Best husband ever!

[janedavitt]

Since we redecorated the bedroom, I've been saying how bare and big it looks and how nice a chaise longue (chaise lounge over here) would be under the window.

Browsing around the local antique mall, I saw one yesterday, circa 1890 in a pale cream brocade, just gorgeous. I glanced at the price and it was $295! Brand new cheaply made ones are more than that. David didn't seem keen, but I went back today, thinking maybe I'd misread the price, and took a pic with my phone and emailed David.

He came home early with our friend Steve and they had my chaise with them!!!

It's so pretty. The cats are on it as I write this. One hint of a claw and they're banned from the bedroom FOR LIFE.

Comments

[sid]

Ooh, it's a beauty!

[janedavitt]

Thank you! :;beams::

[copracat]

I adore furniture designed for naps and reading.

[janedavitt]

I know, right? So...civilized :-)

[spikewriter]

How gorgeous! And that's an incredible bargain.

Enjoy--and I envy you.

[janedavitt]

I wish you could come over and read on it!

[writerlibrarian]

Lovely, very lovely. Enjoy. It looks very comfy.

[janedavitt]

It really is!

[ninetydegrees]

Oh méridiennes are so pretty and comfy. Go you!

[janedavitt]

Thank you!

[carolyn_claire]

OMG THAT was $295? Score!

[janedavitt]

I really rubbed my eyes!

[samjohnsson]

that is an unbelievable deal. (I'd fear for the white, as I am a dark tea drinker, though.)

[janedavitt]

I don't see me doing anything but read on it so it should be okay :-)

[green_grrl]

That is gorgeous, and a deal! Yay for husband, and keep an eagle eye on those cats!

[janedavitt]

They are soooo banned now :-)

[twilightofmagic]

Ohh, that's gorgeous and what a price. You now need one of those luxurious 1940s silk dressing gowns. Bit like this. http://tinyurl.com/akpm4yr

[janedavitt]

OOOH! Nice.

[realpestilence]

It's beautiful, but you know the cats have claimed it already, right? "She spills one drink on it and she's banned from the room, for LIFE!"

You'll have to fight for a spot to sit now.

[janedavitt]

Hahah! So true :-)

[helenkacan]

It looks utterly divine. And I'm certain that the workmanship and wooden foundation IS much more soundly established. No shoddy mass-produced big-box-store merchandise here!

[janedavitt]

Exactly! Built with pride by people not machines...

[iadorespike]

Oh! I love it. I've always wanted to have something like that, but I just don't have a place for it. Enjoy it in the best of health and happiness, dear!

*hugs*

[janedavitt]

Thank you so much! ::hugs::

[mab_browne]

I cannot ever imagine a place for something like that in my home, but it is very, very pretty indeed.

[janedavitt]

It is the only antique I own :-)

[bluewolf458]

With the cats' seal of approval, what more could you ask for? Though I'd be inclined to put a throw over it to protect that pale upholstery! :-)

[janedavitt]

They do seem to like it :-)

[jdjunkie]

That's beautiful ... so elegant!

[janedavitt]

Isn't it just? ::loves::

[jenlev]

Wow, that's a great price! Enjoy.

[janedavitt]

Thank you! I have already lounged on it ;-)

[raynedanser]

Oh wow, it's GORGEOUS. What a good hubby!

[janedavitt]

He gets a gold star!

[raynedanser]

As well he should!

[vamysteryfan]

That is gorgeous! I can picture you lounging elegantly upon it. No cats, only light colored drinks, a book and you.

And David is a keeper!

[janedavitt]

Agree with all of it! :;hugs:;

[elmyraemilie]

That's just lovely. I'm sure the cats think you've purchased it specifically for them, so they may display themselves to advantage.

And what is it with prices? I have my eye on an antique bed--headboard, footboard, rails--that is a tenth of the price of a new one with similar size and wood type. Antique = bargain?

[janedavitt]

It's very strange that it can work out that way! They're so much nicer.