My $10 yard sale sofa is still comfy. A bit shabby and yes some might say more than a bit ugly but still so very comfy.
I think I got my money's worth.
;-)
I hope you have a great weekend!
xo,
Kim
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Posted by: cityfarmer | August 28, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Yep! Comfy is what counts! Our Florida room sofa is like that. The living room sofa, not so much. It belonged to my grandparents and we had it reupholstered. I'm comfortable on it, but the men in the family seem to perch when on it!
AMIL and I made pear honey yesterday and will make pear jam today. Yum!
Have a delightful weekend!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | August 28, 2010 at 08:33 AM
Really cute and what a bargain!
Posted by: Theresa | August 28, 2010 at 08:39 AM
I think the sofa is smashing!! The addition of the pillows is great. Comfy is a hands done winner!
Posted by: glor | August 28, 2010 at 08:42 AM
Hey Kim, That sofa looks very snuggly. When it storms again cuddle with Maggie on it and maybe that will help her fears of lightning. I know how it is. BoBo scatched the paint off the door last week, it was coming a lightning storm and blew a tree down. He has started this recently with at least 15 minutes before you even see a cloud in the sky he will come to the door and whine a little, like a litte whimper and will scratch. And surely in about ten to fifteen minutes it will come a storm. Animals can sense these things. We all hold him because it scares him so. I have been told that we have spoiled him, but I do not like the lightning either and wouldn't want to have to sit out in that either.Your sofa looks cuddly, that is a bargain for only 10 bucks. That is a deal.
Posted by: kim sills | August 28, 2010 at 08:44 AM
You did get your money's worth! I think comfy counts!! Have a wonderful weekend Kim!
Posted by: Jackie | August 28, 2010 at 08:58 AM
Oh Kim - I think it is very cute! No way is it ugly! You found a bargain! Have a great weekend. Here in Texas, we just want a little cooler temp. Maybe just drop down to 90. :o
Posted by: Sheree | August 28, 2010 at 09:09 AM
Love that combo of '60's orange and green against the yellow walls... just beautiful. And your stash of afghans is perfect in the room.
Posted by: Cecily | August 28, 2010 at 09:19 AM
I think it is fabulous!
Posted by: hilary | August 28, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Sofa looks perfect for cuddling with Maggie or snuggling in with a good book...colors are great.
Posted by: Judy | August 28, 2010 at 09:32 AM
Oh, dear Daisy friends... if any of you out there also have a lovely $10 couch and would like to adorn it with a free quilt... follow the link...
http://craftopotamus.blogspot.com/2010/08/100-follower-giveaway-or-should-i-say.html
Have a beautiful Saturday!
Posted by: Cecily | August 28, 2010 at 09:38 AM
A good sofa has to be comfortable, that is the number one rule when making a purchase. The living room sofa in my house is soooooooooooo comfortable that you just WANT to take a nap on it. It is big and cushiony. My dog loves it. Which, of course, means you'll find a number of white dog hairs on it at any given time, but it goes with the territory, she's part of the family. I love your sofa, by the way.
Posted by: Marfa (Crafting Marfa) | August 28, 2010 at 09:51 AM
I love the look of the couch! Very vintagy!!
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Jane
Posted by: Jane | August 28, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Comfort is very important! Plus it looks very Daisy Cottage! I.e., like it's happy there.
Posted by: dotsie (aka podso) | August 28, 2010 at 10:57 AM
I like your $10 sofa. It looks warm and inviting. Have a wonderful weekend! La
Posted by: La | August 28, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Kim I love that sofa! I like it even more for 10 dollars!!
Enjoy your new comfortable cozy spot to be. Great find.
Hope you and yours have a nice weekend:)
Debbie L.
Posted by: Debbie L. | August 28, 2010 at 11:16 AM
She may be a bit worn ..........but she looks VERY comfy being in your happy house.
Posted by: JAN | August 28, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Sounds a little like a good marriage...Hope my hubby feels the same way..lol Have a beautiful weekend, Kim. Blessings, Patty
Posted by: Patty M | August 28, 2010 at 11:41 AM
What a bargain! And those little pillows look happy there.
xo,
Danielle
Posted by: My Blessed Serendipity Life | August 28, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Kim - perhaps you should run a raffle or a sweepstakes, with the grand prize being a visit with you, a lovely chat sitting on that sofa or even better sitting at your kitchen table! eating one of your tuna sandwiches!!! Winner need only to provide their own transportation.....I know I would enter several times daily! :-) Enjoy the rest of your weeekend.
Posted by: Barbara F | August 28, 2010 at 12:33 PM
You betcha you got your moneys worth and more. Comfort is sooooo important. I think the sofa is darn cut. Snuggle up with Maggie and have a nap this weekend. That couch is screaming nap!
Have a great weekend
xo
Posted by: Marianne | August 28, 2010 at 12:46 PM
I meant the sofa is cute - oops ;)
Posted by: Marianne | August 28, 2010 at 12:47 PM
what a deal on your sofa, i should no longer be afraid to buy the beauties I find at local thrift stores. your blog inspires me to just "go for it" Kim, how often do you have to "negotiate" with your husband? Seems like he gives free-spirited you, free-reign on the home details. good man! your blog is beautiful. i have alot of catching up to do in your beautiful archives. you have great readers too...
Posted by: sewnhome.etsy | August 28, 2010 at 02:14 PM
As usual great design and colors! Love it all. The last sale I went to found a 1934 typewriter. It belonged to a man that had retired from Reader's Digest. Back then it was a policy, when an employee retired they were given their typewriter they used while working there. Still had the RDA Number on it (reader's digest association inventory number) Pretty Cool! Have a good weekend. Cindy - Okla
Posted by: Cindy | August 28, 2010 at 02:17 PM
AT LEAST you love your sofa and it looks fine to me. I bought a new one and I am not thrilled with it because it just isn't that comfy. I have caught my dog on it and I just laugh..so it is known as Abby's sofa! That's what my husband says too, the only one that sits on it is the dog!
But it looks better than my last one so I have to stop complaining! ;-)
Posted by: JolieAnne | August 28, 2010 at 03:27 PM
I love that sofa! I have been wanting a cut velvet one from the 60's because the fabric wears like iron and yet is so soft. Unfortunately I live with sofa snobs and I'm stuck with a way too expensive ugly leather one.
Posted by: carol | August 28, 2010 at 05:59 PM
I don't think they make them that comfy anymore. Nap couches, I always call them!
Posted by: Jean | August 28, 2010 at 06:31 PM
Ten bucks?!!! That makes it all the more awesome! It's really cute...not ugly! and those pillows? Fantastic!!!!
:)
Posted by: Rhonda Mitchell | August 28, 2010 at 06:32 PM
I love it. Those Finds are the best and Usually the Most Comfy...
and I would say from here sure doesnt look to bad..
Very Shabby-miss match -Eclectic Cute.
Karryann
Posted by: Karryann | August 28, 2010 at 07:04 PM
Makes me wants to crawl up in it and read one of those good books on your shelves ;) Great colors! So inspiring!~Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | August 28, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Very awsome sofa!
Posted by: mary | August 28, 2010 at 10:42 PM
I'd sy so!! And I love the pillows and the stack of afghans too!
Posted by: Southern Lady's Vintage | August 28, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Hi neighbor friend, love your couch! I wanted to ask you, what days do you think are the best shopping days to hit up *our* Goodwill and Salvation Army? Also, if you ever find a pair of boots that are a size 9 when you are out and about...let me know!! I want to come swipe them up. You are so good at finding things like that!
Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog. I'm loving my new creative outlet.
Posted by: Katy | August 29, 2010 at 12:09 AM
there is beauty in everything - and your sofa is a beauty! i love my special finds that bring me joy and keep me company. i'm having a great weekend and i wish you the same.
love ya, maria - cottage feel-
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Posted by: maria | August 29, 2010 at 03:41 AM
Oh Kim, I love your couch and think it's beautiful. I wish I could find one designed like it. I hate these couches they make today with the loose pillow backs or the ones that push the cushions out. They are so aggravating and aren't a but comfortable.
Posted by: Kimberly Padilla | August 29, 2010 at 05:52 AM
It DOES look comfy. Isn't comfy the MOST important feature?
Posted by: Pom Pom | August 29, 2010 at 09:40 AM
$10.00???????????????? are you serious??? Since I am relatively new to your AWESOME SITE... I did not know that about your comfy sofa!!!! I do love a bargain... and that is one sweet bargain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Terri
Posted by: Terri D | August 29, 2010 at 09:53 AM
That's amazing, $10? Of course the way you styled it with all your yummy pillows is what makes it really fabulous!
Posted by: Kathleen | August 29, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Just wanted to say that I made your Grandma's Banana Bread this Sunday afternoon, and I love it. My family loves it.
We thank you so much for sharing. Really really lovely.
Thank you always! You're a sweet. sweet. heart. xxoo
Posted by: Suzanne | August 29, 2010 at 06:59 PM
Hi Kim,
I love your comfy sofa and can just imagine how nice it must be to snuggle up there with a good book. I'll bet it is super soft too!
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | August 29, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Hey, I like your comfy sofa! It looks so inviting. I was sad when we had to get rid of our similar comfy sofa. It was just one of those things we had to do. But our "new" one isn't bad, either. :)
Posted by: Rhonda | August 30, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Your accent colors make anything look fresh and fun. I think I've found a color kindred spirit. Check out my blog, for my color stories. Hope you had a great labor day weekend!
Posted by: lesliad | September 06, 2010 at 06:00 PM