Purchased $4000 sofa and scared to death! Chairs?
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Rowe sofa or Mitchell Gold??
Comments (21)We have the Rowe slipcover sofa and chairs and really love them. They are extremely comfortable and the slipcovers are easily cleaned (a real boon with 4 grandchildren!). You can use the arrow at the bottom of the pictures to see other pictures of the furniture. Slipcovered furniture never has the crisp, perfectly neat look of regular upholstered furniture, but I love the slightly rumpled comfortable look. It is fairly easily to smooth out any wrinkles, but I didn't for the pictures so you could see how they look on a lazy Sunday afternoon when they have been used all day! I didn't even pick up the magazines or evict the cat! I chose Rowe because I liked their color patterns and the comfort of the seats. I can order new slipcovers anytime in the future because Rowe keeps the patterns, even when a line is discontinued. Hope this helps. Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreRestoration Hardware Leather Sofa
Comments (44)In today’s market place between online merchants and local furniture stores you can find almost anything you are searching for. There is a fine line to finding quality leather furniture at a price most can afford. RH gets tons of attention because of their large marketing budget and many retail locations but as you can see by this thread there are many other alternatives to their styles and leather color selection. 8-way hand tied, solid hardwood frame and premium leather are a must when searching for quality leather furniture. Furniture products made in America are much higher quality and you should expect them to last longer than the same looking products made off shore (China). As you can see in viewing this thread, there are so many other options to the same looking RH designs. Comfort and good quality are the bottom line at a price we can afford. Materials used, country of origin and your leather choice will dictate your price point. Before you buy leather furniture anywhere, take a few minutes and get educated about your purchase. A must read before you buy leather furniture! The Definitive Guide To Buying Leather Furniture...See MoreSudden death of husband of 34 yrs
Comments (13)While I was at my daughter's I did alot of reflecting on our marriage and wrote a lot of memories in my journal. The hardest part about being at my daughter's was sitting at the table with an empty chair staring me in the face that Ed should have been sitting in and also when we went to Estes Park walking around the shops I wanted to hold his hand like the other couples but his hand wasn't there for me to take and it never will be again. I also asked myself in our marriage who needed the other person more? I leaned on Ed for companionship and security. When we were in crowds I'd only feel comfortable if I was with Ed. Carrying on a converstaion with others was hard for me, but Ed could talk to anyone about anything and if I was with him I felt part of the conversation without saying a word. I may have made the everyday decisions but we talked about big decisions together until we agreed. At which point Ed thought out how to make it happen. There were usually compromises made on one of our parts, who compromised the most I don't know. But when it came to large purchases for the house I wanted Ed to enjoy it too & I didn't think it was that important to force my view or it was easier for me to give in than to decide what I really wanted. Also in our marriage I was the one who took charge, I planned and made lists and I'd give Ed a list of things he needed to do so whatever was planned would be accomplished. Whether it was one of the many times we moved, a holiday or just company coming for dinner. In reality I think he didn't care because then he didn't have to make a decision. The only time he didn't like things planned out was on vacation or day trips and we still had great times. I used to think this was a weakness but realized it was because he valued and trusted my opinion and judgement more than I realized. I tried to make a list of things I liked, but all I could think of was things Ed liked because it seems that is what we usually ended up doing or we compromised and thinking back than neither of us really got what we wanted. My biggest question was concerning my lack of being able to show emotions, as I may have mentioned because of my crying my children are now seeing a side of their mother they never knew existed. My mother used to say of all of her children I was the only one who didn't want to be cuddled. Ed was the compassionate one. I wonder can an emotionless person drain the emotions out of another person so that person could no longer show the other person emotion? Another thing I realized was that we had been in a mostly contented phase of our marriage until I started a new job in Oct of 2008. At which time I became very discontented and frustrated and I thought that is was because of Ed, when actually it was the responsibilities of the job. I wasn't used to the pressurers of that type of job and I took it out on him. Why is it we don't see our circumstances this clearly until it's too late? I hate the struggle between my heart, that wants to remember only the wonderful loving person he was a long time ago and my head that keeps reminding me of how miserable we both had been these past years. Which do I listen to? I realized I had to listen to both and continue with this conflict until I can make the two into the truth. I have to remind myself it's only been seven weeks. Again, thank you for letting me give a voice to my grief. Karen Anniebear I'm so sorry about your friend. I hope you continue gardening and don't give up on wanting to be a Master Gardener it is very rewarding. I also hope you will complete your project, keep us all up to date on its progress. Most important wish your husband a Happy Birthday from all of us. I was writing some information on my calendar this evening and turned to December and saw the Anniversary sticker I had placed on the date of what would have been our 35th Anniversary and I bawled because he won't be there to celebrate it with me ever again....See MoreIs it worth buying used sofas to reupholster?
Comments (22)You may want to look into Key City Furniture. http://www.keycity.com/Quality.aspx I just had a Key City sofa that I bought at an estate sale for $200 reupholstered for $1,500 (labor and fabric). The sofa was probably 10 years old when I bought it and I have had it for 10 years. The former owners probably did not use it much but we use it nearly ever day. It would have cost me $6,000 for similar quality new. The upholsterer said it was still in excellent condition and need no work at all. Mine had 10 way hand-tied springs and all kiln dried hardwood and it is made in the USA. I believe Key City still makes a similar sofa to mine and it is not too deep and very comfortable. The style of mine is very similar to 914-90 in the link below except mine has T-cushions. http://www.keycity.com/Gallery.aspx?category=sofa If $7k is your budget I would go new from a quality manufacture or shop estate sales and high-end consignment shops and then get it reupholstered. Also, make sure to check on-line for your fabric. I get mine for less than 1/2 the price the upholstered was quoting....See MoreElaine Doremus Resumes Written
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