Sometimes people listen to me...

Here's the 411. <-- Im a tool. When did having good taste become so expensive? Why should I have to pay more for things I want just because they're awesome? Im in the process of designing/decorating my loft space and unfortunately I don't have a million dollar budget. Ikea is the root of all things "cheap chic", but at times they dont have everything. Im just so tired of things being so expensive. For example: go to www.jonathanadler.com and see if you can afford one thing there besides the $32.50 scented candles. Ive been to a Jonathan Adler store and I'll admit his stuff is amazing but the price is insane. So many stores exist where I could spend thousands of dollars to do one room such as Crate&Barrel, Pier1, and others. Why arent there more stores that arent so expensive? There is the thrift store depending on what youre looking for but that is always hit and miss. Im just out of ideas and frustrated. Perhaps I'll just have to concede and admit I have "expensive taste"....