I spend an insane amount of time sitting on this couch with the laptop on my lap. The wire sculpture above the couch is a carousel horse that I bought at a garage sale. It's one of those things that my guests either like immediately or hate so much that they start making suggestions about what else I might be able to hang there.
The coffee table is a Syrian copper tray on a stand that once belonged to my grandparents. Family lore has it that my grandmother would clean out the engraved design with a toothpick while she waited for her teenagers to come back from their dates. It doesn't get that thoroughly worked over anymore.
Here's a closer look at the objets d'art on the shelves over the fireplace, back when they were a little less messy:
At the top left, you'll see a jaguar eating a human heart. On your top right, a beautiful vase depicting an elephant being attacked by a tiger. So now you know everything you need to know about my taste in home decor in case you'd ever like to get me a present.
You have a very cool collection. I think almost all of my fragiles are boxes away for a few more years.
Posted by: Lady M | November 11, 2007 at 11:24 AM
I want that sofa! I have one now that is close but the arms are not padded enough. That one looks, from here, like they are. Can you stretch out with a pillow against the arm or even without, and prop your laptop up that way? That's what I am looking for.
COuld you divulge your source? Thank you!
(I am usually not like this, but it just hit me! :) )
Posted by: SF Mom of One | November 11, 2007 at 06:57 PM
Lady M - Thanks!
SF Mom of One - Yes, you can stretch out against the arm of the couch, although I usually sit forward with my feet up on the cats' little carpeted condo thingy. The couch is made by Natuzzi and I bought mine from Nebraska Furniture Mart; a quick check of their dealer locator shows four different SF dealers.
Posted by: Average Jane | November 11, 2007 at 07:41 PM
That does look like a comfy spot to get some work done!
Posted by: Kelly | November 12, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Cozy and beautiful! Yet vaguely disturbing! I love it.
Posted by: Joolie | November 13, 2007 at 11:17 AM