I do like cosying up to 'em and all of that, but how bllddy expensive are they? Bought half a dozen in Laura Ashley today with a couple of matching snuggle blankets... £500 and that was with 30% off! I mean they're nice in a Laura Ashley kinda way, but bliddy £500
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I would say you are off your rocker and I'd never pay £500 for cushions but in truth if I had the money I would pay it too.
But I don't so.... 
Originally Posted by Ells:
I would say you are off your rocker and I'd never pay £500 for cushions but in truth if I had the money I would pay it too.
But I don't so....
I think I'm off my rocker too Ells! But not as off my rocker as those who bought them at full price! When I unpacked, I discovered that one of the snuggle blankets had a bloody great hole in it, (it's going back tomorrow.) TBH, however much I like them, I'm tempted to take the whole bleeding lot back
Originally Posted by Jenstar:
My whole new 5seater leather corner sofa cost less than your cushions!!
I was out shopping with my friends daughter who is just getting her first place...her bro' is a manager at MnS.. she's getting two ex display sofas tomorrow, for about the same price as my bloody cushions!
So that adds up to more than £100 pounds per cushion non-discount?! 
Laura Ashley were always over-priced but that's bonkers! Look at Habitat or Conran or Heal's. *mutters and goes to wardrobe and disturbs moths*
Originally Posted by Xochiquetzal:
So that adds up to more than £100 pounds per cushion non-discount?!
Laura Ashley were always over-priced but that's bonkers! Look at Habitat or Conran or Heal's. *mutters and goes to wardrobe and disturbs moths*
Zochi, I'm in the frozen North! Shabitat ventured briefly upon these parts, but have long gone... Conrans and Heals never ventured beyond the Watford gap.. See I thought I was seriously 'going cheap' having looked on the Missoni website last night!
Originally Posted by Supes:
Originally Posted by Xochiquetzal:
So that adds up to more than £100 pounds per cushion non-discount?!
Laura Ashley were always over-priced but that's bonkers! Look at Habitat or Conran or Heal's. *mutters and goes to wardrobe and disturbs moths*
Zochi, I'm in the frozen North! Shabitat ventured briefly upon these parts, but have long gone... Conrans and Heals never ventured beyond the Watford gap.. See I thought I was seriously 'going cheap' having looked on the Missoni website last night!
I'm sure they're all on-line Supes! Nothing to lose but return postage which wouldn't be such a battering as you've had! 
That place at the bottom of the escalator in the next town up would have sorted you out for less than a ton.
Poor wee supes have you concidered yourself kucky to be able to spend £500 on two cushions and two blankets? We're all in it together. Me, I have to live on disability and turned my heating off 4 weeks ago.
Originally Posted by Xochiquetzal:
I'm sure they're all on-line Supes! Nothing to lose but return postage which wouldn't be such a battering as you've had!
Mmmm, I do like to see with my own eyes and touch, and feel
Meantime, my cat has a new bed, (didn't take her long!)
Originally Posted by cologne 1:
Poor wee supes have you concidered yourself kucky to be able to spend £500 on two cushions and two blankets? We're all in it together. Me, I have to live on disability and turned my heating off 4 weeks ago.
Yes Col, I consider myself v v lucky, (it's 6 cushions, but nonetheless!)...Lucky that I am well enough and healthy enough that I can still work my arse off to treat myself occasionally. I haven't had a day off for over two weeks, until this bank hol....the earliest I've knocked off in that time has been 8'ish and at least 1/3rd of those days I've been working til 2/3 a.m.
I'm sorry that you're unwell and can't do that Col... nonetheless, you can't resist a dig at me can you?
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
That place at the bottom of the escalator in the next town up would have sorted you out for less than a ton.
I need co-ordinates!
Cushions look nice but they aren't practical in my house with young boys around....not to mention the big oaf who is worse than the kids!! So until they all move out (I'll probably have to keep the man-child though) I'll get by with cheapo ones or none at all. I won't be spending mad money on them but I will go to the top of my budget because why not?? If you have it, spend it! Can't take it with you 
Originally Posted by Ells:
Cushions look nice but they aren't practical in my house with young boys around....not to mention the big oaf who is worse than the kids!! So until they all move out (I'll probably have to keep the man-child though) I'll get by with cheapo ones or none at all. I won't be spending mad money on them but I will go to the top of my budget because why not?? If you have it, spend it! Can't take it with you
Mine were well and truly ready for a boost Ells....but they are practical, not just pretty, (well, in akinda snuggle up way!) I also bought some new lovely goose down pillows today...would I like everyone to have them, yes, of course I would, because they're so lovely. Did I have them when I was your age? Like hell I did!
Originally Posted by Supes:
Originally Posted by cologne 1:
Poor wee supes have you concidered yourself kucky to be able to spend £500 on two cushions and two blankets? We're all in it together. Me, I have to live on disability and turned my heating off 4 weeks ago.
Yes Col, I consider myself v v lucky, (it's 6 cushions, but nonetheless!)...Lucky that I am well enough and healthy enough that I can still work my arse off to treat myself occasionally. I haven't had a day off for over two weeks, until this bank hol....the earliest I've knocked off in that time has been 8'ish and at least 1/3rd of those days I've been working til 2/3 a.m.
I'm sorry that you're unwell and can't do that Col... nonetheless, you can't resist a dig at me can you?
Don't expect a reply btw, expect the usual....poor, poor Col..pour her another brandy!
That does sound expensive but let me say this;
They'll be good quality and last for a long time! And it's the blankets that would have whacked your bill up, not just the cushions. We bought one for MIL a few years ago as a Mother's Day gift and she absolutely loved it.
Also, if you're not blowing hundreds of pounds each week on booze, fags, drugs & gambling then why not spend your money on nice things for your house! It's your money, spend it on what you choose 
I must say that I prefer the sex and drugs and rock and roll and gambling option.
Well you would joe, ya wild thing!
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
I must say that I prefer the sex and drugs and rock and roll and gambling option.
don't diss soft furnishings til you've tried it
Baz will probably tell me off for telling you this, but I know for a FACT that she bought 4 of these, at £1,000 EACH 
Surely one can make one's own? I shall look into it.
I'd make some for that money!
Sounds like a good mark-up. We just need to source our materials, get usma to design something, and find a USP. Or find out what USP means even.
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
Sounds like a good mark-up. We just need to source our materials, get usma to design something, and find a USP. Or find out what USP means even.
Unique Selling Proposition!
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Summer~:
Baz will probably tell me off for telling you this, but I know for a FACT that she bought 4 of these, at £1,000 EACH
Looks like something we made in 'Handwork Classes' when at primary school!
JOriginally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Summer~:
Baz will probably tell me off for telling you this, but I know for a FACT that she bought 4 of these, at £1,000 EACH
Looks like something we made in 'Handwork Classes' when at primary school!
*awaits Blizzie's response*
Originally Posted by Supes:
Originally Posted by cologne 1:
Poor wee supes have you concidered yourself kucky to be able to spend £500 on two cushions and two blankets? We're all in it together. Me, I have to live on disability and turned my heating off 4 weeks ago.
Yes Cos, I consider myself v v lucky, (it's 6 cushions, but nonetheless!)...Lucky that I am well enough and healthy enough that I can still work my arse off to treat myself occasionally. I haven't had a day off for over two weeks, until this bank hol....the earliest I've knocked off in that time has been 8'ish and at least 1/3rd of those days I've been working til 2/3 a.m.
I'm sorry that you're unwell and can't do that Cos... nonetheless, you can't resist a dig at me can you
You don't need to justify what you spend YOUR money on. I really wouldn't worry about it.
Originally Posted by Rexi:
JOriginally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Summer~:
Baz will probably tell me off for telling you this, but I know for a FACT that she bought 4 of these, at £1,000 EACH
Looks like something we made in 'Handwork Classes' when at primary school!
*awaits Blizzie's response*
* sits next to Rexi waiting for Bliz*
I've got cushion envy!! ( not of the £1,000 a throw ones though!)
I like a good cushion I do 
Happy new soft furnishings Supes
So what you guys are saying is, baz has paid a fortune for child labour made cushions? Ooooh she won't be happy at all
I could not have cushions and throws in the house.
I love the Kylie collection(bedding) and her cushions are beautiful.
Some people look like when you say how much you spend on cushions ,shoes,bags whatever is your thing but they spend hundreds on cigarettes and don't bat an eye.
Originally Posted by erinp:
I could not have cushions and throws in the house.
I love the Kylie collection(bedding) and her cushions are beautiful.
Some people look like when you say how much you spend on cushions ,shoes,bags whatever is your thing but they spend hundreds on cigarettes and don't bat an eye.
true!
Originally Posted by erinp:
I could not have cushions and throws in the house.
I love the Kylie collection(bedding) and her cushions are beautiful.
Some people look like when you say how much you spend on cushions ,shoes,bags whatever is your thing but they spend hundreds on cigarettes and don't bat an eye.
Did you go to the home show at the SECC? 
As my nana used to say about money, "There's no pockets in shrouds, so you can't take it with you!". Spend it on whatever you like, Supes.
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Summer~:
So what you guys are saying is, baz has paid a fortune for child labour made cushions? Ooooh she won't be happy at all
has she been in yet?
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
As my nana used to say about money, "There's no pockets in shrouds, so you can't take it with you!". Spend it on whatever you like, Supes.
that is very true if you like them it matters not to anyone else how you spend your money, just enjoy what you've bought (except for blankies with holes in them)