I'm Sexy and I Know It...

OK, So I'm in the middle of deciding on fabrics for the furnished rental... I need window treatments, pillows, reupholstering 1 maybe 2 chairs and fabric for a headboard! AND of course it needs to be CHEAP! CHEAP!

So, I was super excited when bossman came in yesterday with some fabric I LUVS! The fabric is for a project but so what?! Can't I totally copy? Plus it's totally in my budget. 

Here's my first lover: Sexy faux black croc!! 

This picture kinda gives you an idea of the fabric... Below is what I plan on doing with it...

Don't know image source?!

I already painted my Chippendale gold so now all I have to do is recover the seat. It's going to look FAB!

Below is a shot of what will more than likely be the fabric for the window panels. I was planning on doing my drop cloth  trick but this fabric is only about $7/yd. So, I'd rather spend a little more and get what I would really be happy with for years to come. 

Really, this black croc inspired me to go with my gut and do a glammy/rock/sexy look in the apartment. White, gold, touches of black and a small pop of some other color that has yet to be determined.... knowing me it will be hot pink! ;) 

I'm going SEXY and I know it.

Banana Leaf Love...

Remember this post about my undying love for banana leaf wallpaper?! Well, Robert Allen has one upped it with this FAB elephant ear fabric from Calico Corners!

If you don't want to be as bold as this:

You can now have the same bold look but not as in yo face:

I would love to use this fabric for window treatments! I think I love the banana leaf so much because they literally grow likes weeds here in New Orleans and they just remind me of home.

The very unfortunate reality is that this fabric is $54 a yard!! Whhaaaaa.... times like this I wish I still worked there for that discount! Guess I'll have to settle for a pillow or two instead...


** UPDATE! - Went to Calico and the fabric was a let down in person! Very drab greys and more upholstery weight than drapery... ah well!

- BOO