Loveseat - Dog Bed

I have been looking for a couple of years for two large matching chairs for my family room.  No luck. I give up.  Plan B - a loveseat.  Last year, when I wasn't looking for a loveseat, I came across several really pretty ones.  This year - no luck.  Finally one was brought in to Rockin' B, where I have a booth, and it fit the bill.

It's made by La-z-boy and is really comfy. It's been around the block, but is still in fairly good shape.  By the time it leaves our house, it will be well used.

I told them when I bought it, that I wasn't concerned with any current wear and tear.  I knew that in our house, it could easily turn into a giant dog bed.  I wasn't joking.  The photo below was taken minutes after putting the sofa in place.  I hadn't had time to put the tables in place yet.  I hadn't had time to put a quilt on the seat.  Annie didn't hesitate.  She jumped right up and promptly pretended to be asleep hoping we wouldn't make her get off.  That dog is so darned funny and personabl  that we have a hard time saying no.

Retro Table Quick Paint Makeover

I've had a nice retro enamel top table in my booth for a while now.  It hasn't sold, but should have.  Every time I've looked at it, I thought how cute it would be painted.  I hesitated because it was a bit unique in it's original condition.  Last week, I gave in to temptation and went after it with a paintbrush. I'm so glad I did.

The photo looks like the turquoise base is rather flat and dull.  It's not.  It has a very subtle glazed wax finish.  I love it.

My booth has lost several large pieces recently.  My large farm table is being featured up front.  Plus I a few large things.  That made room for this little beauty to be put right in front.  The pop of color adds a little something extra to the booth.

And just to compare, here's a photo of the table before.  I really thought someone would want it like this.  You just don't see unpainted wood bases that often on these old table.  Oh well.