Mid-century modern stool and mongolian fur

I found the most awesome tufted mid-century modern stool on ebay a few months back.

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I was actually looking for something in bad shape I could cover with fur.

But this one was so nice, I decided to leave it uncovered.

In the meantime, after a pretty lengthy online search, I found the perfect creamy shade of faux mongolian sheep fur on amazon. I bought one yard and intended to cover the stool and make a pillow, but I draped it over the white couch and liked it so much I decided to leave it to protect the white fabric, since that’s where I hang out with the kids when we get the chance.

I wanted something there, but didn’t want it to look so obviously like “I need to have a throw on this couch to protect it.” You know what I mean?


I definitely think it gives the fancy French couch more of a lived in bohemian look and protects it at the same time.

That’s kind of how I roll here. I envision one thing, then end up changing it. But that’s what makes it fun and keeps things interesting:-)

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26 Comments

  1. Cassie Bustamante
    April 7, 2016 / 8:38 pm

    oh yes i LOVE that! it's amazing!!!

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:47 pm

      Thank you Cassie:-)

  2. Tania Pelletier
    April 8, 2016 / 12:18 am

    Love it! Sometimes things just work out better when the original plan falls through!

    Tania

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:47 pm

      That's for sure, Tania! Thanks!

  3. Unknown
    April 8, 2016 / 1:37 am

    Looks cozy and colorful! The legs on stool reminds me of some of my parents furniture in the 60s from our family pictures. Kathleen in Az

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:48 pm

      Yes, Kathleen, I'm loving that style and remember some of my grandmother's furniture:-)

  4. Anonymous
    April 8, 2016 / 2:48 am

    Your space is absolutely gorgeous! What a great find that stool was! I hope you have a great weekend!
    Smiles!
    Terry
    The Curator's Collection & Making Broken Beautiful (Thursdays)
    thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:48 pm

      Thanks so much Terry!

  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life
    April 8, 2016 / 3:02 am

    The stool is amazing, what a great find. Love the fur too, look fabulous on the sofa.

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:49 pm

      Thanks Marty — and it helps keep it clean from the little ones:-)

  6. Southern & Style
    April 8, 2016 / 3:48 am

    I love the fur! You can turn something that I would never, ever imagine and make it into something that I want in my living room right now! You are so, so talented 🙂

    xoox, SS

    The Southern Stylista

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:49 pm

      Jordyn, thank you — you are too sweet:-)

  7. Bonnie Schulte
    April 8, 2016 / 4:32 pm

    Your room is simply beautiful. I especially fell in love with your vignettes on the armoire, and the corner table. Also, the items framed above the table. The frames are so unique, and altho I can't make out what you have in them. (writings?) I really love the look. Actually, I love it all, the live plants, the American Indian basket, the books, the fur throw, and those gorgeous pillows! You certainly know how to put a room together. Tons of personality….

    • Anita Diaz
      April 8, 2016 / 4:57 pm

      Hi Bonnie, thank you so much:-) Those are windows from my grandparents' old house and I just put sheet music behind the glass — super easy:-)

  8. Unknown
    April 9, 2016 / 5:09 pm

    I love the fur! There's something about the texture that really adds to the room. Great find!

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:50 pm

      Thanks Angie!!

  9. lynn cockrell
    April 10, 2016 / 4:47 am

    That fur is wonderful and I love the little stool and colorful pillows!

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:50 pm

      Thank you Lynn!!

  10. Mary K.
    April 10, 2016 / 9:28 am

    Anita the whole room is gorgeous! I think the colors really bring in a festive spring look to the room and it is also loaded wih texture. You don't know what to look at first… so much eye candy! I am hosting a link party and would love it if you joined us over at Sweet Inspiration.

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:51 pm

      Thanks so much Mary!! And thanks for the invitation:-)

  11. Nikki
    April 11, 2016 / 7:39 pm

    That first picture reeled me in and here I am! I absolutely LOVE your living room. So much color and fun and wonderful things to look at! I'm a new fan.
    🙂
    gwingal.blogspot.com/

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:51 pm

      Oh thank you Nikki! So glad you are came by!!

  12. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane
    April 13, 2016 / 12:19 am

    Anita your room is simply stunning! I just love your style and use of bold colors. Your new little stool is the perfect compliment to the rest of the room. Enjoy!!
    XO Barbara

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:52 pm

      Thank you Barbara! I definitely like color:-)

  13. kiwirach
    April 15, 2016 / 12:05 am

    what a wonderfully colourful and cheerful room – I love neutral backgrounds and bold accessories.

    • Anita Diaz
      April 18, 2016 / 2:53 pm

      Thank you!! I do love being able to change accent colors so easily:-)