You know if you'd only shown me the picture of the rustic chair, I would have thought that was fabulous. BUT this makes it TOOOOOTALLY pop! I normally don't go with a yellow/gold this shade...but you might convert me, this is lovely!

That is a cute chair!

Love the tapestry idea! I searched for one a few years back, but could never find one that didn't look cheesy. (It seemed that all of the ones in my budget were the mass-produced sort that just looked like a Wal-Mart throw pillow stretched out!) It seems the *good* looking ones, aged, patinaed, and slightly worn are thousands. I'll have to renew that search. You're right Les, that everything looks smooth in the pic. In real life, though, without the flash washing things out, the wall is *heavily* textured in a sort of hand-troweled plaster look, and the chair is a tweed-type fabric. It almost looks like burlap. Or is the general appearance that seems smooth? Like it just needs more color/balance/texture in general? DH wants an oil painting. DH however would burst at the seams if I actually bought an oil painting. (I don't think he has any idea just how much they can run!) THottie, I never did a thing to the chairs in my den. They're in a room that is used mainly for kids; Wii playing, videos, plopping down after swimming, etc. They're so perfect as-is! Nothing can hurt them. The leather is such good shape, and it's impervious to the spilled Cokes, ground up Cheezits, and wet chlorine derrieres! Since I'm going to Charleston with my mom in a couple of weeks, I'll keep my eyes peeled for something that might work.

The chaise lounges are outdoor fabric by Richloom, from Fabric Guru: http://www.fabricguru.com/p-fabric-by-the-yard/richloom-birdie-solarium-outdoor-jasper Today I'm starting on the porch swing cushion. I'm using sunbrella for it. Before: Sunbrella fabric for the cushions(I've completed the sling so far): This post was edited by nicole__ on Fri, Jun 13, 14 at 20:15