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Across the Fence:  Please settle a "friendly" argument!  |
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Chassen
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Chassen
Columbus
OH
USA
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 Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 06:48:53 AM
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My mother in law gave me a beautiful jewelry box. I love it, but I already have two-one given to me by my gran and one given to me when my husbands gran passed. I definitely don't want to get rid of any of them because they mean something different and they are all different!
So the most recent one is all drawers, and I put it on my computer desk and I keep special things in it now-my memory card, scissors, embroidery thread for the item I'm currently working on, my crochet hooks, that type of thing.
The problem is my husband. He thinks I should use it for what it was made for-jewelry. I told him as long as it was used and loved, his mother wouldn't care. We haven't fought, just had some rolled eyes lol. Am I wrong in my thoughts?
Joy In All Things,
Chassie
City-bound for now! Looking for my little piece of heaven... |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 06:58:47 AM
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Not at all. I would use it for what ever I could use it for. I use a hat box that my hubby got for me for mail. As long as you love it and use it, I don't think it matters.
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 07:33:48 AM
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Oh, I completely agree that as long as you love it and use it, it doesn't matter what it was designed for. Since you already have two, the new one would "go into the closet" if not used for something else. That goes along with the "repurposing" philosophy!!! Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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AmethystRose
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Rosemary
Huntingdon
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 07:37:00 AM
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Tell him to buy you a piece of jewelry to keep in the box. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 07:41:51 AM
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It sounds like a great way to use it. I'd love to have something like that. I need organized.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Chassen
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Chassen
Columbus
OH
USA
99 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 08:08:40 AM
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LOL Rosemary! Would you believe I have never received jewelry from him as a "surprise" gift? It's always us in the store (usually a new-age shop because I LOVE out-of-the-ordinary stones) and I point and say "Isn't that nice?". Next thing I know I'm wearing it, lol.
Kris, being organized...is not me lol. This box really helps me keep the cats out of my threads, however, which is why I love it. I try and get organized and then I say "forget it!" because I can't find anything!!
Thank you all for letting me know I'm not crazy! Heehee he's gonna come home, I'll show him this and he'll let me be. Or I'll call his mom. That solves everything eventually lol!!
Joy In All Things,
Chassie
City-bound for now! Looking for my little piece of heaven... |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 08:21:20 AM
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I have all the cute little boxes that my christmas gifts from my Hubby always come in on top of my supplies cabinet full of crayons, pens, pencils, rulers, and markers. They are supposed to hold jewelry or tea, but that doesn't work for me, and he's okay with it. He always gets me a Thomas Kincade tea cup for my collection or to replace one that got broke from too much use and they always come in a cute little box with a matching picture on it. I figure as long as it's used it's good and so does my Hubby. We're using a dog pen to house the chickens, so why not a jewelry box for thread! LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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reddhedd
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Kate
Lawrenceville
Ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 08:39:07 AM
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Just tell him it's a woman thing...when I can't get my husband to understand something that seems so simple to me and my GFs, I tell him it must be a chick thing!
He's a musician, and sometimes he'll get all excited about a mic stand, or some other piece of equipment that is makes little sense to me...so I tell him it's like that, a musician thing that I accept, but don't really "get".
He gets the concept, at least, and lets it drop.
"It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato." --Lewis Grizzard |
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 08:39:17 AM
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Gently remind your hubby that she gave it to YOU not him, and you're sure she would rather see you using it in an alternate way than have it sitting on a closet shelf, unused. Men, they just don't get it, do they?
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 10:05:09 AM
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As long as you find it useful and beautiful...what's the difference?
Age only matters if you are wine or cheese.
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 10:25:09 AM
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As long as you love it and use it it does not matter. If his mother grew up in the depression years she would say you use what you have you make do with what you have and use everything. So repurposing is fine in my book!
Heather
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http://littlehouseonthebumper.blogspot.com/ (My "glamper" page)
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
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Fiddlermom
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Melissa
Logan
AL
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 11:09:50 AM
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You could ask your mother-in-law her thoughts on this issue. Then if it's fine with her that you use it as you wish (which you should), she could reassure your husband that your not doing wrong by using it that way.
You've actually given me and probably some of the other farm girls a great idea! Thanks!
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 12:23:00 PM
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I agree with Melissa, call your mother in law and say "I love the jewelry box you gave me, I would like to keep it out so I can enjoy it by storing my sewing items in it. I know this isnt the traditional way to use it and I wanted to make sure that you felt comfortable with this because "hubby" is concerned that this may be disrespectful of your gift. Obviously this is not my intention."
Honestly, this sort of little nattering is why I cannot ever remarry. It drives me nuts.
fat people are harder to kidnap.
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 12:23:40 PM
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I agree with Rosemary...maybe a nice 3 carat diamond ring would solve the dilema!...eh? I say any item that is cherished enough can be used for whatever purpose it serves.
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 12:57:46 PM
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I too would use it for what you are using it for now :) This way you ARE loving it and it will keep your mother in law happy just because of that :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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AmethystRose
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Rosemary
Huntingdon
PA
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 2:43:50 PM
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Chassie, the last piece of jewelry that I got from DH was the wedding ring, twenty eight years ago.
Sometimes I'll pick out silver earrings or a long chain necklace for myself, but I've never been into the dramatic things. I just bought a malachite pendant which will serve as an anniversary present in ten days. |
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Chassen
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Chassen
Columbus
OH
USA
99 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 3:26:00 PM
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LMAO I called his mom because when he got home he started goin' off about it(just being a man, ya know?). She told me to hand him the phone. And...I could hear it lol. She told him that it was mine, I could do what I wanted with it, and if he didn't like it he needed to shush. She's from WV, a big family, so she's used to things being re purposed. He's not. When he got off the phone he goes "She loves you more than me, I swear.." roflmao This is a common complaint of his, but he's an only child-she always wanted a girl (heck, she called HIM Valerie up until he was born!!!!)
AmethystRose-I like malachite! I got myself a kyanite pendant last year. I love it. It's really hard to find around here, tho.
City-bound for now! Looking for my little piece of heaven... |
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DvilleMama
True Blue Farmgirl
159 Posts
Lyn
Small Town
MI
USA
159 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 5:17:38 PM
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ahahahaha! This is funny, Stephanie! Where two women agree, let no man put asunder!
Lyn
Farmgirl Sister #1574
Mid-Michigan Farmgirl Chapter
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
317 Posts
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Posted - Jul 15 2010 : 09:26:26 AM
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| I definitely agree with AmethystRose -- tell him now you have a large, empty place to keep all the terrific jewelry he's going to purchase for you and that he needs to clear his calendar for all day Saturday so the two of you can plan a major shopping trip. He'll never mention the thread again. LOL |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 03:42:15 AM
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| Boy I enjoyed reading this thread and the happy ending where your mother in law called!:) Have a great day! |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 09:54:38 AM
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Thanks Mom-in-Law! The girls won. Yea! I agree, it is yours, you love it, you do what you want to with it. the end.
Happy Anniversary Rosemary!
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 1:01:53 PM
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I like what you are using it for. And what makes it special is your memories and love for the person who gave it to you. Love it, use it and remember her. You can still love your husband because he brings you special memories of his mother too.
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