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Young House Love » Our Second House » NOooooooooOOOoooooo

| By Sherry Petersik | October 14, 2010 | 218 Comments

NOooooooooOOOoooooo

I was going to do it. I was finally going to buy the Coco mirror from West Elm that I’ve been obsessing over forever. Yes, we’re moving, but it’s such a classic piece that it could be hung anywhere in this house or the next one. And I was just gonna go for it- all $199 of it. Even though I’m usually too cheap to buy things full price (even if I’m head over heels in love) I had this whole talk with myself about putting on my big girl pants and bucking up and just splurging for something that I’m 99.9% certain would make me happy for decades. Then I saw this when I clicked the link.

Coco Mirror

No longer available? I want to die.

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  1. Avatar for Kristi @ Addicted 2 DecoratingKristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:35 am

    Make your own! There’s no way that that mirror would be difficult to make. You could actually use coconut (just dehydrate it in your oven on super low heat and then spray with a protective sealer) or use something that looks like it. It’s the texture that makes the mirror interesting, and you could come up with a thousand things that would give you that texture. Do it yourself! Go for it!

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  2. Avatar for ValVal says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:38 am

    Infinite sadness! The same thing happened to me one time with the perfect chandelier, but it was more my fault because I was playing chicken with the sale price waiting for it to go down even further. In hindsight, I would not have regretted over-paying as much as I regret missing out on it altogether.

    Good luck! It’s nice to have a more “real-time” type post again.

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  3. Avatar for ashleyashley says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:39 am

    I feel your pain. Just moments before reading your blog I had gone on-line to check out a some accent pillows I wanted from John Robshaw’s line and when I clicked on it I got the same response and had the same reaction. Keep looking though…you might find something similar.

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  4. Avatar for Kelly RKelly R says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:40 am

    Now that you’re on the hunt… doesn’t it make you want it MORE?! I totally know how you feel.
    Then I end up getting upset at the real one and try to DIY and make it even better.

    I have a West Elm downstairs in my condo building here in South Florida… so…. ??
    I’m at work right now, but I can check later… it’s literally downstairs!

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  5. Avatar for Michelle NMichelle N says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Have you hear of Retail Me Not? It’s a great site with a billion coupon codes for online shopping. I never buy online until I check this site. Sometimes I can find codes for 50%+ off and sometimes just free shipping but hey…saving money is saving money no matter how much.
    http://www.retailmenot.com/

    Good luck with your mirror hunt!

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  6. Avatar for Kim SKim S says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:41 am

    I know the feeling! What usually happens for me though is that for a few days I’ll pine over it and feel sorry for myself/mad at myself for not buying it sooner, and then after that initial stage is over I end up thinking “Phew, they just saved me $200! I can live without it and I’m glad I kept my money.”

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  7. Avatar for Snickrsnack KatieSnickrsnack Katie says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Well maybe this is just the Mirror God’s way of telling you that you weren’t mean to have this mirror?

    Sorry about your mirror – that really sucks!

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  8. Avatar for CandaceCandace says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:44 am

    Any luck searching Ebay or the interwebs?

    Because that TOTALLY sucks!

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  9. Avatar for Corrie M.Corrie M. says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:46 am

    You could always go for this beautiful Atoll mirror from Ballard Designs. Same price, same color and I happen to love it even more!
    http://www.ballarddesigns.com/mercadoSearch.do?action=search&newSearch=true&freeText=atoll+mirror&Search.x=0&Search.y=0

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  10. Avatar for RachaelRachael says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:46 am

    The same thing happened to me the other day. I have been obsessing over a skirt at ModCloth and finally said “i’m just going to get it”. When i went to purchase it it was sold out…and when ModCloth sells out they don’t always restock. I was so sad. I guess the skirt and I just weren’t destined to be. :(

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  11. Avatar for katiekatie says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:46 am

    Ugh, I feel your pain! I also just want to say I love the new blogging style, but my favorite adjustment is not “wasting” a post Thursday mornings on the giveaway winner :) Good luck finding the mirror!

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  12. Avatar for shanashana says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:50 am

    Keep an eye on it. I’ve had that happen with things from Pottery Barn (same company as WE) and they’ve come available again. Also keep an eye on ebay.

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  13. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:50 am

    There’s a duvet cover that I’m planning on getting next month and I’ve worried about this sort of thing happening, but I’m just figuring that if it doesn’t work out, it wasn’t meant to be. I impulse buy too much sometimes, so I’m trying to make myself hold out on this one.

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  14. Avatar for MaggieMaggie says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:50 am

    I am in the process of getting a job at West Elm in arlington va! The discount they give you for working there is 40%!! how crazy is that. I know you have family in the DC area. Next time your in town let me know and ill give you the hook up :0)

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  15. Avatar for EliseElise says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Sherry – You can make yourself feel better by adding to your ceramic animal collection. Did you see this new owl for only $9! http://www.westelm.com/products/ceramic-owls-a931/?pkey=e%7Cowl%7C7%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C4&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Common%20Top%20Wide%20Rule%20What’s%20New

    I thought of you when I bought the little guy. He is now happily at home in our bedroom.

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  16. Avatar for SimplySarahSimplySarah says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:54 am

    Sherry,
    I was in my local West Elm outlet YESTERDAY and they did have one of these. My hubs works right by the outlet. Contact me if you want one of us to look and see if it’s still there for you. I wanna say it was around $125 in the outlet. I’m sure UPS (next door to the outlet actually)could package it well for shipping… although it might cost a little. Also, keep in mind that I live in Tennessee with no income taxes so my state + local sales tax rate is higher than most (9.025%). But even with all that factored in it should be the same or less than buying it from the online store. Just let me know!

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  17. Avatar for AndieAndie says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:55 am

    I hate when this happens! You could try calling around to different stores. One of my friends was dying for a this pair of shoes that wasn’t being carried anymore, and she called either the central Dillard’s number or just a whole bunch and eventually she found a leftover pair that they shipped to the store closest to her. Just because the website isn’t carrying it anymore doesn’t mean there isn’t a store somewhere in the country that has one leftover. Hope you find one!

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  18. Avatar for Abode LoveAbode Love says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:57 am

    NO!!! I HATE that– it happened to me with a sofa I was obsessing over, it’s a terrible feeling! So sorry! I think you need a day of mourning…

    abodelove.blogspot.com

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  19. Avatar for BrookeBrooke says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:58 am

    You might want to try calling at 8:00 WST. I know when I worked in retail, we were always at the store two hours before opening to make sure everything was all set for the day. We definitely took calls from customers before the store opened. Good luck!

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  20. Avatar for Liz WLiz W says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:59 am

    Saved yourself $199! Just means there is something else out there. You should look around for a similar mirror. I’m sure it exists at a lower cost. All things are meant to be :)

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  21. Avatar for stacystacy says

    October 14, 2010 at 10:59 am

    Oh Sherry…I feel your pain! I did the SAME thing with this SAME mirror. I realized a few weeks ago it was gone and my heart sank. Although, it was back ordered for awhile and when I went into the store they assured me they were not discontinuing it…so we can only hope maybe they’ll bring it back closer to spring?? I’m crossing my fingers….and checking ebay!! =) It really is the perfect mirror and like always I hem and haw way too long and then things get bought up..lesson learned–I think! =)

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  22. Avatar for DD says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:04 am

    It wasn’t meant to be…everything happens for a reason and something better will come along. It was the universe telling you “Settle down, you never pay full-price for anything!!” :)

    I’m sure you have thousands of ppl googling alternatives and knock-offs!

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  23. Avatar for JanaJana says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:09 am

    It wasn’t meant to be…there is another mirror in your future:)

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  24. Avatar for DanielleDanielle says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:09 am

    I really like posts like this! It’s like you are going back to the basics! Just feels more like the John and Sherry I loved in the beginning!

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  25. Avatar for HayleyHayley says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:09 am

    Great post! I totally feel your pain too. I try to tell myself it is the universe telling me I didn’t need it, but it’s so soooooo annoying!

    Also, for all the things I have lost out on like this, I have bought about 4 times as many disasters because I’m too scared to wait until it goes out of stock!

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  26. Avatar for Rachel @ The Avid AppetiteRachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:10 am

    OMG, this same mirror has been on my list too! The list of things I want but am not quite ready to pony up the dough for. I was actually going to bite the bullet on this too! Wow, what a bummer…Keep us posted if you come up with any almost-as-good options! Waaaaah!

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  27. Avatar for NikKiddNikKidd says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:11 am

    BUMMER… I completely did the exact same thing with a trunk/coffee table at Crate & Barrel. I was determined not to spend that much money and then when it went on sale, I was still not sure if I was going to be able to swing that much for a coffee table. I waited too long and they discontinued that style and they were all gone – I even called every store within 10 hours of my house with no luck. I ended up finding another coffee table that I like pretty well, but I always wonder if I might like that C&B one better. But at least the one I bought was about $200 cheaper… (yeah, that C&B one was pretty expensive for me to find one $200 cheaper, huh?)

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  28. Avatar for Janell BealsJanell Beals says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:12 am

    I see someone already left a comment about my DIY Sunburst Mirror tutorial, here are the steps…super easy and so many variations. I’d love to see what you two would come up with!!

    http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/search/label/Sunburst%20Mirror

    Janell

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  29. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:12 am

    Call West Elm! Sometimes they have one that just isn’t on the site or they have one in stock at one of their stores that they can ship to you. I have been saved many times by doing this. Good Luck!

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  30. Avatar for MichelleMichelle says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:13 am

    For YOU? For Sherry Petersik? They could whip one up ;)

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  31. Avatar for daisydaisy says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:15 am

    WAIT! Don’t despair! I just saw this mirror at the Jeffersonville OH pottery barn outlet on Monday! In the past I have called and purchased things over the phone with them and they shipped it to my house in TN. You will have to pay shipping but with the outlet price you may come out on top still! Hope that helps I remember thinking how cool the mirror was when I saw it a couple days ago. Cheers!

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  32. Avatar for lisalisa says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:17 am

    the mirror—

    http://www.weylandts.co.za/products/round-mirror

    i see it on this site…not sure of the locations? it may be a lot more shipping though if it is at all available?

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  33. Avatar for CarmenCarmen says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:24 am

    That is too bad. Happens to me all the time. I figure it wasn’t meant to be. How about a diy project. I think that would be a really awesome project.

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  34. Avatar for Rebecca @ the lil house that couldRebecca @ the lil house that could says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:26 am

    I feel like this is the story of my life. Since I’m cheap, I usually think long and hard about big purchases or wait to see if they go on sale. The “go on sale vs. go out of stock” game is a risky one….

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  35. Avatar for JulesJules says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:26 am

    SAME thing happened to me with their Capiz table lamps and then a while later they were available again. I’m so sorry though. That is the pits. Of course, I did the same thing with the Pottery Barn Kids Peter Rabbit bedding and that is gone for good I hear. Boo! Hiss! Good luck finding it :)

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  36. Avatar for Nota SupermomNota Supermom says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:27 am

    I’ve learned not to hesitate. If I love something, I’ll get it (within reason).
    I always try to have a little splurge money set aside.
    I’ve acquired some of my favorite things this way.

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  37. Avatar for KTmurphyKTmurphy says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:29 am

    SUCKO!

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  38. Avatar for Corrianna {SouthernMother}Corrianna {SouthernMother} says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:30 am

    Oooooh! That really stinks. That’s a beautiful mirror!!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 14, 2010 at 1:50 pm

      Update: I hunted down a few of them from outlet stores but they can’t ship them with any guarantee (aka: if they arrive broken I can’t return them or get my money back) and not only can the mirror break but apparently a lot of the outlet ones have fringe that’s ripped or damaged already so I’m taking it as a sign that it’s not meant to be. Ah well. Life goes on…

      xo,
      s

  39. Avatar for Nancy ThomasNancy Thomas says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:31 am

    I hate when that happens. I have my eye on a Pottery Barn chandelier that was actually 20% off for Columbus Day weekend. But, alas, still too expensive for me. Everytime I’m on the site I check to see if it’s still available. I’m always afraid I’m going to look one day and find the same message as you did on this mirror.

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  40. Avatar for Sarah ZSarah Z says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:34 am

    The same thing happened to me with the Ballard Lilly mirror. I was sooooo sad. I’m sorry!

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  41. Avatar for CarlaCarla says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:37 am

    Hehe… does John know what you’re up to!! GOOD LUCK it’s a fantastic piece!!!

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  42. Avatar for JaimeJaime says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:41 am

    You’re a really talented and resourceful person! You could probably make something similar yourself and save a few clams in the process. :)

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  43. Avatar for cassandracassandra says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:42 am

    This happens to me all the time. However, I do a Craigslist search of what I missed and usually am pretty successful at finding what I need. For example, I wanted the West Elm Jay Desk and, lo and behold, one day that beauty popped into my search findings a few months later. Keep your chin up, some one will want to replace their ‘old’ West Elm mirror soon.

    As an extra tip, I also do regional searches. If it’s something I really want, I will look at Winston Salem/ Raleigh, Columbia SC, Charleston, Etc if I am desperate (I’m located in Charlotte).

    Good Luck!

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  44. Avatar for LeahLeah says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:44 am

    This happened to me recently, it is so frustrating! I have been watching this adorable Pottery Barn Kids bedding for MONTHS, patiently waiting for it to go on sale, so I could FINALLY do my daughter’s “big-girl” room. It finally went on sale, so I put everything into my Cart…. then, at checkout, the unthinkable happened…. NO LONGER AVAILABLE!!!!!!!

    I. almost. cried.

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  45. Avatar for brandtbrandt says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:45 am

    AND TRAGEDY STRIKES THE YOUNGSTERS!!!!!!!!!! The nerve of some people!

    My mother works PT at “The Barn” (PB) for their discount – let me know if you want me to check with her – I might be able to ride in on my white horse and SAVE THE DAY!!!!

    And now, for something completely different – has anyone ever suggested YHL T-shirts? ‘Cause I would totally buy one…or 2….

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  46. Avatar for YuliaYulia says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:48 am

    Look at the bright side, think of all the time you would have spent having to dust in between all of those layers. Who has that kind of time? Not people with a kid, a dog and a blog!

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  47. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:49 am

    Oh NOooOoo! I feel your pain, at least now you’re 100% percent sure you want it! I had the same thing happen with a chandelier from West Elm. I himmed and hawed for too long and now it’s no longer available!

    I hope you can track one down at a West Elm store. Good luck with the hunt!!

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  48. Avatar for Tracy LeeTracy Lee says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:57 am

    I have been obsessing over a very expensive $800 modular bookcase for 5 years now. I found it again, online, on sale with free shipping for $620. Granted, it’s still pricey, but after 5 years I still have not gotten over my crush on it! 5 years is longer than I’ve been married, LOL!

    I’ve finally decided that I am never going to fall out of love with the bookcase and I need to just buy it before it’s gone forever. The hard part is convincing my wise, frugal husband that this is a good splurge. Sigh.

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  49. Avatar for HeatherHeather says

    October 14, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    Oh, Sherry, this happens to me ALL. THE. TIME. It’s one of those things where you think “I know I can afford it, but what else could I do with $200 right now?!” Expensive taste with cheap-o ways.

    It most recently happened to me with the Lily Mirror from Ballard that I lusted over for months. With a $199 price tag I staked out my spot on their site just waiting for it to go on sale, alas, it sold out before it ever took a price dive. BUT! Guess what, I found the exact same mirror at Home Goods probably 1 month ago for $90 less- only catch was that it was in gold. So I grabbed a bottle of spray paint and wah-la- Ballard Lily Mirror at a discounted price!

    I notice that Home Goods replicates a lot of mirrors from big name like Pottery Barn, WE, Ballard for less.

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  50. Avatar for GinaGina says

    October 14, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Have you checked Ebay? What about Craigslist?

    Or, even better, go to the alchemy section of Etsy and put out a request to have someone make it for you. You could attach the pic so the artist knows just what you want.

    You would be amazed by the talent that is out there…and you could probably get it done for less than $199.

    {If you aren’t sure what I am talking about, email me and I will explain further!}

    OR…you could just chalk one up to “not meant to be.”

    Good luck!

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