7 February 2009
This is a horrible photo, I know. But, the subject matter is divine!
Most of the really good fabric stores in Dallas, that sell the sorts of fabrics I buy, are also upholstery shops. Hence, when you walk in the door, there is always a marvelous display of custom upholstery work, just waiting for its various happy owners to come and claim their revitalized furniture. Chairs, bed dressings, sofas, pillows, ottomans, and even fabulous window treatments are there to provide me with great new ideas, and inevitably cause a little drooling. Rarely, though do these items stop me in my tracks and render me speechless. This sofa sectional did just that.
This is not a fantasy sofa from Yoville, folks. This is the real thing. And, someday, when I have a house big enough to accommodate it . . . I will have one very much like this. I am smitten.
The fabric safari was ultimately both successful, and a lot of fun. (Starr: this one’s for you! Let me know what you think!) I know that John reached sensory overload about an hour and half before we were done. But, we found what we wanted and needed, and came back home happy and with tired feet and backs. I took and recorded all their measurements, with an eye toward having mock-ups done for them a couple of weekends into Scarborough. Mexican Inn provided the four of us with dinner, and we said our goodbyes, half expecting that tomorrow will present too many challenges for getting back together. The business is done. So, sadly, the fun must be done, too. But, it’s a very few weeks until faire starts and we’ll see John and BeaJay, again.
~MB
I *do* like it! And I agree about the underskirt/sleeve lining idea. And gold/brown was what I was leaning toward, anyway. I don’t necessarily have to MATCH Joe in color – I more want to compliment him. I think this would accomplish that beautifully.
It seems very period… is it? My mind wants to be reminded of a fabric in a Tudor or Elizabethan painting, but I can’t quite put my finger on it.
Yay! I thought it had your name all over it!
I don’t know if I’d say it’s right out of a portrait, but it certainly has all the earmarks of being excrutiatingly period. I love it. Do you want to go get it, or do you want me to go get it? We should have about five yards to do underskirt forepart and almost any style sleeve you decide upon, and still have some left for a hat if you wish.
~MB
Are you able to get a better deal on such things than I would, being a non-professional retail-only type person?