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oh the agony and the ecstacy

*Update:I just want to clarify to anyone who read this and thought I ripped a SOLD tag off that I didn't, nor would I ever.
I ripped the PRICE tag off to bring to the register, it wasn't sold or even on hold yet.
I tossed and turned all night dreaming about that Pagoda bedroom set from Salvation Army. It was torture. I had to go back to Sal's this afternoon to pick up a sideboard I purchased the day before. Part of me was hoping it was gone so I wouldn't have to look at it, another part just wanted to see it one more time.

My husband called as I entered the store, and I told him I was stalking furniture. Then he said the magic words "If you really like it that much just buy it." Wha-Whattt?! Ok. If it was still there I would take it home, clean it, pat it, tell it what a good pagoda set it was daily...if. It was now after 1:00. They had been open for hours, someone must have called, came in by now.

I quickly walked through the store towards the front, heart racing, there it was... but will there be a SOLD tag on it.? Nope. I ripped the for sale ticket off and went to the check out. My hands were shaking, I could barely sign the slip and write my name. Shaking. The clerk must have thought I was on something. I was. Vintage Thomasville Pagoda Bedroom set. I'm sorry to anyone that wanted it and didn't get it, I really am. I honestly didn't expect it to still be available or to have a verbal OK from my husband to load up the house with
 a(nother) giant load of furniture.

"If you love something let it go, and if it's meant to be ...."
Family Bonding


23 comments:

  1. SabrinaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Congratulations on your newest family member! I can tell it appreciates the love already.

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  2. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignMarch 23, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    LOL! Clearly it was meant to be yours!
    I'm glad it went to a good home :)

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  3. Nichole LoiaconoMarch 23, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I'm sooooo happy you got it! It would never have been as happy with anyone else but you.

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  4. lizziefitzMarch 23, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Yipee!!!

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  5. Gypsy SparrowMarch 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I'm still kinda sad I passed on that mid-century sectional... my hubs said no, and he was right, but still...

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  6. Bri@MeyouandawienerMarch 23, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I typed up a huge comment and my stupid finger hit the wrong key. Damn you stupid fingers! Anyways that set is amazing and im glad you got it because I know your room is going to be the shit when you put this set in it! Palm beach style bedroom?

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  7. CarolMarch 24, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Attagirl. :)

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  8. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Thank goodness you came to your senses! I can't wait to see how you decorate around it.

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  9. HeidiMarch 24, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Ahhh so happy for you! Can't wait to see what you do with it. And when you're done with your pagoda set you can pass it on over to me :)

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  10. http://pimpmybricks.wordpress.com/March 24, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    If I'd walked into some shop and seen that (except that in Australia you never see such things in shops), I'd have HAD to have it too. Would have chucked out the present bed to make room for it even. You did the right thing. And thank gawd for your hub, and synchronously timed phone calls.
    Pamela.

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  11. lisaroyMarch 24, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I've had that same heart-racing feeling and this was truly meant to be yours! What a find! :)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I have to say- that's kinda annoying of you to rip the Sold tag off and buy it anyways. I feel bad for that person.

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  13. Danika HerrickMarch 24, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Anonymous-
    There wasn't a sold tag on it. I was just saying "will there be a sold tag on it" and I meant No, there wasn't. I wouldn't do that, nor would they sell a piece that was already sold.
    It was still for sale when I got there.
    ( I will re- word my post)

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  14. BetsyMarch 24, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    So glad you bought it! I must send you a photo of the armoire, aka our new bar (paint pending)... Great minds think alike :)

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  15. Dina @ Honey + FitzMarch 24, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    So super psyched for you and this find! I know in your hands this set will have a whole new, much more fabulous life. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

    Aside: I find it really annoying that people conveniently sign in as "anonymous" when they have something snarky to say.

    But regardless...still excited about your find :)

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  16. SamanthaMarch 24, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    How awesome. It deserves a home where it will be truly appreciated.

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  17. My Interior LifeMarch 24, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    You did the right thing! Can't wait to see what you do with your pieces!

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  18. AshleyMarch 24, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! Glad that these pieces are going to a person who will love them and transform them!

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  19. Heather (love your space)March 24, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    YAY!!!!
    I'm so glad you got it.
    And I so totally and completely know that heart-racing, shaking hands feeling. It's a sickness, my friend. And I'm glad I'm not the only one infected.

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  20. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsMarch 24, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    It was totally meant to be!!!! I would have snatched those pieces up and paid the price later with my man. I really think we need to start a support group for people with this problem...my basement is packed man. Do I have time to refinish it all? I will somehow make time...
    And seriously awesome find..so glad you went back and your boys are soooo cute! I wonder if they think you are as crazy as my son thinks I am sometimes.

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  21. SummerMarch 24, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Look at your new baby!!!!

    It was meant to be ma love...embrace it! =)

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  22. DanaMay 31, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Just spotted the matching armoire at a local thrift store. Been thinking and thinking that if I only had a place . . . found you and this post in my research of the piece. Know anything??

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  23. Danika HerrickJune 1, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Dana,
    I found parts of this set on Circa Who and 1st Dibs for rediculous $$. All I know is that they are vintage Thomasville, did a lot of google and stil didn't turn up much. I say buy it! A blogger friend actually bought the armoire from this set. You might want to ask her if she found anything out about the piece. Her blog is Estate Eclectic and is on my side bar of blogs. Keep me posted!
    Danika

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