tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post115732633220228384..comments2023-12-25T10:47:28.707-05:00Comments on Work of the Poet: Show and Tell Fridaymaryt/theteachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516961981692076719noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-11190412804201662782008-01-13T08:35:00.000-05:002008-01-13T08:35:00.000-05:00maryt/theteach's UPDATE: Thank you everybody for h...maryt/theteach's UPDATE: Thank you everybody for helping me make a decision about my furniture. Here's how it came out:<BR/><BR/>9 people said REPLACE; 3 people said REUPHOLSTER; 6 people were not sure. <BR/><BR/>I'M GOING TO REPLACE if I can. Today I've convinced hubby to go with me to Thomasville (first stop - yes, I know it's expensive) and look around for both couch and chair. <BR/><BR/>I'm delighted, guys. Tune in for results of our trip...:)maryt/theteachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516961981692076719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-57462834392632330432008-01-12T19:12:00.000-05:002008-01-12T19:12:00.000-05:00Okay, I may be the odd ball--but I love them just ...Okay, I may be the odd ball--but I love them just the way they are:) I would not do a thing. They look great and soooo comfy.<BR/><BR/>JulieannJulieannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11366445046704238024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-10933836370081213022008-01-12T08:31:00.000-05:002008-01-12T08:31:00.000-05:00The couch looks so comfy but then again is it good...The couch looks so comfy but then again is it good for your health (back)?<BR/><BR/>Change is as good as a holiday is the old cliche' - I think you should treat yourself to something new.Le Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-15126501554616924582008-01-12T00:29:00.000-05:002008-01-12T00:29:00.000-05:00If you have the means, then I suggest treating you...If you have the means, then I suggest treating yourselves to nice replacements.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-84484066215015231952008-01-11T23:10:00.000-05:002008-01-11T23:10:00.000-05:00Hi Teach,I tend to agree with Susan at Penless Tho...Hi Teach,<BR/>I tend to agree with Susan at Penless Thoughts. I would replace the sofa and reupholster the chair.<BR/>Looking forward to seeing what you do.<BR/>Good luck!<BR/>-CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-51057908299485341022008-01-11T18:44:00.000-05:002008-01-11T18:44:00.000-05:00oh I so much love IKEA!! I'd spring for a new set-...oh I so much love IKEA!! I'd spring for a new set--will be more comfy (possibly you could find something at IKEA again?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-40187056338962452192008-01-11T16:07:00.000-05:002008-01-11T16:07:00.000-05:00Guess it depends on whether you are doing it yours...Guess it depends on whether you are doing it yourself and how much you love these pieces. I think the couch looks fine and homey as is! The chair looks like an old friend!!nannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-83538285894794891142008-01-11T14:56:00.000-05:002008-01-11T14:56:00.000-05:00Upholstery usually costs about the same as buying ...Upholstery usually costs about the same as buying something new. Then, again, it could be hard to find as good furniture in comparison.<BR/><BR/>Katherine<BR/>My husband teaches at college too!Yellow Rose Arborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293145838400788866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-78220612959321607922008-01-11T14:28:00.000-05:002008-01-11T14:28:00.000-05:00What a great topic for Show and Tell.I think I wou...What a great topic for Show and Tell.<BR/>I think I would go shopping and if anything catches my eye then I would replace them. In the mean time enjoy the comfort.<BR/><BR/>Kathy bAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-54304447854909024722008-01-11T12:06:00.000-05:002008-01-11T12:06:00.000-05:00I would replace the couch but re-upholster the cha...I would replace the couch but re-upholster the chair because of the age and history. Even if it cost more to recover than new. I believe in keeping old things!!!<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-17146860185171105672008-01-11T11:32:00.000-05:002008-01-11T11:32:00.000-05:00I would slip cover both to match. There is some lo...I would slip cover both to match. There is some lovely fabrics out there... and then you could just toss them in the wash to freshen them up.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628852921353676931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-12993206472520298842008-01-11T10:51:00.001-05:002008-01-11T10:51:00.001-05:00Since you've reupholstered the chair before, you'r...Since you've reupholstered the chair before, you're familiar with the process. You might go looking at new furniture and see if there is anything you like and what the price range is. The last time we looked a couple of years ago I wasn't impressed with the selection. If you don't see anything you like and the frame is good on what you have, then you might reupholster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-10132801655607535302008-01-11T10:51:00.000-05:002008-01-11T10:51:00.000-05:00I never repair, when I don't like anything anymore...I never repair, when I don't like anything anymore because it looks ugly and old or dirty I just threw it out and buy something new. Repairs are often even more expensive then new furniture, at least here it is so. And this way you could combine a new sofa with a new recliner, sounds better, no ?Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-8890304690879826062008-01-11T10:23:00.000-05:002008-01-11T10:23:00.000-05:00Hi Teach. Thanks for your kind comments to me.I ag...Hi Teach. Thanks for your kind comments to me.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Sharon. You deserve new, and yes, it would thrill you.<BR/><BR/>Blessings, KathiKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123430890236503375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-22955854137742503192008-01-11T10:02:00.000-05:002008-01-11T10:02:00.000-05:00We too have a great chair and ottoman we've really...We too have a great chair and ottoman we've really run into the ground over the years. So comfy but we decided to replace it because it was so expensive to re-upholster. Since you bought the other piece at Ikea, I'd say replace!ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-63896769597534710962008-01-11T09:31:00.000-05:002008-01-11T09:31:00.000-05:00You could do either.Personally I might just update...You could do either.<BR/>Personally I might just update and replace them.<BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202492142268389742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-39519553493703841412008-01-11T08:27:00.000-05:002008-01-11T08:27:00.000-05:00I think you should replace it. You deserve to have...I think you should replace it. You deserve to have something brand new, it is so fun to shop for furniture and it would thrill you! I checked into the cost of re-upholstering and it is almost as much as if you bought a brand new one! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog today, yes, the little deer are ornaments. <BR/><BR/>Hugs, SharonRose of Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531200562867245403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-72597827708772800052008-01-11T07:47:00.000-05:002008-01-11T07:47:00.000-05:00If it's all so very comfortable, I would reupholst...If it's all so very comfortable, I would reupholster! Definitely. But if everything is breaking down ---then go for new. There's nothing like "new"....but for down home comfort there's nothing like a good 'family friend' like a favorite couch or chair.<BR/><BR/>Does that help? LOLHootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-51965800450653326252008-01-11T04:33:00.000-05:002008-01-11T04:33:00.000-05:00If they're comfortable, I'd say re-upholster. Will...If they're comfortable, I'd say re-upholster. Will it be more cost-effective to re-upholster or replace, though? But comfort is far more important than appearance - although both look fine to me. You should see my sofa and chairs, LOL. I hide them under pretty throws, as they're so dilapidated.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I've <A HREF="http://sianikatts-gower.blogspot.com/2008/01/1.html" REL="nofollow">tagged</A> you, but please don't feel obliged to do it, if you don't have the time/inclination. Take care!Sianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874104908066743264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-32424209519865050052008-01-10T23:03:00.000-05:002008-01-10T23:03:00.000-05:00Honestly, I would replace...unless you're seriousl...Honestly, I would replace...unless you're seriously emotionally attached. Sounds like you might be.Mimi Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-25437141473507958482008-01-10T22:51:00.000-05:002008-01-10T22:51:00.000-05:00Yes, there is a show and tell this week. I will p...Yes, there is a show and tell this week. I will put up Mr. Linky at 12:00am easter time!<BR/><BR/>KelliKellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959889019639336499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988056.post-26454713637726606432008-01-10T20:48:00.000-05:002008-01-10T20:48:00.000-05:00Hi Teach,I guess it would depend on the frame of e...Hi Teach,<BR/>I guess it would depend on the frame of each piece. Are they stable, durable, still intact? The next question I would ask is will it cost you more to re-upholster than to buy new? That would depend on the fabric choices in part, I suppose. Which leads me to a suggestion. Perhaps you could go shopping for fabrics which you like and then make a decision. I take it you or someone you know is an upholsterer. Honestly, from your pics they don't look THAT bad...but I'm not the one sitting there with you ;-)Robin Lee Sardinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646714071791313546noreply@blogger.com