The weather is great. The cafes are great. And it has quirky shops, which given how tiny the town is, I'm amazed that I keep discovering. My latest find is Graham and Sons, Upholsterers.
Not only is the Son who served us a bit of a hottie, he is also a master craftsman, and a man, I feel, of great Taste in Furniture.
I present in support of this theory Exhibit A:
The trouble with these lovely and compact and elegant suites is that the cane in the arms and back busts, and once it has gone, there's no fixing it. But our Son of Graham had an idea:
Remove cane bits and upholster instead, of course!
Not a fan of 1960's mahogany, he also distressed the frame. I love it!
Now wouldn't the olive cut velour horror in the first photo come up a treat with this kind of overhaul!
Your weekend sounds like it was a lot of fun! Love these type of couches and what a steal!
ReplyDeleteYour weekend sounds like it was a lot of fun! Love these type of couches and what a steal!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sold on that fabric either - I think it's too "washed out" to look good in most rooms...
ReplyDeleteBut yes, otherwise it's clever!
Ooh, I can't wait to get out there for the first time at Easter! I love the sofa makeover. Looks great, but like you, perhaps it's a tad pale for some interiors.
ReplyDeleteNikki if you go check the shop out, do go upstairs and see the furniture up there. There is a gorgeous Jacobean print in black with very bright patterning on it, I am in LOVE with the fabric! As far from this ikat as you can get!
DeleteI adore old sofa's especially ones with patterns, gorgeous! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteHi, i love the re-worked sofa. It looks so much better - I do think its a shame that the fabric is a bit washed out looking though. I think you should put some shade of red (maybe watermelon?) pillows with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog
Nothy
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