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Originally Posted by motion
Funny thread. I've spend my entire life appreciating beauty in all its incarnations. Clothes or furniture have never been on my radar. They are just utilitarian objects to me.
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Wearing nice cloths is a simple pleasure that is usable and can be enjoyed as you grow older. Looking nice when u go out. I have bought some very expensive items that I would never have bought retail, but because I paid very little I say why not avail myself of them. Quality clothing hangs and looks better on you than cheap clothing and generally lasts longer. This last fact is especially true in shoes.
Most people do view furniture as being utilitarian and ultimately disposable. Most furniture made today is cheap junk. It looks nice for a day, but when the shine wears off it is to the dump. Having nice furniture creates a nice ambiance in your home that gives visual pleasure. Every time I look at one of my better pieces of furniture or art I can marvel at the craftsmanship and beauty of the piece. So on that level it gives an intellectual stimulation as well as creating a visual ambiance to your surrounding. Here after the fact I found that if you work at it you can find things that are nice for a much lower cost.