How Do You Shop?

If only I didn't know the answer to my question! It's not about internet shopping as a preference to visiting bricks and mortar shops, nor is my question about your groceries. They are a given; you have to have 'em and it's highly likely that you are involved in their purchase. It's about your stash. I don't want to hear, and frankly won't believe you if you tell me you shop out of need. Unless you need glue or tape and that's all you get. I want to know if you're a regular visitor to your shop, to browse and pick up stuff that looks interesting nay, inspiring? Or do you do the 'per project' shopping? You visit the retailer to get bits for specific jobs, papers to match a particular event's photos, a stamp for a particular greeting.

Do you go shopping' when the mojo is low - does new stuff inspire you? Yesterday, Jo told us she was having a good chunk of money for her birthday; what should she buy? Of course, I gave her my opinion. She asked, honest. But I've changed my mind of course. I think now I'd squirrel it away.....and wait for the shopping moment that I haven't yet mentioned. That one where, despite the impracticality, colour, limited use, similarity to something already owned, despite the lack of immediate use, there is an item that you just plain WANT. And then, having the money to treat yourself to it, for no other reason, is the best sort of shopping. I did that this morning. Cuttlebug folder. Nothing major, immensely fulfilling. And so, to tidy up and have a play. Well, OK, to play.