I don’t follow a lot of trends. As I said on the podcast, I feel like I’m on an island doing my own thing, and I don’t focus on the current trends much. But sometimes, something trendy speaks to me. Remember when George from Seinfeld said he wanted to be ensconced in velvet? I want to be ensconced in faux fur. It’s trendy, it’s hot, and I love it.
Yes, I broke down and bought something that is NOT farmhouse French, but you know what? I’ve got my hands in the air, like I just don’t care. I am loving the faux fur! So this corner has fur pillows and the fur ottoman. Seriously how cute is that ottoman?
It gives the room a fun feeling. It’s unexpected next to a vintage Louis XV settee, which is why I really like it. I think the unexpected element is what adds fun and wow to a room. Have you noticed that many well designed rooms have something unexpected in them? Maybe it’s a piece that is a different color or maybe it’s a different style. Or maybe the thing is used in a new and different way. The trick is to be creative, and don’t worry about everything being perfect. I love this ottoman in here, but on the surface I would say it doesn’t really go because it’s not French. And yet, I really like it in here.
These footstools are fairly inexpensive, but if you want to make your own, I found a tutorial HERE at A Beautiful Mess.
Here I used a furry rug and pillow on a Louis XV chair. It looks so warm and cozy to me. Below I placed a fur rug on my ottoman and then added a lavender throw on top of that. Layers and details, that look is also on trend.
Next I added fur pillows to gray chairs. I think I need one of those pink fluffy pillows too.
I found some gorgeous furry things for you to check out below.
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Love your Pictures…
I am in love with fur pillows. . .I can’t get enough of them! Great photos and the pillows look great on your new gray chairs.
I saw some design picture in the fall with furry accents and remembers that I had two faux fur throws that I bought on sale years ago! Put one on my ottoman and another over the back of a settee. Then I bought three white faux fur pillows and put two on my sofa and one large rectangular one on my bed. I’m loving it.
Seriously how cute is that ottaman? Not very. But it makes you happy, that is what matters. Happy Saturday.
When I first saw the title of this post, I thought it was going to be about pets! lol….. anyhow, love your footstool 🙂
Ha,ha I thought this post was going to be about pets too. I have 3 indoor cats, so my decor is furry at times. Love the fur pillows and that foot stool!
I really love how you’ve incorporated the unexpected into your rooms. I gave myself a mongolian lamb pillow in blush for a post-Christmas survival present. 😉 I think I need to add a small fur rug in front of our bedroom fireplace. Thank you for all your fabulous tips! Thanks to the wonderful bloggers I follow, I’ve been told several times that my home belongs in a magazine. You all rock!
I saw the cutest white furry rug on THE REDHEAD CAN DECORATE blog, ordered it and just got it…I LOVE IT…she sure can decorate and I am such a copy cat, I stalk her blog LOL
I think the furry rug will be enuf for me…
My favorite faux fur purchase this season is the snow leopard throw from Soft Surroundings. It’s gorgeous and goes with everything and I think fur goes very well with country French. Most people living in the country hunted their food, saved the fur hides for warmth and decor, and decorated with antlers. I don’t think that style is going anywhere soon.
Ginger
A fun way to decorate.
Re: a blog photo (not yours) you’ve included above – I’ll never understand the decorating “trend” of books on shelves with only the paper page edges outward. What is that? I can see stacking or organizing by color and maybe even covering with decorator fabrics (although I think books in their original covers, with or without the dust jacket, never need “decorated.”) Some ideas are just beyond me and over my head, I guess.
Even if it is faux, white fur has a look of luxury! You have inspired me to get out a fur throw I have in a closet. You’ve shown me how t use it.
Beautiful I also bought a faux fur footstool and blanket throw in white for my living room. Their absolutely gorgeous. I ‘m in love. ?I like the way you put it all together ?
I have been contemplating using the fur decor in my home. You have convinced me I definitely should. I absolutely love the look!!!!
I too was loving the “fur” look done with antique furniture but did not want to spend the $100+ it would cost to get one that would lay properly on my goose-neck chair. I scoured the Internet for deals to no avail. One day when in Walmart shopping for garden items I decided to check out their rugs for a possible “furry” one. I walked out of Walmart with a white 30″x 46″ Mongolian look fur rug for less than $20. It looks every bit like anything that I have seen in the decor mags; and it so stunning draped over the goose-neck chair. It makes me smile every time I look at it. 🙂
I have a white fur throw and pillow on my grey quilt bed and love the look!
Furry pillows and throws and stools are perfect for winter. They’re so soft and cozy. I would love some in my living room but can’t because my dog would eat the fake fur. So I have to content myself with looking at pretty pictures on the web. I love the throw and pillow on your chair. It looks great!
Refreshing to see the shakeup in your decor. I love your take just as its been but the faux fur accents are so new and fresh. Keep on surprising us with your style.
I don’t have any fur but love what you had done with it. Maybe in my future purchases. Thanks
Don’t want to be a wet blanket, but I haven’t seen a fur piece I have liked yet in any decor. I think I’m probably a bit weird in this. 😉 It’s wonderful that we can all be different!
Love your new purchases, but I still love your settee and the fabric.
I love your furry thoughts and ideas that come with them.
I think the addition of pink fur to your chairs would be perfect. I like the look of fur throws but, like others, my fur babies would be too hard on any faux fur addition to my home.
I’m loving the faux fur as well, but just can’t like the legs on these little stools that are so popular right now. I think I’ll be looking for replacement legs more in keeping with my idea of romantic French decor.
Yes you can change out the legs and what a great way to get the new look and keep it your own!