Comments on: My 10 Furniture Must Haves http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/ Real Decorating for Real People Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:23:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-1264 Thu, 01 May 2014 13:58:06 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-1264 Christie, thank you for commenting on this article! We’ve been thinking about putting together a Top 10 Accessory List. You’ve given me some more great ideas to add to it! Keep checking your local public television station, our show seems to move around a lot.

]]> By: Christie D. http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-1263 Thu, 01 May 2014 13:40:07 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-1263 Hi Shari!
Your Top 10 ideas are great as always. My personal must haves are also a large statement wall clock, and a few well placed treasured family heirlooms, including a sterling silver tea pot I inherited from my paternal grandmother, and a wooden desk clock that my paternal grandfather won in a foot race at age 10. It is so enjoyable to receive your informative emails, and I must add that I am so disappointed that your tv programs are not available in my area (Rhode Island).

]]> By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-1237 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:30:04 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-1237 Hi Kathy! Just run your cursor over the word “bench” which is in a lighter green color. When you do, the picture of the bench on amazon will pop up and you can check over there for the details on the item.

]]> By: kathy http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-1209 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:52:06 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-1209 thanks for this great list. you mentioned the bench receiving great reviews but there was no link at to where it might be purchased. thanks if you can offer that website.

]]> By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-1166 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:47:25 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-1166 Jenny, I had a good time pulling together the top 10 furniture items, so maybe I’ll do an accessory one as well. Your suggestions of art, clocks, mirrors and lamps would all be there…hmmm what else?

]]> By: Jenny B. http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-1117 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 12:11:11 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-1117 I like the list, it’s a good starting point. I had an armoire for 20+ years, but it was just too heavy to keep moving around with us. Sadly, it’s gone, but I still miss it and its presence. The host/hostess chairs wouldn’t work here because I have a round table and grandkids…upholstery at the table with children (and me!) are not a good combo. :) My top ten list would include an accessory category. For me, most of all, what I could not live without is artwork. And I agree with the old adage: buy what you love. I still have a couple of things I purchased in my early 20s that I still love and display to this day. Clocks, mirrors and lamps would also be in this category. Thanks, Shari!

]]> By: Deb Bradley http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-971 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:32:37 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-971 No, I think you hit the best of the best. I’m sure the list could be extended….I was able to let go of many things, since I have daughters who were happy to take many memorable pieces from 50+ years of collecting….a couple of framed antique maps came along with us…just because I couldn’t part with them.

]]> By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-936 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:45:44 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-936 Hi Deb, I like the concept of the Big 10! Since you’ve just been through the process of paring down, were there things that you think were missing from the list? We could always make it a dozen!

]]> By: Deb Bradley http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-931 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:27:49 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-931 Your list is definitely a keeper. We have recently downsized and most of your “must have.” were on the keep list. The host/Hostess chairs are a new addition to our home, but will definitely stay on the “must have” list.

Other items like mirrors, clocks and other things can be changed, updated etc, but the Big 10 are close to forever items.

]]> By: Sheila K http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comment-912 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 19:48:38 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336#comment-912 I love your “other” things idea as well! I am in fact planning on purchasing a quality clock in the near future, and I already have a beautiful set of glass candy/nut dishes that I purchased from of all places, the dollar store! If I could add to that I would say a set of quality Table Lamps. I have a classic set that I purchased with a oil rubbed bronze finish… They came with white shades but I bought some beautiful Gold faux silk shades and I think it adds a little class to my space. I would also say a nice large (but not too large) Mirror, they do wonders to open up a space!
As far as furniture pieces, I would say of course a quality dining set but also End Tables/Coffee Table… ( Hmmm maybe I am just thinking these beacuse I am in need of some?? ha ha ) I look forward to hearing more of your ideas! Thanks Shari!

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