Friday, March 22, 2013

Favorite Fabric Pairings

Hi everyone, and happy Friday to you!  I've been working almost nonstop this week on the great sofa makeover and am so (sososososososoSO) happy to tell you that I am VERY close to being finished and I LOVE the results.  I am quite certain I won't spend one moment missing the dark brown leather that has lived with us for the past six and a half years.  She looks soooo much better in ivory velvet.  Here's a sneak peek:

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I'll share finished photos soon but today wanted to share some of my favorite geometric and botanical fabric pairings.  If you've been following for any time now, you've probably noticed I like mixing patterns!  When I was contacted recently by an old high school friend looking for some help updating the bench in her mudroom, I suggested she might want to go with a geometric fabric on the bench cushion and a botanical for an accent pillow.  She ultimately chose this combination, which I totally adore and may add exactly on a little bench I've been wanting to reupholster in my guest room.


And a few other of my favorite (and affordable!) pairings.





I also, just yesterday, came to Tonic Living via Danielle Oakey's blog, who is always a great source of inspiration and bright, happy interiors.  Tonic looks like an amazing source for great fabrics and I can't wait to poke around a little more.

Come back Monday for the reveal of a semi-secret furniture project I've been working on.  It's not the sofa, but I'm almost as excited about it and can't wait to show you!
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13 comments:

  1. Simply LKJMarch 22, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Wow! You have done a fantastic job of the sofa. And, I love all the fabric pairings.

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  2. Michele @ Moonfield LaneMarch 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I think I found you through Honey We're Home and I'm so glad I did! I love these pairings and that Annie Selke fabric is gorgeous. I love the look of mixing patterns but I don't think I'm good at it :( This helps, thanks!

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    1. Jennifer@The Chronicles of HomeMarch 22, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      I think the key is starting with the more colorful fabric and then picking a color in it you really like and pulling a geometric in a similar tone or color. Glad to have you here!

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  3. Julia@Cuckoo4DesignMarch 22, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I seriously can't wait for the sofa reveal!
    The fabric combos are beautiful!

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    1. Jennifer@The Chronicles of HomeMarch 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      I JUST finished it. Woooohooooooooo! Can't wait to share, will take pics next week, probably share here on the blog the week after :)

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  4. TalithaMarch 22, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    OOOO! I love this!! I'm so not good at mixing fabrics! I think I get afraid of bold patterns! I wish I had your talent! Thanks for the great inspiration!

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  5. pam {simple details}March 22, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I couldn't even focus on the fabrics, I'm so in awe of the sofa! Can't wait!!!

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  6. Kristin@bliss-athome.comMarch 22, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    That last pairing is my favorite! You're amazing recovering an entire sofa! xo Kristin

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    1. Jennifer@The Chronicles of HomeMarch 22, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      I love that one too. I redid a chair in the black and white spots fabric and think I'll prob add a little accent pillow in that Waverly Santa Maria.

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  7. DanielleMarch 23, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Love the sneak peek! Those fabrics are lovely. The first is my favorite. Can't wait to see your post on Monday.

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  8. Erin SpainMarch 23, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Hello! New follower here. Found you over at Serenity Now. Love your blog! These are great fabric pairings.

    -Erin @ DIY on the Cheap

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  9. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationMarch 28, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    These pairings are absolutely fabulous! And gives me a ton of ideas for pairings for our dining room curtains and parson's chairs! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Anneke at This, That and LifeMarch 29, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    These pairings are just beautiful ~ I literally love them all!

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