Loveseat

We bought a loveseat off craigslist last night.
We knew we wanted a beige, slip-covered loveseat with 4 removable cushions. I read A LOT of reviews online and decided that the IKEA Ektorp seemed like the best option in our price range of less than $500. We have spent plenty of time sitting on friend's Ektorps, so we knew they are comfortable. I thought it would be best to buy a new one, 'cause buying cloth stuff used can seem a little germ-y. However, with no immediate trips to IKEA planned, I did a clgenie search. Several weeks passed, and then the ad for this one popped up on craigslist for $200, I called Daniel immediately and arranged to go look at it.
Daniel selflessly sacrificed his whole evening hitching up the trailer to drive the hour out to Durham during rush hour with looming thunderstorms overhead for us to buy it. The Dr.'s house we bought it from was very clean and we had no qualms about the transaction. Actually, the loveseat smells so good (they must use scented detergent), I haven't washed the covers yet. But that needs to change cause Jack just spit up on it.
So, not only did the thunderstorms miss us, but on the way home we drove under a rainbow. It was meant to be...