After spending most of my twenties dipping in and of debt, the time has come to start saving, stop shopping and make the most of what I already have.
Ten Things About Me
- I am married and live near the sea in the Westcountry (England).
- According to my mother, I could whistle when I was 6 months old.
- I am a total bookworm and have a degree in Literature.
- My favourite novel is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
- I once saved up and bought myself a ring from Tiffany’s on 5th Avenue.
- I have recently started listening to Radio 4. I am not sure if this is a sign of my age (31) or evidence that I am super-cool.
- I have an unnaturally obsessive relationship with my Filofax. It is red and made of leather – need I say more?
- One day I want to eat gumbo by a bayou.
- I play bass guitar in a band
- Since seeing the film ‘Le Divorce’ I have been crazed with desire for a red Hermes Kelly bag. It is never going to happen.
Shoestring Alley. Big Hi-5 to the thrift! Great tips
Hi
I’ve just discovered your blog and have been having a good read! Sounds like you’re doing really well!
Loving this blog! Going to keep reading. Good luck with all your goals! I have recently been listening to Radio 4 too… and I believe it is clear evidence of super-cool.
Thanks ever so much for the comments – I’ll be checking in on all of your blogs too.
FruGal – I KNEW it! Radio 4 rules…
My dream purse is also the red Hermes birkin. So classic. But also costs more than my car… hmmmm.
Yes – the cost of a car v a handbag does seem to be an indicator of whether it should be on the shopping list or not. A company in London called Vanilla Paris do an excellent version for around £100 though!
Just came across your blog – am loving it! And as a born and bred Plymouthian, I feel a certain kinship! Keep bloggin!
Ah – a fellow Westcountry blogger! Thanks for leaving a comment
Obsessional Confessional – I just tried to click on your link and it says there is nothing there! What is your blog address? I’ll stop by…
Lovely blog and great inspiration to others in the UK trying to live frugally – thanks!
Hello, just thought I’d drop by!
Oh dear oh dear oh dear, I too have just started to listen to Radio 4 AND I cannot live without my red leather filofax . Oh well, maybe at least this means I’ll at least have a hope of being organised in my advancing years!
Btw, what is your creative writing project? I’m trying to write a book but I keep getting writer’s block – sigh! That or I write loads then delete great swathes of it because I re-read it and think it’s poo.
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Hi, I’m the author of the book, Sucking Eggs: What your Wartime Granny Could Teach You about Diet, Thrift and Going Green, which you wrote so kindly about in the late summer. I’m really glad you enjoyed it. It’s made my evening finding it mentioned here.
Very best wishes,
Patricia
What a great blog and really interesting too – being an avid money saver I have found a lot of your articles really interesting. Keep up the good work!
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Hi love your blog. Your blog and of course yourself have helped inspire me to start my own. Would love to add you to my blog roll if that is ok with you! Keep up the great writing.x