What are your small indulgences?

[Anonymous]

Really good sheets and pillows.
Monthly pedicures.
Rich handcreams.

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Anonymous wrote:My husband ordered a teapot for my birthday that matches the 4 teacups we bought a long time ago. It's from a Japanese collection and not easily found here. My friend got me Lavender Earl Grey from Mariages Freres in Paris.

So now I have a blissful Earl Grey moment in the morning when I use my teapot and the matching teacup.

Also, I like to smell my fragrant roses in my front yard.

❤️ It sounds divine. Both the tea and the fragrant roses. May I ask what is the variety of rose that you are growing?

PP you replied to. I have a few fragrant hybrid tea roses that I baby, because they're not really made for our hot summers and clay soil. One that has done well in morning sun and afternoon shade is my favorite, Line Renaud by Meilland. The scent is incredible. You might have an easier time finding the climbing rose Zephirine Drouhin by David Austin. Bonus, it's completely thornless, so can be placed on your porch, where you can benefit from the scent. In general, it's much easier to find David Austin roses than the French Meilland roses, which is a shame, because Meilland is the best hybrid tea rose developer out there. Make sure you pick a resistant variety.

The tea is Mariage Freres Earl Grey Provence. The Earl Grey French Blue is also delicious.

OK, don't laugh at me: the tea set is a discontinued Noritake Studio Ghibli collection, for Hayao Miyazaki fans
https://www.artelia.com.sg/product/noritake-teapot-600cc-studio-ghibli-neighbor-totoro/

I’m a different PP who asked about the China pattern - I LOVE this so much! It is so pretty. Reminds me of one of my all time favorites, Wedgwood’s Mythical Creatures designed by the Kit Kemp. Noritake China is really so lovely!

[Anonymous]

Use kindle instead of the library book club book.

[Anonymous]

Ten years ago i bought a basic Breville espresso machine. I make my own iced espresso drinks with La Colombe Nizza beans. Delicious, made exactly the way I like it and much cheaper than buying coffee out!

[Anonymous]

An 🎱 every now and then… Happy as a clam!

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PP that is so whimsical, I love your teapot collection. I’m also impressed and inspired by your knowledge of roses. Notes taken!

[Anonymous]

Sometimes I hit snooze in my alarm several times, and just enjoy laying in my bed, which feels like a cloud, and listening to the morning birds sing and chirp. I end up about 45 minutes late to work on those days, but it’s worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Use kindle instead of the library book club book.

My can't you down.load library books to your Kindle?

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Anonymous wrote:Heavy cream in my coffee, every morning.

This is me. Started in the pandemic, I think it was what I had on hand and we weren’t going to the store much, never looked back!

Same once a week I put it over ice with two teaspoons of brown sugar and a tablespoonful unsweetened chocolate powder

Before any one says unhealthy I’m in my sixties perfect weight and no high anything in my labs

Genetics and my mama always said in moderation dear lol

[Anonymous]

I buy banned books and donate them to public libraries

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Bubble baths

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Anonymous wrote:We bought a Breville Barista and I make myself a flat white every morning. I guess it was quite expensive ($600) so perhaps not a small expense, but it works out cheaper than buying coffee out, and it makes my day so much better. I wish I had done it years ago.

Same. I bought the same one a year ago. Best money I’ve spent! I make myself the most delicious coffees. I buy beans and grind them myself. It’s so easy.

Same! We make cappuccinos every morning. Much cheaper than going to a cafe every day.

Right now I'm doing candles. The smallest sizes of Diptyque and Trudon, for example. I was doing teas last year, but you guys have convinced me to order the lavender Earl Grey.

People magazine used to be great, but it's gone down the tubes since that British tabloid guy took over. I follow some reddit subs that tell you what People won't, and that's free, so I guess not subscribing partially offsets the candles

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Monthly pedicures March - November

House cleaner every other week

If I am doing a trip to Costco for the family (monthly), I always buy a box of raspberries or blackberries and eat them on the way home - the entire package

Ew you should wash the berries

[Anonymous]

I have to leave for work by 7:30, but if I can get out the door by 7:15 I let myself stop for 7-11 coffee (I don’t own a coffee maker and there isn’t one at work either, so it’s the only time I drink it)

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Anonymous wrote:I buy banned books and donate them to public libraries

The libraries probably have their own copies.