We bought this mirror new at Ikea about five years ago. It went into an apartment we were renting out "furnished".
Life changed, we sold the apartment. My mother was in a nursing home and needed a mirror. This was a perfect fit for her.
Now it's come back to us. With a bit of refurbishment, it's hanging in our entryway.
But my question is, do I get to claim it as second-hand, or is it just an older new piece? These are the questions I obsess over, so, hopefully, you don't have to (it's my job people, it's what I do!).
After much thought, I've decided that the important thing isn't so much where a piece comes from or what label you slap on it, but how much use you get out of it. The rules I live by these days are to buy less and use it more.
I think a mirror that's had three separate incarnations fits that rule.
The Screws Holding It To The Wall Are Hidden Behind The Corner Hooks
4 comments:
Hey Barb, your blog is super cool. I enjoy reading it, and the pannifer's one everyday. Thanks for updating regularly, it's much appreciated. :)
Thanks, Jane! It's so nice to be appreciated!
I really like your blog :) Your post takes me back to the time I moved into my 1st rented apartment. I had next to no money to buy furniture. I moved into this place with a few suitcases of clothes and other things. The Sofa or the frame of a sofa was one of the 1st things I picked up- second hand, dirt cheap. Its been 6 years and I've moved into my own apartment & doing well for myself. The sofa works for me. I just reupholstered it & I still get compliments for the way it looks. You can see it here if you wish http://www.flickr.com/photos/8742949@N08/650021058/in/set-72157600533481406/
I can see why you'd want to keep it! Great pictures!
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