When life gives you lemons, make lemonade and add a splash of “something something” if you like”. 😋
Me
Just Some Hiccups!
Target’s Studio McGee Midway chair was a beast to assemble. Everything was going well, until I got to the second chair. Due to the front leg being bent, the frame would not connect to the leg. I ventured forward and the assembling of the Midway sofa was a breeze! And the hiccups continued… 😖
OH VEY! 🤦🏾♀️
Target Studio McGee Midway Ottoman
Dilemma
You see the space around the table in the below planner images; there is decent enough room to enter and exit, right?
Well … that “decent enough” space no longer exist. I did not take into account the screen porch framing and the movement is limited. The patio furniture, in the above layouts, does not fit, accordingly to the handy-dandy Target planner. 🤦🏾♀️ (UGH, there is no reason for sarcasm, the error was not made by Target’s planner.)
Observing the building of the porch, I had a feeling the furniture would not fit the space. Even though, I am still disappointed. 😫
The coffee table, which was also purchased from Target is a big round concrete table. There is no way the table is fitting on the porch with the planned layout.
Time to Enact Plan B!
Coffee table and matching side table are moving to the stone patio, which sucks because I wanted to place a group seating with a fireplace table on the patio. Okay, Tresa keep thinking. Another option that just came to mind is to place the coffee table near the pool seating. Hmmm…. that may work. However, my concern is the table being near the pool and the chlorine water staining the table.
I am still finding it hard to believe I was so off on my planing measurements.
My eyes keep glancing up at the Midway patio furniture; it looks so much better in person. Shoot! it looks better on porch than it did inside Target The porch is an excellent extension from the living room and dining room decor; bringing a “touch of glam” and classic to the outdoors.
Knocking Knees
On a beautiful Spring-like day, I am sitting in the egg chair, which is very comfortable, foot swinging to Beastie Boys “Fight For Your Right,” which is blasting on the radio. This is why I had to decorate the porch before it is 100% complete (sliding door is delayed). I LOVE SPRING! Right not, my attention is on the sofa. YUP, we most definitely will be knocking knees!
Role-Reversal
Due to the family room furniture fiasco (check-out “Family Room Tingles” post), my oldest daughter continuously asked, “Did you measure right?“ “Yes, I used Target’s planner and entered in the measurements,” I replied. In addition, every time she asked, I shared the most recent plan design.
Looking forward for her to see the porch and furniture in person. This will definitely be a moment where the roles are reversed and I am going to hear from the rooftops, “I knew it, I told you so!” 🙄
My youngest daughter and mother said from the beginning, “Don’t clutter the space.” WELL, IT MOST DEFINITELY IS CLUTTERED!
While writing this blog, I received a call from my mother and I had to give a quick reveal. Her immediate response, “Tree, I like it!” It looks so nice!” A+ for me and I have not added the finishing touches. When I told her I was adding a sofa, my A+ went to a C- (borderline D). “OH NO! The space is too small! It’s not going to fit!” I agreed, but I will not give up and will find a solution.
Time to review the many planner layouts and search for the ideal layout that allows for the most space around the furniture.
I remeasured the porch and the measurements are (116”X132”). As previously mentioned, the blueprint has 10’x12’ (120”x144”). Due to framing, I lost 4” on the side and approximately a foot in the front, HOW! 😳
Layouts!
The “real” measurements were entered into Target’s room planner to see how much legroom I have with the furniture and WOWZER, very little!
My youngest daughter does not like the egg chair next to the black Midway chair and wants to eliminate the second Midway chair. “Use it as back-up or place it on the patio,” she suggested. My oldest daughter does not mind the Egg chair next to the Midway . She recommended getting rid of the ottoman and exclaimed, “For Dear God, please do not put them diagonally!” In her mind, everything must be in order, in straight lines; if not, it is out of balance.
Lemonade Anyone?
Oh yeah, I showed my oldest the coffee table that is still in the garage. She laughed, “You’re concern about that baby coffee table.” Taking a second look, it is pretty small, which is perfect for the porch. As for the ottoman, it will serve as a side table when not used for resting.
Here I was spazzing over the rug, when I should have been working on having some patience and wait to purchase patio furniture until the screen porch was finish.
Optimism has won and I am making lemonade out these lemons. 🍋 (hmmm… lemon that is a good word for WORDLE.) 😜
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