I'm very excited about the beautiful new sofa I have ordered for my living room, which should be here within a week. This is the sofa, but it will be in a different fabric/color:
Tufted sofa from Merridian Home Furnishings
It has a bit of a retro feel, so I think it'll work great in my home. I also ordered a new rug from Dwell Studio for my living room during a 50% off sale last week.
Of course, this means I will have to move a few things around and possibly part with a few older pieces. Because there is some kind of history in everything I own, it can be tough for me to part with things. Even if they don't work anymore. I know a lot of my clients have that same problem, and I try to help them make decisions about what things are really holding them back. I think I'm ready for a little purging around here. Maybe I should have a yard sale this spring. Would you come if I did?
Virtual yard sale? =]
Interesting idea, Sarah – but shipping would be a killer!
Shipping is a pain. I'm considering dragging my friend to your neck of the woods for Bella Rustica…the five hour one way drive is a deterrant though. I don't think I'll be able to justify the trip for your yard sale though. 😉
I love yard sales! Probably too much! I'd come! I also enjoy Spring Cleaning in a sick sorta way. Last week I braved the teenagers rooms and got their sheets, comforters, blankets, mattress covers. One came home earlier than expected and thought he had been vandalized! 🙂
A new living room couch is a hard decision, because they seem to stay around for a very long time. That one looks good. My loungy teenagers wouldn't like the high arms! 🙂 The rug is very nice!
Gorgeous choice, Kristie!
This caught my eye because of the "angst" I just experienced with a new "purchase".
Kids finally out of the fam room… ordered a pricey Mitchell Gold sofa..all the upgrades (nailhead trim, down, expensive fab). Anyway, within one week a glass of Shiraz was "sprayed " down the length of it and the cat has totally claimed the top cushion for her perch. Like it was somehow "doomed" to not maintain its preciousness. Oh well…. the wine came out (WineAway + SpotShot) and my pulse has returned to normal. The cat is another problem ; ) Scotchguard that baby!
Awww… I would just stash the stuff in the attic! Never know what the kids might want to take when they spreadt their wings and fly away! (Been there, done that already!)
Attic? Sadly, we have no attic – no place to store large pieces of furniture. You are lucky!
Love, love, love sofa . The rug is also gorgeous .Happy decorating. Can't wait to see end result!!!
Great couch and rug choices! I have the opposite problem, I get rid of stuff sometimes too quickly and easily and then I say, I wish I had "xyz" and hadn't brought it to Goodwill.
Love the sofa! Can't wait to see pics!
Yes! This is great! I would totally come to that sale!
Hi Kristie, I'm glad to see you getting a new sofa! It will update your (Victorian?) room a bit without arguing with the other furnishings—I'll bet it is more comfortable too! Looking forward to seeing it in context….
Both are beautiful and I can't wait to see them in your lovely space~
xo
How fun! It will be exciting to see how you mix in your current pieces!
yes my daughter is looking for a sofa for first apartment.
when she has the deposites and selects one i will call you for appointment to
help her select what to put in it. she has her first career job for a nonprofit
land trust of tn. saving the forrest and land.
I love that sofa! And the rug. I would come if I lived even within 100 miles.
Love that sofa Kristie – how exciting!! I can't WAIT to get a new sofa in the future. I have a friend/client who has a problem with accepting too many big pieces into her home – I have to tell her no half the time. But at least you know how to edit your home as hard as it may be to part with some items.
Holly,
The last sofa I bought was over 10 years ago. I had been toying with the idea of a new one for awhile, but could never find “the perfect one” until I saw this one.
Great choice, can't wait to see the color. Love the structure of the frame.
I am having the 3rd Annual Consignment Furniture Sale at our Barn in Franklin in April (it was also the venue for the Tinsel & Twine Barn Sale last December if anyone happened to shop). This is the PERFECT opportunity to consign your high end furniture/rugs/light fixtures and accessories! NO clothes and NO junk! It is going to be Friday April 12th… yes… only one day and consignors shop the night before. We had 48 consignors last year and sold over $10,000 worth of great stuff. A GREAT way to sell/purge the old AND shop to find some incredible steals. Feel free to email me to get on the mailing list for consigning and/or shopping. LOVE your blog- Dana Tucker turned me onto it! [email protected]
Awesome!!! Thanks for the info – I will be in touch!
YES!
Love the sofa!! So excited for you- it is beautiful!! Love your carpet too- beautiful combination. Yay for you!!
Love the new couch. My parents had a similar couch in the 70's. I took it over and a few years ago gave it away to a very happy college student on Craig's List. I could kick myself because it was in great shape and just needed to be reupholstered. Love the rug too!
what color are your l.r. walls, will there be a change?
They are currently Prescott Green, and I still love that color! The new sofa is a medium-range greyed blue.
Wow, this post is pleasant, my younger sister is analyzing these things, so I am going to tell her.