Maybe I’m more sentimental than I thought? Most of my ‘high joy’ items have a story behind them!
#1 Navy Lepliage - one of the first items I asked about on this forum. After Gaylene suggested I check out B. Hemings and Co in Toronto, when next I visited the Big City. Though I bought a relatively inexpensive item from this very upscale luggage boutique, they treated me and my son (who was with me) with courtesy and respect. It is possibly one of my best ever retail experiences. The bag is getting a little worn at the corners, but I don’t think I will ever pass it on!
#2 the lavender coat has a silver lining. It was a successful online purchase made during the Covid pandemic from Hudson’s Bay Dept. Store. Bringing it up from the basement storage closet signals the start of spring.
#3 blue, brown, and gold pashmina. Picked out by DH - it goes with me on all my travels.
#5 thrifted Hawaiin shirt. The colour and pattern just make me happy. It does get cost-per-wear, but its joy-per-wear is higher.
#6 having a ball skirt in my closet is aspirational, and just seeing it there in my closet makes me happy. Owning such a thing encourages me to actively seek occaisions when it might be worn.
#7 MMM sandals. This was a ‘start the car’ thrift find, and one of very few designer items I own. When I tried them on and they fit - I felt like Cinderella. I’m still a little intimidated by them, and tend to ‘save’ them for special occaisions.
