Craigslist furniture = translated

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Vintage = old and expensive
Antique = rickety
Shabby chic = scuffed edges
Contemporary = microfiber
Charming = country plaid
Romantic = wicker
Cute = tacky
Wrought iron = purchased at Hobby Lobby
Retro = bizarre
Art deco = belongs in a Miami hotel room
Spectacular = always an overstatement
Comfy = ugly… but has such a great personality

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4 Comments

  1. Mary on July 16, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    oh Annie. As one currently searching for loads of furniture (for her HUGE new apt :)) I feel you on this one. Honesty, people.

  2. Rebecca on July 16, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    HA! Love this!

  3. Case and Los on July 16, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    Ha ha, we just sold a couch and futon on Craigslist yesterday, got them for free, make $105- BOOYAH!

  4. Laura on July 16, 2008 at 10:02 PM

    You have inspired me to put pictures up of such items. My favorite, “exotic dancer shoes.”

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