Dresser, not dress

For the past week, I have been on a hunt to find a dresser -- and possibly two nightstands -- that I like. "Like" is the operative word. My search has yielded nothing. I went to all the usual places, and nothing. (And, no this pathetic city does not yet have an Ikea.)

This is what I am looking for (with the aid of bullets):

• Contemporary styling. This means not weird Victorian-inspired bullshit, and no Asian influences.

• Dark, dark wood. Almost black. I nearly punched a sales associate in the face last night who thought a dark'er' oak was what I wanted. No, bitch, stop trying to sell me your shitty-ass, cardboard, play furniture.

• Drawers that actually slide on their tracks. I went to Crate & Barrel, where, if I may add the cheapest dresser was $1,100, they had a dresser for nearly $1,500 that glided on its tracks like shit.

• I want the tall 5-drawer variety, not the short fat one. I don't want to do a lot of bending.
  

The reason I am now finally searching is because I have been living out of a box for the past year. Yes, people, you read correctly. Box. One year. Ok, so I have a closet, but I hate it, and it only fits my sweaters, shirts, and pants. There is no room for my socks, which I have a million of, and my unmentionables.

And, for those who don't know, I have two cats. And, I hate vacuuming. So, add those two things together and you get a hairy floor. (Wow, I sound like a filthy fuck.) Ok, so it's not that bad, but still... It's time to invest in bedroom furniture.

Oh, I also have to contend with the issue of my already-purchased headboard which I like a lot. Thus, I need to have the dresser, and potentially the two night-stands, match. A daunting task if you ask me.

Why do you all need to know all this? Because this my blog, and I wanted to ramble on and on this morning about nothing.

When I find the most perfect dresser ever constructed, I will let all you know. Until then, just sit on you hands and keep quiet. (Or, as kat did in the comments, suggest to me some great pieces. Thanks, kat.)

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