Tuesday 25 January 2011

A new addition

Well, it might not be exactly what some of you may have been thinking I'd announce (;-)) but if you've been following me for a while then you'll know how exciting this is - my new sofa! I've been after one for ages. For 3 years we've had one that was about fifth hand with dusty stuffing coming out of the stiching and the only way to make do with it was to cover it up with a big blue throw!

Then after a little searching on Ebay towards the end of last year (and the luck of living in a big city with many sellers) I found this baby. It's super comfortable, real leather (I don't know why I feel I have to say real when it's leather but everyone seems to be doing it these days) fits three and was being sold at a fraction to what it would have been bought for. So it wasn't rocket science, it was a winner straight away! We also bought a chair that matches (it's enormous!) but the light wasn't very good (it's in the corner squeezed in next to our bookcase) when I took these pics so I'll show you in another post.

Do you like it? I think it's a real statement piece. The crimson colour has meant a bit of a design change in our little apartment but that's okay as it's made me a little more co-ordinated with colours.

Well, it's Australia Day tomorrow which means a public holiday over here and I'm super excited about having a day at the beach with friends and a great big BBQ. Maybe I'll reach a florist too, who knows :-) Have a lovely time wherever you may be and thank you so much for our sewing support and suggestions yesterday!

xx

17 comments:

  1. Ooooooh Looks fab, I love the ornate frame. Samantha

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  2. Wow Anna...that suits you to a T! Look how the top of the sofa almost matches the frame in your header :)

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  3. I love it and it makes a beautiful statement! xo

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  4. LOVE IT!!!!!
    Ok, so it wasn't the suprise I was expecting ;) but it's so beautiful it's just (well nearly) as exciting hehehe. It truely is a spectacular statement piece and I love the colour, it's very classic and looks so nice with the frames above it. Well done my dear you got a stunning piece there! Jxx

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  5. Wow, now that is a serious piece of furniture. I love the style and the colour is g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s!!

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  6. thats awesome!! truely stunning. great buy!!

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  7. Good 'day, Anna!! So happy you stopped by, therefore leading me to you. Adore your blog and that big, yummy red sofa!

    I had to laugh about your comment on my snowboarding post about the wrist....I sprained mine last week ice skating with my boys at Rockefeller Center, of all things.

    I may be skiing the lodge with a hot toddie this season. Wish I was at your Australia Day bbq instead!

    xo Elizabeth, your newest follower!

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  8. Beautiful colour! By the way, Happy Australia Day!

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  9. Not the surprise I was expecting either :) but I love it. Very tasteful and stylish Ms C and H. Pam x

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  10. It's GORGEOUS!!! Can't wait to see the chair too!

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  11. What a fabulous find! Loved the boldness to it! Enjoy the Australia Day! Kellie xx

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  12. Missed U!!! Happy Australia Day!! The red treasure looks fab! Baci! Bela

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  13. OMG looks amazing:) I love the colour!
    Happy day, my dear
    Kisses

    Ps: I am hosting a beautiful Garnish party supplies GIVEAWAY today :) ...Just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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  14. oh my goodness......i adore it, congrat's on the win (ebay is so much fun)
    as silly as it sound's (do you catch yourself just starring at it????) i would hehehehe enjoy lisa xx

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  15. Gorgeous, beautiful, stunning, LOVE it ... well done ;-)

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It's so wonderful to read all your comments, thanks for stopping by Cornflakes & Honey! x :-)