We’ve just been through a flurry of activity! In anticipation of the sofa delivery, I vacuumed the old sofa, then we put a tarp down and moved the sofa outside to the cement walkway near the kitchen. Then, we covered it with a fitted sheet. That should hold it until Don and his friend move it tomorrow. No rain in the forecast.
Then things like vacuuming the floor, moving things out of the way. And, with a window of 9am – 1pm, the delivery guys arrived at 9! Huzzah! A father and a son, who couldn’t have been nicer.
I snapped a few quick pictures for you.
It’s an English roll arm sofa, a style I have loved for a long time. We ordered sunbrella (indoor/outdoor) fabric in a shade called Cactus. Not really because it was sunbrella, but because we liked the color. We didn’t want beige or white or gray or brown. We wanted color. Since the color looked slightly different in every photo we saw online we were praying that the reality would be what we wanted.
It is. This pop of spring green is just what we’re aiming for.
It’s longer and deeper than our old loveseat but it seems to take up much less space than we thought it would. – which is a great thing! The difference turns out to be minimal.
We are thrilled. Eventually the cushions will be more cushy and English sitting room-y. Our backs are very happy with this new addition to our house. Such great support!
After 10 weeks of waiting, we couldn’t be happier with how the whole thing turned out.
Since we rarely get anything new and have never had anything made-to-order, this is a big deal for us and it’s one of those times we say “Does this mean we’re adults now?”
Yes, even in our sixties, we say that. Late bloomers always.
Happy Friday.
I loooove the sofa! For me, that is the perfect green, too! Oh, it looks spectacular in its new home. Congrats! Isn’t it the best whenever you get your delivery at the early end of the time span?
The green is even better than we thought it would be! A little scary ordering online. They sent us swatches, but we didn’t get a swatch of this fabric – just a photo.
So great when it’s early! Don could go ahead and run his errands, I could go outside and work and best of all, we could look at it!
Also, this is officially 5 days earlier than it was originally scheduled! Huzzah!
it looks great! am sure you and don will enjoy many, many well-earned and -deserved happy hours there.
and the mystery is now over for the rest of us who wondered what color(s) you chose; ha!
happy long weekend on the couch and elsewhere!
and thanks to all our military families past and present for their service and sacrifice!
kathy in iowa
(a fellow late bloomer and whose only “new furniture” purchase ever was my mattress and box springs)
We didn’t want to reveal the color and we weren’t sure how it would look when it got here! We’re very happy.
Our only new purchases – the sofa in the den (25 years ago), the mattress and box springs, and the old loveseat, which I purchased over 30 years ago. That’s it!
Love it when something new looks like it belongs there – I can’t imagine a better color or profile. May it provide you with many years of cozy comfort.
Thank you so much, Anne. It’s a bit of a risk, ordering something online, but I can’t say enough about this company.
I love the color (green is my favorite) and it looks like the perfect place for an afternoon nap… or two!
Yes, indeed! Can’t wait!
The sofa is gorgeous! I do love the color and they style. So happy for you and Don. The size is wonderful. You ordered this online right? It is perfect for the cottage. Enjoy!
Yes, we ordered it through a company called Interior Define. You pick the style, the fabric, etc., and it’s made-to-order. Thanks, Linda! Have fun when Ashleigh arrives!
I love the new sofa. Won’t it be fun every time you walk within view and catch sight of it?
It already is! Thanks, Linda!
The sofa looks perfect! The green is lovely, my favorite color. You and Don have very good taste! Enjoy.
Thank you, Judy! We will.
It’s lovely…the perfect shade of green. Like new budding leaves. You’ll have spring time all year long. And it’s comfortable to boot…perfect.
Raining here today, but I’m thankful for it…it forces me to stay inside and do some much needed putzing.
Hope you have a nice relaxing day planned. Enjoy your new sofa! ;)
It’s a little stiff at the moment, but we know from customer comments that’s to be expected. It will loosen and fluff up with time.a Thanks, Donnamae.
Oh, I LOVE the color! It goes perfect with your cottage and it will be like having springtime there all the time:)
Thank you, Karen. We’re in love with this color!
I love it and am terribly jealous.
It only took us 25 years to buy a sofa that we love! Thanks, Jan.
As with so many of the things you bring into the cottage, this, too, looks as if it was made for the place and simply finally found its way home! The color is just lovely!!
We have a lot of thunder and lightening going on here and some heavy rain. Sat and Sun are supposed to be relatively rain free (seeing will be believing). Will FINALLY be planting this weekend. The veggies were planted last week, but except for a few hanging baskets, not a flower has been planted in this yard. SO unusual. Rain, rain, go away!!!!
Enough already! The rain has been insane here. Our house smells musty today. Too much rain in our 130 year old basement!
Thanks, Chris.
Your sofa is absolutely lovely and looks just like it belongs in your sitting room. The colour blends so well with your other furniture!
Thank you so much, Dee Dee. The color is even better than we had dreamed. It’s exactly what I wanted. It reminds me of some of the McCoy pottery greens.
Great new addition! Great color! We have the same coffee table that you have! I love it!!!!
Enjoy your new addition.
The coffee table is so big, we were worried that we might have to put it in storage with the slightly bigger dimensions of the sofa. But it’s working just fine! Thanks, Priscilla!
I love the style and the color is gorgeous! Perfect for your cottage.
Thank you so much, Janis! We’re thrilled.
What a great color! It looks so comfortable. And it fits in your cottage perfectly!
Thank you, Carol. The perfect size and shape and color for the cottage!
It’s beautiful and perfect for your livingroom with many years of comfort ahead.
You and Don will enjoy your great choice of chesterfield.
We will, indeed. Thank you, Lea!
Love your new sofa!! Gorgeous! Especially like the color. I’ve tried to call you several times but haven’t caught you at home. This week has been horrible here with the weather so am looking forward to some sunshine but don’t know when that is going to happen.
Judy
Judy, thank you. And I’ve been working outside like crazy, which is why I didn’t get your messages. Let me try you this weekend. Will you be around?
Color, proportion, and lines – it certainly does look like a ‘grown-ups’ room’ – Beautiful! Well done.
We’re not sure we’re grown-up enough to merit this lovely sofa! Thanks, Martha.
Super cozy-looking sofa – a great choice. Predicting that on those billowy cushions – MANY books will be read – MANY naps will be taken – MANY movies will be watched – MANY conversations will be enjoyed! Have a great weekend. 🛋
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They’re not quite billowy yet – they have to loosen up a bit! We love it, Janet. Thank you!
I’m sure you’re right & it needs some “breaking in.” But it certainly APPEARS billowy – the textbook definition of “overstuffed.” 😉
xo
That sofa is PERFECT in your home! Great job visualizing it online – it looks so pretty and comfy. I get the “am I an adult yet?” I say it myself. Have a wonderful weekend!
We say it all the time! Thank you, Karen!
Your new sofa is a hit, Claudia! I heartily agree with every comment about it. I love the feet! And it looks like a really nice nap sofa…I choose my sofas with naps in mind!
It’s nice to have the lower roll arms. The previous sofa had high arms. Thank you, Wendy!
The sofa looks fabulous! Wonderful color and great with the plants, too! It looks beautiful in your cozy, welcoming room. I hope it’s as comfy as it looks!
It will be. It needs to be broken in! Thanks, Jeanie!
Perfection…,now you are making my wicker sofa less satisfying to me!
Oh, don’t be less satisfied! Enjoy! xo
Love the color of your new sofa! My very favorite sofa, that we owned, was almost exactly that color and you will really like sunbrella fabric. It holds its color well. If you ever decide to get another dog, you will be glad you got that fabric! The style looks perfect with the rest of your things too!
It’s nice and sturdy, Jane! Thanks so much!
It is gorgeous! I think the color and style go perfectly in your home. It looks so comfy, too. I’m assuming the “deeper” is a good thing because of Don’s height/long legs? I have the opposite problem and would have to put pillows behind me.
Enjoy!
Well, we didn’t pick it for that reason – it’s deeper due to the roll arm design. They’re just built that way. But I’m sure Don appreciates more leg room! Thanks, Melanie!
Hi,Claudia Looks as if all your friends, virtual and whatever they are called ,are thrilled for you and Don. Good choice! And , as I said when you got Stella into your cottage , this piece was meant for you xo
Thank you so much, Annette! We love it.
The color is so beautiful it sings”step into my garden on a lovely warm. sunny day.”
Take Care,
Kaye
Thank you so much, Kaye!
Enjoy your lovely sofa.
Marilyn
We plan to, Marilyn!
I love your new sofa. I have such a hard time picking green for anything. It never seems to be what I want when I get it whether it’s paint on a wall, a spread on a bed, or even a sweater. Your green looks just perfect in your space. I write this from my newly reupholstered beige couch wishing I had more courage. Maybe I’ll try some pillows. 🙂
Nothing wrong with beige! That’s the color of our slipcovered sofa in the den! Thanks, Deb.
I wish you many happy hours on the sofa. I think it is a perfect fit. Regula
Thank you, Regula!
It’s beautiful!! Elegant yet cosy. Makes a statement for sure and the color is beautiful. Congrats you grown up kids! XO
Thank you so much, Nora!
ohmygosh. I LOVE that little sofa. it’s perfect for an enchanted cottage like yours.
it has that word I hate but no other quite can match it sometimes. yes. it has ‘class.’
the whole cottage does! it’s cozy. but it has such a strong sense of the good things in life.
art and books and plants and music and photography and the film world. (and LOVE!)
all the things that make the good life good! and now everything is tied together by that sumptuous color of green!
I was gone out of town all day yesterday and then the evening was spent with warnings of storms and tornadoes. just now getting to visit here.
and now I’ve written another book!!! are you publishing them? LOL! xoxo
no need to reply! I’m just so happy for you both! and had to say it!
Oh thank you for your kind words, Tammy! And I hope all storm warnings are long gone by now.
I’m playing catchup with favorite blogs so am just now seeing this gorgeous new sofa of yours. I’m starting to look myself and went to the Interior Define site and discovered that the name of the sofa design is Rose – how perfect for a flower lover like you! Do you happen to recall which length you got? I’ve currently got a loveseat and with my new house, can go a bit larger, but not too large…
I think it was 67 inches. Our former loveseat was 60 inches.