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When purging nets no loss

Mominohio — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 17:22:47 GMT

Sometimes we purge and have fewer things (what many of us are in quest of), and other times we simply remove one thing and add another.

I just did the latter.

Picture to follow.

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Mominohio — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 17:24:50 GMT

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Mominohio — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 17:29:15 GMT

Removed an upholstered chair that my mom had been admiring and took it to her house, and bought this yesterday.

Have been on the hunt for a solid wood rocker, big and comfortable, no padding (which is so very popular in rockers right now). Wanted good quality, good price and a certain look.

All wood rockers are 'out' right now, I've discovered. Even in the Amish furniture stores, many don't carry them. They can get one made, but I won't buy something like this without sitting in it first.

I wanted something a bit more colonial looking, and there were a few out there, but much smaller scale. This to me is a bit more mission style, but it works.

I'm sure now that I've committed to one, in a year or so, the stores will be full of more the style I was really wanting.

It's all good though, because this one will match what was my son's room, it is done more mission style, and it can go up there should I find exactly the one I have dreamed of.

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dex — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 17:32:20 GMT

What did yo add?I am having a hard time purging mostly because my DH doesn’t like to get rid of anything.I guess that is why he kept me for the last 44 years.

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Mominohio — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 17:33:41 GMT

@dex wrote:
What did yo add?I am having a hard time purging mostly because my DH doesn’t like to get rid of anything.I guess that is why he kept me for the last 44 years.

@dex

The picture in the second post of the rocking chair.

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dex — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 17:37:43 GMT

@Mominohio@Is the small wood chair your sons from when he was younger?You are all set with the perfect rocker for the grandchildren one day in the future.I have been looking at rockers now that my son is getting married and hope that someday soon I will have the most special need for that chair.

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 17:39:15 GMT

Last fall I put a wooden rocker out on the curb. I didn't want it anymore and I didn't want to try and sell it, with strangers coming in my house . It was very nice, and gone in less than 15 min. , I hope to a good home . LOL.

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queendiva — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 17:59:49 GMT

@Mominohio: The new rocking chair makes the room look airy and open. Nice!

You were lucky to find an "indoor" rocking chair.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 18:05:34 GMT

@Mominohio You have excellent taste.

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TenderMercies — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 18:32:44 GMT

Just a tip - If you have a piece of furniture that is meant to be decorative yet is one that usually serves a functional purpose, you should display that piece in an area of your room that makes sense with respect to its function. In my opinion, that small chair placed behind the large rocking chair facing it's back throws this look off a bit. The small chair looks like it's been punished. Also, I would add pads to the rocker, as it looks very stern and dark in a room that is bright and warm.

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AuntG — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 18:47:57 GMT

I differ from previous advice and love seeing all the wood. No cushions for me.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 18:57:23 GMT

Love the new chair @Mominohio- no cushions for me either. I like it just the way it is. I also like the small chair behind it.

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151949 — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:20:05 GMT

Yes, purging doesn't work unless you stay out of stores.Replacing what you purge with something new leaves you in a negative bottom line because your room is still full AND you spent money.

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GingerPeach — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:39:07 GMT

That rocker looks both comfortable and supportive, @Mominohio

I, for one, like the feel of sturdy slats against my spine. (Seriously.)

You're so right about choosing something today and fairly soon seeing more and more.

At first I thought your thread would be about removing things but not seeing a difference. Like in my house, I had books in double rows, one behind the other (where they'd fit), so when I donated a lot of books to the library, my bookcase didn't look much different!

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BirkiLady — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:46:00 GMT

No cushions or bulky furniture for me, either. BTW: How can a small chair be "punished"?

I laughed out loud. Then looked at the picture again. The placement works in the room. Don't think your rocker is true Mission; not as heavy and squared. It's a simple rocker next to a table with curved feet. The pieces work well together.

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CelticCrafter — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:46:40 GMT

@GingerPeach wrote:
That rocker looks both comfortable and supportive, @Mominohio
I, for one, like the feel of sturdy slats against my spine. (Seriously.)

You're so right about choosing something today and fairly soon seeing more and more.

At first I thought your thread would be about removing things but not seeing a difference. Like in my house, I had books in double rows, one behind the other (where they'd fit), so when I donated a lot of books to the library, my bookcase didn't look much different!

I recently had to dismantle a bookcase so we could paint and I didn't put the double rows back. I can tell the difference!

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RedTop — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 21:13:43 GMT

Years ago, my teacher daughter took my wooden rocker to her classroom for reading circle. She learned this week she had to clear her classroom for the summer, and wanted her dad to drive over in his truck to haul the rocker back. I said goodbye to that chair when it left here, I absolutely do not want it back in my house. The chair was left at school; if it’s there when she returns in August, fine, but just as fine if it’s taken, or tossed.

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goldensrbest — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 22:08:33 GMT

Your room looks very nice ,and a calm place to sit and have a cup of tea, i like it.

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OKPrincess — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 22:50:22 GMT

Your rocker looks lovely in that room. I d ont know if I would buy cushions because it looks comfortable. The seat is nice and roomy and I love the flat slats for your back.

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GCR18 — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 01:19:29 GMT

The new chair looks comfy.