Confusing great design with excess, CNN.Money put up a story last week identifying six 'indulgences' for the 'deluxe diaper set'. Who knew that Robin Leach was ghostwriting for Money?
Blogging CNN.Money: Lavish Loot
While the Gucci sneakers and Dinh Van bracelet aren't our cup of tea for kids' wear, the silk-screened Bugaboo is fun, and we love the Bloom high chair and lounger.
What do you think? Is good design an indulgence or a necessity? And where do you draw the line?
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I'm sorry to say, but for our personal financial situation, function has to come over form. My wife and I are looking to buy IKEA furniture for our nursery because we can get everything we need (crib that converts to a toddler bed, changing table/dresser, and armoire) for just over $400. For something the kid is only going to use for a few years (some of that even less), buying quality, well-designed furniture just doesn't make sense. I'd rather put that money into a college fund or maybe into a "nice furniture" fund for the whole house so it's something we can all use and appreciate throughout the years.
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You're a smart man, SpaceMonkey (lol, that cracked me up just to type it).
If I knew then what I knew now, I would have spent a lot less on my son's crib (which, in fairness, was the only piece of nursery furniture we splurged on). They grow out of the nursery stuff so quickly, and then they're ready to move on.
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some pieces are a necessity like that bloom bouncy seat!
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