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Would anyone else pay ?65 for a Christmas Wreath?

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Beej

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...that's the price of them in the Fresh Flower Company on Northcross Road, and they are STUNNINGLY beautiful, so I've contemplated buying one and despite being able to afford it, it's a ?65 wreath I'll chuck away in a couple weeks!!! But they're soooooo pretty. Can anyone else out there make me feel better about buying one? Tell me it's perfectly normal....
Beej

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bawdy-nan Wrote:

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> I always make one out of bits of the christmase

> tree, ivy, holly, rosemary, dried orange slices

> etc. I wouldn't say it's especially, er classy,

> but then, my christmas tree always looks like I've

> just emptied a bin bag over it ...


HAHAHHAAH bawdy-nan I love you. I'd buy your cheerfulness for ?60 hands down!

Angelina

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no, I wouldn't at all - and if I had the sort of money that meant it wouldn't notice - I would still feel ashamed as it's a complete waste of money and I would rather give it to someone more needy.


We have a toy snowman that we tie to the door knocker.

KrackersMaracas

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They were being sold somewhere on archdale road to support Peckham food bank (not sure what prices were) - if I was inclined to spend lots of money on a wreath I'd go there.


But to add - if you really like something and can afford it I don't see the problem with splurging every so often....

Sue

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I make mine with stuff from the woods and my garden.


Bits always fall off it, but I just bung them back in again.


But having said that, if you can afford to spend ?65 on a wreath, you don't need the money for anything else and you really really love it, why not?


If you feel guilty, give another ?65 to a homeless charity or something.

Angelina

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I've thought about it again....


Yes - buy it - if it cheers you up and makes you happy, then that's a good thing.


Tie it onto your door with lots of wire and a padlock.


Maybe the owner of the shop has some tips on securing it so it doesn't get stolen.

Sue

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Many people think nothing of spending that sort of money on a Christmas tree, which also only lasts a few weeks (unless it's pot grown and has roots) so I can't see the difference really.


And then you have to shell out more money on decorating the tree!


Go for it and enjoy it, I'd say. It will bring pleasure to passers by too if it is as beautiful as you say :)

Grok

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The difference is that a Xmas tree is personal, inside the home, for family etc. This ring of flowers is just to show off to neighbours etc


Sue Wrote:

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> Many people think nothing of spending that sort of

> money on a Christmas tree, which also only lasts a

> few weeks (unless it's pot grown and has roots) so

> I can't see the difference really.

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> And then you have to shell out more money on

> decorating the tree!

Beej

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I feel duty bound to post a photographic example of one of the beauties in question... and that's not even the best one! But alas, thanks for all the comments, I've decided to settle for a ?12 one from the Christmas Forest Dulwich, they plant a tree in Africa for every tree you buy (apparently) - seems a bit more sensible.


Happy Christmas neighbourly people.

DaveR

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If I was going to spend ?65 on a wreath from anywhere I'd get it from Fresh Flower Co - their stock is fantastic, and the arrangements are great. They're also very nice people. I've bought loads of flowers from there and I've always thought they were very good value.


Obviously I don't go there when I'm making a charitable donation, rather than buying flowers - that would be stupid. Like I don't go to the garage when I'm after a bacon sandwich. Fortunately, I can tell the difference.

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