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Jdad, I am the EXACT same way. My husband is about to tear his hair out because I keep moving things from room to room until everything finds its perfect home. My house is in constant transition until objects annd furntiure pieces "tell" me where they want to be.

Ohhh, I want that chandelier. Does anyone know where I can find one like it for a reasonable price?

Great question and a quandary that has led to numerous disagreements betwen myself and my husband. I married into an entire household of his furniture. It's all well-crafted, and heavy, and expensive. However, it is all too matchy, and it is a shade of cherry that I've never been too fond of. Worst yet is the coffee table, also cherry, which cannot actually be used as such for fear of marring its surface. My dislike for these pieces (which I am sure is due in part to the fact that he and his ex-girlfriend bought them together) is compounded by the fact that the modern style of the pieces contrasts with the antique charm of our new (old) house.

I haven't found a way to compromise on these pieces. Honestly, I hate them, but because they were so expensive, I can't justify getting rid of them by selling them for a fraction on Craig's list.

I would appreciate any advice on nudging my auction/antique/flea market finds more into the focus of the decor. Technically, my pieces are "trading down" as they are generally purchased for bargains and are a result of hours of research, searching and shopping.