what to do what to do

can i just first say that nate and i have been incredibly blessed?! and continue to be blessed immensely. our families have totally helped us get settled and make our 70's apartment more "homey." we love love love them and their generosity. special thanks to uncle matt and aunt margaret for this find i am about to discuss: the chaise lounge.

i really have taken a liking to this website. just for fun, and because i actually wanted a professional's opinion, i took a picture of the classy, chic chaise lounge we inherited from my grandmother's antique shop once upon a time. i asked my question, attached the picture, and voila! my "design dilemma" solved! see the post below...

Interior Motives

November 5th, 2008

With Jessica Baucom

Q: I inherited this ancient chaise from my grandmother, who owned an antique shop and loved unusual pieces. I love the style, but the fabric is stained and faded, and in some places, buttons are missing. What do I do: recover it? Add a throw? What are some good fabric choices? — Jessica

A: This is a find! A throw is a decent temporary solution, but because of this chaise’s unique, bulky shape, it may look more like a mysterious creature harboring in your home rather than the cool, granny-chic find that it is.

Recovering this piece will give it new life. Try a nice neutral woven fabric like cotton or linen. Because upholstering can be quite an investment, you want to choose a material that will stand the test of time—not something you will grow tired of in a few years. Instead of a trendy pattern, add a fun lumbar pillow for pop. Here’s a sketch to give you an idea:

Locally, I’ve had good experiences with Wardell Upholstery at 3628 South and 900 East. It’s a family-run business and they’re great to work with. Ask them to show you some upholstery-weight fabrics for this project. They might even half leftovers at a discounted price.

If you’re in need of some poppy throw pillows, try Jonathan Adler, Twinkle Living, Dwell Shop or Anthropologie—just a few favorites. Now, keep us updated on the finished product!

can you visualize the sketch in our house someday (which could be twenty years...houses are not cheap where we're moving!)? i totally can. anyway, i loved the advice and maybe someday we can recover this beauty! also, is it so weird that the designer's name is Jessica Baucom? ironic...