I think I've mentioned a couple times here on this blog that my lovely husband might struggle a tiny bit in the gifting department. It's one of the main reasons we go on vacations for both our birthdays and anniversary. The other reason being that he's impossible to buy for -- double whammy. So I feel like I need to brag on him just a bit after this Christmas. Friends, he hit it out of the park.
Meet my new couch!
Leather and tufted with big roll arms? Yummy.
The couch actually has a back story. Chris' hobby is restoring vintage cars. And to do this, he's often out buying/trading car parts with guys he meets at various events. Sometimes I tag along. I was doing just that about a year and a half ago when we were walking through this one guy's basement as we made our way back to the room where he stores his car parts and we walked by this amazing couch. Clearly not being used and exactly the couch I would pick out if I could pick out any couch. I have no idea why I didn't mention it then, but I did mention it later and we've talked a couple times about calling the guy and seeing if he'd be willing to sell it. But of course, the living room isn't really a priority - or even on the list! - so nothing ever came of it. Until Chris surprised me with for Christmas!
He hid it in the garage and arrange a really awesome scavenger hunt for me to find it! It was the sweetest and I was so surprised. Maybe his gift giving skills are coming around?
I think you can tell in the photos, but this couch is a little dry with some surface scratches. And, one tuft has popped out. Other than that it's in perfect shape! I'm so excited to show you when we move it into the living room. And I'm excited to share with you how we plan to restore/condition it so it glows like new!
Another gift I'm really excited about?
Yep, my mom read my wish list. Good job mom! :)
Friends, what was one of your favorites gifts this year?
School house electric just posted an Instagram pic with a bunch of these clocks! It was love at first sight
ReplyDeleteI would do just about anything to have a chesterfield sofa. He knocked it out of the park girlfriend!
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What an awesome gift! I'm thinking a leather chesterfield is definitely my next couch.
ReplyDeleteGood job, Chris!
ReplyDeleteAMMMMMAAZING work, Chris! Adore the couch. I know it will look great in your home and the best part about it is it's a piece you will have FOREVER. YAY!!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Chris!! What a great gift and so thoughtful. I got slippers and the softest/coziest PJs ever. Can you believe I've never worn slippers? I do now!
ReplyDeleteWow...I'm impressed! Way to go, Chris:) Chesterfields are definitely "in" right now...your living room is going to look fabulous with this latest edition. Love that he had a scavenger hunt for ya! And love the clock too! Where's it going?
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift!! It looks extra cozy. One of my fav gifts this year is my husband getting me a new wedding ring to go with my engagement ring. i'm in love with it, feels like me :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous surprise! Yay Chris, love the scavenger hunt too! My Dad used to do that when he did the Christmas shopping! My hubby surprised me with a small, handmade rug I had been eying!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet surprise! My daughter gave me an orbital sander AND a jig saw! Merry Christmas to us, huh?!
ReplyDeletethe couch is beautiful!! It looks alot like the one Restoration Hardware has that I drool over every time I'm in the store... great job Chris=)
ReplyDeleteHooray! We really didn't gift this year, our gift was time together after six months apart. That was awesomeness enough for one holiday! Major applause for your Chris for his excellent work. And I love the clock. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!! What a great gift... your man did GOOD!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's fabulous, looks very Restoration Hardware, and I'd say he has killer gift giving skills! Looking forward to seeing it in your room!
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