Here is my Turquoise item for this week's party and a story to go along with it:
This ring was purchased last year at Forever 21 for less than $5.00 . I love that place for fun gifts and cheap economical jewelry finds. My faux-turquoise ring is bold and lovely and hey, ya can't beat the price.
Last summer, I wore it to an engagement party where a woman I did not know complimented me on it. I immediately said, "You are not gonna believe this. It was less than $5.00."
I immediately hated that I had just said that. Why did I feel the need to tell this stranger how much my ring cost? Why couldn't I just be graceful and say "thank you?"
How do you accept compliments?
And what items or turquoise-themed projects do you want to brag about so we can all compliment you on!!
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Hiya, I found your blog through the comments in Chelsea's.
I do the same thing, but I am famous for rarely paying the full price for anything, and I am quite proud if I get very nice things for cheap!
Sometimes, I do just say thank you and let the person think it's V expensive though!
Oh man...I sound just like you...I would do the same thing. Next time when something like this happens to me I am going to think twice. Have a great great day and I do love your ring. xoxoxo
Thanks for visiting my blog today! I love your name, I'm a single nester too. I wasn't always, but have to admit I much prefer no longer compromising on wall color and fabric choices. (Is that a horrible thing to say?)
I do the same thing. Self deprecating comments about myself seem to be my style. I don't know why that is. Do I think they will like me better if I appear humble? Jeeze. I obviously have issues. :) Thank you is probably the best response.
Mmm, I know very well that the theory of accepting compliments is to smile beautifully and say thankful, but I'm like you, I tend to forget and launch into some kind of modest put-me-down. :)
Girl you are singing my song! I do the same exact thing...I can't help it! I think everyone is like me and is proud of a deal of a deal! Love the ring too! Be blessed. Cindy
Visiting from Timeless Tuesday link-up. What a great photo of the ring. The color is gorgeous. Bargain hunters are always proud of their scores!! Makes sense to want to tell the world ;) Great blog name.
Jane T @ atticmag.
Hmm, I am so bad at that. Compliments leave me feeling awkward, and I love to fill awkward silences with even more awkward rambling...
Yes...I do the same thing about telling people what a great deal I got...I guess I have a BIG mouth:) Luv the ring...it's so PRETTY! Thanks for coming to my PARTY!
Blessings,
Linda
Ugh, I do the same thing if someone compliments me! I immediately blurt out where I got the item and sometimes how much I paid for it. Why?!?
I do the same thing!! I can't control my dang mouth. at. all. But I'm going to try and say just Thank You.
I am the same way too. I cant just take a comnpliment, I have to brag about the price and something else that I got cheap as well. Then I get a weird look, sometimes I just need to say thank you and thats all.
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