I think I have done it. I didn’t really think this day would come, but is has. I thought I could go on forever, just skirting passed the issue, I couldn’t. My luck ran out, and now I need to pay attention.
My Love vetoed my last little decorating project.
I thought he wouldn’t notice, he did….
I thought he wouldn’t mind, he did……
I thought he’d approve, he didn’t…..
Our chrome and leather couch, the center of our compromise.
I tried to soften her up a bit more. I think she looks good all dressed up, nice and much more inviting.
I played around one afternoon and put this big white IKEA plaid over it, and added some more pillows.
A bit of soft furnishings for the serious couch.
I love the look….
I also love the fact that my bare arms and legs are not sticking to the leather anymore. Much more comfortable and hygienic in summer I think.
I tried to bring my love over to the bright side by doing this right after he had grumbled and moaned himself through another big-leather-washing-and-treating-session. I was all lovely and understanding and helpful “look honey, now I can just toss the quilt in the washer, this way you won’t have to treat the leather again soon”.
He wasn’t buying it.
He says, it looks odd and strange, and what’s the point of having a leather couch if you are going to cover it under a plaid.
I almost said “what’s the point of having a leather couch at all”, but that was a discussion we solved over 10 years ago, so I was smart and said nothing.
I guess, I can’t win this one. I’ll give in this round. Save up my bonus points for bigger issues.
But I love it……
So where do you stand, team Mrs. Songbird or team Mr. Songbird?
Nekkid leather or quilt-covered leather?
Do you agree there is no such thing as too many pillows and too soft a couch, or do you prefer the clean design too?
In this post: quilt, polka dot pillows, striped pillows IKEA; faux vintage sack pillows H&M home; round pattern pillows, home sewn by Mrs. Songbird.
I LOVE the pillows, not so sure about the quilt. Not the idea of a quilt, just that isn’t the right one. But I wouldn’t want to be sitting on leather all the time in the summer either. Hmmmm. It’s a tough one.
You are so right of course. This would not be the right quilt. It just happened to be one I had and tried out on the spur of things. If I were to go for this in the long rung, I’d definitely would have to come up with a better fitting match between quilt and couch.
I’m definitely on your side Mrs Songbird! Leather can be very sticky in summertime especially for our ladies in skirts. I would guess that he is that kind of man that oppose before he get used to something, it don’t have to be negative (I’m like that sometimes myself). My exhusband was like this but when I stopped asking he stopped opposing as well
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Yeah, mine is like that too. He either stops noticing or gives up his resistance.
Hmm, what questions would you like me to answer?
I think I’d be okay with leather…big chunky wood and reddish-brown leather! Not the sleek chrome and pristine white leather. But even then I might need a cotton throw in the summer…to keep the butt from sticking! LOL…
Pillow are a must doesn’t matter what the couch is like.
I’m flaky, I know. Pat
No you are not flaky. I like the darker leathers too, in the right home and place. But on my own I would always go for fabric. Washable fabric, but definitely fabric. And I agree pillows are a must, whenever, and where-ever.
I like the pillows.. I think a good compromise would be to have sewn slips/ seat covers in the same color as the leather for spring summer-that could be removed – washed dried and put back on. Then take them off for fall/winter. ya know 50/50 for each of you.
Thanks for the idea. I am brooding on a longer term solution and your idea is definitely on my list.
I am so not a fan of sticking to the furniture. I would very much prefer sitting on a nice cozy quilt than trying not to sweat all over the leather. Yuk.
The pillows are cute too.
Maybe you could get away with a more masculine looking throw over the couch instead of the white quilt??? Something to match the darker lettering in the pillows perhaps.
Good idea! I just used a quilt I had in my hands, but now that I see how it looks I am tempted to try out a one that would coordinate with the couch better. Maybe my man would object less too then.
I am firmly on your side. I don’t like leather couches and can’t imagine the discomfort of sitting on one with bare legs. Your pillows and quilt are lovely and summery. And I agree with Pat – pillows are a must. I don’t suppose my opinion will help you though. Sorry.
Of course your opinion helps! Thank you for your support. I love the look too, I’ll have to see if I can win my guy over to the bright side.
I’m with you, Mrs. Songbird. I like your style
Thanks for the support!
Ik sta duidelijk aan jouw kant; ik vind de combinatie van de kussens geweldig! Voor de plaid zou ik misschien een iets ‘stoerdere’ versie kiezen, in naturel linnen bijvoorbeeld. Maar ach, zweten op je bank, met dit weer, is niet echt aan de orde. Net als die trechter in je vorige post….met bijna 20 mm regen de afgelopen week!
Maar laten we er maar vanuit gaan dat het écht ooit nog wel eens zomer wordt…
Fijn weekend!
Groetjes, Anita
Goed idee, om een stoerdere plaid te kiezen. Dit was een toevallige actie toen ik met deze plaid door de kamer liep.
Nee, voor de warmte hoef ik het niet te doen.
Die trechter is trouwens toch erg handig. Zo’n volle bak krijgt zelfs niet genoeg water als het hard regent. Het water loopt gewoon langs de bladeren af. Ik heb de trechter er nu permanent instaan, fungeert hij als regenvanger. Ziet niet uit, maar ik ben toch niet buiten om het te zien.
En ik heb geruchten gehoord dat augustus…… laten we het hopen.
Ik ben HELEMAAL GEEN liefhebber van leren banken en stoelen, dus ik ben voor jou
Het ziet ook nog eens een stuk gezelliger uit.
Dank je wel.
Ik vind het zelf ook veel leuker, zelfs terwijl deze quilt niet echt bij de bank past.Misschien eens een andere zoeken en kijken of hij er dan meer mee kan instemmen.
My husband and I also have the same problem. I’m with you on this one. Love your pillows!
Ah husbands……
Thanks for your support. I’ll let him know that he is outnumbered. Although I don’t think it would help.