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A Little Leopard (in our living room)

May 3, 2012

 

Another experiment in using what I have. . . . Remember the brown chair and ottoman I had in the corner of our last family room? 

 

 

 

We’ve been using the ottoman in our new family room, but the brown was a little heavy with the white slipcovered chairs. 

 

 

Lauren Ottoman

 

 

I’ve also been wanting to add an animal print somewhere in the mix.  So, I ordered a yard of this fabric:

 

Panthera Celedon

(Now on sale for less than $17/yard.)

 

 

The new, improved ottoman:

 

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This was another project I recruited my aunt’s help for while she was visiting.  Since I’m never great at neat corners, I grabbed the camera and documented her process.

 

Start by stapling the sides:

 

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Fold and staple corners next:

 

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She measured the same distance on each side of the corner, marking the fabric where she would fold:

 

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Folding up and stapling the sides:

 

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The finished, neat corner pleats:

 

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On another subject, I’ve had several questions about the jute rug we ordered from Pottery Barn and how it’s holding up.  I’m happy to report that it’s still going strong.  It’s taken a lot of abuse from our kids (some of which is probably too gross to mention)  and still looks great.  I occasionally have to trim a few stray strands here and there, but nothing major.  So, after 10+ months of use in our very busy house, it gets two thumbs up from me.

 

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  1. jamie @ [kreyv] says

    May 3, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Looks awesome! The animal print is perfect with the print on your pillows–which I am very jealous of! ;)

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  2. Sadie + Stella says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Love the new and improved ottoman! It was just what the doctor ordered. Seriously!

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  3. Lisa Scibilia says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:17 am

    This post has me wishing I didn’t give an old beat up ottoman away. I love the leopard print in there! And those corners – perfection. Does your aunt make house calls???

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  4. Haus and Home says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Nice corners! I tried that once without a tutorial and did not look good! Love the leopard print.

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  5. BaileyWife says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Yeah for animal print! I also just purchased your same rug (heathered chenille jute) from our local Pottery Barn store. It was on sale in April and I purchased their floor model that they had just rolled up. (An add’l 30% off!!!) It looks perfect in our new living room and couldn’t be happier! Can’t wait to see the rest of your room!
    ~Kim

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  6. Laurie says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Your aunt is a pro! Love the fabric.

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  7. The 2 Seasons says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Looks great. I am now thinking of recovering the soft sided coffee table in our living room. I love the pop this gives. Now the search for the perfect fabric.

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  8. Mindy says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    LOVE that fabric. The ottoman is beautiful!

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  9. Julie (Middle Maintenance) says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    What a great idea. Loving the fabric! Thanks for sharing the source.

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  10. mwaxter says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Love your leopard. I have my eye on a leopard ottoman for my bedroom at a local boutique, and now I really want it after seeing yours. Also love your dough bowl. Really want one of those too!

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  11. Wrapped in Raffia says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    I love the ottoman! I hope you are feeling well!

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  12. Dana [email protected] Make Them Wonder says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    You should totally start a series highlighting tips from your aunt. Maybe she can fill in for you when your sweet little ones arrive!

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  13. Hyphen Interiors says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Good to know about the rug! I have had trouble with jute rugs holding up. Love the ottoman fabric!

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  14. lisaroyhandbags says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    meow! Love it! I love the colour of it and it blends so nicely with your rug too. :)

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  15. Jamie and Vashti says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Love the leopard! I used to have that same rug in my kitchen- holds up great!

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  16. Becca | Lowlife Couture says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Oh it looks great! I love it!

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  17. christine {bijouandboheme} says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Ah- leopard makes everything better- looks fab!

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  18. Pam Zambenini says

    May 3, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    Cute ottoman! On another note and I hope this isn’t too weird…but Saturday is a super moon and we’re wondering if this will prompt the arrival of babies! Again, I hope my excitement isn’t creepy. I’m just looking forward to being a nana someday but waiting on my kids to finish seminary, etc!

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  19. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    May 3, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Oh, I love it. What a huge difference. Great fabric and I love the Chiang Mai pillow on that chair. So pretty, Emily.

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  20. Lekalia Interiors says

    May 3, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I just love animal prints! The ottoman looks fab! Great job!

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  21. Fletcher- High Cotton Style says

    May 3, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    It looks GREAT! Love that fabric!

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  22. NYCLQ says

    May 3, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    LOVE a little leopard in the living room! Your ottoman turned out beautiful! Great rug too :)

    xo Lynda

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  23. Cakewalk says

    May 3, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Wow, that looks amazing! Will the fabric be easy to remove if you want the leather look again? I might have to try this.

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  24. Erin says

    May 3, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Great idea! ANd it looks sooo good. Love the pleat. I think this print looks good anywhere. I’m one of those crazy peeps that totally thinks leopard is a neutral;)

    http://leeanderin.blogspot.com/

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  25. Sarah says

    May 3, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I LOVE the chair and leopard ottoman combo! I seriously want to reach into my computer and put the whole set in my house. Pronto! :) Awesome work!

    By the way – how would you rate the “softness” factor of the PB rug? We’re looking into sisal/jute rugs right now and my only concern is poor baby knees crawling on the rug. Thoughts?

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  26. Melanie says

    May 3, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    LOVE the animal print with the white chairs! What a great choice!

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  27. Emily A. Clark says

    May 3, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    @Sarah Would definitely go with a wool/jute blend for softness if you’re baby is going to spend lots of time on it. I think sisal would be too hard on little knees. Ours is definitely one of the softest natural rugs I’ve found.

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  28. SHERRY HART says

    May 3, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    You know when you have guest….you are not supposed to make them work…just sayin….:)
    BUT….since you did…it looks great!

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  29. gcwelham says

    May 3, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Looks great!!!! Well done! Thanks for the tutorial, too. Makes me want to go recover something.

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  30. kathie says

    May 3, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Love your ottoman, of course; almost anything is great in leopard print! I do have another question regarding your slip cover on the leather chair. Does it stay in place well, or does it slip and slide? I’ve wondered about getting one for my leather sofa, for a change, but that has been my biggest concern.

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  31. kathie says

    May 3, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Love your ottoman, of course; almost anything is great in leopard print! I do have another question regarding your slip cover on the leather chair. Does it stay in place well, or does it slip and slide? I’ve wondered about getting one for my leather sofa, for a change, but that has been my biggest concern.

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  32. heyhomeslice says

    May 3, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    I love it!! Great decision!

    Jenna

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  33. Sabrina @ loulousucre says

    May 3, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    That ottoman looks great. I think every room needs a little animal print.

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  34. Beth @ Free Stylin' says

    May 3, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    What a great transformation! I love the addition of the animal print. (LOVE the flower pillow on your chair, too!) We have an ottoman that’s begging for a makeover. Hmm. Leopard print. I think I’m sold! :)

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  35. lisag says

    May 4, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Hi Emily,

    Where did you find the blue pillows? I’ve been looking for some.
    Love the ottoman. I may grab hubby’s leather one as well.

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  36. Megan says

    May 11, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I love the animal print & I too have some natural fiber rugs that have held up under our dogs, which is a feat! Mine came from http://www.fibreworks.com They are wonderful & they let you make custom sizes and borders. They actually sell some of their products to Pottery Barn & the like.

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  37. Joy Parkman says

    June 1, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    Do you know the designer of the floral fabric? It is great with the leopard and I am looking to do something like this on my master bed.

    Reply

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