Yesterday, I got an email yesterday from Deborah, the designer and owner of Couch, with a link to her beautiful website. I'd seen her work before in LivingEtc (it's actually in my inspiration journal!) so it was lovely to recieve an email - it makes the world seem smaller when that happens. I really fell in love with this turquoise velvet sofa with the fuchsia cushions. Deborah makes 'one off' furniture pieces and cushions in the most beautiful colorways, many in patchworks of designer fabrics (recognize any?) Look at the upholstery buttons above and how they're different colors - I just love this idea! I really think I might do a sweater based on this couch, if she wouldn't mind too much. What a perfectly romantic Valentine's Day piece; I could see this in our formal living room when we buy a house, like, in a heartbeat.
And to keep the pink and blue going, I thought I'd show you my shoes (which tends to be a pet peeve of mine - when bloggers photograph their shoes.) I know it's just an excuse for me to wear pink craziness, but the Valentine's Day socks on offer are spectacular this year. I like to wear them with cropped jeans...oh, and my thrifted Ann Klein Mary Janes - $8.99 and new. Sorry to be so tacky, but a good score is always noteworthy so our readers around the world understand what it means to live in America.
And some more Valentine sweetness in the form of candy wafers. This is actually the cat's water bowl but I don't think she noticed. Have you had enough of pink and red for the week? Yeah, me neither. I don't think I'll ever get too much of it!
Today is a snowstorm, predicted to be so large that school was canceled yesterday. So, it's morning now and there is still no snow. I'm sure those of you who live in New England are astonished by this turn of events. We are camping downstairs today, making a fort, finishing up glitter valentines, working on a project with - oh no! - more granny squares - and making valentines cookies. I am also doing something with yarn in the colors of the couch at the top of the page but I haven't actually decided what that is. It might be a contraption to immobilize Junior, who opened up (and drank, I fear) three Diet Cokes before I was even out of bed this morning. You can relax, though, he recycled the cans. I promise I'll show you more soon, including the result of this post last week. Thanks for visiting Casapinka, for your emails, comments and all of your support for my creativity. I love having you here!
That sofa is beautiful, and I'm impressed by how reasonable the prices are. Lovely colours. It reminds me of Squint's furniture.
Posted by: pretty far west | February 10, 2010 at 07:53 AM
I have to confess that my kids and I are quoting you now.
Hehe...we say...
YOU. Are not fierce.
Posted by: phyllis | February 10, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Phyllis, Haha! Well, then I'm flattered. : ) Not the most erudite statement in the world but whatever keeps ya comin' back.
B, will have to check out Squint - thanks for the heads up. D is coming to Dublin in a couple of weeks - wish I could visit you (I'm staying here.)
Posted by: casapinka | February 10, 2010 at 10:30 AM
The pink Chaise made me gasp out loud.... at work... in an office full of men....
They don't understand :(
Posted by: Kirsten | February 10, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Oh. My. Lord. I'm with Kirsten, my jaw literally hung open, my hand fluttered to my breast, a gasp escaped my lips... for the turqouise tufted sofa. oh, it's PERFECTION!
My whole living room is going to be dusty red/pink and aqua. Pretty much the colours of your cat's water bowl! Mostly thanks to you, actually, I remember a post in your kitchen, I think, when I decided that I loved that combo more than anything, and if I was ever allowed to paint a wall, that is what it would be. AND NOW I CAN.
Posted by: Kate | February 10, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Oh Kate, I'm truly happy for you - I know the feeling of NOW I CAN! It sounds lovely - I hope you send me a photo when it's all finished. My cat is one lucky feline, isn't she? She had a matching water bowl but sadly, Junior used it to play "kitchen" (where he and his sister open the fridge, take about 8 things out, mix them with salt and sugar and try to feed it to Husband and me) and it succumbed.
Posted by: casapinka | February 10, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Your cat certainly has a very stylish water bowl!
(And thanks for visiting Odi et Amo!)
Posted by: Averill | February 10, 2010 at 07:43 PM
Dear PINK
You are one HOT MAMA for sure. Your kids must be a hoot to have around...well sometimes right? Your kitty drinks out of one darn sweet bowl, but then look at your blog, your surroundings, your creativity... should I be shocked? NO.
May I feature CASAPINKA tonight? I would like to share you with my friends now. I think it's time lol
I really didn't want to share you, you know, but I think it's time. I know they will love you.
Let me know. Oh and that couch up there... TO DIE FOR, and those wrist warmers... CUTE and those hearts well you know I can NEVER get enough pink.
Sending warm hugs to you. Stay warm.
Love Claudie
oxoxoxoxo
P.S. I also have some of those socks, and a pair from Betsy Johnson too. LOVE EM'
Posted by: claudie | February 10, 2010 at 08:23 PM
that couch is seriously rocking my socks right now. awesome find as always, hope you're having a lovely week!
xo urban flea :)
http://www.urbanfleadesign.net
Posted by: Katherine aka. Urban Flea | February 10, 2010 at 08:51 PM
Next time you must come and see us! I hope D's trip goes well and he gets to go round Cath Kidston and Avoca for presents for you. Some good stuff in the Terence Conran shop in Arnotts too.
Posted by: pretty far west | February 11, 2010 at 03:33 AM
Love the cat water bowl photograph-beautiful!! and I LIKE seeing your shoes (and socks) great COUCHES.
Posted by: margaret | February 11, 2010 at 05:14 AM
What a great site! I'm stoked I stumbled upon it!
Posted by: Li Protheroe | August 14, 2011 at 07:06 AM