The Challange

I haven't blogged in some time now- life has been really busy for me!!

I've been working on some clients homes that have exhausted most of my days (pics to come soon!). That and my daughter has been sick every-other-(three)-days with the flu, which in of itself is exhausting. Needless to say, I have lot's to talk about coming up.

The great news is that my husband has FINALLY agreed to get rid of our couch in the main living room. I have been after him for some time now to exchange it for something more 'my style' (that being contemporary). This is a good couch. There's nothing wrong with it- it just doesn't work with our home. I find that I am getting to a point in my home where it is no longer a reflection of who I am and how I want my house to read. So, new couch it is.




Don't get me wrong, this couch has contemporary lines- but not to the level I want. To be honest, I am torn between something ultra sleek and modern- or a total revamp of a classic. I am thinking a early twentith century victorian piece reupholstered in a great leather.
I really love the Tannery faux fabrics from Joanne Fabrics.

Like something like this

 

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Or this couch by Nine by Design

This is more my style.


My concern is how well it will handle kids. I have a toddler...and we all know what that means. Jumping, spilling juice (hence the leather option), scratches from toys- the poor couch.


My ONLY problem is my husband has given me a challenge. It has to cost $500. Is this even possible? Well, I am going to find out. Obviously, I'm not going to get what I want, but something similar would be nice. Why am I doing this? Well, as a designer, it's my job to do the impossible. Work with the impossible. And I am setting a personal goal to get this couch for $500. Wish me luck.