Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Velvety Delight

So I finally saw The Tourist. Other than a handful of Johnny's perfectly delivered quips, the only thing I really enjoyed about this movie was staring at those velvety delights in their fictitious suite at the Hotel Danieli. As you all know, I do not like red in interior design. Yet these sexy, over-sized beauties left me starry-eyed, wishing I had such luxurious softness in my own life.

 
Mmmm so so yummy. Even Carrie and Big's condo rocked a blue velvet sofa in the Sequel Whose Name We Do Not Speak.

If I were in the market and this were in the budget, I'd probably invest in Room and Board's extra-long Hutton Sofa. The question is: pink or navy? I'm thinking pink. If you're going the velvet route, you might as well make a statement and plan the entire room around this showstopper, a la the red monstrosities in The Tourist.

10 comments:

Kate {domestikatedlife} said...

I loved the dark blue velvet couch from the SATC movie, probably not a practical choice if you have pets, but it's so chic!

marissa at the boot said...

definitely the pink. i lol'd at "whose name we do not speak." i couldn't even bring myself to watch it!
but the cobalt is beautiful too. and so is the emerald one next to the lamb! (why is there a lamb, btw?)

Ryan Adair said...

I swoon over velvet furniture all the time! I especially love the royal blue velvet couch (with the elephant center piece. I have cats, so they might need to get a good shave before a velvet couch purchase. Anyone know of kitty laser hair removal so I can have a pretty couch?????

Things That Sparkle said...

I am absolutely in love with the Hutton. Sadly my white shedding mammal ruins everything!

Splenderosa said...

The Tourist showed Venice beautifully, didn't it? I hadn't thought of the velvet sofas, of course, they are SO Italian. I prefer the sheen of fabrics like silk taffetas, too hot in Texas for velvet most of the time. I, too, have shedding mammals (so cute). xx's

diane @ a spot of whimsy said...

good lord, those 2 are just so pretty, aren't they? i love how the red velvet makes them pop. also? am completely in love with picture #4 and i can't stop staring at it. have "pinned" it away for future inspiration.

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

I actually dream of a velvet sofa or arm chair, something like Bailey's
So perfect!

Ivana said...

This is really funny: I´m not a huge fan of velvet, but these pictures are really inspirational! Maybe you´ll change my mind, Alaina :)

xx Ivana
http://styleinthecityen.blogspot.com

Lonely Wife Project said...

If I didn't live with 3 animals and a husband I would so be all over this couch! I just saw the Tourist too and was blown away by that suite!

mydeco said...

Interesting light fixtures and bright colours great pictures!

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