Here's my office chair. Embarrassing, isn't it?
It deserves a spot in the next duct tape book or calendar, don't you think?
But it's the most comfortable chair in the house, and isn't that fortunate, given all the time I spend here.
This old chair, inexpensive, from an office supply store, beats all the recliners and glide rockers, old and new, that we own, and all the specially padded dining room chairs. Its only problem is that it's beat up and was getting embarrassing.
Like Frasier's dad's recliner, if you remember that television show.A friend came to my rescue and made a beautiful quilt for the back of my chair—that's the New York skyline of course.
Whew. Now when visitors stop in to check email, I don't have to go into a long story about having back problems that only this chair can accommodate.
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Wonderful story Camille. And beautiful backdrop for your chair. I'm reluctant about talking about some of the flaws I try to "hide" / "cover-up" .
My flaws - the small hole is in the wall is hidden behind a framed picture. The missing button on the sofa back is hidden behind handmade pillows. The stain on the recline is hidden behind small quilt.
Good tips, Dru.
Makes you wonder about all the beautiful quilts we see around, doesn't it?
My first thought on seeing that recliner is that it looked very much like the Dad's recliner on the Frazier television show. The only thing I'm ashamed of about my office is how quickly it gets disorderly after I clean it up. Usually takes less than 24 hours.
My first thought on seeing that recliner is that it looked very much like the Dad's recliner on the Frazier television show. The only thing I'm ashamed of about my office is how quickly it gets disorderly after I clean it up. Usually takes less than 24 hours.
Right, I did credit Frasier, Monica -- I miss that show.
I know what you mean about the disorder, too. It takes one day of coming home after a meeting or a class and depositing stuff and my office is lost again.
My desk, definitely! It's one of those incredibly heavy fake-wood things they sold so many of in the '80s, in light-colored pseudo-wood, with a secretarial return made to accomodate a typewriter. Bought it in '85, and I've written twelve published books on it, gone to law school on it, practiced law and taught advanced legal research on it. It has glue spots all over the top, a couple of big scratches and a million little ones, and the return sags. I often work with my laptop on my lap, my chair tilted way back and my feet up on it. I did gussy it up with new drawer pulls about a year ago, but nobody will ever call it lovely. Functional, yes. Lovely, not even!
I can picture the desk, Julie! And I could never replace such a loyal workhorse!
I could just put a big cover over my whole house.
Don’t be embarrassed—comfort always wins! It’s great that your friend added a personal touch with the quilt; it makes your chair even more special. We all have those beloved, quirky pieces that might not be perfect but bring us joy!
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