What Do You Do When A Dragon Tries To Fire You?

I’ve not been feeling 100% well this week, thus my sporadic posting. Thank you so much for all the lovely comments about my upcoming Style at Home shoot. I’m nervous with anticipation. In an attempt to banish it from my mind for the moment, let’s focus our attention on fabric samples. My house is often replete with various swatches that are under consideration for the next project.  The project in question is the seating component of my family room. If you recall from previous discussions, my existing swan chairs are staying, and I’m leaving them in their vintage condition in a blue/grey Knoll fabric. My pair of Milo Baughman chrome frame chairs (I talk about them as if they are mine, however they still need to be found) will be upholstered in black leather. Confession, I seem to upholster everything in black leather as I have three children, boring but practical.

That leaves a sofa and a pair of chairs. We had decided ages ago on navy velvet for the sofa and have three samples under consideration. Though I love the most lustrous option by Kravat, I will most likely choose the one with less sheen as it appears to be the most indestructible. The original thought was to utilize the same option for the pair of chairs, but as always I’ve been swayed by my enablers wielding beautiful fabric samples. Trevor and Curtis show up at my house one day last week with the Schumacher Chaing Mai Dragon in China Blue. We originally discussed it as the option for accent pillows, though thoughts turned quickly to outfitting the chairs themselves. So bold and dramatic. The decision has yet to be made, but we are all leaning in the same direction. It is the most gorgeous linen, my kids will never be allowed to sit on them. Famous last words...

This selection may not go over well with Elizabeth, as she developed a generalized fear of dragons late last year. She was concerned that they might try to "fire her". This has now evolved into a subject of much entertainment in our family, answering the perennial question, "What do you do when a dragon tries to fire you?". I think he would be spectacular upholstered into a chair (or two).

Comments

[Aubrey]

I know that I'm not going to be able to transmit my level of excitement through this comment, so suffice it to say I'M PRETTY DARN EXCITED! I absolutely *adore* that print and it is going to be the crown jewel of the living room! Elizabeth is so adorable...and I definitely don't have an answer for that question (c: Maybe she should watch how to train your dragon where it turns out that all the dragons are nice? I've missed you this week girl! I hope you are feeling 100% soon, being sick sucks.

[Jessie]

I hope you feel better, Tina. Elizabeth is so adorable. Kids always have some kind of fear. My son had a fear for monster. He hates large figurines and stuff. I have a 3-4 feet tall terracotta warrior figurine and whenever he sees it, he will yell, "Bye bye monster, see you later." Always crack me up!

Nice fabric selections. Looking forward to see the finished project!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com

[Sundeep @ Designwali]

aww too bad you are feeling ill! get better soon. i agree with aubrey above get that kiddy movie 'how to train a dragon' my kid loves it. but he thinks he is a dragon all the time. I love the fabric.....chairs would be spectacular.

[Carissa]

Awesome choice! Can't wait to see that sofa upholstered in the velvet! Hope you're feeling better soon.

[Sarah MacMillan]

The dragon is awesome! A perfect compliment to the velvet. I hope Elizabeth doesn't mind too much (her "fired" comment is adorable), and I hope you feel better soon! You have a big week ahead of you, my friend!

[Kelly @ JAX does design]

Thanks for your comment on my guest post over at Aubrey's blog :-)

I think the blue velvet sofa is going to look stunning. And the dragon fabric is a bold and fun choice for the chairs. Have you thought about using it just on the backs of the back cushions of the chairs so that your kids can still sit on them? :-) Solid blue on the seats with silver nailhead trim would look amazing with the dragon fabric.

[Victoria @ Edin's House]

Do it! Such a fabulous fabric print!!
Love the sound of velvet on the sofa... lush, lux, durable (I've heard) and over time, it wears so wonderfully :-)
Victoria