The context of the following conversation is Jan took the kids to NYC to see a show of one of their favorite artist.:
Jan says I took the kids to NYC this afternoon..
The friend responds Oh really, what did y'all do?.
Jan responds We saw one of their favorite artist's exhibit at a gallery..
The friend responds That sounds like a very educational, cultural outing..
Jan responds It was, and the kids wanted to buy a painting but I couldn't afford it..
The friend responds That's the drawback of being around beautiful, expensive things!.