The Luxury of Threadbare Armchairs

As I sit in the guesthouse, I note that all the furniture surrounding me qualifies as Goodwill discards. The paint is faded or worn, and the blankets have seen many years of service. Yet in this setting, comfortable only begins to describe them—they’re actually luxurious! Warm, inviting, and a haven from the tumult outside. A threadbare armchair never felt so good!