I ended up at Mcdonalds eating a happy meal...sans toy....a sad meal, if you will.
I debated taking myself to a movie, but decided not to....nothing I wanted to see, and why waste more money, right?
So instead I drove down to a consignment shop I'd been wanting to visit for a while.
I was overwhelmed by ugly art and ubiquitous fleur-de-lis (es?).
(not to be a heretic or anything, but Jesus Christ give the fleur de lis a rest already, ok, people? Sheesh.)
Even more bored and frustrated (never a good combination), I drove to another shop.
Quite of the spur of the moment, I decided to buy these two cane back chairs.
Two chairs I do not need.
But...then again...I rationalized...I have been wanting to get rid of the aluminum and light green upolstered chair I've had for the past 4 years for quite a while. It had only cost me 40 dollars at Target and is supremely comfortable...and it's in very good condition, but it just looks a bit cheap...and the green limits me.
The Italian saleslady's accent also seduced me. I'm a sucker for an accent. She even helped me bring them out.
I've been wanting something a bit more "classic", but not too much. These seemed to fit the bill. I like the natural wood and the cane matches the other wood furniture I have well...and they're in perfect condition.
So within 20 minutes I'd spent more money than I have in three months and they were in my car. They weren't cheap, but they were not too expensive.
I was happy to see that they both fit in my little car, but not so happy to see that they sort of crowded my little living room. I'm seeing what I can do to get them to fit.
I need an extra chair anyway (he tells himself)
Besides, I know that if I hadn't bought her partner, she'd have gotten lonely sitting in here all day alone. I know I would.
14 comments:
i like them jason. and you WOULD have to have the pair.cane chairs go with anything.
I likey...and an excellent impulse decision.
Besides you won't always live there...one day a handsome prince will charge up on his white stallion and climb up your hair into your tower and then...
i.love.those.chairs!
(i'm jealous!)
xoxoxoxo
First, I got rid of my fleur de lis icon, whew, hate tongue lashings...and *heart* your chairs. So chic for eating your Happy Meals like a big boy (insert Italian accent)!
Twins! What a great find and they look to be in perfect shape! I'm with your on the Fleur de Lis - you can't throw a rock in this town and not hit one. Give it up folks.
Gorden's has an entire fleur de lis aisle! Your birthday is coming up soon, isn't it? ;)
I know I should be focused on the shopping, but I have to know...
Is this A new Roisin CD you recently acquired, or is it THE new CD?
No, not *the* new one, alas...just new to me...it's "Overpowered"
Molto carina e senza tempo sedie!
Timeless, lovely chairs.
You couldn't possibly have separated the twins! They're charming.
Jason, you really have a stunning pair. Chairs should always be bought on impulse. You'll have them forever -- so that means they were a bargain.
*phew*
love that CD...I've been listening to some rare b-sides and remixes until the new disc.
Love the chairs!
How'd I miss this chair purchase?! ADORE them!
Great find and always go for pairs. I have a thing for balance, I guess...
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