This is a true story in which decorating fears had to be conquered in order to get to a beautiful outcome. Last year I worked on a great room design with a wonderful couple who had recently built their dream home. They wanted a welcoming, comfortable gathering space...
In an ideal world, we would be able to find a beautiful, comfortable chair at a rock-bottom price. But we don’t live in an ideal world, do we? You can find a very comfortable and stylish chair if you are willing to pay $800 to $1600 in a reputable retail...
I have a little weakness for chairs. Vintage chairs. In their original upholstery. I wouldn’t consider myself a clean freak, but it does concern me that I sometimes bring home a 50-year-old chair that could be dirty. I don’t buy any upholstery from...
Amanda Brown owns Spruce, a furniture redesign studio in Austin, Texas. Formerly a contributing writer for Design*Sponge, Amanda just published a book called Spruce: A Step-By-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design. Since so many of my readers enjoy DIY projects and...
If you know me at all, you know I am a sucker for estate sales and yard sales. If you know me really well, you know I am a sucker for vintage chairs of all kinds. My husband thinks my chair obsession is excessive, but I use them all! Now, I’m not talking Aunt...
