Chasing a Chaise

I have been contemplating on getting a chaise for our living room this past couple of months.

What it looks now

And although I can be impulsive with 'small' items for my home, I tend to procrastinate and end up thinking for months on end for large pieces, e.g. my chairs 6 months, my sofa, around 6 months too.

So when my husband agreed we could get a chaise for our living room, I started my search already since February! Mostly online and seeing things up close in the stores.

I'm planning to put the chaise right where my 2 patterned chairs are right now. And the 2 chairs will move to the other side like so...

Christmas look

As you probably know too, my media center is right across the sofa. And though I can easily raise my feet up using the matching ottoman of my chair, there's a big difference when there is no space underneath your legs and relaxing just comes easier I think.

Also, I wanted arms on both side or none at all and not just on one side, that way I can easily move it to the other side of the room, which I probably might, since you know how fickle minded I am. 

I've looked at A LOT  already ( PB, Crate& Barrel, Arhaus, Horchow, Z Gallerie, World Market, MGBW, Zincdoor, IKEA, Ethan Allen, Wayfair, Room& Board, TARGET, Pier1) and have ruled them out because of  unavailability, wrong color or style.

So here are my options so far...

West Elm's Bliss Chaise in Marled microfiber Fabric in Mink - $1049 + 180 delivery surcharge

PROS: Love the contemporary look, down-filled, very wide hence ideal for snuggling (37"), fabric swatch sample perfectly goes well with my chairs in the living room

CONS: We tried it in the store over the weekend, and it wasn't as perfect as it looked. You see, the back is slanted so way back that you have to prop a pillow for the back and your head if your planning to do any TV viewing on this thing. 

I  was really close to getting this one but I'm glad I tried it out first since, like I said, it's not the most comfortable chaise really... :-(

Abbyson Living Richmond Taupe Linen Chaise $659

PROS: Like the clean look and swooping arms, price is very reasonable

CONS: One reviewer said it was too small at 31" wide ( I understand this because the arms are bulkier so seating might be compromised), I can't try it out and I cannot order fabric swatches, very risky

RH Belgian Slope Arm Upholstered Chaise in Brushed Belgian Linen with standard filling - $3295++

PROS: This is by far the most comfortable chaise we've actually tried.Simple and beautiful.

CONS: Did you see the price???? I could buy a whole new living room set with that price?!  Maybe too wide too at 39"

Oviedo Leather Chaise - $2395++

PROS: MY hubs loves this chaise most of all! And I must admit is is quite comfy despite it's appearance

CONS: Staggering price, a bit narrow, maybe too 'musculine' for our living room, looks better at the office

Mariah Chaise from Thomasville

PROS: Love the classic look, customizable with so many fabric choices

CONS: We still need to see this up close and are planning to visit a store this week, also seems narrow at 31", price is unknown, but then again, I can go high or low depending on the fabric I choose, a bit curvy too for my taste

Layla Grace Chamberlaine Slipcovered Chaise -$1758++

PROS: Love that it's similar to the RH one with better price, seems comfy and wide enough at 33", customizable

CONS: Waiting on fabric swatches, price is still a bit steep, again, it will depend on the fabric I choose, but I'm really loving this one

Layla Grace Gabby Kensington Chaise -$1748++

PROS: Matches my existing chairs nailheads and all, customizable including legs 

CONS: love this one the most, price still a bit steep, waiting on the fabric swatches

So friends, what do you think? Do you know of one that I should also consider or will any of these go with my living room right now?

By the way, I can't help but share this awesome news with you. A room in our home will be featured in "This Old House Magazine" hopefully, for the July issue! I'm keeping all my fingers crossed that all will go well since it's always been a dream of mine to have one of our spaces featured in a national magazine!!!!!

Have a Great Day!

VEL 

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Spring Living Room

I finally did this last weekend, after doing some serious cleaning and vacuuming, I eventually got into the "decorating mood" and finished with this.

Be prepared for lots of pictures though!

Green and gold all around!

Malachite green love!

My Living room decor's jumping off point was this beautiful 

Agate Jewelry Boxes from West Elm I got for myself last Christmas! 

I then grabbed a pair of Green Agate pillowcases that were on clearance from West Elm too! 

Green velvet pillows (from Crate & Barrel) usually come out Christmas time, but hey, it's perfect for spring too right?

Green and gold goodness abound

I then added the brass elements - old and new and an african woven basket I scored from TJMaxx last year.

'New" side table 

I moved my Target side table (also scored on clearance) from the basement to here. I love having the drawers to store our remotes. which I posted on IG a couple of days ago.

Brass Milk Can moves to the living room from the Kitchen

I then transferred my lucite Zara tray table on the other side.

Above Piano display

I moved this brass lamp from the basement to add more brass in my decor -as if I didn't have enough right?! ;-) Anyway, I scored this lamp at a Resale store for $8!!!!!

Completed the vignette by adding one of The Pink Pagoda's Malachite Pagoda Prints  (the story on the frame is a whole other post) and of course, more brass and some Green books. 

As always, my mantle was simple

I moved our wall clock here and added my live orchids and Kerry's gorgeous watercolors as backdrop.

The small Buffet Lamps, add a nice touch at night...

See :-)

I was also finally satisfied as to where I placed the Federal Mirror at.

My 'new' brass giraffes are keeping my eagle in good company don't you think?

Closer look

I moved my other side table beside this chair across the room to hold my phone. 

Switched out the lamp as well for the one in my bedroom.

The other side of the Living room

Media Center Re-do

Our very simple Entry...

...that packs a lot of punch with this perfect trinket tray

I hope you enjoyed this mini Spring Living Room tour of mine.

I really love how it turned out and the Federal mirror, though something that has yet to earn it's appeal with my husband, is truly making me smile and happy.

Mae West was right, so as always, I just went with my gut and decorated to my hearts content!

Have a Great Week Everyone!

VEL 

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Easter Dining Room 2014

Spring and Easter has finally arrived in our home!

I've been slacking on this for the longest time and you know me, I'm usually VERY early on the decorating band-wagon for the seasons or holidays, but this year, something just came up... ;-)

Anyway, enough excuses, here's my Easter Dining room for this year!

Easter is definitely a time for some cute-ness!

Again, I think I went a bit overboard, because this year, we won't be celebrating Easter at home.

We'll be at a friends house and that's where the action will be, so my Dining room is really just for 'DISPLAY ONLY' ;-)!

Moss Rabbits in my Credenza

I decided to use my Bird cage and fill it with eggs my kids have gotten from Easters-past. 

As you can see, from the size of this thing, a whole huge shopping-bagful wasn't enough!

My Easter Tablescape

I got the Faux Chocolate bunnies last year on clearance at "Cracker Barrel" and absolutely love them!

I also spread some nests with white eggs atop and capiz shell egg as a centerpiece.

I made the runner myself using these...

Dollar Tree Doillies - Coincidentally Radiant Orchid Doillies!

Simple and Easy

Initially too, I only had EGGS and RABBITS on my table, but...

Yup, flowers were definitely in order

I also changed up my glass shelving display with some paper-mache eggs I scored from a Garage sale and a Duckling candle from Goodwill. The Humpty Dumpty teapot was a prize my son won at a carnival and given to me. :-)

Re-used the same Easter Doillie Banner I made last year

That's it for now. I'll show you the living room next week!

So how about you? Are you ready for Easter? Spring? Hope so.

Hope you have a Wonderful Spring Day!

VEL

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