"…faithful friends that are dear to us, gather near to us once more…"   

MDM  loves this holiday song because it invokes families gathering, the soft lights of candles, the wonderful savory smells of homecooking.  For so many years prior to having her own family, it meant coming home and home was more than a house.  Home was filled with the love of parents, siblings, friends– a safe haven of warmth blanketed in a peaceful, cozy atmosphere. 

Some things are priceless, and others only cost money.   This 3 piece sectional from Pottery Barn evokes movie marathon nights, unexpected guests staying over, reading books to your children or grandchildren, and cuddling with your loved ones.

When looking for major items for your home it is important to look for comfort, quality, and versatility.  MDM loves this combination of three chaises as a sectional not only in this configuration which creates 6 feet of comfort  area to share with friends and family, but the flexibility of more than a half-dozen configurations, excluding lining the walls with chaises, that allow for intimate conversations and relaxation.  Seat cushions are covered in down, and canvas slipcovers protect the chaises from numerous spills and easily remove for cleaning. 

MDM Decorating Tip of the Day:  Make or have made slipcovers for all your upholstered furniture, it is so much easier than reupholstering and with sewing books and patterns in many styles available, a cost-saving diyer project.

Priced from $2,791.00-$3,999.00 depending on fabric selection, although a large ticket item, oftentimes you pay for what you get when it comes to construction and, therefore, longevity.  And for 3 large pieces of furniture this amounts to $900- $1300 per piece.  Major pieces of furniture should be viewed as future antiques, therefore, quality of construction and materials is important. 

 MDM recommends selecting furniture not only by  the price tag or as a decorative item, but  for functionality and as an investment in future memories.

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