I have always had champagne taste & a beer budget - lol!
I can recognize & am drawn to the best, but I know I can't afford it. I usually am a "middle of the road girl" when it comes to store bought. I do shop a lot at thrift stores and take advantage of other used goods outlets, or just make do. Since my dh retired, I have to be more creatively frugal in all ways....(but I dream about winning a lottery - lol!)