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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Thanks for all the responses.  To the pp that asked why we gave MIL the pieces in the first place - it was done while I wasn't home  :evil:  :evil:

To the pp that said matching pieces aren't "in" anymore.  Yes, they aren't matchy-matchy but the loveseat and coffee-table and one end table (which is what's left) is odd and even finding LR chairs that fit in (not even match, but fit in) is hard.

We really can't afford to buy new furniture, but I will if I must - like others mentioned, there's always credit.

Thanks everyone for at least validating what is a pretty weird dynamic with the inlaws.  We all have a pleasant enough relationship that I don't want to appear to be the bitch demanding used furniture back.  But I am kind of mad since SIL is pretty well off (far richer than we are) and I'm feeling sorry for myself that we have to go out and buy new furniture for our own living space (that we use) just so SIL can have a furnished in-law suite that's rarely used.  But that's just me feeling sorry for myself.[/quote]
Look your SIL knows you want/need the furniture you told her that. She just knows your DH will not do anything about it. Take it for what it is a big finger in your face. I would tell your MIL that your are getting rid of the remaining stuff she gave you and see if I she wants it before you donate it. I have a feeling she thinks of it as her. If she says yes tell your husband to get the stuff over there is weekend while you shop for new stuff. This should be easy now that you know your husband just does what every the women in the family say. You need to make sure he understands you are not okay with what happened. He better start being on your side. Give him hell, he will quickly fold. In the future do not take anything from your MIL. As for the SIL hide her feed and let DH deal with her, but do not be friendly with her. She should have never taken these things. Know her for what she is.[/quote]

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