How the Duchess was born...

Deciding below with my cutter and sewer, Janie (who I've known since before my baby sis was born!) where to place the patterns for my Society Social Duchess who eventually won the honor of Orangerie! We decided not to center spot to eliminate as much waste as possible, and I really like how the repeats aren't identically placed on each chair. I feel that a little less "put together" adds balance and a bit of charm to such a sophisticated print.

We used a double self welt for the seat back border because you seriously just cannot get enough of this fabric and then were off to upholstery! Abel has been so wonderful in helping me with all my diy (ahem, do-it-someone else) projects and as always did an impeccable job despite me excitedly watching over his shoulder!

Not long after, there was happy dancing! I'm just so smitten with how the Duchesses turned out!

Earlier this week my tufted ottoman went through the same process. I chose a cut velvet geo pattern for a tactile element, and I'm loving how the "citrine" acts as more of a neutral to ground the over-the-top accent chairs.

Well, what do you think? pssst! I'm planning on adding many more fabrics to the Society Social site (this being one of them. not so bad being the guinea pig ;) would love to know if you agree!