You may remember the other day where I shared my newly painted dining room table and talked about the snowball effect with painting it, as one project led to another and on and on. I showed some old chairs that I had stashed away and had newly put them into service. I also talked about how I REALLY wanted to find a settee to use at the table. I have found the final snowball and it is tufted.
I have been trolling estate sales, Craig's list and antique shops for the past six months with no luck. I finally found a love-seat listed on Craig's list in the Seattle area (three hours north of here.) I liked the look of it in the photo, so my mom and I road-tripped north to check it out.
I LIKED IT!
It had the tufted back that I wanted. I like the small scale of it and the upholstery was in great shape. It looks perfect at my table. I only wish it did not have the little arms as I have to pull the table out when we use it, but that isn't a big deal.
Great vintage detail in the construction and wood accents. Comfy to sit on as well.
The fabric works well with my decor. I may have a cushion made to sit on with a combination patchwork of a couple of fabrics to funk it up a bit. (another project..another snowball!)
So glad to finally have found the final snowball in the dining room. Makes me smile every time I walk into the room!
Happy Day!
What a score! Can't believe how things sort of fall into place for you :-) I'm sure whatever you do to "funk" it up a bit will look great too! Love the eclectic look of the table, chairs and settee.
You sure have a great eye for things!
Posted by: Doreen | February 26, 2012 at 04:31 PM
It looks just perfect and kudos to you for being willing to drive all the way to Seattle without knowing it would be "the one". I think it was meant to be!
Posted by: Kathy | February 26, 2012 at 09:58 PM
It's divine. Well worth the special trip. My girls would be fighting to sit in your settee every night for dinner.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | February 27, 2012 at 03:25 AM
Perfect. What sweet fabric. Sweet pillow maybe in bark cloth would be great. I will get with you on the mermaid. So glad you made the trek and found your Snow! Smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | February 27, 2012 at 05:57 AM
My 13 year old granddaughter was visiting last weekend. I was showing her your blog and she fell in love with your cute vintage eyeglasses. (She wants to wear glasses but...wah!...she has 20/20 or better vision) I gave her a cats-eye pair without lenses to to start her collection. I told her to take good care of them because "they are older than grandma." I do so love your blog, Laurie.
Posted by: shirley hatfield | February 27, 2012 at 07:26 AM
Looks custom-made for the spot - love it!
Posted by: barbara | February 27, 2012 at 07:59 AM
Perfect. Really does pull it all together. You have such a cool house - so much wonderful architectural detail.
Posted by: Carol | February 27, 2012 at 09:10 AM
Awesome! and i miss the Seattle area- but not seattle. ;)
Posted by: Holly | February 27, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Yay! Happy to hear your long search has ended with such success. Hope you didn't have to drive home from Seattle with your head pressed against the driver's side window as sometimes happens... :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | February 27, 2012 at 08:55 PM
It looks fantastic there! Like it was meant to be. The rug, the table, the cute chairs and now the settee, all of it is perfect and so you.
Posted by: Marci | February 27, 2012 at 09:12 PM
Ok you really have been busy that you didn't even tell me you found this. So happy it really is cute. I know you and some how you will put the creative touch to your new little treasure! :]
Posted by: Sally | March 03, 2012 at 08:15 AM
Wow everything looks so perfect!!!
Posted by: elma | March 03, 2012 at 07:27 PM