ruffles Archives - Slipcovers by Shelley

My client wanted to update her sunroom with some shabby chic slipcovers. She chose a great light floral linen…almost a tone on tone, so very soothing but with detail.

Here’s the before, just a pair of neutral restoration hardware couches. They were great, but just not the overall feel she wanted.

AFTER!

I did 3x gather on the skirt. She wanted them as full as I could get them. She loves the look of fat piping, but since it’s hard to work with, I suggested normal piping for the body and fat piping on the cushions. It was perfect! She loved the look.

How beautiful is this room?!

Side notes– Heber and I were on a day date the other day and he was asking me how long ago we bought our first condo rental. I told him it was about 3.5 yrs ago, because I remember I had a 3 yr goal to pay it off before Logan left on his mission. He laughed at that…because we now own 3 condos in that same time frame free and clear.

It’s amazing when you set your mind to something, what you can accomplish. I hussled, worked hard and pretty much thought about it on a weekly basis. It was at the forefront of my thoughts. Anytime I had extra $, that’s where I put it, and when we decided it was time to sell the cabin, that’s where we put the proceeds (another condo rental).

Just this past week I found an index card that I had written my 2017 goals on. Write your goals down! Make them happen! What are some of your goals?

Now I’m trying to relax a little bit on the $ stuff. I had my goals and reached them, now I’m telling myself to enjoy the passive rental income a little bit. So I went on a trip to Mexico with my sister on a whim with 10 days notice, and I mostly didn’t feel bad about the money. haha! I mean I still worked it and got a great deal on the flight.

Also my husband and boys signed up for a 25 hr relay Mountain Bike race, and I about choked at the registration fee, but then thought what a great opportunity for the boys to ride with their dad and create memories #boytrip. That’s what life is about creating connections and making memories. Have at it!

My Client wanted to keep the shabby chic ruffled slipcovers–but wanted them in white linen instead. She actually made the existing yellow slipcovers herself years ago—she did a great job! But this time she didn’t want to make them herself. Which is great! I always love visiting her in her beautiful home and catching up on our families.

Chair–BEFORE– these chairs are a family heirloom, rust and all! Simply beautiful!

Chairs–AFTER!

I did 1.5″ blind hem and ironed all the gathers down, so they would drape down nicely and not be poofy.

I tied the bows directly onto the posts–to eliminate bulk on the slipcovers themselves. Bonus–when you wash the slipcovers the ties won’t need to be ironed flat to look good again. I can’t take credit for this idea–my client did the original slipcovers that way. She wanted everything to be exactly the same, except smaller piping and white linen.

Her home is truly amazing! All the natural light with the fresh snow outside made for great pictures!

Side Notes–Had some great time off with my family this holiday season!

We stayed at the cabin on Christmas night–there was about 3 ft of fresh powder! The boys couldn’t resist jumping from the deck into it.

We hiked up to Diamond Fork Hot springs–which is in Spanish Fork Canyon, Utah. It was amazing! We even stripped down to our suits and got in. 20 degrees outside and 12 mile roundtrip hike. I am always up for an adventure.

The cousins came to the cabin to play time in the snow. It was pretty cold outside about 15 degrees, so not much sledding happened. The boys worked with Heber on turning their teepee into an igloo.

It’s not Christmas without a family party and ugly Christmas Sweaters…

Or kissing pictures!