Wednesday, December 5, 2012

How to Solve a Problem Like Maria.

This really has nothing to do with The Sound of Music. There is however, a dilemma at play. The never ending saga of the sofa situation here at home, where the one true permanent solution is to actually buy a new sofa. As far a Julie Andrews goes, it's the holidays and The Sound of Music is in my subliminal consciousness during this time of year dating back to when I was a mere sapling. 

Or maybe it's just the first song that pops into my head whenever I look at our couch. As far as lessons go, cover ups sometimes bring more attention to the object being hidden as opposed to actually hiding it. Case in point: the wrong shade of concealer. You know how bad bad bad that can get especially on that reddish monstrosity on your forehead.

The branded slipcover I bought does an awesome job at cover up. Although it never really looked as polished like it does in the catalog.  Nicely ironed, properly folded and tied in the right areas brings new life to a tired old fabric. But beyond the framed picture of perfection are adults, sitting and stretching, toddlers jumping, climbing,  milk spilling, crayons coloring, food particles falling, and folding and tucking of endless yards of fabric. The wrinkles and folds that come undone every time someone gets up;  a couch really should not entail this much work. 

Alas, I have been defeated! After months of trying to make it work, I took the slipcovers off and the blue fabric gloated at me. Gloated! 

So now in the spirit of making things work, I have driven myself into a blue sofa frenzy. Trying to find ways to give the old hag a face lift. I'm thinking bold pillows and throws? A blindfold? Nonetheless, here are some inspirational pieces to keep me going, at least for the time being.  I think it's time to buy some statement shams! Cover up didn't work so it's time for Plan B, diversion. Whoop. Did you see that? I just pulled a coin behind your ear.





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