The Elusive Couch

It has now been a full two months since I moved into my new abode yet, I still don't have a couch.

This sad butterfly chair is just not cutting it any more!

I have daydreamed of inviting friends over for book clubs or after work appetizers but, the perfect couch continues to remain elusive. Almost a month ago, I found this cute number at the Urban Home in Berkeley. But, since then, I have done a lot more talking and thinking than searching. And, as of today, after a pep talk with a co-worker and sitting on my friends' new couch (both of whom had also been on the hunt since my excursion to Urban Home), my official hunt began in earnest as I wandered over to Past Perfect, on Union and Fillmore.

It is my goal to visit consignment stores for the next few weeks before I break down and buy Abbie, from Pier 1. And, not that Abbie isn't super cute and fitting for my new space, I just have spent so much time imagining the perfect mid-century bedecked living room filled with all my nearest and dearest, oohing and aahing over my exquisite taste. I mean, look at that fireplace! It would feel wrong not to fill the space in front of it with a similarly timeless piece from a fine local used furniture establishment.

So, back to Past Perfect, another co-worker suggested I hit up the store on Lombard which apparently has more floor space for showcasing their larger furniture. The store on Union was full of amazing finds that were not outrageously priced and super stylish to boot. Color me inspired! I plan to make my way back next week, in fact.