Ta-dah

So, here's my chair I mentioned a few posts back.

All nicely darkened down but now looking a bit chilly! Definitely needs wrapping up in a nice warm velvet don't you think? Things have been very busy round here lately but with some time to spare I'm looking forward to getting this one finished and seeing it's new look.

Bathing perfection

Utter bliss!

I am currently feeling sorry for myself and nursing self-inflicted aching limbs following a boxing class in the park tonight! Oh, this slipper bath would do the trick! What I would give for this bathroom! Have a great weekend. x

Image: via White & Wander

Rug love

The new Autumn catalogue from Oka landed on my doorstep this morning.

Their collection of rugs and runners is just fab and I'd definitely have a hard time choosing one. The dhurrie rug in the third image did catch my eye whilst flicking through, but at a mere £1450.00 it's something that may have to go on my wish list...(the one with the long waiting time!)

All images: Oka

Lilac hues

I was having a look through a few folders on my laptop today and came across these images.

I had initially saved them as I was drawn to the more unusual colour combinations. It's funny how lilacs and purples are the recurrent shades in each of these images which I hadn't realised to begin with.

I've never been a huge fan of purple but I can say it's really beginning to grow on me. I love how it acts as a wonderful accent colour in the first image, it's depth and intense contrast with the mustard sofa, and how it provides a soft background for the more prominent features in the room in the last image. I could be tempted!

Images (from top) via: unknown - oops, and again!!, Colour Sizzle

One week on

Here I am again, writing my post following another upholstery class.

Hopefully there won't be a full week till my next post this time!

So, this is what I'll be tackling next.

So far, I've stripped it back and think I'll ebonise the frame.

I'm thinking of using a nice rich velvet for the upholstery as I want to retain a classic feel to complement the age of the chair.

I particularly love the fabric on the seat pad above, available from Linwood.

Their fabrics are ideal for what I'm looking for...the velvets for a traditional feel, with a contemporary twist through the use of pattern and they also have a lovely range of colourways. I'll let you know what I decide!