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How to win a free sofa
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I am currently trying to sell my sofa.
It’s not going well.
Apparently no one wants to buy a sofa when the economy is tight. At least not my massive sofa that according to my fellow blogger has been “blocking me from moving forward, blocking my chi, and blocking pretty much every aspect of my life.
Nice.
For those of you in the market for a sofa and not interested in paying for one, Bassett Furniture is giving away one custom sofa a day for 106 days through Dec. 18 in celebration of the company’s 106th anniversary. Each day is a new chance to win.
An interactive custom upholstery tool on bassettfurniture.com allows the winner to build a sofa from scratch including the size, the style - choose from 10 options for arms, five for the back and six choices for the legs. The fabrics (750 to choose from) and the features such as welting and wood leg finishes can also be customized. The sofa pictured is a Bassett design.
If you don’t win and you are willing to spend a little cash, let me know.
I’ve got a great sofa for sale.
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Nice couch, is this dog hair?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As a little girl, I never understood my mother’s incessant shooing of our two kitties off her upholstery. “So what if it sheds?” my adolescent mind thought. “It’s just a couch!”
Nor was I bothered when Squeak, my childhood feline friend, dug her nails into my mother’s Oriental rugs, or slept in my bed or even stretched upside my mother’s chairs. (OK, OK, I understand why she shouldn’t sharpen her claws there.)
But now as an adult buying my own furniture, things have changed. I shudder when my roommate’s cat digs his little paws into my new Persian, I detest finding cat hair atop my dining table (why was he there?), and I absolutely do not let the cat sleep on or in my bed. (The hair, the dander, the bugs!)
Some people would call me shallow for keeping little fluffy on the floor, but I’m simply trying to strike a balance between two of my loves: furniture and felines.
I was reminded of why I keep animals off my upholstery when visiting a friend the other week. He lets his two giant dogs romp around his sectional, a fact I quickly realized when I sat down and was instantly covered in hair.
Anyone have good tips for keeping pets off your favorite furniture? And if not, what cleaning advice can you share?
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Wicker Furniture Indoors?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I’m not sure why, but I’ve always been one of those people who thinks wicker furniture belongs outdoors.
I vaguely remember a small white wicker table in the basement of my parents’ house, but other than that, wicker furniture was something reserved for the porch or the backyard.
Still, Domino Magazine recently proclaimed indoor wicker chic (Sept. issue, Pg 48).
I wasn’t convinced until I flipped a few more pages and saw a lovely vanity (yes, I’m still craving a vanity set) from Maine Cottage (table $1480, chinoiserie toile seat, $490).
I’m not so sure about the color, but I do like the style.
Would you put wicker furniture indoors? What pieces have you found that work?
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Sale alert: Kolo Collection sale starts tonight!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Kolo Collection, a high-end outdoor furniture retailer, kicks off its annual Labor Day sale tonight. Those shopping from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today will receive an extra 10 percent off already discounted pieces.
Sale runs through Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Kolo is located in the Howell Mill shopping district, 1189 Howell Mill Road.
Nedra and I may not make it out tonight, but if you go, let us know what you think!
(Images from Kolo Collection.)
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Clutter causing stress in your relationship?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Open your eyes and take a hard look at your home — are you holding onto items you no longer use, wear or enjoy? Maybe its an old treadmill you’re sure you will return to, or a television you don’t use but may give to a friend, or perhaps clothing you plan to fit into once more.
According to a survey by Kijiji.com, a free classifieds website, Americans keep an average of 35 unused items in their home. Further, the survey found that 81 percent of couples gripe and grumble over items their partner won’t let them toss.
The survey found that 38 percent of men and 35 percent of women hold onto unused electronics, while 31 percent of men and 40 percent of women also keep old clothing.
Of course, Kijiji’s mission is to encourage people to sell their junk on its classifieds website, but I usually take my castoffs to charity unless its something I could sell for a couple hundred bucks, such as an upholstered chair.
Do you and your sweetie argue over clutter? What types of items do you hoard, and why?
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katie, i think the furminator would be good for pets with thick undercoats, unlike my long-haired cat. i don’t recommend vigorously brushing any pet with one until you can fully understand its power.... read the full comment by holly | Comment on Nice couch, is this dog hair? Read Nice couch, is this dog hair?
Furminator Fans This product fascinates me, but I’ve never used it. The website shows animals basking in swaths of their shed hair that I’m fairly sure we could weave into... read the full comment by Katie Leslie | Comment on Nice couch, is this dog hair? Read Nice couch, is this dog hair?
carla — i recently used the furminator on my long-haired cat and was also amazed at what a good job it did — until i saw the bald spots on my poor girl! she enjoyed it, like all the other times i’ve brushed her, but wow! i’m just... read the full comment by holly | Comment on Nice couch, is this dog hair? Read Nice couch, is this dog hair?
A FURminator is fabulous. You can get them at most pet stores. They gently remove excess hair, so there’s less to shed. My kitty thinks he’s getting a spa treatment when I use it.... read the full comment by Carla | Comment on Nice couch, is this dog hair? Read Nice couch, is this dog hair?