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I wonder who will take these crazy chairs, of which there were at least 10. In the right space, I suspect they might be fabulous. In the wrong space, horrid.
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This celluloid dresser set was quite pretty.
But at $150, admiring it was all I planned to do.
I found something else to admire that was also way more than I was willing to pay, especially for something so tiny. That's my pinkie in the picture, for scale:
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See, I don't want to be one of "those people." You know, the ones whose houses are overwhelmed
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Pajamas, cute. Curtains, scary.
(And yes, Strawberry Shortcake pajamas frighten me, too. I'm just using it as an example since I don't know anyone who is even remotely obsessed with Strawberry Shortcake. If you are, and I've offended you, please seek help.)
So anyway, I tread carefully with poodle-themed stuff. And my friends know that just because something has a poodle on it doesn't mean it's The Perfect Gift. A pin, a magnet, a handbag, a handy ruler ... that's about the extent of it.
I don't object, however, when friends send me poodle-related stuff like this:
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Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, shopping. Then lunch:
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The chairs I love but yes in a large airy room I think.
ReplyDeleteAh, Strawberry Shortcake. One of my husband's co-workers gave us S.S. kitchen utensils and towels. (What puts the kitsch in kitchen?) It wasn't all that long ago that I looked at the S.S. slotted spoon and thought, "I've been married over 20 years...time to throw these things out!"
ReplyDeleteAnd now I want a salad.
Gosh, maybe those utensils are collectibles now! Sell 'em on eBay!
ReplyDeleteYes, I was thinking a really large room with high ceilings and minimalist decor for those chairs. Otherwise, eek.