tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post4166745889814711089..comments2024-03-18T02:21:40.369-04:00Comments on My Cottage of Bliss: Easy, Breezy Cottage White Slipcovers & Painted FurnitureShari @ My Cottage of Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438747359748779374noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-70107809829835571922011-01-11T09:51:22.177-05:002011-01-11T09:51:22.177-05:00Bonnie, I wish you had an email address linked to ...Bonnie, I wish you had an email address linked to your comment so I could email you directly. I can only hope you will return to check the comments here becase I have some info you might find helpful.<br /><br />First, you might be surprised to learn the "fabric" on the rocking chair seat is just a pillow case I slipped over an old green chair cushion I had. It isn't even secured in any way...just wrapped and tucked! I did wrap the cushion with a plain white pillow case first so the green wouldn't show through the delicately printed pillow case.<br /><br />When I was looking for someone to make slipcovers for me, I did not find any upholsterers in my area that make slipcovers. I was told upholsterers don't sew...they staple, tack and glue so your upholsterer might be trying to sway you away from slipcovers to get your upholstery business. Just something to think about...<br /><br />Now that I have both matelasse and brushed twill slipcovered sofas, I find I like the matelasse MUCH better than the brushed twill. It almost seems like the texture of the matelasse hides the dirt a little better. It also looks more crisp with less wrinkles, which my inner neat freak likes! ;)<br /><br />Some matelasse fabrics are fairly heavyweight so you might not have a problem with color/print showing through. Before you reupholster your couches, you might consider buying a small piece of matelasse to throw over your couches to "test" whether the fabric on the couches will show through. (You could always use the fabric later for a pillow or another project.} Or you could take one of your cushions to the fabric store and try it in the store without spending a penny. If you do, indeed, see the current fabric color or pattern through the matelasse, I'm sure there must be a solution. Perhaps your couches could be wrapped in an inexpensive material first (like I did with the rocking chair cushion). It would add to your expense of having slipcovers made, of course, but if you have well-built couches (which they must be if they have lasted 26 years--mine are 30+ years old), it would be worth the investment. <br /><br />Bonnie, the bottom line is you need to be happy because you are going to be looking at your couches every day. If you truly want white slipcovers, I would not settle for going the upholstery route.<br /><br />Good luck! I hope you will keep me posted on what you end up doing.Shari @ My Cottage of Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438747359748779374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-21866439507172805502011-01-11T03:01:40.176-05:002011-01-11T03:01:40.176-05:00Sheri I somehow found this site and I am so glad I...Sheri I somehow found this site and I am so glad I did. I was reading your blog about your home and your list of things you like. I always though my style was traditional but it's only in the last 3 years I found that cottage is the one I like and keep looking at in magazines. Your list of this you like are so much like mine. I have been struggling to redo my couches that are 26 years old. I started to slipcover them but they are black and brown dark print and upholstery guy said the white will show the old fabric. So I guess I will have to go with reupholstery. He said the parts that get dirty are seat covers arm covers and back and since mine have 3 bottom cusions and 3 back I guess that might work to wash them. I would like to find reasonable price on Matelasse as I think it has more texture than just twill or denim which seems so plain to me. Hope I can find some fabric that will work.<br /><br /> I also love your fabric on the rocker, is that available to purchase somewhere.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12147821563694356442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-45001584342104288472010-03-08T15:36:37.827-05:002010-03-08T15:36:37.827-05:00You're blog is so pretty!
I have a husband, t...You're blog is so pretty!<br /><br />I have a husband, two boys, a white couch and two white chairs. Love them all!The Chubby Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144347030156103712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-1252421974529354252009-09-12T16:54:07.470-04:002009-09-12T16:54:07.470-04:00your living room is so pretty. I love it.
♥ Rebecc...your living room is so pretty. I love it.<br />♥ RebeccaRebecca @ Belle Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07727138202810969579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-47721782267753102872009-09-12T01:02:33.418-04:002009-09-12T01:02:33.418-04:00I adore the all white room...it is so beautiful an...I adore the all white room...it is so beautiful and fresh! It makes me want to redecorate something!nikkicrumpethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127473424859610429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-11513627254007167772009-09-11T21:36:17.662-04:002009-09-11T21:36:17.662-04:00P.S. Kitty is gorgeous too!P.S. Kitty is gorgeous too!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569075737212451430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-70847795814448764722009-09-11T21:35:17.971-04:002009-09-11T21:35:17.971-04:00Hi Shari ~ I just discovered your beautiful blog v...Hi Shari ~ I just discovered your beautiful blog via Cindy's Romantic Home blog. I have enjoyed every bit of what I've seen and read so far and am looking forward to checking out your older posts as time permits. I am an animal lover as well and have had loyal German Shepherds in the past. Jasmin, Bo and Finnigan (love the name!) are beautiful.<br /><br />Take Care,<br />KarinKarinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569075737212451430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-45826148571997395262009-09-11T17:26:40.081-04:002009-09-11T17:26:40.081-04:00Beautiful post, and I love your white slip covers,...Beautiful post, and I love your white slip covers, I have heard from other gals that they are so easy to throw in the wash, you have confirmed that! Thanks for sharing your lovely home with me.Donna Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105101085977974830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-67517108889649766802009-09-11T10:44:18.609-04:002009-09-11T10:44:18.609-04:00Couldn't agree about white slipcovers & pa...Couldn't agree about white slipcovers & painted furniture more .... & I have 2 dogs & 5 grands (who are here on a weekly basis).<br /><br />At our last family get-together, my sister gasped "OMG... wait until you see what Coleson did!" I check it out & he has (he's 2)colored on my sofa w/ a marker. I just shrugged my shoulders & said "No biggie!" <br /><br />I don't allow anything but washable markers in the house & almost all my furniture is slipcovered so it really was no biggie. <br /><br />My sons' girlfriends complains to me about them never using coasters. I tell them that they have to blame me for that. Our furniture was always painted so they never got into the habit.Cami @ Creating Myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493523459163870024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-45877117928980909702009-09-10T14:21:35.516-04:002009-09-10T14:21:35.516-04:00Just gorgeous, Shari! I love the green you choose ...Just gorgeous, Shari! I love the green you choose for painting your living room...it's perfect with your rug and white furniture...love the coffee table, too...everything looks wonderful together! My family room sofa is slipcovered - it is absolutely wonderful to be able to take it off, have it cleaned or wash it, and put it back on, all fresh and like new! That is the only way to go...and Calico Corners does excellent work. Your home looks very warm and inviting...I just might have to come visit!<br /><br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15369867469773842215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-19194400554683564182009-09-10T08:23:06.487-04:002009-09-10T08:23:06.487-04:00I love your white rooms and furniture! You are in...I love your white rooms and furniture! You are inspiring me to get back to painting some of my old furniture!<br />Lately, I've been really distracted with my miniature making!kathihttp://beautifulminiblessings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-62008094178917525402009-09-09T23:52:09.391-04:002009-09-09T23:52:09.391-04:00Beautiful slipcovers. I've been wanting some ...Beautiful slipcovers. I've been wanting some for a couple chairs I got from Craigslist. These would look great on them. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />KathleenFaded Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398319258427669524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-55302729632914593292009-09-09T22:20:25.272-04:002009-09-09T22:20:25.272-04:00Shari, i have seen your room before but thats okay...Shari, i have seen your room before but thats okay because i can never get enough of this beautiful room. We bought our tv stand at a yard sale and painted it a cream color and i couldn't agree more, you don't see the dust and such, its my favorite peice.<br />thanks for sharing, love love love this room.<br />hugs<br />janetjanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109006150387830549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-17714595869041602042009-09-09T20:28:19.235-04:002009-09-09T20:28:19.235-04:00Hi Shari! Oh, I love your beautiful whites and tho...Hi Shari! Oh, I love your beautiful whites and those slipcovers look wonderful! It's hard to imagine you have all of those animals running around in your beautiful home! :)<br />Thank you for popping in to share in my joyness!<br />Be a sweetness,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-25040018180953019772009-09-09T19:20:16.658-04:002009-09-09T19:20:16.658-04:00so in love with your slip covers! Thanks for all t...so in love with your slip covers! Thanks for all the info!<br />Hugs, LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163770592325495410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-15727053588943167182009-09-09T18:06:13.651-04:002009-09-09T18:06:13.651-04:00I just loved this post. Beautiful room. I am so cl...I just loved this post. Beautiful room. I am so close to wanting to redo.<br /><br />come visit<br />Cindy@stitchescindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958464131608994970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-82942351064575590822009-09-09T18:02:03.038-04:002009-09-09T18:02:03.038-04:00Hi Shari
I have a white matelasse slipcover on our...Hi Shari<br />I have a white matelasse slipcover on our sofa in the living room. I wish I had it when our kids were young. I just throw it in the washer and dryer and bleach it if necessary. I love it!<br />RhondiRhondihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15684060974095411313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-25292793548514817332009-09-09T12:43:01.249-04:002009-09-09T12:43:01.249-04:00Your home is beautiful and I love the white. Your ...Your home is beautiful and I love the white. Your sofas are so pretty and all your pillows. I love my white and pastel slipcovers. I know that I couldn't live without slipcovers. I like to change things up too much.<br />Hugs,<br />JuneJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-15046451019844765972009-09-09T12:37:51.587-04:002009-09-09T12:37:51.587-04:00Very well written. I love the black birdcage in yo...Very well written. I love the black birdcage in your living room. Great place for a plant.Lady Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123959598470549553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-45035035986993315482009-09-09T11:44:08.856-04:002009-09-09T11:44:08.856-04:00Your whites are all gorgeous! Thanks to you I am ...Your whites are all gorgeous! Thanks to you I am slowly going white, too. I am going to order white slipcovers for my living room chairs very shortly here. Where did you get your slipcover for your couch? Would you recommend Sure Fit slipcovers? Thanks for all your help. Hugs, Cindy S.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16249819592401482484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-62911392328904786602009-09-09T11:15:41.741-04:002009-09-09T11:15:41.741-04:00You are 100% correct!...make it 200...Our kids gre...You are 100% correct!...make it 200...Our kids grew up in a all white house...furniture, sofas, etc and it has been the easiest way to keep it always looking fresh, clean and pretty. No worries about water marks...or scratches! White makes any house easy to live in!!Nice and Easy Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191880400625523533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-74826606992927548762009-09-09T10:57:01.594-04:002009-09-09T10:57:01.594-04:00Oh I love the look of your white slipcovers and yo...Oh I love the look of your white slipcovers and your white furniture. It all looks so fresh and what a treat to be able to use any color you want at the moment for decorating. I love it. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-47181572237495725742009-09-09T09:39:39.571-04:002009-09-09T09:39:39.571-04:00Oh Girl I love it...its so clean looking..May you ...Oh Girl I love it...its so clean looking..May you have a great day my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥riaHappy To Be/ Gl♥riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515180398559277746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-26630429074488973292009-09-09T09:27:02.830-04:002009-09-09T09:27:02.830-04:00Very pretty! I love it! It has a femininity look...Very pretty! I love it! It has a femininity look that I would love to have in my house. :)<br />Blessings,<br />SandraSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731602027213155763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658720088249679531.post-38715022620409735402009-09-09T01:13:09.930-04:002009-09-09T01:13:09.930-04:00I love all of your white, especially the slipcover...I love all of your white, especially the slipcovers! Did your sofa come covered or did you have them made? I have a high (wing) back sofa, and wish I could find a slipcover for it! None of the slips I have seen will work!The fabric on yours is so pretty.<br />~NancyNancy @ Live love laughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695100397180954131noreply@blogger.com