Buying furniture is hit and miss. You do need to inspect, even if craigslist, or from a charity store. And I've heard horror stories from new items places as well. Furnishing a home can be done bit by bit. Where to buy, depends on your budget.

About stocking the pantry, spices aren't cheap once you start buying. Again bit by bit, lest you work the dollar store circuits. But once you have them, replacement can take quite a while.

Oh....don't forget curtains and shower mats and trash bins, etc. Stuff for your bathroom...

What you have sounds like a decent cushion.