Picking out fabric to recover my dining chairs should've been easy. Gobs of luscious designs and textures packed every aisle. Chenille, tapestry, linen and jacquard--you name it. For years I'd covered (and re-covered) the chairs in "family-friendly" fabrics, those with surfaces slick enough to wipe away small fingerprint-shaped smears of all kinds.
But my children are older now, I thought, and so am I. It was time for grown-up chairs. So I perused and fussed, and fingered and fretted. Swatches made their way home with me only to be tossed aside like soiled rag dolls.
I made one last attempt to make a decision, pacing the store, my mood becoming darker by the second. And that's when I saw it: a half-hidden section of beach-style fabrics. Wouldn't you know it? My heart lifted as if the sun had just burned through a blanket of fog. Who needs formality anyway? Have a seat:
tags: surfers, fabrics, whimsy
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
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5 comments:
How fabulous!
I love re-covering chair cushions...it makes me feel like such an accomplished interior designer, when really it's all about negotiating the screwdriver and staplegun without hurting yourself :)
I just found your blog (looking for chocolate books) and think it's a hoot! I love the cover of your upcoming novel - congratulations! It would certainly stop me in my tracks at the bookstore.
I love it :-)
And I agree, how needs formality? It`s much better to go with a relaxed beach style that makes you think of a fun day at the beach!
Thanks for the kudos, gals. Have a beachy weekend!
:)
Too cool! Perfect for where you live.
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