I was finally going to allow myself to get the little secondhand rug I've been visiting for almost 3 years...it's got that antique William Morris/Renaissance feel I love, subtle colors, a nature theme...lots of the soft greens I already have in the shed...I took these photos in December of 2010, so you can see how long I've been drooling over this thing!
It was $85 when I asked about it 2+ years ago, but I was feeling kind of snug...I decided to wait.
Today I decided I'd been working hard, the class was going well, and that was going to be my reward--if it was still there in the Olde Towne Mall.
It WAS...but it was owned by another dealer and they had to call to confirm the price.
I just called to find out. $250.00 ?!?!?!
So no. Not for a rug in a shed.
What was up with THAT?? Besides the price, I mean.
Fine, I'll just look at the photos I took 2 years ago and enjoy the rug I have. The poor mall owner was really apologetic; she knew I wouldn't fib about it. Not her fault!
You know what they always say...if you see something you love in an antiques mall, get it THEN. When it cost a quarter of what the owner wants now.
OK, I'll quit pouting now...
