I’m going on an upholstery hunt this weekend for the new daybeds. And then (small drumroll) I think I am going to try to sew these cushion covers myself. Yikes.
As I scour St. Louis for that perfect fabric (you know a bright white one that repels all stains and dog hair. That exists, right?) I found an inspiration image to use as a starting point.
We already have the same starting canvas – blue front door, hardwood floors, light walls. Since the daybed also has wood frames, I like the look of this sofa — white cushions layered with blankets, pillows and SHEEPSKINS! for our living room. This is Liz’s living room and it was featured here on Apartment Therapy. Pretty sweet. I’m digging the rug as well and wondering what Sophie would do to a shag. . . .
But while I’m out and about hunting fabric, I also have my eye out for a few other things. I showed you guys my shameful kitchen pictures the other day and now I am in the process of rearranging everything. The metal tall shelf and microwave cart are going bye-bye (or should I say hello craigslist) and I want to move our nice buffet into the kitchen to class it up a bit and give some hidden storage rather than have everything out on shelves like we do now.
So that frees up the wall opposite the dining table and I’m on the prowl for some closed shelving. Dog hair is our constant companion and I want to put our wine glasses and barware behind glass to keep it cleaner and more usable. (Right now it needs a good rinse before any wine glasses get used.)
So, if anyone happens to find something like this . . .
Image from http://www.idealsurroundings.blogspot.com
Or this . . .
Image from West Elm, http://www.westelm.com
That would be great. We’re also in the market for a new coffee table. I’m thinking round to shake things up a little. I saw the perfect one on an early episode of “Secrets From a Stylist” on HGTV. Does everyone else watch that show? I highly recommend it — she uses so much vintage and thrift finds in her rooms.
I’m not 100% sure what episode this was from, but you can watch them online too . . . This table is pretty close to perfect – round with glass so it feels more open.
I was considering this affordable-ish ($300) marble job from cb2 until Brookyn Limestone spilled that it is a little on the short side. (Design Within Reach has a similar one for three times the price as well . . .)
Obviously the perfect coffee table would be a tulip (as I have obsessed over here and here . . . )
I don’t think one of these lovers is coming my way anytime soon. Sigh.
I do have one trick up my sleeve – another Ikea trip is on the horizon. Yes I need therapy. Yes St. Louis needs an Ikea. The Strind might be my Swedish coffee table savior.
It’s round, simple and clean and has a bottom shelf for extra magazine and book storage. Also, for a Benjamin Franklin, it’s not too expensive and should my tulip come along, I could easily bear parting with the Strind to the gods of craigslist.
So that’s Furniture Friday. Does anyone else obsess about furniture this much? Maybe we should start a support group. And meet every Saturday at the nearest antique mall . . . JT’s guitar eBay auction ends tomorrow so maybe I might have a little extra furniture cash . . . Have a great weekend everyone!
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