Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Compacting Wins & Losses

Forgive me compactors, for I have purchased.

It's a long rationalization excuse, but I had a credit with a company and used it. I didn't spend any money (does that count at all?) but I did order something. And it's awesome. But, er, that doesn't matter, of course. So, I repent.


On the other end of the compacting spectrum, I got these a-mazing chairs for FREE from my mom who is redecorating. We've threatened the kids within and inch of their lives that they're not to sit on them, touch them, look at them or even think about looking at them. (We're so practical.) We'll see how long that lasts.

After rearranging all of the furniture in our combined living/dining room I feel so much happier with how the room feels - very cozy lodge-like, especially with a nice fire in the fireplace!

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5 comments:

Scrappy_Lady said...

Those chairs look AWESOME. I'd have to think that something that amazing is worthy of purchase. You'll have them forever, and you love them, so it's not a wasteful purchase at all, rather just the kind of purchase that a person who's environmentally responsible should be making. I don't think a compact has to be 100% no purchases, just really evaluating when a purchase makes sense.

Plus, FREE?? Um, that's just icing on the cake!

Joanne said...

The whole room looks so good! You used the space really well.

Erin aka Conscious Shopper said...

Your home is so beautiful. Love the new fireplace and I'm coveting those exposed beams!

Wicked Step Mother said...

...you had a credit from a company...what did you get? The chairs were from your mother.....what am I missing?

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Dmarie said...

what great chairs! and generous mom!