L and I have been in the market for a new couch. Our current couch depresses me. It is quite possibly the world’s ugliest piece of furniture ever made.

It was a hand-me-down from L’s cousin, and when I was in my early twenties I didn’t mind it. But now, I’m old(er), we’re married, and it’s time for something new!

So, Project Couch has been in effect. We both agree that we want quality. I’d like this couch to be around for years to come.

The shopping scene each weekend has gone a little like this: we go to Macy’s/CB2/Ethan Allen/whateverfurniturestore, and L is mesmerized by those huge sectionals a.k.a. the sports watcher’s wet dream. Comfort, convenience, no frills. Something kinda like this…

My reaction: “Wow, that’s a lot of couch you got there, hon. And do those seats recline?”I, on the other hand, wouldn’t mind something cute, stylish, and retro. Basically, the opposite of the sports watcher’s wet dream. Kinda like this…

His reaction: “It’s okay. But for the same price, we can get eight leather sectionals, and a matching leather ottoman!”
We’ve finally found a way to meet in the middle. I am really excited to reveal, what I hope, will be our new couch. I’ll post about it in a bit, because we are still figuring out the details. Have you gone furniture shopping with your honey yet? Any differences of opinion? 🙂

Photos by Macys.