Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Two by Two


Not sold, traveling.  I now own forty-four chairs.  I didn't count children's chairs, stools or anything outside.  To be fair, fourteen of those chairs are associated with dining tables.  So that makes....thirty chairs.  I don't have a problem; I can stop anytime.
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21 comments:

  1. soodie ::May 19, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    I understand your love for chairs! I am also bewitched. My brother was making fun of me the other day because I have 12 chairs in my living room. And it is a small living room.

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  2. Scot Meacham WoodMay 19, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    hello, my name is tartanscot, and I have chair addiction.

    there should be some kinda of support group for us - but, then we'd need chairs for our meetings . . . and then we'd have a whole new problem.

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  3. 72 and sunnyMay 19, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    I have a storage unit. In it are 17 chairs of all sizes and sorts. hanging from the chicken wire ceiling and stacked precariously. Who knows when you'll need that exact one.

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  4. tarheelMay 20, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    I have a problem with chairs, too! And mirrors. And lamps.

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  5. lindaMay 20, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    I have same addition, including lamps as well....have two storage units!

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  6. Mary Kay AndrewsMay 20, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    To paraphrase the Association:
    "Chairish is the word that I use to descriiiibe...all the feeling that I have running deep for you insiiiiide."
    I'm chairish too.

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  7. UnknownMay 20, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I laughed so hard when I read your post and then I had to count my chairs. 25 and I must be missing some. I have started collecting minatures because I have no more room. Addiction? Noooo.

    I would like to do a Christmas tree in all kinds of chairs.

    Thanks!!! Too fun. Now I know I'm not alone.

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  8. The Blushing HostessMay 20, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Well, old folks will never complain at your parties!

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  9. DavidMay 20, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I just hope the boys don't notice. You'll be sunk they next time they feel the need for a Lego run.

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  10. Linda in AZ *May 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    * TOOO darling!!! (You're ALL cracking me up here!!!)... I certainly no longer feel "alone" in MY "weaknesses!!!

    And yes, OK~~~~~ "Hi, my name is Linda and I'm a total houseaholic, dishaholic, linenaholic, lampoholic, all-kinds-of-furnitureaholic and dogaholic as well (MUST HUG every dog I see!)~~~~~~ yessireebob, you name it & I'm afflicted!!! ~~~~~~(But what a way to go!!!

    ....(Annnnd hey! It's better than hanging out in bars or on "street corners", putting things up yer nose, etc!!! Ha!)~~~~

    SYMPATHETIC HUGS to all of you ~~~~ We CAN be helped, you know, but do we really W*A*N*T to be???? Me thinketh NOT~~~ TOO MUCH FUN... keeps life EXCITING!!!!

    XOXO, Linda in AZ *

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  11. Linda in AZ *May 20, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    ***** Oh yes, and HUSBANDAHOLIC, too (only JUST M*Y PRECIOUS PRINCE, tho!!!)***** Smiles!!!

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  12. An Aesthete's LamentMay 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Chairs are like pets or people. Think about it: legs, a back, a bum, shoulders even, a waist. Could this be why even I can't resist one orphaned on the street?

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  13. MarthaMay 20, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Mrs. B --

    I, too, have a chair fetish -- they're everywhere at Linderhof and yet, I still look for more.

    And the singles -- there is nothing wrong with one chair if it's a great chair -- you don't need a set!

    And yet, I still look for more!

    So I understand -- I totally understand.

    And yes, I can stop anytime -- as long as I don't go to an antique shop or estate sale . . . .

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  14. Jean MarthaMay 20, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Don't make me count mine...I'll get in trouble.

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  15. tcMay 20, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Patricia, I don't think you have an addiction. I think you have a calling. Let me explain--

    Chairs are just so beautiful--so many lines and curves and colours and textures. And so many ways to change their presentation. I believe that a love of chairs can signal a strong, personal belief in the power of redemption and rehabilitation. Isn't it thrilling and beautiful to see the transformation of a chair? Using few resources--some elbow grease, a bit of paint and a little bit of fabric--you can bring out the beauty in almost any chair.

    In short, I think you have a noble calling, Patricia, and you are contributing to the betterment and beautification of not only the human race, but the planet! (How's that for justifying owning 44 chairs?)

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  16. High-Heeled Foot in the doorMay 20, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Ha ha you are too funny. I have the same problem. I have a bit too many chairs as well and always want to bring more home with me. I almost left with two more today from a thrift store. I left empty handed but then regretted it so I went back and they were closed! You know where I will be tomorrow at opening!

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  17. CovetableMay 21, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    Dear Lord in heaven - 66! I had no idea...

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  18. cotedetexasMay 21, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    I may have you beat. I'm too tired to count. maybe I will tomorrow. i will be interesting to see who has more. why I don't know but it will be to me. because I am sick when it comes to chairs.

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  19. AlwaysMeMay 21, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    That just means you like to have lots of friends(and places for them to sit).

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  20. MillieMay 22, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Of course you can stop - but why would you?
    Millie ^_^

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  21. cotedetexasMay 24, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    32, plus two in the garage, plus 3 child's size chairs, plus two office chairs. not so many - hmm. maybe I should go buy some more????

    plus 4 outside, I just remembered those.

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