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Alison Jenkins's avatar

My money no object wish lust starts with Christmas away in cosy house by the sea that has a full complement of near invisible staff to do all the cooking, cleaning, washing up, picking up family, taking family home, etc.

Basically a perfect stress free Christmas through to 2nd January with added beach walks with the dog!

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Leila Boyd's avatar

My friend who is a Partner at a Big-time Property Law Firm bought herself a YSL quilted bag, last year (and I think it cost £4k !!?!!!) 🤪

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Alyson's avatar

Ruth I just bought the Simplehuman lit mirror you recommended as it has been on MY wishlist for bloody YEARS so I took the plunge. My goodness it’s great. I’m too old to buy yet another Amazon knock off that breaks immediately. Buy the thing you want!!

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Ruth Crilly's avatar

I’m so glad! It’s life changing. I’ve just been using mine to pluck all my new face hairs.

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Alice du Parcq's avatar

Also Team R&V Creams over here! The absolute best. And only from Charbonnel & Walker too. Other brands are always so inferior. Choc too thin. Filling too chalky. C&W’s are just right. Love your list Ruth! 🩷💜🤎

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Ruth Crilly's avatar

YESSS! I feel a whole chat group coming on…

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Kiss My Face's avatar

I am SO with you on the rose and violet creams! Such an absolute treat :-)

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Ruth Crilly's avatar

Oh my God! So good! How can people not like them? More for me...

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Kiss My Face's avatar

Also though - why are they so expensive?!!! When nobody but us likes them?

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Katherine's avatar

LOVE these chocolates, there is an Australian brand (owned/made) called Haighs Chocolates sometimes I just nip in and buy some on a bad day (I NEVER have to share them, my family thinks they taste like bubble bath water!)

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Kiss My Face's avatar

Yes that’s the best thing - nobody else wants them!

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Kiss My Face's avatar

Maybe so… 🤔

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Ruth Crilly's avatar

They’re ridiculous. Maybe violet essence is pricey.

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Susan Beattie's avatar

These are my absolute favourite too. No insight into costliness. Maybe hand made in small batches as fewer sold than their truffles?

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Kiss My Face's avatar

Possibly - they are quite a specific taste profile.

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Ruth Crilly's avatar

Personally I just think we’re being penalised for our exceptional-yet-unusual tastes.

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Kiss My Face's avatar

I think you’re right. #notfair

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