Good thing you aren't married to a wife like mine who MUST have everything match her decor. cheap wal-mart toasters just won't do around here, because their main funtion isn't making toast, they must make a statement instead.
I'm right there with ya. I am married to a Long Island JAP! But I was able to teach her to be cheap in many aspects so as to allow extravegence in other areas (such as vacations, art work, some electronics, etc...)