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I decided to try one of those cheap washable rugs.

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It arrived folded in a square and had instructions to lay it flat with heavy books for a few hours to press out the creases, but after a few cursory stretches and smoothing gestures it was good to go.

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Under the dining table, which is when I realized it was just a tad too small. Am I the only person for whom standard sizes never work?

I’ll replace it eventually, but right now I’m struggling to find the right placemats.

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⬆️ are too autumnal for spring.

⬇️ are too turquoise.

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⬇️ have all the right colors but aren’t quite right.

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Oh well, at least the rug passed the Lord Dudley Mountcatten test.

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It’s very thin, but quite soft.

And feline approved.

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