Do you ever get in one of those cleaning moods? I was in one yesterday and while I was at it I took down my Fourth of July stuff and got out Summer! I love having a couple of different slipcovers for our couch. I have a grey one for Winter and a Turquoise one for summer. Here’s what the couch looked like before the slipcovers:
This summer has kind of gotten away from me and I hadn’t had a chance to switch out the slipcover.
I took the grey one off and switched it out to turquoise. It feels so bright and summery!!
I added some yellow pillows in different prints and some white pillows with grey polka dots. And the Prism Check rug I got a couple of weeks ago. I ordered it from RugsUSA.com when they had their 65% off sale. It was under $100. It’s an indoor/outdoor rug so it is really durable.
I also ordered one for my #1905Cottage office in yellow.
And another thing I did was I took all the Fourth of July mantel decor down and flipped the door from the red side to the yellow side. Now all I have to do is scour my house for some Summery things for the mantel. I also think I will make a bunting. Maybe one kind of like this ruffled bunting I made a few years ago but with brighter colors.
It’s so nice to come home to a clean and bright and cheerful house. I love it!
My friend Shelley of Slipcovers by Shelley made the slipcovers for me. I have only been sewing for a couple of years and I knew that project was out of my skill set. She did an awesome job. The slipcovers are super tailored with kick pleats. So if you are in Utah and are looking for someone that can slipcover a piece, be sure to give her a call. She does amazing work! And she also has two DIY Slipcovering DVDs that will show you how to slipcover pillows AND furniture!
Now I’m excited to get started on the mantel!!
What projects are YOU working on at your house??
Let me know in the comments – I would love to see YOUR ideas.
Have a HAPPY day!
xoxo
Wow!! That is beautiful 🙂 Awesome combination of colors. Just so summer 🙂
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HI, I love your fireplace. Is it electric or gas? I thought maybe you made it. I have an electric fireplace, but it’s a stove. But I’ve always wanted a mantel behind it. I really like yours with the stones.
I LOVE the choice for turquoise! I am 17,therefore living in the house decorated (or not so much) by my mother. I wish so bad I could talk her into a yellow slipcover. I guess I’ll have to wait for my own house! I’m a big fan of your blog! Thanks.
Your home is beautiful! I love how bright and cheery it is! I was just wonder the name and brand if your grey paint! Thank u so much:)
Best, Taleesa
I love your slipcovers! I live in NJ and would love to slipcover my sectional, but I don’t know if I would be able to make one on my own!
Oh my gosh! Love the turquoise slipcover! That lady did a beautiful job! I inquired about having slipcovers made and was told that it would cost almost as much as upholstering the sofa because this man makes them tailored to your sofa, nothing like you buy out of catalogue that you have to keep tucking them in, straightening them up, etc. What type of fabric are they made from and did you have to go out and choose your material and buy it or did the lady that made them have the fabric? Another question, how easy is it to wash the slipcovers if necessary and can you do them on delicate cycle in washer/cold water? What about putting them in the dryer. I always heard you put slipcovers back on the sofa when they are slightly still damp but I’d be afraid of damage to sofa fabric, even slightly damp. I sure wouldn’t want to have to iron them before putting them back on the furniture.
Hi there! I just started following your blog today after checking into a pin on Pinterest. I am squealing with delight over your turquoise slipcover! I might have a slight infatuation with turquoise. And a major infatuation with turquoise paired with yellow and gray. The whole look is awesome!
Just found your blog via Bower Power and I’m so inspired! Looking for decor ideas for a new build – our first and only hopefully! Love changing up the slip covers per season! Can’t wait to follow along!
I love that you use yellow! Orange is my fave! I’m sad to see people’s homes without bright colors.
I love the bright color of the summer slip cover. You are right, she did do an amazing job. I think I need to slip cover my sofas!
Shawna
Hey! What brand and style is ur couch? I really want it!!! And the slipcovers!!! It is awesome!!! :-)!
Hi! I bought the couch from my sister. I don’t think it’s a brand name like Ikea. She bought it from Guild Hall in Salt Lake. I am not sure who the manufacturer is. My friend Shelley from Slipcovers from Shelley came over and measure the couch and made slipcovers for it. If you are in Utah I am sure you could contact her and get an estimate for her to make you one.
Have a great day!
xoxox
What a great idea to help mix up the decor of the room for the seasons! I love your bright choice of turquoise.
Toodles,
Sara
LOVE this room! So bright and cheery!
I LOVE how fresh your living room space looks! And the slip cover…awesome punch of color! The framed artwork is fab too. Way to go Jen!! Always love your stuff you post!
Wonderful I idea! Now just to find some one in Dallas, TX that can do this for me
I love this!!! Would love to do this in my own home.
Love the turquoise slipcovers, as well as the pops of yellow in your home! It looks very crisp, yet ultra relaxing! 🙂
I LOVE the turquoise and yellow Jen! The slipcover is fabulous! It is my dream to one day own a slip covered sofa because I, too, love changing things out regularly!! I truly can’t wait to see your summer mantel!
Krista
I love the turquoise! Omg! And those windows…droool. I think my entire house would fit in your living area..haha
What does your couch look like without the slipcovers? I have a leather couch. Would they work on that?
Love that slipcover and the color!
Love how simple changes really give the whole room a different feel! Great tips to brighten the room for summer!
Hi Jen! I love the turquoise. Sometimes I feel blah because I’ve painted my walls a neutral color. Then I run across something bright and cheerful like your slipcover & it reminds me why I went with beige paint. Time to go look through my pillows for some pops of summer color. Thanks for sharing.
Oh, here’s what I’m working on over at laughingabi.com http://www.laughingabi.com/diy-ballet-barre-and-mirror-phase-2/
Love the slipcover idea! I wish it could work for my current couch, hmmmm. What color are your walls? We are currently looking for a pale gray and that’s a perfect one! Thanks Jen, love your blog!
Jen, this is so fresh- love the color combo. Can’t wait to see what makes it to the mantel! Will you be at CHA?
I love the turquoise! And the ruffles on the bottom of the slipcover are just adorable. Where did you get your sectional?
I just love that slip cover, love the color wish my husband could put up with turquoise but i don’t think that would fly over here! Love your decorating touches you are very talented!
Hi Jen! I’m a new blogger and I just found your blog. Wow! I love it! The turquoise slipcover is beautiful! I’m now following you on Bloglovin. I saw that you have a Weekend Wrap Up Party. I can’t wait to start linking up to it! Do you host this party every Friday? I’ve already found new blogs to follow through your most recent party. 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful week!!
Lisa
I seriously can’t get enough turquoise. LOVE this punch of color. If my walls were not in earthy greens I would SO do this.
WOW I love the summer look! It really is so bright and welcoming! I really want to slip cover my dining room chairs hoping to try my hand at that by the fall. Right now I’m still working on my kitchen reno taking me way longer then expected but loving the look so far!
oh Jen, I just LOVE how bright and cheery your house is!!
I love the turquoise and yellow. It’s so bright and inviting.
LOVE the turquoise!! My couches are dark brown and feeling very heavy to me right now – I think I need to find a slipcover…Your house looks very summery!