Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Gathering Roses


'Somerset'.

I fell in love with this fabric a long time ago and purchased a chair slip in it for the kitchen.
I just HAD to have some of that gorgeous color in this old house.
My head and heart were telling me so.




When I saw that my friend, Tausha, had purchased a duvet cover and pillow sham 
and had casually thrown it over her sofa bed...
the pink roses tumbling over the overdyed purple-denim background
draping onto the floor...

I swooned.

I groaned.

I whined.

I wanted it.

My head and heart were in total agreement.




So I took some of my hard earned money that was being saved for something really really special
and bought some fabric.




I flew over to my oh-so-talented friend, Randi's house and begged her to stitch up a king-size fitted sheet 
to cover the cushions in the living room.
You see, a duvet cover was permanently affixed in my mind.
But the more I thought about it, 
the more I realized that I wanted to be able to look at this gorgeous fabric all the time,
not just at night when I climbed into bed.

I wanted to walk past the living room and see those faded roses strewn across the sofa.
I wanted to see that deep, rich, cozy overdyed purple-denim shade warming the room.
I wanted to sprawl across it while watching television.
I wanted to lay my head in the middle of it.

Yes...I'm quite obsessed like that.




A king sized fitted sheet works perfectly as a cushion cover on this old sofa.
I usually have a 'Mon Ami' sheet tucked on it which is just perfect for spring and summer.
But 'Somerset', with her rich, warm shades is dreamy for winter.




Sweet Randi worked diligently at getting the project completed in just a few days.
She knew I was chomping at the bit to feel that luscious fabric in my hands again.




I tucked it in and smoothed it out.
I squashed down-filled pillows into the shams.
I threw pillows here and there around the room waiting for the perfect combination to appear.




And all the while....
my head was singing
and my heart was sighing.




As I stood back with a smile on my face and started taking photos of my now warm and cozy room,
my head started talking with my heart again.

Yeah.
They chat quite frequently.
It's where many of my ideas come from.
The ideas that make my husband raise his eyebrows in wariness
and squint his eyes in despair.




Head:  You need prairie shutters in here.
Heart:  Oh! I agree!
Head:  You need to ask hubby about getting it done as soon as possible.
Heart:  Oh!  I agree!
Head:  You're going to Home Depot next week to pick up replacement windows for the attic.
You could get the wood then.
Heart:  Oh!  Great idea!  I agree!




I can really get myself in trouble listening to them, you know...?
{That happens quite frequently, too.}




I see more prairie shutters as another texture in here.
Earthy, rustic statement pieces.




A beautiful backdrop for 'Somerset'.




Head:  Oh...by the way....you need to ask hubby about hanging that chandy from the medallion in here, too.
Heart:  Oh! I agree!




My husband hasn't a clue that I have these conversations with myself while decorating.
Poor guy....




In the meantime,
you can find me gathering overdyed roses in my living room,
and trying to quiet the little voices in my head...





~  Eucharisteo  ~




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42 comments:

  1. Oh Laurie, you are too cute!... I love your "head to heart" conversations with yourself!... I do that too... sometimes in the middle of the night even... your new covers are so pretty!... love Somerset... I have RA's tote bag and makeup bag in that fabric and it's so dreamy... your room is just gorgeous... I think I want to live there... hello Maizie!... doggie kisses to you sweetheart... yes, Prairie shutters will look fabulous in there... your Rog is a sweetheart too making your dreams come true... I wonder if guys have those talks in their heads like we do?... probably about new drills and saws and things maybe?... so they can make beautiful things for us huh?... going back for another look at everything... sigh... xoxo... Julie Marie

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  2. Laurie,
    Your slipcover looks gorgeously warm and inviting, dear friend!!!
    The living room is a beautiful space...can't wait to see the new Prairie shutters!!!
    . . .and the new chandelier!!!
    Hug you sweet husband every chance you get...he's a keeper!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  3. Oh, somerset is so happy in your living room, and your living room is so happy with Somerset. Think how happy they will all be when you get the shutters. SWOON!!!

    xo
    Laura

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  4. Your room and everything in it...just gorgeous! It's so nice to live in a place that makes your heart sing!

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  5. It looks fabulous!! Perfect shabby look! That inspires me... I may try something similar. :) I also loved your white coffee table. My today's post I'm asking for some advice whether or not to paint the current coffee table in my living room. Any advice? Blessings, Vanessa

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  6. Oh, Laurie! I sure see why you swooned over that awesome, beautiful, romantic fabric! I love your ideas and the way that your heart and head talk, agree, and get a move on! Your pretty room is exciting, yet soothing! How does that happen?

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  7. Love the richness of the prairie, you my girl are adding just the right amount of romance to it.
    Somerset is full of rich tones and perfect in your farmhouse of whites. Laurie, I so love this choice and Tausha inspires the romance of all things vintage romantic prairie.
    Love how your head thinks for your heart, and your heart follows through with all you think up.
    Beautiful idea to add your signature shutters, they will make such an impact to this room and the dramatic language it speaks. Love the somerset slip and how it adds depth and drama, perfect winter tone, yet year around would work as well.

    Thank you love for visiting me, to then leave a comment that joys my heart. Your support means so much to me, thank you for adding beauty and grace in my life with you blogging right along side of me.

    Keep inspiring us, I can't wait to see those living room shutters :)

    Xoxo
    Doré

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  8. Love the richness of the prairie, you my girl are adding just the right amount of romance to it.
    Somerset is full of rich tones and perfect in your farmhouse of whites. Laurie, I so love this choice and Tausha inspires the romance of all things vintage romantic prairie.
    Love how your head thinks for your heart, and your heart follows through with all you think up.
    Beautiful idea to add your signature shutters, they will make such an impact to this room and the dramatic language it speaks. Love the somerset slip and how it adds depth and drama, perfect winter tone, yet year around would work as well.

    Thank you love for visiting me, to then leave a comment that joys my heart. Your support means so much to me, thank you for adding beauty and grace in my life with you blogging right along side of me.

    Keep inspiring us, I can't wait to see those living room shutters :)

    Xoxo
    Doré

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  9. Beautifully done! I featured your dream catcher that you made for me on my current post.www.cruisinoversixty.com.

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  10. I love that material too...and it looks beautiful! xxo

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  11. Love that fabric, Laurie...but I am still not used to seeing COLOR in your rooms! lol That is a gorgeous addition though. xo Diana

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  12. It's gorgeous, Laurie!!!

    My Head & Heart have these conversations too, but my head is so practical that it's really a fight. When Heart wins, I'm such a happy girl!

    If I told my Hubby everything that was going on in there, he'd be overwhelmed. So it's one, small, project, prodding along, at a time. With many more waiting in the wings. :)

    Hope all is happy & cozy at your house!
    xo,
    Lin

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  13. Everything about this makes me want to curl up on your cozy sofa.

    It's a good thing that the voices in your head are lovely, creative ones ... otherwise things could get out of control, since they seem to have no trouble convincing you to do things you may not ordinarily do. (I have voices like that, too. Last week, they convinced me to bring home a chihuahua ... smart voices!)

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  14. That sofa has nap written all over it. What a talent you have for creating comfort...

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  15. That sofa has nap written all over it. What a talent you have for creating comfort.

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  16. You are so cute, Laurie!!! Prairie shutters are a MUST in your already lovely living room!! I just love the way you've incorporated such beautiful soft colors into your white decor! No wonder your singing and dancing throughout your home. :-))
    Mary Alice

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  17. perfectly shabby--love that fabric! now, did i miss the post about the folding screen in the corner? love it, too! have a great day in your pretty room, laurie:)

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  18. This is so pretty Laurie, great addition to the softness of the room.

    Cynthia

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  19. Looooooove your livingroom now-Somerset is amazing fabric-its my fav too!!!
    Have a nice day Laurie!xoxo

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  20. Hi Laurie, I just love your gorgeous room and that fabric is beautiful on your sofa. It seems a little color is finding it's way into my rooms too. Now hopefully spring will hurry up and help us along.
    Love your heart to head conversations. I am glad to know I am not the only one that thinks this way. LOL
    You are the cutest ever. Enjoy the roses.
    Hugs

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  21. Oh, your room is so comfy cozy, Laurie.

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  22. Laurie, it looks so comfy cozy, I can see why you had to have it. The shutters are going to be fabulous!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  23. Laurie,
    Enjoyed reading your post about love, heart to head must have connection with the rose fabric. Now your heart is happy and your room looks wonderful. Enjoy.
    XO,
    Vera

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  24. Oh Laurie, it looks at you so wonderfully Can you describe feelings and how we experience it, I also admired by TAUSH, it's exquisite fabrics and bed is so cozy, I'm not surprised that you want to keep a constant eye on! Your home is so beautiful :) Have a great weekend.

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  25. This room makes me want to have afternoon tea. It looks relaxing and the colors are easy on the eyes. Great pictures.

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  26. I couldn't help but notice that your heart was always in agreement with anything your head would say and you made me smile all the way through this post! You are such a little darling. Your sweet pup looks so comfortable in your gorgeous room. You have given me a bad craving for roses and the rich tones in that over-dyed fabric! I love how you do layers and roses...Luscious!! xoxo

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  27. I want to just lay on that sofa and crash for an hour or so. It looks so inviting and so comfortable.
    Janice

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  28. very pretty
    and reminds me of Spring!

    thank you for sharing
    at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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  29. Hi Laurie!
    Everything is sooo gorgeous!! I love that print! I hadn't seen it until facebook but it is really pretty. I so love blues and greys. Your friend did an awesome job on the cushion cover. I think you had such a good idea to cover the cushions, I would have never thought of that! Your entire room is gorgeous Laurie!
    Love ya, stay warm!
    Amy

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  30. You hear voices too? So glad I'm not the only one. When I answer them, my husband gives me that look. Your slipcover is delicious! Love the color. Thank you for sharing it at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week! ~Deborah

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  31. You have those voices too? Yup, there's a few of us crazies out there. lol! Just saw that Deborah from Green Willow Pond is another. Love the fabric, and yes Prairie shutters will be the next post you share. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  32. Why all women on earth hear those voices? Even I can hear them in Austria. But it's good to follow them.
    Hi, I'm a newbie and perhaps you'ld like to visit me. Coffee is ready but don't forget the winter coat. We do have snow.
    See you hopefully
    Elisabeth

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  33. Thank you so much for your nice visit.
    Have a very good time
    Elisabeth

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  34. Hi Laurie, stopping by to revisit this refreshing post is such an uplift for our very cold and windy day here in Texas. But seeing your gorgeous fabric and home is an inspiration and joy.
    Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. Have a lovely day.
    Hugs

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  35. Oh yes, I too have talks with myself and try not to let my husband hear them. He rolls his eyes when he sees me setting and resetting the table each day. He knows shakes his head when he sees me picking up items from one side of the living room and moving them to the other.

    But, I am sure your husband, like my husband loves the finished look and grins when he knows you aren't looking.

    Your new sofa slips look gorgeous. I am not sure I would get much done once I sat down to relax in your lovely room.

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  36. Haha! Oh YES, you need prairie shutters in there! What a yummy sofa with all the delightful flowers. The whole room is so charming, and i totally see the shutters and the chandy coming, even if your husband doesn't quite yet...

    Cindy

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  37. This looks wonderful, Laurie - love the color and the pattern. So delighted you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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