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popcorn
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Looking for furnishings
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Nov 18 22:05 UTC 1995 |
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scott
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Nov 18 22:58 UTC 1995 |
You might try Dragon's Lair Futons in Kerrytown, they have some nice stuff.
You probably don't want to buy chairs at Property Dep, they tend to have stuff
too old and gross for dorm lounges.
You don't like the bare wall look? :)
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chelsea
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response 2 of 24:
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Nov 19 13:39 UTC 1995 |
Any good, squishy, truly comfortable new armchair will be in the
hundreds of dollars. High hundreds, actually. I'd instead consider
buying a previously softened (used) archair and then picking out the
perfect new slipcover in a funky print. Slipcovers are very much in
vogue at the moment so the selection is pretty good.
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popcorn
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response 3 of 24:
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Nov 19 17:20 UTC 1995 |
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headdoc
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response 4 of 24:
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Nov 19 17:44 UTC 1995 |
What is a papasan?
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popcorn
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response 5 of 24:
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Nov 20 02:58 UTC 1995 |
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kaplan
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response 6 of 24:
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Nov 20 18:23 UTC 1995 |
I'm still happy with the couch and matching chair we got at Apt Furnature
Rental on Washtenaw over 4 years ago. I don't remember how much we paid.
I went in there expecting to get used stuff that had been previously rented
when I saw the sign in the window saying that they also sold furnature. But
we found some new stuff that was on sale and I felt like it was a really
good deal.
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kaplan
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response 7 of 24:
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Nov 20 18:24 UTC 1995 |
And don't forget the library for wall decorations. Change your paintings
every few weeks.
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rcurl
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response 8 of 24:
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Nov 20 20:39 UTC 1995 |
Visit the Detroit Institute of Art, for prints. Even better, visit the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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mcpoz
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response 9 of 24:
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Nov 20 22:48 UTC 1995 |
I have some old Ansel Adams Calendars if you like his Black and White
pictures. I also have a nice sailing poster size photo stored somewhere.
Let me know if you are interested in these.
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popcorn
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response 10 of 24:
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Nov 21 12:54 UTC 1995 |
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rcurl
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response 11 of 24:
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Nov 21 14:35 UTC 1995 |
White. I don't care what color the walls of my house are, so long as they
are white.
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n8nxf
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response 12 of 24:
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Nov 21 15:42 UTC 1995 |
Build your own four-poster bed. Be creative with the headboard / shelf,
footboard and whatever you toss over the tops of the posts to create a
nice private, comfy space.
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scg
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response 13 of 24:
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Nov 24 04:33 UTC 1995 |
I'm looking for an armchair too, as well as a couch. I think I'll check
Treasure Mart, since they've had some nice things when I've been there not
looking for anything. I'm not sure how their prices on that sort of thing
are, I'm sure they will be cheaper than new.
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mcpoz
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response 14 of 24:
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Nov 24 12:58 UTC 1995 |
There was a store called "garage sale galerie" which had used furniture. It
moved from Jackson Road to a location in Ann Arbor, but I am not sure where.
They had lots of stuff and rapid turn-over.
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scott
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response 15 of 24:
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Nov 24 13:58 UTC 1995 |
Treasure Mart is pretty good; really nice pieces have higher prices, but you
can often find something workable at a decent price. Especially if you find
something ugly and want to re-cover it yourself.
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valerie
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May 23 16:12 UTC 1997 |
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mcpoz
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response 17 of 24:
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May 25 03:01 UTC 1997 |
Isn't the unfinished furniture a pretty good deal (I think there is a shop
across from Arborland).
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valerie
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response 18 of 24:
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May 26 14:01 UTC 1997 |
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mary
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response 19 of 24:
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May 26 18:25 UTC 1997 |
For inexpensive but funky new stuff I'd check out Pier One.
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scott
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response 20 of 24:
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May 26 20:13 UTC 1997 |
So whare *are* you looking for in a nightstand?
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valerie
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response 21 of 24:
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May 26 21:26 UTC 1997 |
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mcpoz
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response 22 of 24:
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May 26 22:39 UTC 1997 |
If you are thinking of stacking cartons, you may want to get some chimney
flues and put boards across the top. Two different types are available and
both would work fine. The flue liner is a square or rectangular shaped
ceramic tube and these would work fine. Length may be a problem, though.
Also, they have concrete blocks of various size with a round center hole for
a flue. I have seen these spray painted and supporting boards making very
neat looking tables/stands.
Stacked bricks/blocks also would do the same thing.
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scott
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response 23 of 24:
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May 26 23:00 UTC 1997 |
Futon stores tend to have interesting tables, too.
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rcurl
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response 24 of 24:
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May 27 04:48 UTC 1997 |
I use an antique comode as a nightstand. Check out Treasure Mart, and
the next antique fair. Some are pricey - some not.
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