"Draw your chair up...
and I'll tell you
a story..."
F. Scott Fitzgerald
When we started the re-do
in the sitting room
I thought that the wicker chair,
straight off the porch,
would suffice
until we found 'the' one...
...and the old rocker
would work on
the other side of the room...
...then we replaced
the wicker chair
with the little side chair
from the kitchen
and that worked for awhile...
...then the Captain
found these two chairs
in a consignment shop.
I love the style
and thought I would probably be able
to change the upholstery myself
and maybe paint the frames,
not to mention,
that they had an affordable
price tag attached,
so they took their place in line.
Now,
here is the sit-uation!
Since the arrival of Kai
and his occupation of the sofa,
the two remaining chairs belong
to the Captain and myself
and these new ones,
although how pretty they could become
in my mind's eye,
are not the most comfortable!
So, here was the remedy.
We moved
the two wing chairs
from the parlor
into the sitting room...
...and replaced them,
in the parlor,
with the new ones.
The color is good with the carpet
and until, and if,
I decide to re-do them,
they fit in pretty well
with the other pieces for now.
All three of us
now have a chair that,
at the very least,
is comfortable
and when we finish a few other projects
that are in the works,
we will reward ourselves
with two new chairs.
Kai will have to be satisfied with a nice bone
which he will probably 'try' to eat on his sofa!
"I had three chairs in my house:
One for solitude,
Two for friendship,
Three for society."
Henry David Thoreau, "Walden"
I also have one other project in mind
for this room
and I am talking
like a dutch-uncle over here
to make it happen!
It may take awhile.
You might remember
this little form of
persuasion!
...Judy...
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Oh how funny. Now everyone has their own spot. I have two big round dog beds in my little den. Each has their own bed and I have my recliner or the day bed made into a couch. Sometimes Waldo jumps up there and take his nap, but Lili being the lady that she is, NEVER does that. But, come bedtime it's a race to see who will get in the bed first. I gave up a long time ago trying to make them get down, but it didn't work. I, being afraid like them right there.. Waldo would do a lot of damage if anyone comes into my room - the best security I could possible have.
ReplyDeleteThey are like our children aren't they? I like where you placed your chairs - look good.
Have a great week, although it's hotter than you know where here. No relief in site.
Mary
I like them much better in the parlor and now you can all be comfortable. They are quite pretty.
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ReplyDeleteYour post made me smile. Little Kai and taking over the sofa lol! I think the chairs look so nice in the parlor and now you and the captain have comfy seats to cozy up in too. So it is all good. Have a great evening.
KRis
Love the chairs but comfort takes front seat with me. It looks like it has all worked out, especially for Kai. :)
ReplyDeleteJudy, you and the captain should be comfy when you are relaxing for the evening...with puppy hogging the whole sofa.LOL. I am amazed your husband found those cute chairs. He's a keeper. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteComfy chairs are the Most Important Sit-uation to Solve, Judy! So happy you found a solution and that Kai has not been banned to the floor! Blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI love your header photo! Looks like you've been playing musical chairs and finally found what works in the sitting room. :) I think the slip covered ones look great. Happy Fall to you! Hugs, Pam
ReplyDeleteWell, wasn't this a delightful and charming post, my friend. I simply loved the quotes throughout the post :) I have an antique rocking chair in my living room right now that I love, but she is not all that comfortable. I have been looking for something different, but haven't found anything yet. You have given me hope, dear Judy :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this wonderful post with Roses of Inspiration. Enjoy your day! Hugs!
Such a sweet story - I love how you've taken items from other rooms and made them feel at home in another place. It's amazing how switching furniture from one room to the next changes the whole room. So glad that you all have a comfy place to sit !!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Rebecca. Yes, WE all are very comfy now!..Happy Fall Day to you..Judy
ReplyDeleteHi Judy, I use to have that same wallpaper in another home and I loved it. Your chairs are great. :) Jo
ReplyDeleteI love how the tiniest one in the house claims the biggest seat! ;) Always the way...kids and pets rule the roost!!
ReplyDeleteA game of musical chairs. ;o) Love the chairs. That big sofa for little Kai. hehe
ReplyDeleteComfy chairs make all the difference. We have musical chairs around here often. Love seeing your sweet Kai.
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