can you buy the blue one and return it if you can't locate the second one? How far are you willing to travel to get the second one? Where in WI do you live? (I'm not near WI, but maybe there is someone in a nearby state who could look)?

Gosh, HG may not have control over what they receive at each store but can't they punch in the item number and see which stores have it? Isn't that how they keep track of inventory? And if they found one somewhere couldn't it be shipped to your store...if they don't do that, could they hold it for your pickup?

Have you called Marshall's and TJ Maxx? I bought a chair at Home Goods and found a match at a Marshall's. They could also have the same items, but the stock numbers may not match. Definitely make sure they match the description. Pretty chair. Hope you can find another.

I had this same problem when I found a single lamp at HomeGoods and wanted a second one. The staff was not hopeful or helpful in any way. Saying that, I'd go ahead and buy the chair and ask when they receive their shipments of new inventory. There may be a matching chair in the next round.

There might not be another one! Jan, don't feel bad, you'll find something else.

There may not be another one, but if you find something you love, at least at our store, you'd better buy it while you look for another.

I'd buy all three, if they can be returned within a reasonable amount of time, and then start the hunt. If I couldn't find the blue one, I'd then look for blue fabric to either make a stylish lumbar pill for each or have them recovered.

As someone mentioned already check Marshall's and TJ Maxx locations. I would buy all 3 and if another blue one doesn't show up in 29 days return it. They have a strict 30 day policy. They told me they don't track sku numbers by location but I think they must be able to. Maybe manager can check inventory elsewhere? We have a lot of locations on CT and I got all my cookware by obsessively going to most of them in a few weeks time.

Buying all three wouldn't be a bad idea. If you wind up with the two cream, perhaps you could pull in come blue with pillows or other accessories

I'm a HUGE TJM/Marshalls/Home Goods shopper and have run into the same dilemma.

DON'T buy 1 in hopes of tracking down a 2nd. I've found that staff helps as much as they can, physically searching the store to see if they have another matching chair or lamp, but you really need to get in your car and check them out, if you want to put that much into it.

My advice would be to let this one go. There will be another pair that's perfect for you, and don't settle in the meantime.

Mimi -- if you don't get one while you can, then finding another one will probably leave you with just that one. At least around here. If I took your advise I wouldn't have my pair of chairs in the LR. But I do congratulate you if you have gotten any help locating anything at another store. I have found it hard enough to the people at another store to look for something in their own store before I drive across town.

Total Murphy's Law and the most frustrating problem with Home Goods! I would try calling the customer service number on their website 800 888 0776. Maybe the stores can't track their inventory, but I don't see how the corporate offices wouldn't be able to.

lascatx

Mimi -- if you don't get one while you can, then finding another one will probably leave you with just that one

My point being, wait until you know you can buy a pair and don't get hung up on one style. You might wind up buying one chair, schlepping it home, running around trying to find a match that might not ever exist, and finally have to schlepp the same chair back after you've given up.

Inventory at these places changes rapidly. It's bad because you might NEVER find another, but good because if you would just be patient, something else will come along.

My 4 kitchen Parson's chairs are from HG. I found pairs of chairs that I liked, but couldn't track down another pair to make 4.

Until, that is, there were 4 all together at one store. Then and only then did I pull the trigger and buy.

Just be patient and don't get fixated on that one chair that might not have a mate.

Jan, I am in the Milwaukee area. I'm sure you called the stores around here but I will be out and about tomorrow and I will physically go look at the 2 nearby stores and can check out TJ Maxx and Marshalls too.

Just to let you know, there's not one like it in the New Tampa store. (I just left there.) No need for a road trip.

ML

I would also encourage you to buy the one and heed the 30 day return policy. I have found out (painfully) with clothing as well as home stuff- if you think it might work, buy it and decide at home. If you go back, you will likely not have the option to buy it. I hope you find their corporate can tell you if they have others in the system and where, but I am not optimistic.... but I am optimistic for you finding the mate.

Just another option: What about buying the blue one and a white one. Get a blue pillow or throw for the white chair and a white pillow or throw for the blue one. This would help coordinate them. You can continue to look for a blue one and if you are lucky to find it, return the white one (I'd cover it while in your possession so it doesn't get dirty). Also, Marshalls, HomeGoods and TJMaxx 30 day policy isn't as strict as you think. After 30 days they will give you a store credit. I do it all the time. I've even returned clothing from a year ago (with tags attached) and got a credit, which I don't mind b/c I shop there all the time. Perhaps they are more strict on furniture though.

Oh, you guys are so awesome!

Well, I made the trip after work tonight, and I bought all three chairs - the two off-white and the one robin's egg blue. All were thankfully still there. The store manager even went and checked today's shipment in the back, but there was not another blue one. They don't know what each shipment will bring. I put the chairs in the office, and I like the blue one best, as it just looks so much more special to me. But I do like the cream ones more than I expected. They are cute too.

What I have done is place the two cream ones opposite my main desk, which clients/visitors can use, but I put the blue one near the window in the room, as a stand-alone accent. I kind of like that. I would keep all of the chairs then.

What do you think about that?

If I were able to find a second blue one, maybe I would return both cream ones, but as it is, I don't think I can part with the blue one, lol!

I have one more question - I have a pair of matching pictures, which I wanted to place on the wall behind the pair of (now cream colored) chairs. The chairs are NOT centered on the wall, so that they can properly align with the opposite side of my desk. But, will it look funny having the two matching pictures on that wall, above two matching chairs? Any suggestions? Or should I stick with one large picture of some sort and place these other two pictures elsewhere in the room?

lascatx - I will try the other stores - Marshall's and TJ Maxx too. I'm glad now that I bought it while I still keep my eyes peeled for another blue one.

lisad82 - I asked about their shipments, and they said they get them every day. So, I think I will check back there frequently, unless I find a better way of knowing when one might come in.

ellendi6161 - If I do find something better, I can return these within the 30 days for a refund or after that for in-store credit. So, I feel like I have the best of both worlds while I look around.

justgotabme - I love your suggestion so much, I took it to heart, and I did just that! I have all three - brilliant! Thank you! I came home and told my hubby this was the way to go! It was his idea to keep all three as well, so you are on the same page.

brdrl - Thank you! I'm glad I got all three, and I will still be scoping around for the next month.

mimi - I tried to let this one go, I really did, but I just couldn't. I'm weak.

badgergal - You are SO thoughtful to check the Milwaukee area. I think I called the West Allis store a few days ago, and they didn't have it, but who knows, they may get new shipments all the time too. If you do happen to notice one, please let me know. I wouldn't mind taking a drive to get it. Thanks again!

maddie - Oh my gosh, a trip to Tampa would be fantastic! Too bad I have no excuse to visit now!

lukkiirish - I will try that number, what a great idea! I have nothing to lose.

sheila - Thank you for encouraging me to just buy it and make use of the return policy if needed. I am so glad now that I did.

debo - What a creative idea! I hadn't thought of that. That's an option, and I will look for some inspiration on that.

Just a huge thank you to everyone for your help. Any thoughts on my questions above or other ideas - are all still welcome!

Yay! I'm glad I helped with that and that you are liking all three. It sounds very nice how you have them setting. Maybe I should check the Homegoods and others like stores in Omaha, so we'd have to drive to Green Bay to bring it to you. I'm sure I could convince hubby of that. He owns two shares of the Packers. LOL
As for the twin art, I'd put them on an other wall and get one large piece for the wall behind the twin chairs.

I keep checking back on your post hoping you've found your 2nd blue chair. I'm glad you picked up the 3 and hope you end up finding the blue ones partner ;-) Good luck.

Jan, just got back from stops at the West Allis Home Goods, the Brookfield TJ Max and the Delafield Marshalls stores. I spent a fair amount of money but sorry to say none of it was for your chair.

I was really hoping I would get lucky and find it for you. Be sure to post pictures of your office when you get it finished.

You can always have the two cream ones reupholstered to blue!