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Bought my couch!

October 22nd, 2012 at 04:25 pm

But it won't be delivered for up to 12 weeks!

I had to find a couch that would fit through a 33" door. And I felt that I needed to get a sleeper, since I have only one bedroom. That really limited my options, so it came down to a special order. I had a coupon for $500 off, but couldn't use it, as it was for in-stock items only.

But the good part was that I got to pick my color -- red -- and I also found a pair of ottomans that I love which will serve as a coffee table, and also as extra seating when needed. (Couldn't use the coupon on those either -- not in stock). I'm really excited about how nice my living room will look -- in 12 weeks or so. (It might be sooner, but I'm going to focus on 12 weeks so I'll be pleasantly surprised if it's shorter).

I paid a $500 deposit; the total cost for all three items plus delivery is about $1500. Not cheap, but I think I made the right choice.

I'll be able to re-purpose the wooden chest now in use as a coffee table as a toy box.

This means I won't be looking for a dining room sideboard any time soon, but that's okay, I have a plan. I will use a tall bookcase instead, and fill another empty corner in the dining room with one of two occasional chairs that are serving as couch substitutes right now.

I still need to get a living room area carpet. That's my next challenge. Might as well get it before the furniture is delivered.

Other spending this weekend: $61 for groceries, $18 for household supplies, $50 for grandchild gifts and cards, $3 for laundry. I also spent $8 at Target along with a $50 gift card for a new toaster, some shelving, and a mat to go under the litter box.

The toaster is red, too. Needless to say, red is my favorite color!

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5 Responses to “Bought my couch!”

  1. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
    October 22nd, 2012 at 06:03 pm 1350928985
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    I read couches like palms. Red couch=You will live a long life seeing art where others do not. You will visit an African animal reserve in your 90's. You will dress in feather boas at that same age, but only with your docker style pants, as you must also be practical.

  2. baselle Says:
    October 22nd, 2012 at 06:34 pm 1350930840
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    Re: the area carpet - check out Flor. Carpet squares you put together yourself. They are based in Chicago, so they no doubt have a retail outlet and you will be able to see what you get. Pricing is based on how many squares you get - depending on size and what squares you get it should be comparable to an area rug. Also plenty of red there too.

  3. Petunia 100 Says:
    October 22nd, 2012 at 08:05 pm 1350936325
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    I'll bet the red will look very nice in your new living room. Enjoy your new couch.

    Joan - What color couch do I have to buy to visit an African animal reserve in my 40s?

  4. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
    October 22nd, 2012 at 08:45 pm 1350938717
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    Petunia, sit on your saggiest upholstered chair as you ask that so I can get a better fix on the sofa & African travel question. But I'm thinking maybe you have to forgo all living room furniture to get there in your 40s.

  5. CB in the City Says:
    October 26th, 2012 at 01:11 am 1351213889
    1351213889

    Joan, I think you've got me pegged!

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