Oh honestly, this is the best question anyone has ever asked, ever!
Dear Jennifer,
If money were no object and you could buy any five things in the world right now, what would they be and why?
Curious in ClevelandNow I realize that my shopping addiction has spiraled beyond the point of control, and that I covet a great many material things in this world, and that I spend way too much of my spare time looking for awesome stuff to share with you all, but this is perhaps one of the most difficult questions to answer. I mean, really, I would probably buy a Gulfstream so I could go anywhere in the world at a moment's notice or a lime green Porsche just like my dad had when I was growing up, or something ridiculous like that, but I'll pick five things that I would actually use on a semi regular basis. With that in mind, I give you five things that I would run out and snatch up if I ever hit the Powerball.
By the way, this is *exactly* what we should all be doing in the middle of a recession.
1.
The Fortuny Lamp
This bitch is $5000. Or, I should say, the
reproduction is $5000.
For a lamp. But given that the living room in the Manor is a blank slate and that there is exactly zero lighting in there, I would totally design and decorate the entire room around this piece. Love it. Want it. Never going to have it.
2.
Hermes blue jean Birkin (the small one)
Lord knows how many Birkins Posh Spice owns, including the
pink ostrich. And yes, I have considered that said Spice Girl ownership of many a Birkin including the aforementioned
horror tarnishes the classic and coveted nature of this beautiful bag. I don't care.
I don't even know how much it is. All I know is that the blue is fabulous and that I am quite certain that I could cure my handbag addiction once and for all if ever we crossed paths. (But don't quote me on that.)
3.
Antigua Sofa, Lounge Chairs and Table
Yeah, I want this. I'm not entirely sure when Restoration Hardware became so prohibitively and ridiculously expensive, but here we are. If I lived in a more, say, consistent and comfortable climate, I probably would be able to justify the outlay of almost five thousand dollars for the whole kit and kaboodle (matchy matchiness and all). I like it because it is well made, comfortable, it's nice to look at, and it would be perfect for the ginormous wraparound porch at the Manor.
And I will also admit, begrudgingly, that I have thoroughly inspected said set and have had a lot of practice shooting my sad, pathetic face at the sales staff when I leave the store empty handed. I'm sure they have a name for me ... and I'm equally sure I don't want to know what it is.
And by the way, the cushions sold separately business is
bool sheet.
4.
Cartier Small Roadster Diamond Watch
Hello gorgeous! And hello bankruptcy! This watch is $30,600.
That's for a watch, people,
not a car. But it's a classic. It's sporty and feminine at the same time. And it's the most versatile watch -- wear it all day, every day, to every event. I would never take this off. And could you blame me? It's loaded with 83 round cut diamonds, has a pave diamond bezel, and the bracelet and case are made of 18 karat gold. Booyah!
5.
Stott Pilates VIIMax Reformer
Let's get one thing straight. I don't like exercise. And if you proclaim otherwise, I do not believe you. When forced with no option other than a fat ass or something short of said fat ass, my exercise of choice is pilates reformer work. And that contraption up there? It's
five thousand seven hundred and ninety five dollars. And worth every damn penny. When they say three times a week will change your body, they are totally telling the damn truth.
Seriously, I could go on
forever. And that was fun, but now I need to get back to our regularly scheduled program ... and bank account.
Here's a very retro cool outdoor clock
And some classic adirondack chairs and ottomans in a variety of colors
A total mid century modern Ellis side table
And a very Hollywood Regency marble ring side table
And of course, what would The Company Store be without some colorful rugby stripe towels
