It's a Settee!...

We really needed something in our Living Room to fill it up. The first plan was to save up for a couch which we were doing. I really wanted this one. But it just seemed weird to spend that much on a couch that we would probably have to sell once we moved. (Where would we again have a Family room and Living room this early in the game?) So I started to look through craigslist. And this is what I found:

Okay granted it needs ALOT of work BUT it was only $25.00! So the other $250 or so we had saved up was used to pay off bills, fund my gap clothes addiction or whatever else our hearts desired.


She isn't great to look at right now and she's a little small and low for this room but eventually I would love to put her at the end of a bed. Here's a few pictures of Settee's at the end of a bed that I love:


We all know I'm a huge fan of velvet in decor. Unfortunately Ross isn't.

via: Better Homes and Gardens


This room was done by Phoebe Howard one of my favorite Designers.

via: Pinterest


I just thought this one was so girly and pretty.


















via: Heidi Claire


I love the mix of colors here. And the garden stool beside it.

via: Pinterest


Ours dates back to the 30's. I really want to recover it with a linen like fabric, keep the legs how they are, kinda rustic looking and find a couple cute pillows to dress it up. Kinda like this:

via: the cottage mix

Oh and by the way on our way to pick her up Ross kept calling her a couch and I corrected him and he's been making fun of me ever since. It's a SETTEE! In a British accent. Haha whatever. She is what she is.


I'll try to keep you updated. I'm nervous to get started. I wish they had a re-upholstery class around here! :)


Cathy