Angie Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have been a bit naughty In fact very naughty. I have bought a piece of art work, a lovely quirky painting by Dale Bowen called Harbour Inn. I have been saving my pennies for a little while for something nice , and the gallery were selling a few pieces off at less than half price. I kept going back to look at it and found myself putting down a deposit last week , i collected it today. But........I haven't told OH.....he is on leave in a couple of weeks time. How do i explain this away ????? I can't say its been in the loft for ages or its been in one of the bedrooms and i've moved things around, and how do i explain having to add it to the insurance ? I'll have to tell him how much it is worth and how much i paid.....What would you tell your OH ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Tell him the truth. It's your money after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Tell him the truth. It's your money after all. .....and that it is an investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Oh it is an investment, it won't lose money, i agree. And it is my money. And i will remind him that he isn't far from retirement from Forces and we can have these nice things now ,we won't be moving about anymore . But Oh he will witter on a bit , possibly because when i have a bit saved i usually spend it on him, but this time it is on me.....I deserve it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 What is naughty about buying something that you have saved for? I wouldn't think twice about it - life is too short and I am a firm believer in getting on with it! Enjoy your investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Tell him it reminds you of him & the day you got married. Or something like that. Pull at his heart strings! ha ha Give him a glass of wine ( large), sit on the sofa ( together) & sound all artistic by talking about it & the artist etc etc. Just ask him out right when he walks in - " so what do you think "? He might just say it's gorgeous & then you don't really have to explain yourself! Forget it & enjoy! Life really is too short! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Tell him you bought it specially for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I too would tell him the truth. Honesty being best policy etc Plus, you saved up for it. I have just been looking at his other paintings and really like his style. I can't find an image of the one you have bought, but I can imagine its just as lovely. Enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Tell him you bought it specially for him That's what my husband would do to me. Enjoy your artwork, can we see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Can you believe OH has been home for hours and not even noticed picture so am not going to mention it till he does.....Got a pic to up load when i get time. Dale Bowen does some fabulous work i could have one on each of my walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
