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May 16, 2012 By Shirley

There’s something different in here….

When hubby entered this room….

…..he said, “there’s something different about this room”

Oh really???….what makes you say that?

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For you see….

He is very observant.

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……He doesn’t miss a thing!!….there’s no fooling him!

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“Oh, it must be the new orchid”…I so quickly replied….

Nooo…it’s something I just cannot seem to put my finger on….(or his eyes too, for that matter)…..ha!..

……So I am thinking…my observant one is not gonna guess this one!!

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Today, I was running errands…and one of them was to see my friend Frances who owns Arnold’s Monogramming.

I needed a facelift for my chair…

I really want to have it reupholstered, but my practicality is setting in…

The chair is perfectly fine…but would love a new fabric.

So I decided to give it a facelift to satisfy my never ending obsession for always changing things.

…..I AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF THERAPY!!

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So my therapy today was going to get this cushion monogrammed…by Frances…she did it while I waited..

…..how great is that!….Such personal service…a beautiful monogram, “while you wait”…

…..But there was a lot of “chatting” going on, while I waited….a good thing.

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Oh wait!!!…he exclaims….there’s something black on that chair…he walks closer….

I like it….that is really nice!…So Frances, he likes it…Mikie likes it!!

AND I LOVE IT TOO!!….

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  1. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:13 am

    I love it, Shirley! It makes much more of a statement than just a monogrammed pillow. Great idea and great service!

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  2. Cloches & Lavender says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:17 am

    Shirley, I love this chair. The fabric is fantastic and I love the monogrammed pillow. Just beautiful!

    Cynthia

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  3. creativehome8 says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:21 am

    That looks beautiful, Shirley! What a great idea! I’ve got to learn the embroidery part of my new machine. Monograms will be one of the first things I do!

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  4. Alycia Nichols says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:24 am

    While you waited?!??!!!! Wow…that’s really great! I would have SO many things in this house monogrammed if I had the money and the time! I love monograms!!! I really like the font used for your chair. Very pretty!!!!! Enjoy it!

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  5. Martina says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Shirley I love the fabric on that chair and the added monogram looks AMAZING!! Your not alone, I need therapy too LOL!!

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  6. Martina says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:34 am

    PS– Great shots!

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  7. Linda Miller says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:42 am

    I’ve always read that there should be a little black in every room. Great uplift to the chair. And on a side note, you probably do need therapy my friend!

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  8. Barb @ The Everyday Home says

    May 16, 2012 at 1:01 am

    Oh that is just TO DIE FOR! If I ever get up your way maybe I will bring up an armload of stuff to get monogrammed while we shop. LOL I really do love it. I heart the print. I have a thing for the Napoleon bee. Hubbies are so funny.

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  9. Sherri says

    May 16, 2012 at 1:13 am

    Shirley this looks terrific & I love that fabric so I am glad you are keeping it!!!

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  10. ann says

    May 16, 2012 at 1:35 am

    I love it, I want to do that. That is a gorgeous chair. Thanks for sharing. Happy to be a follower.

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  11. Marty@A Stroll thru Life says

    May 16, 2012 at 2:09 am

    Oh I love it too. It is gorgeous. What a great idea. Hugs, Marty

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  12. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    May 16, 2012 at 2:32 am

    I love the fabric on that chair!! The monogram really sets the whole thing off. Great addition to an already gorgeous chair.

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  13. kim says

    May 16, 2012 at 2:43 am

    So glad Mikey likes it cause I do, too. I can’t believe she did that while you waited.

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  14. Pinky says

    May 16, 2012 at 2:51 am

    While you waited???? WOW!!! It looks beautiful! My huibby does the same thing….but usually DAYS after something new is added:):) XO, Pinky

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  15. debbiedoos says

    May 16, 2012 at 11:02 am

    What a great idea Shirley! And btw I think we creative minds all need therapy!

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  16. Betsy Crittenden says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    He doesn’t miss a thing, does he! It looks terrific!

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  17. arnoldsmonogram says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    So glad he likes it. It looks great. And yes the chatting was the best part.

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  18. Sharon ุช says

    May 16, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    You crack me up….so glad Mikie likes it! LOL! Great reference…oldie but a goodie. Oh, and I love the monogram. I don’t think one can have too many monogrammed things in a home. So glad you shared this lovely chair and your fabulous sense of humor at Show & Tell today. Love it!

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  19. Kelly says

    May 16, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    How funny! Men are so predictable aren’t they? They must know we’re always up to something anyway. ha! I love your monogram on the chair. It adds such a nice statement to it. Now, you don’t even need a pillow in it!

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  20. Whitney @ Drab to Fab Design says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    This is the perfect compliment to that chair!! I love the lines in that chair btw ๐Ÿ™‚

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  21. Pat@BPM says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    What a wonderful idea, beautifully executed.

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  22. Conspicuous Style says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I love it SOOOO much!! Now I want to get mine done ๐Ÿ™‚ So funny about your husband…mine is the EXACT same say!

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  23. Kathy says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:35 am

    What a great idea! Now I’m looking around to see how I could do the same. Very clever.

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  24. Katherines Corner says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I like it too!! xo

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  25. pstandley says

    May 17, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    This made me laugh! You have a great husband. I love the monogram, it is just gorgeous. What a fabulous idea.

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  26. Savannah Granny says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:05 am

    You like it, Mike likes it and I LOVE IT! Fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing, Ginger

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  27. Linda says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Wow! what a great idea. Love it….

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  28. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    LOL! Now my house is so cluttered and filled with my never-ending projects that it always looks different … day to day. But I remember in my pre-blogging days when my husband never noticed the decorating changes, but the kids? They spotted things right away. From a very young age …

    ๐Ÿ™‚

    Linda

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  29. Pat says

    May 18, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I absolutely love it! The black and the font are stunning. I would be a monogram addict if I had that person close to me. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Pat

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  30. barbarabussey says

    May 19, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Hi Debbie! Beautiful home! I would have probably left friends to be near my grand baby, too! Hard choices! A great home for the holidays!

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  31. Katherines Corner says

    May 20, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Thank you for your bloggy friendship and for linking to the Thursday Favorite Things linky party xo

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  32. Judy says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    I love this idea of adding a monogram. I will be featuring this tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  33. Pamela says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    I had no idea you could monogram an actual cushion Shirley!! I love it!! Thanx for joining my party friend!:)

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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