tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post2889752415285159382..comments2023-10-22T02:44:52.661-05:00Comments on la maison LaFortune: Yardsale Settee!!la maison LaFortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00113221707629764015noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-36015678983049456682010-04-05T22:01:01.352-05:002010-04-05T22:01:01.352-05:00I just became one of your followers. You have a l...I just became one of your followers. You have a lovely blog. Please visit mine and if you like it, follow me.violetladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029256237420904005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-16425123072747648962010-04-05T21:59:13.587-05:002010-04-05T21:59:13.587-05:00It is beautiful. Looks French and hand carved if ...It is beautiful. Looks French and hand carved if you ask me. I have a chair somewhat similar.violetladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029256237420904005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-31180082710870804552010-04-05T11:57:34.473-05:002010-04-05T11:57:34.473-05:00Oh I think it's gorgeous as it is!!! Is it pos...Oh I think it's gorgeous as it is!!! Is it possible to just add some color with throw pilows instead of reupolstering it? I'm thinking yellow pillows with little blue polka-dots or blue with yellow tasles. The possibilities are numerous! Best of luck, whatever you do and congratulations, you lucky woman!!!Cindy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/18398663575208883607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-12080380889184552942010-04-05T10:51:04.755-05:002010-04-05T10:51:04.755-05:00What an amazing find! I'm not a furniture exp...What an amazing find! I'm not a furniture expert, but it looks like an antique piece to me. How old...not sure. The 20k one mentioned in a comment above is certainly an orginal. Based on the construction, it's probably an old reproduction, but still worth a lot and a great buy! The cushions were definitely replace. It most likely had one, long down cushion. They look great, but leave a hole anytime anyone touches it. Not very practical! I think it's fine to paint this piece, if that's what you want. I think a distressed white would look lovely. I agree with the other comments that a linen would look lovely and you can always add lots of colors with pillows. You can also get colored linen. Hobby Lobby carries a lovely aqua linen, but you can find all colors. Can't wait to see what you do with it! You have a real treasure (and lot of work) on your hands.Miss Mustard Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628769209767003185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-21294309543947761152010-04-03T12:30:26.054-05:002010-04-03T12:30:26.054-05:00Gorgeous!! LOOK in Ballard Designs catalog--there ...Gorgeous!! LOOK in Ballard Designs catalog--there is one in these with a driftwoody-white wood and brown linen fabric. TO DIE FOR (ps: I am an "Ann Marie", too!)Annhttp://housefinally.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-6774242982113304222010-04-03T08:38:47.584-05:002010-04-03T08:38:47.584-05:00You have a beautiful find there. It looks English...You have a beautiful find there. It looks English Victorian to me, but I'm no expert. I, too, would leave the wood as is and upholster it in a lovely linen. Use pillows for color in your room. This is a piece that you no doubt will keep forever and that way it will fit into any color scheme you ever come up with.<br />Just my opinion, hope to see it when it is finished, I know it will be lovely!<br />Hugs, Cindy SCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984727854409721822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-86086399497108834692010-04-02T18:12:28.989-05:002010-04-02T18:12:28.989-05:00Goodness, with the history you have on it is corre...Goodness, with the history you have on it is correct, I would be very careful what I did with it. You are right to be cautious. It really is a lovely piece! Your fabric is wonderful. I think it might look just fine without painting it if that became your decision. <br />If a repo...then...ENJOY! :)Wsprsweetly Of Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-55959736779495892392010-04-02T08:55:50.123-05:002010-04-02T08:55:50.123-05:00What a find!! She is a beauty. I love the curves. ...What a find!! She is a beauty. I love the curves. Well done. :)<br />NicoleThe Cozy Chateauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17289773141004385875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-52103350224444144392010-04-02T08:25:32.535-05:002010-04-02T08:25:32.535-05:00First I just want to say I'm so green with env...First I just want to say I'm so green with envy of your studio, I'd love to have a space like that, second you've hit the jackpot finding that adorable settee, I can't tell you anything about it's age etc. but I'd follow your heart on what to do with it, I guess I'm saying 'PAINT IT', :) use it, cherish it! How wonderful! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~DownsDebbie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14704504602249071373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-1938348836816416622010-04-02T08:24:30.570-05:002010-04-02T08:24:30.570-05:00WOW! Seriously, wow! The woodwork is just amazin...WOW! Seriously, wow! The woodwork is just amazing. Gorgeous transformation!<br /><br />JeanineOne Cheap B*tchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613862956821732260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-51924876665501403412010-04-01T15:01:18.134-05:002010-04-01T15:01:18.134-05:00WOW...what an awesome find!
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Blessin...WOW...what an awesome find!<br /><br />Happy Easter!<br />Blessings,<br />LindaLinda@Coastal Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216295757799446261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-13737967457788879322010-03-31T13:43:22.598-05:002010-03-31T13:43:22.598-05:00You take the yard sale find prize ~ it is gorgeous...You take the yard sale find prize ~ it is gorgeous. I would have lugged it home on my back if I had to. I was watching some show telling you that you need to check out the construction of the piece and what it is stuffed with to tell its age ~ maybe that'll help.Dee@FrenchBleuVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193894184831001352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-83806279163285210752010-03-31T13:39:20.264-05:002010-03-31T13:39:20.264-05:00What a great find! I think you should leave the w...What a great find! I think you should leave the wood and add linen with darker pillows for some color. Just a thought. Good luck and be sure to share yourafter photos.<br /><br />~Happy WW~<br /><br />KathleenFaded Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398319258427669524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-10929316711362495242010-03-31T13:09:57.715-05:002010-03-31T13:09:57.715-05:00Wow...lucky find!!! Looking forward to your re-do...Wow...lucky find!!! Looking forward to your re-do!Sandi~A Cottage Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909268807583476776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-31290625498712207372010-03-30T10:18:54.878-05:002010-03-30T10:18:54.878-05:00Fabulous find...can't wait to see what you do ...Fabulous find...can't wait to see what you do to it!Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-24946646283055475182010-03-30T09:47:34.201-05:002010-03-30T09:47:34.201-05:00I bought a settee this summer and it took me 6 mon...I bought a settee this summer and it took me 6 months to figure out what to do with it and finally finish it! It was a fun project though, you will love it.<br /><br />As far as painting goes, if you aren't planning to sell it, who cares if it's valuable just make it beautiful for yourself :)Jennifer Juniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07087072033452320694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-50058510198880333172010-03-29T21:54:29.769-05:002010-03-29T21:54:29.769-05:00Nice piece. Will be watching to see what you do wi...Nice piece. Will be watching to see what you do with it.<br /><br />Hope you'll drop by AtticMag to give JaneT some advice on making a bench from a vintage bed. #81 on Met Monday.<br /><br />AllisonAllison Shopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148159400348086944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-52580463551792503252010-03-29T18:27:59.894-05:002010-03-29T18:27:59.894-05:00Is it possible to have settee envy? Curvy and gorg...Is it possible to have settee envy? Curvy and gorgeous she is! It's a shame the upholstery wasn't a already a color you liked. Looks to be in fabulous shape...amazing find!!Cynthia@BargainBellissimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879932217947509064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-55977272029632201582010-03-29T16:09:43.212-05:002010-03-29T16:09:43.212-05:00Beautiful piece! I passed one up at GW that was v...Beautiful piece! I passed one up at GW that was very similar for $75. I have kicked myself over and over for letting it go! Yours is beautiful!!!Nancy's Daily Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644639469128423132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-69601973346697676302010-03-29T07:46:44.233-05:002010-03-29T07:46:44.233-05:00That is one fabulous settee, and the price, unbeli...That is one fabulous settee, and the price, unbelievable. You're one lucky gal. I can hardly wait to see the finished product.<br />What other treasures did you find at that sale?<br />Smiles,<br /><br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171165368899867363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-21520009654982584642010-03-29T02:39:00.235-05:002010-03-29T02:39:00.235-05:00WHAT A SCORE. wITH YOUR SEWING TALENT I CANNOT WAI...WHAT A SCORE. wITH YOUR SEWING TALENT I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT U DO...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067087424521470081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-70156497373416191442010-03-28T23:13:32.172-05:002010-03-28T23:13:32.172-05:00Wow, that is really a great find, and lovely, love...Wow, that is really a great find, and lovely, lovely! I think it would look terrific with a rough linen, or even a white-ish cotton duck fabric. I think I would leave the wood as is. But I'm sure you will decide soon enough what your perfect solution is. Have fun with it, it's going to be really great whatever you decide! Drop by for a visit sometime,<br />XO<br />Heidi - Heart and HomeHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02110069352501712487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-18530535229290076312010-03-28T22:35:08.244-05:002010-03-28T22:35:08.244-05:00Wow. That's all I can say. It's gorgeous!
...Wow. That's all I can say. It's gorgeous!<br /><br />I'm hosting a giveaway and I'd love it if you stopped by my blog!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641582219521181142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-910563761314825922010-03-28T22:31:42.617-05:002010-03-28T22:31:42.617-05:00What a stunning find! She's gorgeous and I ca...What a stunning find! She's gorgeous and I can't wait to see what you do with her.Treasia Stepphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126382668167560512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525521720582783689.post-83905942560035516862010-03-28T21:34:57.902-05:002010-03-28T21:34:57.902-05:00Oh my goodness, you STOLE this piece. I have a si...Oh my goodness, you STOLE this piece. I have a similar one, check it here, http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H-sDwXXo920/S0-cyC8NgcI/AAAAAAAALaU/eAoC8OmpJHI/s1600-h/IMG_1913.JPG<br />It was my grandmother's and my mom 'loaned' it to me. 65 years ago my grandparents ordered it plus 2 chairs from Argentina. It has been valued over $20K. I want to put linen on it and have been encouraged to paint it black, but honestly I cannot bring myself to do that to such beautiful wood. <br />Keep me posted on what you decide!<br />Blessings....Renaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790579719750028260noreply@blogger.com