New Settee

New Settee

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I found this settee at an estate sale this weekend and fell in love.  Originally purchased for Gypsy Soul, I broke my “don’t bring it in the house” rule and swooned when I saw it in my entryway.

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Of course, with the frilly mirror, I thought the curly frame of the settee may be too much.  Perhaps switching it out for an abstract painting would be best?  (I threw the vintage bag – aka my new summer pool bag, estate sale $1 – in for extra awesomeness.)

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Like the painting?  Meet the amazing artists.

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Seriously, having kids is like having an abstract art factory.  It can deliver daily, it’s awesome.  Quite the upkeep though.

I fell more in love with the settee when I saw it was dated 1925.  The original sky blue velvet upholstery is pretty stunning, too.  But is it better than my antique auditorium seats?  What do you think?  (If you need a reminder of what my entryway looks like, click here)

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Which would you choose?

{this is not rhetorical, I really am asking}

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30 Comments
  • Alex
    Posted at 06:48h, 17 April

    Settee. Hands down.

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:25h, 17 April

      Thanks Alex! I like it, too. 🙂 G

  • Susan Head
    Posted at 06:50h, 17 April

    Definitely keep your estate loveseat. I might try an abstract painting (3′ long X 18″ high?) hung between the loveseat and white mirror. Your children are beautiful, look like Ralph Lauren models!

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:26h, 17 April

      Susan, I LOVE that idea! Very interesting. I really may go get a canvas and see how that would look. And thank you for the compliments on my children, they mostly look like their father. 😉 I so appreciate your comment! G

  • Cathy
    Posted at 07:03h, 17 April

    One more vote for settee.
    Can’t wait to see what my little
    “artists” create for me. Thanks for
    a great idea!

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:28h, 17 April

      Cathy, yes, I’m excited to hear about what your little artists create for you! So glad you like the settee, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment! G

  • Emily Clark
    Posted at 07:41h, 17 April

    What an adorable bunch! And, the settee is pretty great, too 🙂 I love it w/ the abstract.

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:29h, 17 April

      Emily, thank you! I think they’re pretty adorable, too. Congrats on the new sectional. 😉 I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment! G

  • Tiffany
    Posted at 08:12h, 17 April

    I like the settee better as well. I liked the auditorium chairs too, but now when I see the comparison pictures they create quite a dark feeling compared to the settee.

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:30h, 17 April

      Tiffany, yeah, the settee is definitely brighter. I think it works with the other colors I have in the space, too. The runner really helps everything come together. Looks like I need to find another spot for the auditorium seats! Thanks so much for commenting! G

  • Jodi
    Posted at 08:47h, 17 April

    That settee is amazing!!

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:31h, 17 April

      Thanks Jodi! You guys have me convinced. 😉 Thank you so much for reading and commenting! G

  • Sara
    Posted at 09:25h, 17 April

    Setee – with the vintage bag! How do you scout out estate sales?

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:33h, 17 April

      Sara, looks like the settee is the winner! 🙂 I have had so many questions about estate sales lately that I think I’m going to do a post on shopping them. Kind of like my Flea Marketing 101 post. Keep your eye out! Thanks so much for your comment! G

  • Bridget
    Posted at 10:08h, 17 April

    Keep the settee!

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:34h, 17 April

      Bridget, your vote has been counted! 😉 I love it, too! Thank you so much for reading and taking a moment to comment. G

  • Denise
    Posted at 11:35h, 17 April

    I love the stadium seats so if you decide not to keep them, give me a call! 🙂

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:35h, 17 April

      Denise, ha! They are pretty cool. I’m sure they will just get moved to a new space in my home, but I’ll let you know if I change my mind. 😉 Thank you for reading and commenting! G

  • pamela murphy
    Posted at 13:52h, 17 April

    I love the settee with the abstract art!! Beautiful little artist you have there!

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:35h, 17 April

      Pamela, thank you so much! I think my artists are pretty sweet. 🙂 Thank you so much for reading and commenting! G

  • Jennifer
    Posted at 15:22h, 17 April

    Settee! It’s beautiful! And so are you kids… and your new pool bag!

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:36h, 17 April

      Jennifer, thank you! All things I love too, especially the kids part. 🙂 I so appreciate you taking a moment to comment! xoxo, G

  • Lynn
    Posted at 21:20h, 17 April

    The settee! The stadium seats are pretty cool, but the settee is cooler. I like the abstact with it too!

    • Grace
      Posted at 22:38h, 17 April

      Lynn, thank you so much for your comment! I’m liking the abstract with it, too! G

  • The Glam Pad
    Posted at 23:06h, 17 April

    I absolutely LOVE that settee, and it looks amazing with your (very talented and beautiful) children’s artwork! That pool bag is beyond fabulous, what a find! The auditorium seats are really cool as well, but you know how I love my glam. 🙂

    Also, per your note, I will definitely check out Gypsy Sout Interiors! Thanks for the tip and the kind words!

  • Grace
    Posted at 23:21h, 17 April

    Hi Andrea, glad you like the settee! It does have an element of glam, huh? 😉 Let me know if you see anything you like on GSI! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. G

  • Dacia @ Lemon Drop Life
    Posted at 15:07h, 20 April

    I vote for the settee with the abstract art! I love the modern feel of the art paired with the elegance of the settee!

    • Grace
      Posted at 00:54h, 22 April

      Hi Dacia, thank you so much! It looks like the settee with the art wins! 😉 Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to comment. G

  • Gretchen
    Posted at 19:35h, 22 July

    Settee and abstract art of course!

    • Grace
      Posted at 09:11h, 24 July

      I love that look also!

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