Sofa Reupholstery Reveal

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I feel like this post should begin with theme music.  Who knew deciding to have the sofa reupholstered would be such a dramatic event.

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I inherited this sofa from my mom who passed away.  You can read more about the sofa's back story here.

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Although updating the sofa with pillows gave it a new look; my taste has changed.  I knew it was a temporary solution until I could afford to have it professionally reupholstered.

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The raised pattern was beautiful, but difficult to clean.  After all these years the sofa had begun to show its age.

Deciding on fabric for the sofa was a difficult decision.  It's important to choose fabric that is upholstery weight to provide durability to withstand daily use.  We don't eat on our living room sofa and we set a no-furniture rule for the dogs.  So choosing a light-colored fabric was suitable for our family.

The sofa required 20 yards(I ordered 22 and had enough for small makeover which I'll share later).  Upholstery fabric can be expensive.  Cost was a big factor in making my decision.  So when I came upon this quality Robert Allen fabric for under $20 a yard it was a done deal!  I love the texture of the linen.  I prefer neutral colors for a casual yet classic look.  I can always bring in color with pillows.

Now that you have all the details, I'm excited to share with you the finished sofa!

I removed the larger pillows to improve the look of the sofa.  The small change makes the sofa appear larger.  For now they're stored away.  I couldn't part with them for sentimental reasons.

The pillows are temporary until I finish updating the room. 

But I love this Thibaut fabric, so it's likely to stay.

I absolutely love the new fabric on the sofa.  It looks brand new and professionally done.  Reupholstering was worth the cost to update the look of my mom's beloved sofa.

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Patio Makeover and Reveal

WooHoo, we finished our patio project!  Feels so good to finally have it done.

Everything was a mess!

We had some help clearing out the area and laying the pavers down; which I shared in this post.

A big improvement, but there was still a lot to do.

Better, right?!

I painted the house, then gave the door a fresh-new look with a can of exterior-oops paint from Home Depot.  We also gave the retaining wall bricks a good cleaning with the pressure washer. 

I added few potted plants to add life to the patio.

I have a love/hate relationship with ivy on the back of the house.  It can be very aggressive, so we've kept it contained to this small area.

The chairs are from Lowe's and the table and ottomans were purchased online from Home Decorators Collection.

I purchased another fiddle leaf fig.  During the summer I keep them outdoors.

They're doing really well and seem to be healthy.

I purchased the candle from Target.
 

It's even prettier when lit.

I enjoy sitting out here with a few magazines and enjoying the breeze.

I love the look of the steps with a few potted plants.

I couldn't find a pattern that I liked, so I made a my own outdoor pillows.

I love azaleas, I just wish their flowers lasted all summer.

So, I swapped the three in the middle for hostas.  Hostas are lush, easy to grow and require minimal care.

We have a deck outside of our living/dining room, but this area is cozy and relaxed.

It's where we have our morning coffee.

And it's a great place to sit and relax with a glass of wine.

Now that the weather is starting to warm up, we’re going to be spending a lot more time out here!

Thanks so much for visiting!  I hope you enjoyed my small patio space.



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By Stephanie Lynn

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Father’s Day Gifts From Years Past

When you spend all your allowance on video games or going to the mall with your friends, you have to get creative with presents.  My children are known for their crafty cards for Mother's and Father's Day and they never fail to please us.  Their personalities show in the cards and their father loves them enough to keep them in his drawer for memories.  It's fun to look back on them and I decided to share with you a few of his favorites.

Our daughter is the typical Daddy's Girl.  She leans towards her father for advice, casual conversations, and even hilarious impromptu dance sessions.  With each card she makes, she exudes a quite crafty strategy that I like to call Laugh and Cry.  

Her humor throughout her writing keeps the tears from falling too far on her father's face.  He's not a crier, but when his favorite holiday comes around, a few tissues come in handy.  

Our son takes a more minimalist approach, keeping it short and sweet (with little to no pictures, but a great writer doesn't need graphics!).  It's quite beautiful how much my husband's heart is warmed around this time of year.

He'll be the first to admit he's made a bunch of flops, but our children never fail to hug and kiss him everyday.  They never fail to display affection for him when he needs it most.  They never fail to love him.  So, it's funny when he looks at me with their Father's Day cards in his hands and a tear in his eye and he says, "I must be doing something right" because he does.  He does something right every time!