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Plasma Screen TVs are the New Diamonds

Posted on August 02, 2006 by Him

I wonder if Tiffany's has a blue box big enough to wrap a 60" plasma screen TV. They may need boxes that big pretty soon, as a recent study found that 3 out of 4 women would prefer a plasma screen TV over a diamond necklace.

If this is the case, this guy knew exactly what he was doing.

Women in this study would also favor a plasma screen TV over a weekend vacation in Florida, and would also prefer a digital video camera over a pair of shoes.

I wonder if this would work for engagement rings as well...

Her: "Uh...Him, why is there a plasma screen TV in my champaign?"

Him: "It's a surprise. You'll see later."

Anniversaries?

Him: "Happy Anniversary!"

Her: "Oh, some RAM! It's beautiful!"

The one thing that I would be afraid of, though, is if diamond encrusted plasma TVs ever hit the market. Then we males would be in real trouble.

(via Digg or Slashdot, you pick your poison)

Wanted: Your Favorite Black Shirt

Posted on April 06, 2006 by Her

I want the perfect black shirt for spring. I have terrible luck with black shirts. They fade, shrink, pill and stretch. I’ve owned some that did all four. So this spring I am looking for your little black shirt referral. I live and shop in Chicago, so almost any brand is easily available to me. Here are my requirements:

• It must be long enough in the torso to flatter. I’m tired of pulling down my shirt every time I stand up. It should hit just below the hip, and I have a long torso.
• It should stay true to color. I am willing to dry clean but not hand wash. The sink is full of dishes and the last thing I need is a sweater on top.
• It should be made of a flattering fabric. Nothing slinky or clingy.
• It should have a nice neckline for work. My gazongas should stay neatly tucked away between 9 and 5.
• No shrinking or stretching allowed!

Can you recommend a favorite black shirt? It needs to be this season’s merchandise but one that you’ve already successfully worn, washed, and worn again. I’m looking for an honest recommendation for a product I can purchase this spring.

Art + Stuff = Rock!

Posted on March 01, 2006 by Him

We here at Make Love, Not Debt are huge advocates of the DIY arts/craft culture. In fact, I even have a photoblog (no link because, well, that would destroy our anonymity, and we wouldn't want that, right?) that I semi-regularly post photos to. And she likes to crochet!

We also like to buy stuff. Well, we used to like to buy lots of stuff, but now we just covet stuff.

So you could tell we were super excited to see a blog that combines both. Consumerist highlighted the super-cool blog Obsessive Consumption today, and I almost fell out of my chair. Artist Kate Binagaman draws the things that she buys. She also draws her credit card statements. Totally rad. Her site design left me drooling.

She's also been mentioned over at BoingBoing, so I'd suggest getting to her site before the server goes boom.

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