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A Very MSE Advent
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KK - I really don't know how/why my Nan had such a flashy engagement ring. Nan and grandad were not in the least bit wealthy and I think their families were not rich either unless someone was a jewel thief 🤷♀️KajiKita said:
That must have been some ring to get all those pieces from it! 😳🤩😊Blackcats said:I'm properly ostenting in sapphires today. About 20 years ago I had my nan's engagement ring re-modelled into drop earrings, a pendant and another ring. The original ring was not practical to wear so it's nice to have the component parts in a different format. As a child, it was a special treat to be able to look at the ring in my nan's drawer although I never remember her wearing it. My Nan died when I was 8 but wearing this set today has brought back vivid happy memories of her.
KKI've chosen to do some more ostentificationing and I'm wearing a pink silky blouse today which I used to wear for work. Earrings are pink enamel and silver which my father in law always said were his favourite pieces of jewellery that I wore. So today I'll raise a virtual g&t to him.3 -
Missed a few days. In a nod to the advent yesterday I wore a (fake) fur collar to the tractor lights event. I don't think I have ever worn it and it has often been added to the donate pile then retrieved - so - if it is to live in the drawer it must be worn and loved. it was actually very flashy and toasty. I will wear it again.
At my desk so no jewellery but have a lovely pair of silver earrings for a trip out later.Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!3 -
Nah, I think gold, turquoise and pearl sounds like fairy styling to me 🧚😊PennysIntoPounds said:Today's advent jewellery is a medley of three chunky necklaces; one plastic turquoise big beads, one gold metal leaves, and one white freshwater pearls on silver.
I stand by my general style ethos of looking like I've been dragged backwards through a jumble sale 😁
KKAs at 15.07.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £233,521
- OPs to mortgage = £11,338 Interest saved £5225 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends January 2030
Read 35 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 13th July
Produce tracker: £205 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.3 -
Off to a Christmas spectacular shortly so am wearing a thin top that says Let The Festivities Be Gin with lots of sparkles and actual jingly bells. Bought it 5 years ago and have never worn it as it’s quite thin and three quarter length sleeves so usually too cold to wear it. However as I plan to dance and sing my way through the concert I need something I’m not going to get too hot in 🎄🎄I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)4
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Have a fabulous time @Sun_Addict - your outfit sounds amazing.2
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No Christmas jewels today but I have on my lovely cosy Snoopy winter sweatshirt.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
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***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.4 -
A course I did said that an outfit without accessories was like a Christmas tree without decorations which made sense to me.Loving all of the descriptions.My mortgage free diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6498069/whoops-here-comes-the-cheese
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I have a very bright pair of pink and blue earrings on today. Studs that I usually wear with bright summer things at festivals but today they are accompanying a tired but comfy green t shirt which is making me feel cossetted as I try and remain patient with my relatives.4
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Today's advent jewellery is a gothic glam black bead necklace and black moon and star earrings. Will put a big ring on later too, to keep up the appropriate level of ostenting3
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Have you seen your mention in the ABC of 2024? I think it was in N.
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