What to do with this disney gift!?

[pyrxtc]

I'm on the "you can send it to me" bandwagon. I could fit that in anywhere in my house. I have a nice big space right above where I am now that it would fit nicely. I actually hinted to my DH that I wanted one of them.

But, for you, I would tell them how nice I think it is but don't have anywhere to put it and see if they can exchange it for something else or maybe re-gift it to someone else. Maybe you could keep it away until it does fit into your house or one of the kids moves out and really wants to take it with them ?

 

[wdwfan16]

Put it away until they come over. Find a perfect place for it and put it up. Take it down then they leave. Repeat for a year or two then sell it on Ebay.

 

[Silent1CB]

Maybe they were trying to subtely tell you they think you are cuckoo about Disney.

 

[clovergirl5]

I likey! I would put it in my kitchen or a hallway. My dc would love it!

Do you have a staircase? I would put it on the wall going up or down the staircase. Im thinking of how ours is set up, its only really seen by the person walking from the bottom floor to the main floor.

 

[LisaR]

Hang it in your bedroom and show it to them the very next time they come over. Once they have seen it, take it down. I don't have any friends or relatives that ever go in our bedroom so they wouldn't have a clue what we had hanging up in there.

 

[MomNeedsVacay]

I love Disney, but I think that clock is god-awful And what a shame that they spent $200 on that...

 

[pixiewings71]

That is a cute clock, I know I would find someplace to put it.

OP the right thing to do is to keep it and hang it up, not necessarily in your main room but put it up someplace.

 

[AndreaDM]

OP the right thing to do is to keep it and hang it up, not necessarily in your main room but put it up someplace.

I totally disagree! I guess I think MY house, MY family lives there, why should something be on a wall anywhere in my house that WE don't absolutely LOVE? My home is a very personal space to me and I've picked out all the decor myself. I think I've finally gotten through to my mother to quit picking out framed scenery pictures with Bible verses because just because she loves that style doesn't mean I do.

OP, honestly I don't know how to handle that situation. Is this someone who is at your house a lot? If it were me and it were my parents or siblings, I'd be honest and see if I could exchange it or sell it and then buy something I really wanted. You shouldn't be forced to look at something everyday that you don't care for just because it was a gift. Good luck!!

 

[alexandria674]

I'd like it. Send it over,lol

 

[Darcy03231]

Add me in the "you can send it to me" camp. I like it! I could definitely find a place for it.

 

[DSNY4ever]

This thread cracks me up. As much as I love Disney I am NOT one who decorates my house with Disney stuff, so I totally understand how you are feeling. We have been given some quirky Disney stuff that we didn't really want to put out, but nothing this large and expensive. The few odd things we've gotten have gone into the guest room until it has been long enough that I can appropriately give it away.

Good luck!

 

[cheermom1]

This thread cracks me up. As much as I love Disney I am NOT one who decorates my house with Disney stuff, so I totally understand how you are feeling. We have been given some quirky Disney stuff that we didn't really want to put out, but nothing this large and expensive. The few odd things we've gotten have gone into the guest room until it has been long enough that I can appropriately give it away.

Good luck!

I agree - when I decorate I think of living in that space for a very long time ..now it would be great in a kids room or toy room as the op said but they don't have a toy room..also at some point the kids would out grow something like that so why would anyone spend that much money on something that would be out grown after a few years or even 5?

op good luck ...

 

[CathrynRose]

I like it, too.

Do you have a finished basement, or an office you could work it in to?

I don't think it's that terrible. Do you by any chance have a shelf of collectibles you could hang it above?

 

[puffkin]

Hang it in your bedroom and show it to them the very next time they come over. Once they have seen it, take it down. I don't have any friends or relatives that ever go in our bedroom so they wouldn't have a clue what we had hanging up in there.

That is what I would do too.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I love Disney, but I think that clock is god-awful And what a shame that they spent $200 on that...

This thread cracks me up. As much as I love Disney I am NOT one who decorates my house with Disney stuff, so I totally understand how you are feeling. We have been given some quirky Disney stuff that we didn't really want to put out, but nothing this large and expensive. The few odd things we've gotten have gone into the guest room until it has been long enough that I can appropriately give it away.

Good luck!

MomNeedsVacay - my sentiments exactly!

DSNY4ever - we've had the same experience and handled it the same way.

 

[kangareaux]

Since so many DISers love it............
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DISBOARDS RAFFLE!!!

 

[Aimeedyan]

If that wasn't so pricey, it would be great gag gift material. Like you, we don't decorate in Disney stuff and it was would be really odd to receive something like that - esp so pricey.

I think the idea of hanging it when they come over and then promptly taking it down is what I'd likely do. That's a tough one.

 

[mygirlkristi]

I guess I think MY house, MY family lives there, why should something be on a wall anywhere in my house that WE don't absolutely LOVE? My home is a very personal space to me and I've picked out all the decor myself.

Yes, this is how we both feel too. We feel as though it's our home - and we really prefer to pick out our own decor. We sure don't mind putting out a frame or collectible - but in general my dh & I don't prefer for people to purchase things for the walls. You know?

We don't want to hurt the feelings of the gifter - and it is someone who is over often. As I said, I know they absolutely meant well - and it's thoughtful. It's just not our style - and I feel so bad!

 

[yoopermom]

Is there a reason why you can't just hang it when you know they'll be coming over? I have a closet of that kind of stuff, all labelled with the givers' names, and when I know someone's coming, out comes that person's item! There's actually one spot where it goes, so off comes the pic that normally lives there and up goes the fugly item!

And keep the box in case you decide to ebay it in a few years...

Terri

 

[Ember]

If these are people who are going to be in your house often enough to wonder where the clock is, then I would be honest with them. Tell them you truly appreciate the thought and effort they went to, and that you love how they incorporated your love of Disney into a gift. Then tell them that you really don't have a place for it and would they mind terribly if you exchanged it.

It will be awkward and uncomfortable for a short time, but if these people are good friends it will be okay in the end. They wouldn't have spent so much with the intention of making you unhappy. If I were your friend, I would feel a little embarrassed and self conscious for a bit and then I would get over it when you shared your happiness over an item you really loved.

I really do think honesty is the way to go with this one. If it were from someone who wasn't in your home often I would say return and don't think about it, but you're right in that them being their a lot make it a little more complicated.

Tell us how it turns out, what ever you choose to do.