JoJo Herda

Thursday, January 9, 2014

DESIGN: Sofette in the Bedroom

As I mentioned in this post... I am changing up a space in our Master Bedroom.

I have been searching for the perfect size sofa -- sette -- sofette to replace a chair and coffee table we currently have in the room.

This has been a very trying process.

I have loved many options, but they have been too large... or not large enough!

CB2

The difficulty with the space is that it is in front of a floor to ceiling 10' tall wall of windows.

I want to make it seem cozy, but yet, not distract from the view.

I want it to be very functional as MY SPACE in the morning.

West Elm Sutton Sofette

It seems like a HUGE conquest.

It can't be too feminine, because our bedroom is a neutral color scheme with black and white as the contrasting bold element. You can see our bedroom here.

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It can't be too loud, either.

But, we found an option that we both LOVED after countless hours scouting consignment shops, Craig's List, antiques stores [I really wanted to reupholster a vintage piece], designer furniture stores and the web.

CB2 Avec Sofa in Peacock

It is PERFECT in size!

PERFECT in color!

And it looks like it is gonna be super super comfortable!

The color, high arms and clean lines drew me to this piece.

And when the fabric swatch arrived.... I knew it would be PERFECTION!

It's the Avec Sofa in Sea Salt from CB2 [pictured below].

CB2 Avec Apartment Sofa in Sea Salt

So, let's see if I will really do end up LOVIN' it.... it arrives next week.
I'll keep y'all posted.

UPDATE: It arrived.
It really was COMFORTABLE!
It really did fit the space.
BUT.... it really didn't look right. It was too massive for the overall feel of the room.
PTL CB2 has a wonderful return policy!
So, I am just out the delivery fee for the return.
The pick-up has been scheduled and I have found a few options for the space.
Basically, it will be a comfy chair and a very small side table.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

WORDS: Encouragement

When I found this quote, it made me sigh a sweet sigh.

It has been difficult for me, at times, to not become hard.... to hold on to the pain and bitterness.

But, my heart's desire is to always.... eventually.... LET IT GO!

For there is too much in life to do.

Too much in life to love.

Monday, January 6, 2014

New Artwork for the New Year

Well, it's back to the grind.

Holidays are over and vacation has officially ended.
It's time to get going and grooving in this New Year!

I had a chance to spend some lovely alone time on Floor 24 [my studio] to paint...
paint... and oh yes, PAINT!

I was inspired a few weeks ago by the 2014 Pantone Color of the Year, Radiant Orchid, to create some pieces I blogged about here. These pieces featured today were inspired by the brilliant sky. I have such an amazing view from Floor 24. It's impressive to see how brilliantly blue and randomly gentle the sky and clouds can become in a matter of minutes.

Acrylic on 36" x 36" Canvas | True Colors | Available

Acrylic on 36" x 36" Canvas | Living on a Prayer | Available at Again and Again

I loved the look of these pieces so much, that I decided to update a spot in my master bedroom with a new piece. So, I got to work right away.... deciding to utilize neutrals to help create a calming space.

We have ordered a new sofa for our room. My hope is, it will become my space to have a quiet time.... read.... plan the day... enjoy a cup of tea. To just relax and be alone. Currently, we have a chair with a coffee table. But, the chair isn't comfortable and the set up isn't optimized for such previously stated desires. It's really just wasted stuff and space at this moment. We ordered a studio-sized sofa in an oatmeal color. I am SO excited! I will share with y'all once everything has come together.

Here is the piece I painted to go on a wall perpendicular to where the sofa will be placed.