Austin, TX area lifestyle photographer specializing in family & wedding photography.
I’m famous! Sort of… I just had my antique sofa recovered and submitted the before and after photos to the incredible Grace, of Design*Sponge (super awesome design blog that I have been following for years) and she published them! Check out what she wrote about me 
Here’s a little preview photo I took of the new and improved sofa, featuring a cameo by the one and only Elvis P. Otwell.
- I LOVE this sofa! The color is divine and I adore nailhead trim. I'm so jealous, you have such an amazing eye!
- Hi Anne and Molly, I absolutely left the work to a professional. Most wood re-finishers can match any wood sample you bring them, so I suggest finding a sample in the market and having them copy it for the wood color. Hope this helps! Thanks for your comments...
- I love your sofa!! Simply beautiful. Did you do the reupholstery yourself? I have a similar sofa that needs reupholstering. Just wondering if it is a DIY or better left to a professional.
- Jessica, I love your sofa! How did you do the wood trim? Did you have someone do it, or did you do it yourself? What color paint is it?
- I love this sofa and I love Elvis!
- Jessica,I love the finishing on the wood frame of the sofa. Did you stain it or paint it? What color is it?
- Hey Kim, thank you so much, I did hire a professional do the upholstery, and no it was not too expensive :)
- Jessica: Absolutely stunning! Are you seriously going to let Dusty and Elvis sit on it???
- Jessica! I love this sofa. The style is wonderful and your combo has really emphasized it's beauty. Did you do the upholstery yourself or have it done professionally? If so was it horribly expensive?
- hi there Charlotte, thank you so much! I actually found the thick luxurious velvet on the rack at Lewis and Sharon in Atlanta, GA: http://www.lsfabrics.com/ they have a great selection of all kinds of fabrics, and an online store. good luck with your search!
- Hi Jessica! Your sofa is beautiful. I have been considering reupholstering my antique camelback in gray, and I was wondering what your fabric is, and if you came accross any other great pewter or graphite colors in your search for the perfect textile! Thanks! c
- Hooray!! That is so awesome! I do love that sofa!!
- Amazing!
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