new mirror

[anneandgraham]

Gosh isn`t it hard to find shops with what you want nowadays!! We realised how many places have shut near us in last few years, ie co-op homemaker, Courts furniture to name but 2 and the huge B & Q is nightmare no one to ask or help!!

We have furniture place in Frinton and they had lots mirrors but none really wanted, too large, wrong colour, trailed the web sites in end ordered one toooo large!! luckily was from Argos, went back today and they kindly let us view 2 and Yippeeeee found one a mosaic round one which I hope will look lovely darling husband trying hang at the moment!!

Have started bit ironing and packing after afternoon rest!! trouble is woke up with headache even worse, VIRUS GO AWAY!!!

[jjoj]

We having same trouble with a mirror for dining room Ann have a nice one now but wont go with new decor when we do it, trying to get everything in before we start but all the shops we knew about have closed same with place mats just cant get the ones i want so frustating as i just know as soon as i no longer need them there will be loads around s**s law. Hope you feel better for weekend

Jean

[GrannyJules]

I'm having trouble with finding quality placemats. We have some that are over 30 years old and slightly chipped, but they don't make them like they used to.

[jjoj]

Your right GJ its all this thin fiber board coverd with a thin film and it either peels of or goes at the corners and i dont like the designs ,the latest i notice are made of Felt well they not going to keep heat of the table and they will get dirty very quickly Felt in my oppinion doesnt wash well

JEAN

[jeangenie]

Originally Posted by GrannyJules

I'm having trouble with finding quality placemats. We have some that are over 30 years old and slightly chipped, but they don't make them like they used to.

GJ - the last ones we got were from TK Maxx (they are strutting their stuff in my OH's birthday photo) They're 'proper' ones with cork backing. I'm neurotic about table mats - they have to be cleaned to within an inch of their lives on both sides (can't stand crumbs) so don't last long - this this batch seem to be doing ok. I keep promising myself when we decorate the dining room I'll design my own from a photo - one day!!!

Keep looking - the right placemats are out there somewhere!!!

Jean

[Enid]

You can get lovely slate ones or wooden ones.

[plantaholic]

The good mats were made by a company called Pimpernel, ours have a pic. of the tree of life on them. I wonder if the company still exists. I am sure John Lewis still sell good quality ones. Perhaps they are not modern enough for some people.

[jjoj]

I have been to all the big stores John Lewis, Bainbridges, Fenwicks,M&S,Debenhams, you name it ive been all the same style did see some in Fenwicks by Cath Kitson but only had mats not the matching coasters went onto her web site and they dont have them there either Im not even going to look for another mirror i like Anne,s i think i might well im almost certain i will get that one

JEAN

[jjoj]

Plant just had a look yes Pimpernell still going got some lovely ones , not what im looking for but they do a lovely little tray and two cup sets i like the look of them would make a lovely gift thanks for the tip i wouldnt have seen them otherwise

Jean

[GrannyJules]

Yes I just googled them too. They look just what I'm looking for. I will browse at my leisure later, thank you.
It's going to be hard to make up my mind.