Do you have something that you really need to buy, but can't get it together enough to actually get it?
We desperately need a new mattress and box spring as well as new bed linens, especially a bedspread or comforter.
I really have no idea how long I've been bitching about both those things here on the ol' blog (you probably do, though), but I'm pretty sure I should be embarrassed.
I should hold a scavenger hunt on here, whoever finds the oldest entry about me complaining about this gets a prize.
Anyway, fact remains that we still haven't gotten either one.
The mattress and box springs, while not outrageously expensive, will require a bit of financial planning, but we just can't seem to make monetary time for it, I know not why.
The bedspread/comforter thing is a combination of inertia and indecision, mostly.
However, both items were procured around 1986 (comforter might be slightly newer), so it's past time.
Yes, I know.
The comforter doesn't look quite as bad as it sounds, but the mattress and box springs are starting to feel as bad as it sounds.
Part of the bedspread thing is that I kept thinking I'd get a new bedspread when I go on my girl's trip each year since we spend a lot of time at the outlet mall, but the linen place closed 2 years ago, so I have no excuse.
I'm also kind of picky about what I want, and nothing has really jumped out at me, and Busy Dad would have to like it, and it all sounds like too much trouble so, let's go out for coffee.
However, I think it may be time to do something, though because I had one of those realistic dreams last night that a rabid raccoon was sitting on my legs in the bed, and no one would help me.
I even woke up kinda mad at Busy Dad,
When I was all the way awake, I realized the "raccoon" was the weight of part of the comforter where the inside stuff (batting? whatever it is that makes a comforter puffy, but isn't down-filled) has bunched up.
Yeah, it might be time.
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alls I got is one thing to say...
WHO DAT, BABY !?!?
We got a new comforter from my mom for Christmas and I LOVE it- all goose down, very lightweight and sooo warm. The only thing is..is that it's noisy. Yes, noisy!! The outer material is..well I don't know what it is but it's very rustly - it actually sounds like a sleeping bag! We've gotten used to it now but it's still kinda funny.
And ugh - we need new mattresses too but gee gaw they're pricey.
Ikea has comforters/duvets that are incredibly cheap and you can pick the weight/warmth. I paid 80 for a king extra warm comforter, that DOES make noise too (I figure it keeps the feathers in) and 60 for an all season queen comforter, that is two buttoned together on the corners, to allow for less warmth. Cool idea (pun not intended)
Yeah, it's time...when do those white sales start up? Do white sales still even exist? Research must be done...rabid raccoons are no joke ;)
The reason i never get anything done is...my kids. Because I am always busy doing for them. The only time I really get anything accomplished is when they are otherwise engaged. Sad, but true.
After all of my hippy fun I got bursitis on my "good" side. We finally broke down and bought a Tempur-pedic and my bursistis got better.
That expensive hunk of foam is pure heaven!
Uh oh. We tried a tempur pedic and Hated it! The foam stuff holds a lot of heat, so it was too hot for us.
Anyhoo. I suggest getting the mattress first since so many are made extra thick now. If you get linens, etc now you may end up having to go get more. later. Believe me, we just did this. Trying to find extra deep linens sucks and is expensive, and I'd rather only do it once.
I "invested" in a Lands End comforter last October and it's been pure bliss! I highly recommend one. Being in GA, I got the lightest weight one they had (http://www.landsend.com/pp/EliteGooseDownComforter~176100_-1.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::WHI&CM_MERCH=IDX_00005__0000001021&origin=index). It's just been an excellent purchase.
Can't help you with a cover though, my purchase of one from The Company Store was not a happy experience.
If you need help on choosing bed linens, etc shoot me an email. I'm always up for giving free interior design advice to great bloggers.
Debbie Wiener
Interior Designer to the Slobs
I was going to recommend TJMaxx to you yet again, but I'm thinking you've waited long enough, splurge already!
Mattress & boxspring purchased for us at a department store (Carson's) have worked out fine.
Good luck!
I finally got around to purchasing a new down comforter at Dillard's (75% off).
Not one week later, the stomach virus hit...
How much longer will it take me to get to the laundromat? : )
oh, and I've got one more thing to say...
BLACK & GOLD SUPERBOWL!!!
Try a duvet cover with either a filler-down or otherwise-or an inexpensive comforter inside. Duvet covers cost much less and therefore feel less like an investment.
If you ever get around to it, check out Fluffo for mattresses. It's nice to have something local and they have been really great for us. Even creating custom sizes, pretty inexpensively for some wacky antique beds we have.
I totally meant to comment on your procrastination post days ago but, well, you know....
I got a S&F bed at the Sears scratch and dent store here in town. Saved a ton of $$
*sigh*
You speak my language, sister. We so need a new mattress set here, but who can afford new King size anything? Blah. I'm thinking of moving more to a minimalist feel and just plopping ours on the floor for more support...maybe I can squeeze a few more years out of it that way (although the cost for hubby's knee surgery from getting up and down off of the floor might negate that).
Who in hades imagined developing a mosque at ground zero was considered really helpful? I am not a great fan of both Glen Beck or Sarah Palin though in comparison to Obama and the supremely stupid administration, those two are geniuses, get real America, there's a certain amount of weird stuff going on. Barbara.