Back in the last century, I made some drapes from this wonderful fabric. It was a perfect magnolia print with all the right colors and looked just marvelous in my living room. That was during my red and green phase--not to be confused with my previous pink phase--but I digress.
This time I was putzing around in Forsyth Fabrics over on the Westside and happened upon the most perfectly amazing ikat that had all the right colors. You know the ones: beachy blue/green and sandy goldish browny beige. All on a just-the-thing linen. Of course it was expensive for me, so I followed the advice of the pros and bought enough for accent pillows.
I got home and spread it out over the sofa--it matched my drapes, and gave the bit of color and balance the family room needed.
I LUUUUVED IT.
For the record: that was in April.
It is now August,
and I received the Ballard catalog and guess what?
Okay, so the colors are different...
There it is: second row from the top third sample over. NEW! Toscana Ikat Slate.
At first I was flattered that I had such good taste. HA!
But now I don't know. The more I see it...I just don't want it to be too common.
The last time this happened with my perfect magnolia print I was thoroughly disgusted.
I started seeing MY FABRIC everywhere. Finally, when I saw it at Pier One on the deeply discounted outdoor pillows I went home are started planning to redecorate.
I'm not ready to RE-decorate--I haven't even finished decorating yet.
At least this time around, I'm not in so deep.
later,
5 comments:
I was just thinking--you are a trend setter, obviously ahead of the curve.
I like your room. I totally lack the ability to edit and end up with lots of "stuff". I admire those who can edit and keep things light and airy. Lovely!
I feel your pain. I stop liking something I have when I start seeing it everywhere. But your pillows are really lovely. Thank goodness you only did pillows. I'd say enjoy them till you see them at Pier 1 and then get something new.
You DO have good taste and ahead of the designers. The nice thing is that you have neutral furniture and can do so many things with it.
I'd say if you love it, stay with it till you're tired of seeing it. I think it looks fab.
Have a great weekend.
Blogs and catalogs can ruin everything.
I love your post so personal. Have you every heard of Charles Schneider Furniture? They said I could get a fabric just like that on a sofa(sorry for copping your idea, I'll make sure I don't let Pier 1 see it lol) so I would not need to reupholster.
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