I don’t like furniture that every one has in their homes. I don’t like going from one person’s house to another person’s house and seeing the same kitchen table or the same entertainment center – all bought at different stores. Where is the originality and individuality in that? If I could, I would have someone make my furniture to suit my own needs and perferences. But…since I have yet to win the freaking lottery, I am stuck looking for furniture at the same stores as everyone else. The sad thing about the furniture choices around here is that the wood, or the “wood”, usually tends to be oak with a honey-type finish. Argh…this disgusts me. Why must everyone around here do the “country theme” in their homes. You know people, just because we live in the MidWest and we smack-dab in the middle of corn country, we DO have other choices than to decorate like we live in an 1890s farm house! You people that do this make it even more difficult for people like me to find eccelectic items for our homes because we don’t want to conform like you do! I am a non-conformist and am capable of having my own opinion, likes, and dislikes without having to see that other people have them as well. Actually, once other people start liking the, I usually stop.
With that said, I found the most perfect entertainment center/armoire last night – for me. I am actually getting around to decorating my bedroom – something I have not done in the almost five years since I’ve owned my home. But…like I said, I don’t want coookie-cutter furniture with honey finish (it really makes me a little sick to my stomach to even think about it in my house). My dilemma was that I needed a new dresser (which I only really use a couple drawers) and something entertainment centerish for the TV and Wii. My first thought was an armoire, but I’m not into Shaker/Amish/Colonial/Traditional, cheap-ass furniture and that seems to be the only style of armoires out there. So, I was going to go with a dresser and some type of entertainment center, but I’ve looked damn near every where (around here) and couldn’t find something to suit my non-conformist taste. UNTIL…I went to a particular store that I always forget we have here – and the only place I had not previously looked.
Anyway…I found an entertainment center/armoire. It was originally a little pricey and much more than I wanted to spend. However, it was on sale, and because it was the last one they had left, I got an additional 20% off because there is a little knick on the front (that I didn’t even notice). So…with the sale price and the discount, it came to under the amount I was looking to spend on a dresser and entertainment center. AND…I like this one much more. I am going to post a picture of this most perfect piece of furniture, and if you already have it, I don’t want to know about it. Just keep it to yourself and don’t allow me to come to your house unless it’s in a room with a locked door.
