My fabulously beautiful new couch will be here in 4 days, and I absolutely cannot wait!!
I wish I would’ve taken a picture of the floor model, but I wasn’t thinking that far ahead. Plus, this way, you can see it in its full glory in my living room.
You’ll never believe where I got it — at the flea market! I know what you’re thinking: cheap, ugly, awful. Not so! Both BFF and DRMK got their couches at the flea market, and I was stunned. The prices they have are really good; at least 1/3 of what you’d pay in a regular furniture store. The trick is in the negotiating.
Armed with lots of cash and a gift for gab, I was determined to find a couch just like DRMK’s, because I love hers so much. I asked her if she minded if I copied her, and she said she didn’t at all. Plus, the rest of my furnishings are so different from hers that it won’t seem like the same couch. This couch has dark brown “leather” at the bottom and the sides, but all of the cushions are a micro-fiber fabric. Really comfy. Plus, it has a built in chaise lounge, giving it a sectional type of feel. It comes with a matching square ottoman, which really completes the look.
It took 3 different places to find the couch I wanted at a price I could live with. The first place was nice, but the man wasn’t budging. He wanted $1300 for everything, and while that was a good deal, I knew I could do better. The second place was offering $999, but the man was such an asshole that I really didn’t want to do business with him. Plus, he didn’t want to throw in the free delivery. Finally I happened upon a man and his 20-something son. Wouldn’t you know they were part Italian, so they immediately wanted to give me a great deal. First he said $995, including delivery. I asked if he could do better since I had cash, and he brought it down to $895, including delivery!! Not a bad deal at all. With tax it came to $965. I know this sofa and ottoman would’ve been $1500 in a “regular” store.
They’re going to deliver it on Wednesday and I can’t wait.
My other purchase today was some bamboo. I love the simplicity of green bamboo and the serenity it brings to a room.
In the picture, the bamboo is on the floor, just to show the contrast against my bright walls, but the vase full of river rocks and the gorgeous green bamboo is on a side table in the living room. I love the way a plant can really add some life to a room.
Tomorrow my dad and I go to the paint store to purchase all of the paint needed for the painting project. I’ll make sure to take some before pictures of the rooms we’re going to be painting, just so you can see the difference.
I love how this place is starting to shape up! Nothing like a little TLC to make a home feel warm and inviting.
I CAN’T WAIT to see the couch!!!