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     Smoochie Citizen Username: Smoochie Post Number: 10 Registered: 8-2005 |
VIT Have you heard about a fabric called Crypton? Unlike Sunbrella it is only for indoor use. Was developed for the healthcare industry and is available in many colors and patterns. It is virtually indestructable Google Crypton for details. | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3389 Registered: 5-2001 |
Ok, I picked chairs, made some custom changes (of course) lost the skirt but added nailheads so the end result will be something like this.  After anxiously awaiting, I got the price quote. Adding the down cushions and the nailheads, it makes the chairs a teensy bit more than I thought they would be. Told husband and he flipped. I just checked a bunch of websites, and after researching (even more than I already have) I do think the price is fair. Plus, we pay no shipping or sales tax. We will get a huge storage ottoman to use as a coffee table. I'm sure it won't be free (that's the incentive at www.carolinachair.com) because I am making it larger, adding the storage feature and nailheads and swapping out the fabric, but it will still be less than retail. I am sick of using an old steamer trunk as a coffee table! I LIKE eclecticism, but I don't want a haphazard mish mash of stuff. I need to convince my husband this is the way to go. Ideas... this will be my Hanukkah, Christmas and Birthday present? Oops. Mohonk for my birthday weekend is my birthday present. I'm all out of ideas, but I will figure something out. Maybe I'll tell him we can invite his family over if we get the furniture... | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3410 Registered: 5-2001 |
So, last night after I whispered a few sweet nothings into my husband's ear (waking him from sleep) I said "and when can I order my furniture..." He said he'll never go ahead with it so I should just go ahead and order it. Now, do I take that out of context and "just order it?" Meanwhile, through the dining room and into the office section of the family room...MY DESK IS FINALLY COMING! I have almost everything cleared out and tomorrow morning, my tall, dark and handsome desk will arrive. Of course, this leads to the dining room. In the process of cleaning out the office, we moved a bookcase into the dining room. MAde me a realize a tall, narrow piece of furniture would look very good on each side flanking the archway to the living room. It never ends... | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3418 Registered: 5-2001 |
Yay! My desk! It's here and it's 2x the size of Jay's...desk!   | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 1380 Registered: 8-2003  |
It looks terrific! | ||
| las Citizen Username: Las Post Number: 588 Registered: 10-2003 |
a. The desk is fantastic! Kind of makes me want to stop by and do my homework...not! b. Even if Mr. VIG was talking semi-unconsciously, his words were REAL and you are entitled to purchase the chairs. | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3420 Registered: 5-2001 |
Hmm. All good info. FWIW he loves the desk too! I think I'm getting closer. The fact that he likes the desk helps my cause. | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3430 Registered: 5-2001 |
So I have been spending a lot of time trying to organize the house. Basically collecting things that belong in the office area but were scattered around. Yesterday I managed to really make a dent. Maybe I've watched a few too many organizing shows, but I am being diligent (hope it will continue) to really keep things in a specific place. It is so overwleming when there is stuff everywhere. My enthusiasm rubbed off onto my eldest yesterday. We took an old desk and put it in the office area near mine. She needs a place to do homework and not be too far away, like her room, nor too close like the dining room table. (Unfortunately, I don't have enough space at my desk right now for her.) Now we just have to paint it and put on new knobs and it should look great. She decorated an old bulletin board and set it up for herself. Maybe we'll go to Ikea today to get organizing things. It's things like this...when it really works you wonder why didn't we do it sooner. I guess it took a long time to figure out exactly how it should be positioned in the room, and a long time to say it's ok to spend a chunk of change on this to keep my sanity. I know I'm getting ahead of myself...I hope this is the new organized me. | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3680 Registered: 5-2001 |
Yay! Yay! Yay! Almost in time for the holidays...my living room furniture! It shipped yesterday and will probably be here in about 2 weeks. Oh well, won't have it for my family party next week, but at least I don't have to worry about anyone spilling red wine on it! The company, which I love and I heard about from MOL's own David Buckley, is carolinachair.com. They sent me this photo of my furniture which I am thrilled to share...  | ||
| Duncan Supporter Username: Duncanrogers Post Number: 5418 Registered: 12-2001  |
HAPPY NEW YEAR | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3741 Registered: 5-2001 |
My furniture came today. It's still a sad day but now I have a place to throw my butt in my LR when the afternoon sun is streaming in, my favorite time to be that room.  | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 1601 Registered: 8-2003 |
wow ! looks GREAT! I see Midnight got comfortable real fast  | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3743 Registered: 5-2001 |
Uhm, yeah. For a change (already! it's been 15 minutes!) I set it up as 2 loveseats. I think until we remove some things this will be better for traffic flow.   | ||
| LilLB Citizen Username: Lillb Post Number: 1156 Registered: 10-2002  |
How did you train your black cat to avoid the white cushions? Looks like s/he is going right for the one that matches the fur! VERY sharp looking room, I must say! Nice job. P.S. - Are those picture frames empty or is it just the glare? | ||
| marian Citizen Username: Marian Post Number: 771 Registered: 9-2001 |
VIG, Congrats!!! It all looks fantastic in the space (either way you organize it  Hey, did I tell you that hubby and I are using your contractor for the addition for our sunporch renovation/half bath addition and a couple of other things? Appreciate the recommendation! | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3744 Registered: 5-2001 |
Thanks all. LilB, the white cushions are kind of canvassy and the ottoman is velvet. This is no dumb cat! Marian, no, you're using Sally & Neil? That's great! Good luck! | ||
| ffof Citizen Username: Ffof Post Number: 4300 Registered: 5-2001  |
I love moving furniture around!! Thanks VIG- I love living vicariously. How about also trying two chairs together flanking each side of the fireplace - either chairs together or apart. And can the trunk be used as an end table? | ||
| marian Citizen Username: Marian Post Number: 772 Registered: 9-2001 |
Yup--we've accepted Sally's bid. (Now I'm trying not to be paranoid here, but I hope the "no" and "good luck" parts of your message don't contain any hidden meanings! ;-) | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 1602 Registered: 8-2003 |
I didn't realize Sally & Neil were your contractors VIG. I've heard really good things about them. They did a friend's kitchen and he raved about them! I heard from someone who knows them they were getting out of this business. True or false? just an odd rumor? I'd love to get a bid from them but I am 6 months - a year away from needing them | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3745 Registered: 5-2001 |
No, for "no you hadn't told me" and good luck because it's a big job! Lilb, those aren't empty frames, they're assorted mirrors. Ffof, I tried that, kind of like my first shot except the chairs straight and not on an angle. Wait, I tried it facing the fireplace (and baking the fireplace) not the other way. That's an option. I love it, I can play all day!!! | ||
| LilLB Citizen Username: Lillb Post Number: 1157 Registered: 10-2002 |
Re the mirrors - Very creative! | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3746 Registered: 5-2001 |
Eh, not so creative. I've collected a bunch over many years and have used all sizes in clusters all over the house, to fill blank walls and add a little whimsy. Now I'd like to create a vignette over the mantle but I don't want to put a lot of holes in the wall, so I just have them propped. It really just laziness! | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3748 Registered: 5-2001 |
Now onto window treatments. Whaddya think...we want to go cheap for a little while. I have pewter colored rods with star finials. Can I use them with basic cotton semi-sheers, or swags? I still want to keep all the light coming in. I just want it to look crisp, simple and airy. | ||
| Cynicalgirl Citizen Username: Cynicalgirl Post Number: 2186 Registered: 9-2003  |
Somehow I imagine Pottery Barn or Spiegel will have something up your alley -- some handkerchief-y or gauzey sheer number. It's all very pretty! Lord, even Target has some cool stuff online and in the store in the sheer cotton or linen vein! I was in there looking at valance stuff myself and saw quite a few things... | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3749 Registered: 5-2001 |
Thanks Cyn. I may even have an unopened pair from Ikea I might try. | ||
| Bob K Supporter Username: Bobk Post Number: 10190 Registered: 5-2001 |
Looks nice. I like the picture with the four chairs separated around the ottoman. However, being a guy, I think having the chairs paired as loveseats is probably more practical from a traffic flow point of view. This may be just my wierdness, but you need some circles and ovals in the room. Maybe an oval mirror over the mantle. Ok I am chiming in here because Mrs. K never listens to me about decorating. | ||
| SoOrLady Citizen Username: Soorlady Post Number: 2873 Registered: 9-2003 |
VIG - what's up with the bare walls? If you need a recommendation for a framer/designer just give me a call... The furniture looks great - and such versatile pieces! | ||
| BGS Citizen Username: Bgs Post Number: 472 Registered: 10-2003 |
VIG- my Mom just got some sheers from IKEA for less than $10 a pair...they puddle on the floor and she has them on rods with finials and they look so rich!!!!! IKEA is also having an enormous sale right now according to yesterday's paper... Love the furniture.... | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3751 Registered: 5-2001 |
SOL, what you DON'T see is this huge (4x6ft) picture of Nostra Damus. I've had it for years. That, and one framed picture of the girls are all that are nailed in. It's tough to compete with Nostra Damus and the girls! Bob, I agree about something round. Initially the ottoman was supposed to be round, but then it couldn't be used for storage, so I went with square instead. (I should have made it a few inches smaller to accommodate for the corners, but it looks very dramatic which I like.) If I remove the credenza on the right, there will be more room to pass by. FWIW, my husband thinks it's too big for the room, but last night, sitting with our feet up, it felt really cozy and comfy. I'd also like to get 2 small round side tables, maybe metal, to use instead of the rustic little benches, but all in good time. The toughest part is clearing stuff out. I need to toss a lot and we are space and storage challenged! | ||
| Meandtheboys Citizen Username: Meandtheboys Post Number: 2561 Registered: 12-2004  |
VIG, it looks beautiful, but I'm not sure if you're brave or just plain crazy getting white furniture with three kids and a black-haired cat! My 2 cents: I like it arranged as two loveseats, seems less "symmetrical" to me. But then I tend to be a fan of asymmetry! And I agree about adding some round edges. What about a really nice round or oval tray on top of the ottoman so you can place drinks and such? But then, you didn't ask, so feel free to just ignore me! | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3754 Registered: 5-2001 |
Me&, the furniture is made of sunbrella fabric, so I can use a soap & water to clean it. (I'm not that stupid!) It's also fade resistant. It's also not pure white, it does have a natural canvassy texture, but I know what you mean. I would like to find a big round tray to put on top. Right now I have a small wooden one there. I like symmetry, but in an imperfect way. I like the 2 loveseats but it definitely feels cozier with the 4 chairs. I'll probably switch a million times. Why not? I also think the rooms looks a little off balance with all the furniture on one side (from the entry view anyway). The only problem is the little one likes to lie on the floor with pillows (from the other sofa) and watch tv (which is hidden to the right of the fireplace, in the bottom cabinet) and with the chair set-up she doesn't have much room. If I can get her to sit in the chair it would be ok, but she's a creature of habit. | ||
| ffof Citizen Username: Ffof Post Number: 4304 Registered: 5-2001 |
If you have them flanking the fireplace as love seats (at right angles to the fireplace), then one little one could lie on the chairs to watch and the other could prop up pillows against the chairs on the floor. (I'm a symmetrical person ) I also like your "rustic" endtables. A mix of styles is nice (imo!) | ||
| Bob K Supporter Username: Bobk Post Number: 10196 Registered: 5-2001 |
Our kids are 22 and 19 and still sit/sprawl on the floor to watch TV. Good luck!!! | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3755 Registered: 5-2001 |
Ffof, I got those benches at a yard sale on East Cedar YEARS ago. They are one of the pieces I move from room to room and my husband threatens to toss them, but they always serve some purpose. Thanks, I like an eclectic mix too. I am going to put the loveseats the way you said to test it out. Ack, it doesn't work. The 2 chairs look great on either side of the trunk, but then I can't do the opposite side the same way, the credenza is in the way and the chairs block the archway to the dining room too much. I could probably have them blocking the other archway somewhat (so they are facing the fireplace) but it's a little tight. I have to continue to try and find another home for the contents of the credenza. | ||
| ffof Citizen Username: Ffof Post Number: 4305 Registered: 5-2001 |
How come I don't see the credenza? | ||
| las Citizen Username: Las Post Number: 786 Registered: 10-2003 |
Just lovely, VIG. What's next? | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3756 Registered: 5-2001 |
Ffof, it's all the way on the right, it's my only large expanse of wall. You can see it in the first picture, barely. FREE CREDENZA! Anyone want it? I just about have it emptied and as much as I love it, we just don't have the right spot for it. Caveat is you have to pick it up by tomorrow morning, sooner if possible. It's 60 wide, 20 deep and 30 high. It's original purpose was probably in an office. It's black enameled metal with a woodgrain top and chrome harware and legs. Very simple, contemporary lines. TAKE IT BEFORE I CHANGE MY MIND. Seriously! It offers 2 small drawers, 2 file drawers, and a double door opening with storage on 2 shelves. If no one responds here (my loyal readers) I will put it on regular MOL and then the classifieds. It's darn heavy but will fit in a wagon or van and I'll help load it into your car. Pippi, you want it??? | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 1609 Registered: 8-2003 |
no place for it. And Notehead carried it once, don't know that I could convince him to carry it again! | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 3757 Registered: 5-2001 |
Credenza's been claimed. It looks much bigger in there without it. Now to find a place for all the crap! | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 1612 Registered: 8-2003 |
that was FAST! |
