Unexpected Pop of Color
When I picked up my Local is for Lovers tee at Collected Thread I also came across a bundle of fabric that I instantly fell in love with. This throw pillow is just a mock-up (the fabric is just folded around the pillow form) but I think I can get three big pillows out of the material I've got.
And now might be a good time to address the white couch. A couple months ago I had decided I was going to get it - practicality be damned - I'm childless and fabulous and my white couch was going to prove it.
Then I quit my steady day job and decided there were other things I should spend $2,000 dollars on. Like Adobe Creative Suite 5. I also felt like it was a little wasteful - we have a perfectly nice couch. And, finally, that maybe we'd like to have a baby sometime in the near future that would like to have a big old couch to play and puke on.
So my new plan of attack is to make our existing couch eclectic and cozy. Sew leather patches with oversized stitching on the places the cats have scratched. Collect a variety of colorful (or not) throw pillows and blankets. I'm especially inspired by these couches.
But I can't lie, I still really love that white couch.
P.S. Did you guys notice that that plant in the corner is totally making out with itself in the mirror?
haha! that was a most excellent ps. gave me a good chuckle :)
Babies do more than puke on couches. :)
Aw, your plant loves itself...maybe a bit much but still adorable!
You are hell bent for leather.
I love this, Kathleen. It TOTALLY works.
Kelly
Kathleen - another idea to spruce up the couch and cover-up any minor imperfections is this one mentioned in the 3 graces blog: http://threegracesgallery.blogspot.com/2009/07/flea-market-finds-sarah-gross.html
I'd noticed this before and thought it was really cute.
I totally noticed the self-loving plant. :)
I like the shape of the existing couch more with your stuff anyway and I can totally see a little boy or girl standing at the end of it wearing a local is for lovers onesie! :)
I want a baby and that pillow.
I love that fabric. So fun!
Jason - ME TOO. And the white couch.
the plant comment cracked me UP.
did you finally meet Lindsay from Collected thread? I know people get hers and the boutique next door confused...hopefully it got straightened out.
where is this grey couch from...i am looking for something similar right now.
kris
Kris - we got this couch at Suburban in OKC. They frequently offer 50% off sales.
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