It's Here!

On Friday, I was giddy knowing that I had a full weekend coming up with absolutely no plans. My husband and I had protected it against any commitments and were looking forward to unwinding and relaxing. And on our doorstep that afternoon was a new cover for our sofa from Bemz that I had almost forgotten we had ordered. Bonus!

One of our first purchases as newlyweds in California was a bold blue Karlanda sofa from Ikea. It's held up surprisingly well over the years and we still love it. The only problem was the cover had faded into a dull navy, so it was time for a change. We considered a lot of different colors but ultimately chose a medium gray. It actually brightens up the living room -- and the pup seems to approve, too. It's a nice step toward getting the room how we want it. Next up, replacing two old black chairs with a sofa or loveseat and swapping out some pillows, lamps and artwork to add color and pattern. It's always an ongoing process, isn't it?

Photo by me.

So Baroque

So maybe it's because Halloween is creeping up. Or perhaps I appreciate a bold departure from my simple, clean-lined style preferences now and again.

But whatever the reason, I am oddly and significantly captivated by this Baroque sofa at Jayson Home & Garden. It's an antique, from nineteenth-century France and I am enchanted with all its detail -- and the fact that it's all in black.

Pretty amazing, no?
Photo from here.

Super Sofas

Since we've been married, my husband and I have had two sofas. One, which we still have, use and love, is a deep blue. The other was a white sectional, but unfortunately that one didn't last.

Here are eight great white sofas from Domino.

Blue, white and brown are a great color palette for clean-lined furniture.

I like how the yellow and pink play off one another, and how the white keeps both bold hues in check.

Somehow, white seems quite masculine in this space.

A white sofa shakes off its minimalism when it's placed amid rich prints, wood, a shaggy carpet and a roaring fire.

A cool, clean, easy space -- and I'm digging the striped ottoman.

Creamy white upholstery provides a balance to the bold wallpaper and mirror.

White is so right, not just for the couch but also for the shelving that gives the room character.

And here -- because I just can't resist -- are three wonderful blue sofas.

I like the juxtaposition of this tailored sofa and the more wild printed pillows, tree and zebra rug.

This casual, comfly and clean-lined room, with just enough texture and color, is perfect to me.

I like how low these sofas are -- they play up the height of the room.

Photos from dominomag.com.