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I don't have a helpful comment but just wanted to say that your daughter is adorable. Oh, and I know that when my husband was little, his parents had a small gift waiting for him when they brought home his younger brother to try to make the transition feel celebratory and fun. It might be seen as bribery but my husband seems to have bonded well with his brother. Good luck.

Addendum: I also sort of like the upholstery and it looks like it's in good shape and probably good quality. Which makes the chairs an even better score. As for painting a metallic, I wish I understood that whole faintly Liberace thing with Hollywood Regency but I just don't get it. Metallic seems like it would both look cheap and be hard to live with. That said, I'm sure it could be done well and I might be surprised how good it could look given the right context.

We have the Jackson from Room and Board in leather. It's held up well over several years and has gotten more comfortable with time (although it did start out pretty comfy). I guess I'm torn about sofa comfort because to me, you can't beat the shabby chic style overstuffed sofa for comfort but I hate the look at least in my home. My home also can't handle oversized furniture (it ends up looking like some set piece from Pee-Wee's Playhouse because older homes like min from the 50's have smaller rooms). Even sofas in the 40" deep range cause trouble. So I go for things that are more tailored all the while secretly wondering if I should have gone all out for comfort with something more like the Crate and Barrel Oasis. I guess it will always be one of those challenges for me. Also, I think Ikea Ektorp is genius (lovely replaceable slipcovers that fit well and are a steal) and had one that held up fairly well over several years and was very comfy. But those rolled arms just aren't my thing. I'll never understand why Ikea doesn't do a good Cado wall shelving knock-off and a good clean lined sofa. At one time I was excited by the Karlstad but one the floor, it always looks so worn and cheap, unlike the Ektorp, IMO.

I'm from Seattle and the bed frame in Kurt Cobain's bedroom used to be commonly found for very little $ at flea markets in Aberdeen. A famliy friend bought one for me when I was a child. It was beautifully made, fit together cleverly. When I see Kurt's room, I think of local vintage shopping, not so much that he was a junkie. I guess I feel a little protective of his room!

I don't know that I've ever seen a better display of art and I simply love your taste. The art really is wonderful. I love how textured and detailed the rooms are...almost like a beautiful tapestry that you keep seeing more detail in the closer you look. Such a cool home!

I really like Manuko's idea of fabric. Your furniture seems like a nice neutral canvas and you could easily add pattern and color for big impact without spending a lot this way. You could even experiment with things you happen to have around your home (pretty fabric, small rugs, artwork from other places in your home just to get a sense of what it would look like). This seems like a fun task!

Gorgeous home. But what I actually find most inspiring is Mara's photo. Adorable outfit, stylish but so natural looking. I'm planning to use that for inspiration.