Saturday, March 6, 2010

I Had To Do It

Let me preface this by saying I had no choice.  My hands were tied and I was manipulated into doing this.  This was not a frugal nor a thrifty purchase, but it had to be done.

Last night I bought this chair from Pier 1.  It is their Sigourney chair. 

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I fell in love with this chair when I first saw it.  It was $499.00.  It then went on clearance for $399.00 {yeah, I know; I don’t consider that clearance either}.  I was going to wait until the price came down a bit more and then go for it.

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But ~ I got one of those Pier 1 sale emails Thursday.  I went into the Pier 1 website and, while there thought, “let me see if the price on that chair has come down any”.   I could not find the chair online.  I refreshed the screen and tried again.  No Sigourney chair was coming up!  It was gone!  Panic set in!

I stopped in at my closest Pier 1 late yesterday afternoon and can you believe it, “I just put our last one on hold for someone else a half hour ago”.  A half hour!  I missed it by a half hour!  No.  Not good. 

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Since we planned to go out to dinner near the next closest Pier 1, I called ahead to see if they still had one.  They did!  One left. On the floor.  Did I want to put it on “Hold”?  Yes!!!  Yes, put it on “Hold”!

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While there is a part of me feeling a bit of self-loathing for caving and buying it at the “clearance” price, there was no waiting for it to come down any further in price.  I had to do it.  I love this chair!

 

32 comments:

Emily {Frilly Details} said...

That is one amazing chair!!! I love it! :)

Be Colorful Coastal said...

I love this chair too. Actually my mom bought it also but don't worry she is an edgy cool mom that continually inspires me. Lucky you. I always love stuff more when I get a good deal on it.

Heather Henderson said...

it's very pretty and if you love it, it was worth it!!

Content in a Cottage said...

Kathy...It's so nice. I think that chair was a real bargain. I'm so glad you got the last one. You were definitely meant to have it. Rosemary

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

Oh, Kathy, I totally see what you had to have it! I would have to!!! I'm not even going to go to our Pier 1, LOL, as my hubby would kill me!!

It is absolutely fabulous!!!

((Hugs))
Marsha

Crafty Sisters said...

I wouldn't feel bad! It is a beautiful chair.

The French Bear said...

Kathy you are so funny.... but I love the chair and I really do understand that panic when you think it might be gone!!!!! Ha ha, looks lovely in your house!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B

Traci Michele said...

Oh MY...................Sigh.................that chair is oh-so-nice-on-the-eyes!!!!

I don't think I can have a chair like that till my babies are grown. LOVE IT!

Nice to meet you!

Traci

Blue Creek Home said...

I agree that you had no choice at all in this matter. We would have all been very disappointed in you if you hadn't gotten this most perfect chair for your room.
Now, get over that guilt and enjoy the gorgeous thing!
Rhonda

Unknown said...

sO FUNNY MY MOM HAS WANTED THIS CHAIR SINCE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, BUT SHE KEEPS WAITING FOR THE PRICE TO GO DOWN TOO.. dON'T THEY HAVE THE CUTEST CHAIRS THERE? i AM REALY IMPRESSED WITH pIER oNE THIS YEAR.

Sonny G said...

dahling that is MAAAAAAAAAAAvelous, simply maaaaaaavelous and you deserve it.!@ you do enough bargain shopping, thrifting and repurposing so you got yourself something new and that you love, so - good on you~! very happy for ya.

Mary Lou said...

Can't comment. Gotta go to Pier 1!!
I love the chair!

Tammy@InStitches said...

Enjoy your chair, it's beautiful !

Unknown said...

Sometimes a girl has to do what a girl has to do.
I think you did the right thing! :)

~Liz

Infarrantly Creative said...

It really is gorgeous. And it looks perfect in that spot you chose. i agree with Liz...sometimes a girl has to do what a girl as to do. :-)

Miss Obara said...

Oh...good job! I'm getting better at not waiting for prices to go down on things I really like. Because when I do...someone else gets it ('cuz they don't care about the price, i guess). So, good job on following your gut and just getting it! (You'll save in other places) ;)

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

Gorgeous! Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do!

Anonymous said...

Could that chair be any more beautiful???? Think of all the money you will save by not going shopping. You'll be home, admiring your beautiful chair. Actually, you can probably consider it a great investment. :)

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh, I think it is just fabulous. Aren't you thrilled that you got it. It will be something you will love forever. Such a timeless style. Good for you. Hugs, Marty

Love the Decor! said...

I have loved/drooled over that chair too!!
Glad you splurged. You deserve it!!

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

Loved the chair too....and would have purchased it for sure....Had a few hours to blog hop. Hope you will stop by mine...I just added some extra giveaways that I am drawing for late tonight.

Teresa
http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I don't blame you one bit that chair is BEAUTIFUL!!! Something similar happpened to me last May at Peir1 they had a distressed farmhouse table and chairs that i just loved for my Kitchen it was on sale and the girl told me it was on sale because they were not going to carry it anymore,WELL I COULDN"T HAVE THAT so I went home to get the hubby and we went right back to get it and I'm so glad we did! Martina

Unknown said...

I don't blame you. Sometimes a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do and if that is buy the chair before someone else does. Well, just do it. And love it. Now you can admire it all you want. By the way, it looks great!
Brooke

Angie Acapella said...

well, it's beautiful and you will have it forever! So enjoy and no guilt!

Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose Cottage said...

Oh, I do like the chair! I can see why you "needed" it and completely agree with you! ; )
~Michele

Katie said...

That chair IS beautiful!

Pink Haired Momma said...

It was well worth the splurge! I love the chair shape, love the fabric and it will be a staple for years to come!

See Justification is so easy!

Unknown said...

When you love it, it's worth the splurge. Think of all the reget you're saving youself! ha!

The chair is stunning!

Cheers!
Tina

Maria Killam said...

Kathy that chair is you!! Glad you snapped it up!

Design Esquire said...

It's beautiful, and it looks like you snapped it up at the perfect time! It wasn't going to be around for the next round of markdowns.

Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...

Good for you! When you love something and feel heartbroken when it's gone, you know you'll probably love it for a long time to come. It's a beautiful investment.

DesignTies said...

If you love something... BUY IT! That's the rule and don't forget it!! Glad to see you're following the rules like a good girl ;-)

And... that chair is FAB, Kathy!! Great purchase! Love the shape, the upholstery... and how great it looks in your room!

I meant to drop by earlier and thank you for your comment on my Patti's Bathroom post. You're right about picking a less draining project next time!!

BTW... we're having yet another giveaway over at DesignTies. I hope you'll drop by and enter!!

Victoria

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