New Couch

Don’t worry. The circular purple velvet couch is still in the house. We are still loving it. The problem area was down in the basement. We had several armchairs down there, but there was no place to snuggle.

Organizing the basement

 

The only chair that was big enough to fit both Douglas and I was the chair that will someday be the denim chair. Unfortunately, that was also the only chair that Kahlua would sit in, and she would share it with me but got upset if Douglas tried to sit with us.

DIY denim chair in progress

Then, one day while I was perusing Craigslist, something I do regularly, I found this red Ikea couch for free. All we had to do was pick it up.

Red Ikea couch

Usually Douglas is upset when I tell him that I found something on Craigslist, but it was much easier to convince him this time since it meant that he would be able to sit with me to watch a movie.

Red Ikea couch

Crème was also quick to approve once we brought it home.

Red Ikea couch

Kahlua took a little longer to warm up to the new couch. You know how she hates change. In fact, she still jumps right into the half denim chair whenever she comes downstairs. Once we call her she is willing to join us on the couch.

Red Ikea couch

We celebrated last night by watching a movie together. Only Crème was missing. Apparently, she is not a big fan of the Goonies.

Red Ikea couch

This also provides another place for friends to crash. Who wants to be the first to sleep on our couch?

Red Ikea couch

Happy Homemaking!

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I am a teacher, traveler, artist, writer, homemaker and a whole lot more. In January 2009, I bought the Cape of Dreams. It was the second house that I had ever owned, but it was the first that I bought by myself. I now live in the house with my husband Douglas, our dog Kahlua, and Crème de Menthe, the cat. Because, what life is complete without a little Kahlua and Cream? I love arts and crafts of all kinds, and I refinish furniture as well. We are slowly redoing our entire house. You can read about my projects on my blog www.CapeofDreams.com

8 Comments on “New Couch

  1. Love the fact it’s already red – it’s like it was meant to be yours! Great find! That’s really cute about Kahlua going to her favorite chair before deciding on alternate seating arrangements 🙂

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