Friday, March 3, 2017

Decisions, decisions and the finished canape ~

Some of you might remember that I showed you this picture of my Mother's canape when I first posted about updating my living room It had been stored away for several years with the idea that eventually, when I got around to redecorating my living room, I would use it.

This is a very elaborate and formal piece of furniture and it has been a major effort and a a bit of a departure from what I usually do, to design the room so it would fit in stylistically. I knew from the beginning that to make it look a little more casual I would do away with the button back, add a long, soft down cushion... 

and,
 I definitely wanted it in cream colored fabric to match the stripes in the new wallpaper.



Later, for the throw pillows I  was inspired by a picture I saw in a magazine - trimmed in pink and green brush fringe they add a slight pop of color.  I made the floral pillow in the center out of the same fabric as the drapes.

And this is the final result. 


I am very pleased with how it looks. I love the cotton Jacquard fabric. I was originally going to use cotton duck but when this fabric sample came in the mail I was smitten.

So....one down and two to go. I have picked out a lovely lattice print in a pale caramel color for the wing chair and footstool and I am hoping that the upholsterer will be able to start on it next week. But I still am undecided on which of the fabrics below to use for the remaining two bergere chairs. My favorite today, the pale celedon green sample in middle below. But I am also very tempted by the cream colored velvet on the far right.


 Whichever fabric I choose Miss Twiggle doesn't care. Her only interest is whether or not it is soft and comfy. To make sure she would be welcome on such a light colored piece of furniture I sprayed it with Scotch Guard.


Thank you for visiting.

I hope you have a glorious day. Meow.



16 comments:

  1. Your piece turned out so very beautiful. Really looking forward to seeing the finished room.

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  2. Thank you...so am I. It has taken such a long time, mostly because I have had trouble deciding on fabric. I am very ready to move on to something else. LOL

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  3. That is one gorgeous piece, love the fabric you chose it is perfect and the drapery fabric is beautiful too. I like the cream velvet for the bergere chairs from the way they look on my monitor. How fun and exciting to get it back and it to be so perfect!!

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    1. Thank you for taking a peek. I like the cream velvet too...now to decide. LOL

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  4. On what a gorgeous piece of furniture, it's stunning. Love the color you picked and the pillows. I like the green fabric for the chairs. You know that is the color for 2017 according to my magazine. I am sure what every color you pick will be beautiful. Great job. I know your glad that it is all coming together.

    Have a wonderful weekend - I loved the 80 degree weather.

    Mary

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    1. Thank you Mary, I didn't know that this shade of green was so current.

      I am enjoying the warmer weather also but I would like a day of rain, then I won't need to water. I have planted lots of new things and I can't let them dry out.

      Have a great weekend.

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  5. Adrienne dear, I am totally in love with your mother's canape!!! The fabric you chose is absolutely beautiful! I'm still in awe of your talent in decorating and hoping that some of it will rub off on me :))) I love the green too for the chairs, but you had me at 'cream velvet'!!!!!
    sending hugs....

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  6. Adrienne, it is very beautiful and Miss Twiggle is just the right accessory..Happy Sunday..Judy

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  7. Miss Twiggle is adorable. It is quite beautiful. You were right to add the down cushion and to go without the buttons, because it updated it for today. Great decision, and so nice to keep your mother's sofa. I really like the cream velvet, but I love green too. Thank you for showing me. xoxo Su

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    1. Thank you for stopping by. I still can't quite decide and have a couple of other fabric samples coming.

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  8. I love your room so far. I love both fabrics but prefer the green for the bergere. I feel like it would add depth and go with the curtains well.

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    1. Thank you, I appreciate your input, for some reason this room has been difficult but it is slowly coming together.

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  9. How absolutely beautiful Adrienne! The cushions work perfectly and the fringe is just the right touch!

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  10. I'm always amazed at all the beautiful work you do. The canape looks gorgeous - and it seems that your little companion likes it very much as well.

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  11. As usual, you have done a lovely job with everything you have done! The canape is gorgeous! My vote for the bergere chairs is the green with the possibility of cream pillows added. Whatever you decide it will be stunning :)

    Vicki

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