My epiphany and a new sofa...

So this weekend I had an epiphany. I am tired of waiting for my "next house" to do everything I want. I am perpetually waiting to lose the next five pounds, for the next house, you get it....and I have realized that life is way too short. I am counting the blessings I have TODAY and living the way I want to NOW. (Can I get a what, what?)

Source: simplystated.realsimple.com via Joanne on Pinterest

To that point, I cleared 20 boxes out of the attic, took 6 bags to donation bins, packed up three bins for the consignment shop and put the entire contents of my living room on Craigslist. Good news- someone bought our couch and they are picking it up tonight. Exciting news....I have no couch and now must buy one! My darling husband has generally acquired the response "Whatever you want, dear" when it comes to decorating so I am shopping boundary-less which is quite frightening. I do have a dog (puppy) and two kids (messy) so I am trying to keep that in mind while my instincts are screaming (white couch! white couch!) so I'll try to calm that screaming lady. Here are somethings that are making me swoon....

Crate and Barrel 83" Lounge Sofa in Talbot Champagne Linen

Crate and Barrel Cameron Sofa in Almond.....a little bigger at 88"

Emory Room & Board

 The hunt is not over! Off to shop!

I Heart Galbraith & Paul

While fabric shopping for a client's ottoman....I fell in love.....big time! I had to share my love affair with Galbraith & Paul EVERYTHING! Their patterns are divine but their colorways are even more amazing. I love one more than the next....but here are my faves:

Wallpaper:

Couldn't you see this on a wall in a girl's nursery? You have to check out the other colorways...always a treat!

Galbraith & Paul Lotus Wallpaper

 Named after my favorite cookie: the Pizzelle and yes, it also comes in a velvet...yum!

Galbraith & Paul Pizzelle Fabric

 And while most of their lines are available to the trade only, they do have a lighting line at Room & Board:

Galbraith & Paul Lighting

I think it is high time I get myself some swatches of these patterns to pin on my board and adore!