Bed to bed

3/27/10 Laura Ashley bedding set, returned

After yesterday's installment of the Great Christmas Downsize, Joanna decided to press her luck.

We've had a complete set of Amanda's bedding since we moved here, and it's long been the bedding of choice in our guest room. Since Amanda's been one of our most frequent visitors, it's fitting that she usually sleeps under her own comforter.

On her last visit, when Joanna suggested that we were ready to downsize the bedding, Amanda played the role of the goaling, deflecting. She said that she liked coming here, knowing that we were using it. "You should just keep it until you move," she replied.

Amanda has a fantastic condo in Charlestown, MA. But, although it's a super place, it is a Charlestown condo, which means she doesn't have a lot of extra space. Plus, Amanda has proven to be a world-class downsizer, herself. You cannot easily pawn things off on this woman.

By the time Amanda arrived yesterday, Joanna had taken a proactive stance. The bedding was in the washing machine, and we were determined not to take "No" for an answer.

Amanda, of course, is not only a great aunt, but also a good sport. She accepted the bedding (back), without complaint, and loaded it into her trunk, where it may well need to stay, since she has so little closet space at her place.

Oh, Amanda, watch out. We're attaching a trailer to that Honda the next time you come to visit.