tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post5999273516328569318..comments2024-03-28T22:30:17.628+13:00Comments on How to be Chic: On Money, Living Simply and ClutterFiona Ferrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-62106852798582794262014-11-18T06:04:01.310+13:002014-11-18T06:04:01.310+13:00It definitely helped that you are a wise spender. ...It definitely helped that you are a wise spender. That’s probably the reason why you are quite cool when it comes to money matters. Anyway, one doesn’t have to buy everything in one go. As you said, buy only those stuff that you need the most, and everything else can follow. That way, there would be no regrets and confusion as to where the money have gone. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br /><a href="http://quantumbuyers.wordpress.com/2014/06/27/free-trial-version-get-to-know-a-sage-quantum-product-before-purchase/" rel="nofollow">Darcy Grubaugh @ Quantum Buyers</a><br />Darcy Grubaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515685846958441158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-75297961525984213192014-10-11T19:17:16.972+13:002014-10-11T19:17:16.972+13:00what a great post! I feel very similar to you. I l...what a great post! I feel very similar to you. I love living below my means. It creates so much peace in my household. I'm always looking to de clutter. I find the less I have the freer I feel.Bmore Bungalowhttp://bmorebungalow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-76715160738306025392014-10-07T15:06:47.778+13:002014-10-07T15:06:47.778+13:00Lovely post Fiona, and I like your former post too...Lovely post Fiona, and I like your former post too about customizing a simple life for yourself as well. Kudos to you for knowing yourself so well! I agree with you about the kitties being a wonderful expense. I had two Scottish Folds for 15 years that we adored as our fur kids and they were worth every penny and were also more entertainment than anything else we did! Kathryn Bechenhttp://www.kathrynbechenink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-31713850720681299542014-10-06T19:42:57.372+13:002014-10-06T19:42:57.372+13:00This was an interesting article. I think I fall so...This was an interesting article. I think I fall somewhere in the middle, though we certainly don't live an extravagant life and strive for a simple one with only beautiful and useful possessions. In my business I see a lot of people being weighed down and feeling like they are drowning from an overabundance of possessions.<br />Our 15 year old son is currently looking for his 1st part time job and we have been talking to him and being very open about budgeting, finances and living within your means. It is such important information to share with your children.<br />Thanks for sharing the Buffet quote, I haven't seen that before.Sharonhttp://www.o2borganised.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-37641736847636711352014-10-06T09:39:43.557+13:002014-10-06T09:39:43.557+13:00My mom was diagnosed with a devastating disease w...My mom was diagnosed with a devastating disease when i was 12. I wash the oldest of 5 children and my father, while a very successful stockbroker, was petrified tat her illness would tap out the insurance coverage. Unfortunately, i was made to never feel important ebough to spend money on and its a feeling that i can get rid of. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-61217088080850916582014-10-04T12:15:45.565+13:002014-10-04T12:15:45.565+13:00That book sounds so interesting! Can I find your s...That book sounds so interesting! Can I find your series online somewhere?eizhowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292145123717806530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-88546306835075404892014-10-04T10:41:41.033+13:002014-10-04T10:41:41.033+13:00I learned basic money management in my home econom...I learned basic money management in my home economics class in high school. I learned more in that one class than in any economics class about real life day to day money issues. I agree, the subject should be taught in school. I love the Buffet quote. <br /><br />After my grandparents passed away, I found their household ledger and it was was so detailed and minimal. Every penny was tracked and they lived so simply. It really influenced me from that point on to use them as an example instead of my own parents who spent quite freely and lived a much more extravagant life. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-8079958712360661542014-10-04T06:19:25.770+13:002014-10-04T06:19:25.770+13:00My parents lived beyond their means all of their m...My parents lived beyond their means all of their married life. We never talked about money as it was considered "rude". As I am retired and travel is my priority, I have become wiser but I always need to be aware of the tendency to buy the "perfect whatever".<br />Too many belongings causes a burden and a responsibility that I am unwilling to assume in my 60's.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-72113011257600139922014-10-04T04:46:24.179+13:002014-10-04T04:46:24.179+13:00I learned about money when I was a teenager as my ...I learned about money when I was a teenager as my parents gave me a monthly allowance to buy all my clothes. I babysat a lot and had my own bank account. <br />I have spent quite a substantial amount of money on Hermes scarves and I do love buying shoes! I would love to see a link to your shoe shop here on the blog!<br />Now that I have retired I find most of my clothes in thrift and consignment shops and am madly saving for a trip to Paris!<br />Our cats like to watch TV. hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-44351052543581082982014-10-04T03:43:28.154+13:002014-10-04T03:43:28.154+13:00The older I get, the less I want. Less 'stuff...The older I get, the less I want. Less 'stuff' means less stress and more money in the bank. Once in awhile I give in and buy something as simple as a magazine, and am reminded a few weeks later as I throw it out what a waste it was to buy it in the first place!<br /><br />After taking a year and half to clear out the home my parents lived in for nearly 50 before they passed, my goal is to simplify my life and home enough that when I go, my kids can take care of that task in just one weekend. <br /><br />I am continually working on getting rid of more and more of what I already have, and look forward to the day when my place is as simple as it was when I was in my 20s and just starting out.Melodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721175322595091905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-30389464223672365262014-10-04T03:17:59.942+13:002014-10-04T03:17:59.942+13:00I am a low-maintenance girl with high-maintenance ...I am a low-maintenance girl with high-maintenance tastes--so I often land in the middle more than I should. Just yesterday I purged the kitchen again--striving for less clutter. Yet, I bought a new handbag and 3 clothes items in the past 2 weeks (working towards the goal of a minimalist closet believe it or not). I still live by the rule, something comes in, something (or things) goes out. <br /><br />My home economics class consisted of sewing and cooking. Nothing about budgeting or money. But remember the series I did a few years ago that was based on that 1948 Home Economics text book? Budgeting and money was discussed IN DETAIL. It was fascinating reading and contained a syllabus that should be taught today in schools. I need to get back to reposting those on my current blog. (sigh).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-24707212803110534812014-10-04T03:13:30.871+13:002014-10-04T03:13:30.871+13:00Dear Fiona, Have you ever thought about advertisin...Dear Fiona, Have you ever thought about advertising your shoe store here on your blog (or at least giving us the name or website of your shoe store?) I bet you would find a lot of business here :) <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-13853228536535727022014-10-03T15:22:38.606+13:002014-10-03T15:22:38.606+13:00Love the Buffett quote. I live in a spendy town an...Love the Buffett quote. I live in a spendy town and it's hard to not keep up but I've seen wealth come and go and ultimately treasure stability and choice. Possessions can own you: better to travel light. Jen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-35004579113050619852014-10-03T13:13:45.233+13:002014-10-03T13:13:45.233+13:00I think a lot of my money managing instincts have ...I think a lot of my money managing instincts have been passed to me from my father. He never talked about money as I grew up, but after I had managed my own finances for a while we did talk, and I realized I was the same way with money. I like having money in the bank and not spending it. My mother on the other hand...:P well, I got her eyes;) eizhowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292145123717806530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-84498973266732045202014-10-03T12:17:53.336+13:002014-10-03T12:17:53.336+13:00I am definitely a low maintenance girl. Since I...I am definitely a low maintenance girl. Since I've moved towards a minimalist lifestyle (I still have a long ways to go!), I have less desire to buy and spend. And I tend to be very picky about what I do buy. I want it to be something I love and something that will be used often - otherwise it's just clutter! We are working to become 100% debt-free in 7-8 years and, like you, I can think of nothing greater to own our home free & clear. :) Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039504643371465874noreply@blogger.com