,  As others have said, I thought of all the money I have spent on items that I am now getting rid of.  The one thing I did buy was the ED white ceramic bunny candle for $12 with free shipping.  And I'm thinking of cancelling that, although I'm sure it's too late now.  For me to buy only one thing is a real accomplishment.  

[LindaSal]

@Zsazsa @Nataliesgramma   I too caved and bought the resin bunny with the lantern in the ivory!!!!!  I tried to fight it off all afternoon,  just couldn't do it.......  Relieved that I am not alone, LOL!!!!

[DecorDiva]

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@LindaSal wrote:

@Zsazsa @Nataliesgramma   I too caved and bought the resin bunny with the lantern in the ivory!!!!!  I tried to fight it off all afternoon,  just couldn't do it.......  Relieved that I am not alone, LOL!!!!

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@LindaSal- the only reason I didn't succumb to the bunny was that I bought it in the ivory last year.  You will love it and the battery lasts a long time.