Lovely to Life

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

sofa lovin'

I desperately want a new sofa. I've wanted a new one...oh probably since the day we got sweet little Nellie and she shed on it. I mean, sure, the vacuum cleans it up just fine, but our couch has definitely been used, and it's just time for an upgrade.

Of course, I don't want to buy anything new until we get to Atlanta, but I've been browsing, and here are my fave's (as a sidenote...I'd kind of planned to get my new couch from customsofadesign.com, but whadda ya know...it looks like they may have closed up shop. sad day.)

$1,099 from Z Gallerie

I really like the color, and think it would be gorgeous with white armchairs, a sleek glass sofa table and soft gray walls.

$799.00-$1,407.00 (depending on fabric) from Ballard Designs

Mostly I just love the wheels on this one :)

$1,049.00 - $1,543 from Ballard Designs

This tufting is beautiful, but it doesn't look all that comfortable

$1,399.00 - $2,273.00 from Ballard Designs

It looks comfy, and I like the sleek lines.

$999.00 from Home Decorators Collection

This one is actually one of my favorites. I love the blue/grey linen fabric and the price tag is one of the best I've found online.

$1,299 from Home Decorators Collection

I mean...this is gorgeous.

$1,299.00 from Z Gallerie

I really love the look of this one, I just don't love the color...at least not for my living room.

$1,399.00 from Z Gallerie

Gorgeous. I really love this one. Just wish the price tag were slightly less.

Which one is your favorite? And if you have any other sources for great sofas for even better prices (other than Ikea...they just don't have any sofas I love), please do share!

By Brit with 3 lovely notes

Monday, May 2, 2011

cha cha cha changes...

Big changes are on the horizon for Mr. H and I. I'll spare the exhaustive details, but basically he's getting to switch over to flying a bigger plane, which means a new base, so...we are moving to Atlanta!

It's definitely a little bittersweet, but I'm ready. Last spring we spent a week in Atlanta visiting Kyle's brother and his wife, and I absolutely fell in love with the city. There is so much to do there. So many delicious places to eat. Just a little of everything! And being able to spend more time with them will be a blast!

Our plan is to make the move after my little sister's wedding on June 5. So, in the matter of a month, we have to pack, find a place to live and move our life halfway across the country. It's a big task! But I'm ready.

Of course, leaving family and friends and a job I love behind is very bitter, but it's going to be a super fun adventure for us. The whole summer will just seem like a big long vacation with so many new things to do! And having Ikea so close?! Love that idea.

As much as I love the little bungalow we call home, I'm also looking forward to having a new blank slate to decorate.

So, stay tuned for pictures. I better start charging my camera for the months to come!

xoxo!

Here are a few pics from our trip to Atlanta last year!