Tuesday, May 10, 2011

A Settee & Steroids

This settee before & after is a long time coming. I purchased it about a year ago not knowing what to do with it. Here is the before:



And here is the after:





It sits at the end of our bed in our master bedroom. I love how it turned out! It got a fresh coat of white paint and I used two different fabrics... the green/blue is the same color that is in the skirted bedside table fabric.



I am a sucker for details.. I had my upholsterer double welt the settee in the contrasting seat fabric.

I'm very happy with the settee, but I'm pretty sad today. Charlotte seems to have hurt her back again (read all about the first time here). She's on some serious medication, including steroids. It makes her act completely high and not herself, not to mention she's in a lot of pain. I'm praying she gets better.. because I don't even want to think about the alternative. She is everything to us.. please pray for her!



A very sad dog. :(
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38 comments:

  1. ChrisMay 10, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I am so sorry about Charlotte's injury. I will pray for her speedy recovery.
    The settee is beautiful I always wondered what you did with it and it turned out great :)

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  2. AshleyMay 10, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Oh, no! Poor Charlotte! Hope she returns to her old self quickly!

    And your settee is beyond gorgeous, Bryn. What a genius detail, the double welt. It makes such a unique statement.

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  3. bri@MeyouandawienerMay 10, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    My moms dog just had an accident, they spent almost a grand to bring him back home so indeed when we love our pets we will do anything for them.


    I wish Charlotte a fast recovery.


    I love maminals.


    Settee=Awesome

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  4. Nicole MartinMay 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Poor pup :( Definitely keeping her in my thoughts, I hope she gets better after some rest!

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  5. JoiMay 10, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Praying for Charlotte. I hope it's nothing major and that she gets back to herself asap. She is a cutie.

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  6. HeatherMay 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    The settee is sooooooo pretty.
    Hope Charlotte feels better soon.

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  7. Danielle Oakey InteriorsMay 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I love how the settee turned out, the details make all the difference. I will keep Charlotte in my prayers, poor thing!

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  8. JenMay 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    That settee looks gorgeous! I love that you painted it white!


    Hoping for a speedy recovery for little Charlotte!

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  9. Arianna VargasMay 10, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Oh no! Hope Charlotte has a speedy recovery!

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  10. NiezwaagMay 10, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Praying for you....

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  11. I Design LoveMay 10, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    The bench looks stunning, I love it.

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  12. amber wallaceMay 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    The settee is beautiful. Lots of prayers for you and your Charlotte.

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  13. JadynMay 10, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about Charlotte's injury, praying for a speedy & full recovery. We have one dog and two cats and I know how special of a place our animals have in our lives, so I feel your pain.


    The settee came out great, I love the two colors. That long pillow is also amazing! I am just curious: Did you paint it yourself or was that done by the upholsterer/another professional? I have a sofa I want to have re-upholstered and I don't know whether I should paint the woodwork myself or leave it to a pro.

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  14. KatieMay 10, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Beautiful! The cream looks great against your wood bed! I'm also loving the blue dresser in the background... it looks like you kept the original drawer pulls? New pulls are always fun, but I like the contrast of vintage with new paint.

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  15. Megan ThorneMay 10, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    First of all, I hope Charlotte feels better soon. She looks very sweet (and sad in that photo). The settee looks amazing. I love a loveseat or couch at the end of the bed rather than a bench.

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  16. Marianne {Style For Living}May 10, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I pray that Charlotte gets better soon. My dogs are my everything, too.

    Love what you did with the settee. Gorgeous!

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  17. ChiclittlehouseMay 10, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I hope your pup starts getting better soon - and the settee is pretty love the piping on - pretty idea to mix colors

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  18. Frugalecologist.blogspot.comMay 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Wow, I really like the contrasting colors and textures. I wouldn't have though of it, but it looks great!

    Hope your pup is better soon - so sad and scary when our pets are hurting :(

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  19. Tiffany @ Savor HomeMay 10, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Love the settee, but my heart goes out to Charlotte! I have a pet and when he's in pain, I'm in pain. Praying for her recovery!

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  20. JenniferMay 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Uhgggg...poor girl. Sending good thoughts your way that she stays out of pain and gets back to herself SOON.. I totally feel for you guys. SUCKS!!!!! Settee is super cute.

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  21. LisajsonMay 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    The settee is absolutely gorgeous. I'm thinking good thoughts about Charlotte - hopefully it's just a temporary thing. Austin sends his regards, too. Tell Charlotte to get better so Austin can come visit him :)

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  22. jamieMay 10, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Love the settee, sorry to hear about Charlotte. So sad...hoping for a quick recovery!

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  23. jbhatMay 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I will definitely say some prayers for you guys and for Charlotte. There is sort of nothing worse than having a sick pet. I have been there, and just thinking about what we and our kitty went through is really upsetting.

    I will also pray that I can have a settee just like that, because that, my dear, is the loveliest thing I have seen in a long time. The upholstery, the pillow, the colors, the size and shape, everything. OMG. Lucky!!

    jbhat

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  24. Chic ColesMay 10, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about Charlotte, there is nothing worse than a hurt or sad dog! Love the "after" of the settee however!

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  25. KaleeMarieMay 10, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    The settee looks fabulous. And I'll say a little prayer for Charlotte. I know it's no fun when our animals are in pain.

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  26. KristenMay 10, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    My heart goes out for Charlotte - it's SO hard to see pets in pain. I'm sending good thoughts her (and your!) way, and praying for a quick recovery.

    On another note, the settee turned out gorgeous - love the double welt detail & the single lumbar pillow!

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  27. woodylianaMay 10, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Sorry to hear about your dear Charlotte, I feel your pain...I have 5 dogs myself and they are family to us.
    I'm sending good thoughts to her and praying she will recover soon .

    Love the settee by the way !

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  28. TiffanieMay 10, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Ok, I'm seriously drooling over here over that settee! Looks fabulous. I hate to hear about Charlotte. I remember reading your posts about the initial flare ... sending out good thoughts and prayers up with Charlotte's name on them.

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  29. Sherry HartMay 10, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Bryn...I feel your pain...my smoochies are everything to me. I really hope she gets better soon...she looks so sad.
    LOVE he settee....it's a classic.

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  30. AnnieMay 10, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I hope poor charlotte feels better soon! Poor thing...

    LOVE LOVE the setee!!! I hope you will have your master reveal soon! :)

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  31. KarlissaMay 10, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    All my love to your pooch. Our toy poodle injured its back last year but after many days of being bedridden and medicated she was as good as new. Love the settee!!

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  32. Jehd23May 10, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    love, LOVE the settee. And I am so worried about my little girl, she must miss her grammy so much!! Get better Charbear!

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  33. Kate Nisbet DesignsMay 10, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    great makeover! i'm a sucker for the details too ... double welt was the way to go!

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  34. JayeMay 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Big prayers going out for Miss Charlotte. Precious baby.

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  35. MNKMay 11, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Thinking about you and Charlotte. It's the hardest part about being a dog owner - the short life time they're with us. Thanks for keeping up your blog and bring a little bit of beauty to my day!

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  36. LisaMay 11, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Praying for Charlotte!

    The settee looks beautiful, Bryn. Where did you snag that gorgeous long lumbar pillow; I'm looking for one myself!

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  37. I'm Busy ProcrastinatingMay 14, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Hope your poochee is doing better.  Love love love the seteee. Posting it to Pinterest on my "Dreamy Decor" board.  I would have fabrics like that all over my house if I didn't have four feline friends who are always leaving messes on my upholstery.  The things we give up for our loveable pets, huh?

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  38. Samantha RadtkeMay 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM

     This is sooo beautiful! I think I need to find an upholsterer! Especially one that knows how to do double welt. 

    [samanthakayjewelry.blogspot.com]

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