So You're Broke? Then It's Time For New Furniture!

The other night there was a commercial on tv for a local interior design store. Their message was that in this tough economy, it is a really good time to redecorate your home or condo. I find this a pretty ballsy approach, seeing as interior decorating is probably one of the most frivolous and unnecessary things you can spend your money on. I actually found myself torn between being offended that they would try to convince people that when money is tight spending it on new decor is appropriate, and admiring their audacity. After all, if you are stupid enough to think that a slow economy is a good reason to spend what little money you have on paint and wallpaper in order to "upgrade your investment," than you probably don't deserve any sympathy once you're broke.