New living room stuff. That table in the middle was just a space-filler that morning until the truck arrived.
November 2, 2016 6:30 am
Amid all of that packing to get ready for the move to A Bitty Better in the Liverpool neighborhood of Galeville, my dear wife Karen and I allowed ourselves one side trip for an indulgence.
We visited Raymour and Flanagan on the busy Saturday to look for new living room chairs, our one furniture indulgence for the new-to-us house.
We sat in several and matched colors.
New living room stuff. That table in the middle was just a space-filler that morning until the truck arrived.
I went with a new recliner. Of course, many of you would say. Karen selected a very sweet chair with matching ottoman.
The great sales person told us that there was a delivery slot open on our moving Monday.
I had to race over while the moving men were still filling the truck at The Little Bitty.
We like them. Very much.
My recliner, by the way, has padded chair arms that open for storage. One side has a cup holder and a deep well for all my remotes. The other has two charging ports for iPad and iPhone. And … it’s a massage chair. I knew none of this when I sat on it for the comfort test and made it my choice. Karen told me later.
Yup.
More to come tomorrow
What kind of chair is your favorite, and why? What sorts of extras have you found in stuff you’ve bought? What sort of extras would really make you happy?
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Tags: A Bitty Better, Comfortable chairs, Galeville, Liverpool, Moving, Moving House, Nano Poblano, New furniture, Recliners
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My favorite chair is the one I live in–my nest, my recliner. It is electric and will stand me up when my shoulders hurt too much to do the manual thingy. My kids gave it to me for Christmas after I shattered my shoulder and wasn’t able to get out of a regular recliner or my bed, and I’ve lived in it since then. That was Christmas of 2013, or maybe 12. Thankfully it is all becoming blurred in my brain now, just like the constant pain is a blur most of the time.
I love Karen’s chair and ottoman. The colors are terrific and perfect with the rest of the room. I think my room is all beige, except the glider and ottoman I inherited from my Mom. It’s my fave color — green, and fits right in with the darker and lighter beiges. It’s exciting watching your home coming together in reverse, lol. Back to your future now.
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By Angie on November 5, 2016 at 7:02 pm
I like your nest, is Angie. I’m glad you are catching up with the big move. ❤
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By markbialczak on November 6, 2016 at 10:24 am
love them. Karen has great taste in colour and you will be sitting very comfortably my friend!
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By rachelcraftymakes on November 3, 2016 at 3:29 pm
Thanks so much, Rachel. I am so glad to be talking to you about this new place!
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By markbialczak on November 4, 2016 at 7:52 am
i am really happy for you both – life has changed so much in these past few months!
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By rachelcraftymakes on November 4, 2016 at 9:22 am
Oooh nice choices! Did you take the tags off those pillows at risk of prosecution??? lol 😉
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By anotherfoodieblogger on November 2, 2016 at 11:46 pm
Ha! That’s me. A real risk taker, AFB. Riiiiiiiip.
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By markbialczak on November 3, 2016 at 7:45 am
Uh oh. Never go to Raymour & Flanagan to just look around because you need one chair. I did that a couple of years back because my dresser broke and I wanted a new one. I came home with a whole bedroom full of new furniture. Then after our renovations, I went to look for a new couch because Puppy Cody had eaten ours. I came home with new furniture for the entire downstairs. I can’t even blame the sales people – they didn’t try to push me at all. But Raymour just has so much really nice stuff at such reasonable prices! I don’t regret my purchases – after 20 years of yard sale décor, I figure I deserve a nicer environment. You do, too – enjoy your new chairs!
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By cordeliasmom2012 on November 2, 2016 at 8:20 pm
You’re right about all of it, CM. Every dang word! Congrats on your rooms full. ❤
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By markbialczak on November 3, 2016 at 7:46 am
both are nice looking chairs and i think it is hilarious about yours, you will never have to get up. )
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By ksbeth on November 2, 2016 at 7:30 pm
I am writing the reply from the chair, of course, Beth. Ha!
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By markbialczak on November 3, 2016 at 7:47 am
Love then both!
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By willowdot21 on November 2, 2016 at 10:40 am
Thanks, Willow. We have a lot of sitting to do. Winter is coming!! ❤
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By markbialczak on November 2, 2016 at 2:20 pm
Yes so you need to be comfy !
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By willowdot21 on November 2, 2016 at 2:48 pm
Ooooh, this is the fun part of moving, indulging in new items!! What great choices for each of you. Tell Mrs. B that I love her funky choice!! The ottoman is a must! And what a perfect chair for you with all those surprise gadgets! You guys are all set! 😀
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By brickhousechick on November 2, 2016 at 9:48 am
I will pass along work to Mrs. B, Mrs. B. ❤ We got our tastes right for the start for this journey.
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By markbialczak on November 2, 2016 at 2:20 pm
I have one of those Archie Bunker chairs…a 30 yr old La Z Boy. Still looking for a replacement ! You made some great choices there. ☺
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By vanbytheriver on November 2, 2016 at 8:48 am
They don’t build them to last 30 years anymore, Van! Although we did move the old recliner to the upstairs room to keep it around for some more years. 🙂
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By markbialczak on November 2, 2016 at 2:18 pm
I love both the chairs, Mark! So comfy and purrrfect. I’m falling asleep already. (≚ᄌ≚)ƶƵ
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By New Bloggy Cat on November 2, 2016 at 8:44 am
They are perfect to stretch out on for sure, NBC. zzzzzzzz. ❤
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By markbialczak on November 2, 2016 at 2:17 pm
They look great Mark. I’m not moving but I definitely have to replace my 15 year old living room furniture! ❤
Diana xo
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By dianasschwenk on November 2, 2016 at 8:35 am
You got your value out of that furniture, my dear friend Diana! Way to go. ❤
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By markbialczak on November 2, 2016 at 2:16 pm
We have similar pillow cushions like YDW Karen’s chair! Love that-and every man needs his recliner Terp, for sure! I love redecorating every few years or so.New paint, new furniture-lots of fun. Woo-Hoo. Gatorette
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By Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser on November 2, 2016 at 7:58 am
Freshening up every few years goes a long way, indeed, Gatorette, even when it’s picking out new wall colors and putting on the paint. 🙂
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By markbialczak on November 2, 2016 at 2:15 pm