When looking at the image from the latest Pottery Barn catalog for this week's Inspiration Challenge ( Forums at Splitcoaststampers ), most people probably just see an attractive sideboard or buffet table with some decorative items on it. However, when I look at a Pottery Barn catalog, I envision the hundreds of dollars most of the upscale things therein will cost; I see these dollars being wracked up on my credit card, thus creating a *cage of debt.* My little birdie has gotten free of the cage and is contemplating how enjoyable life can be without the crushing financial burden wrought by high-end lifestyle shopping.
Or... maybe I just felt like pulling out this set that I bought used last year from my demo. Yeah, that's probably it. ;-)
Date: Saturday, January 5, 2008 GMT Views: 969
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Registered: April 5, 2005 Location: Me and my new haircut!! Posts: 21375
Sat, Jan 05, 2008 @ 5:59 AM
LOL!!!! I hear ya - I don't even look at PB catalogs or even walk near their stores. I'll admit I love the stuff, but just can't bring myself to buy any of it. Great card for telling *your* story!!
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Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Sat, Jan 05, 2008 @ 6:42 AM
Great take on the challenge! Too funny, but too true.
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Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Sat, Jan 05, 2008 @ 8:07 AM
Isn't it amazing the how the inspiration challenge can make up dig deep into out thought process....I love how you think and create!! Your card is wonderful with the gorgeous dp and those fabulous stamps!! Kudos to the bird for breaking free!!
Registered: April 12, 2005 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 63356
Sat, Jan 05, 2008 @ 9:15 AM
Whatever the reason the inspiration led you to, your card is wonderful. Love the story. Maybe somebody is just spending money on stamping stuff instead of home decor?
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