As Seen On Craigslist - Pink Tufted Side Chairs

At some point you guys are going to start calling me the "crazy Craigslist lady".
Which is pretty much just one step before "crazy cat lady", except cats make me itch...so that would never work. 
I swear, I am aware that there are more websites out there besides www.craigslist.com, and that you actually CAN purchase furniture from inside a store, instead out of someone's living room or garage. 
But seriously, where is the sport in that? Hunting is so much more fun :) 
And just look what my latest kill find is! 
In my previous As Seen On Craigslist post, I designed a room around a blue chaise lounge, and before that a stunning pink sofa. Well the pink passion continues, because my recent prowl brought my attention to a set of vintage pink tufted side chairs going for $200. 

Not only is it more pink tufted magic, but it's DOUBLED the pink tufted magic!!! 

When I scope out furniture in thrift stores or on CL I always pay attention to the lines. Is the overall shape fantastic? Does it have a solid build? If the fabric or finish is the only reason you don't like a piece, that can be changed. 

Good bones are key. 

In this case, it was the shape of the back as well as the legs that grabbed my attention, and overall, I really do like the pink color. When you first hear "pink chair", your head may go straight to Hello-Kitty-teenage-bedroom-bonanza. But pinks can totally be done in a chic and sophisticated way that you can love well into adulthood. 

With that in mind, check out how I envisioned these side chairs would look in a bright and shiny new setting! 

rug / sheepskin / coffee table / pillows / vases / lamp / side table / curtains 

I'm really into the dark blue walls lately. I balanced the deep color by bringing in neutrals with the curtains, black and white rug, warm wood tones, and leopard print pillows. Also, pink and chartreuse? Match made in heaven! 
As Eric pointed out, this isn't a very "manly" room, and he would TOTALLY sit down in one of those chairs. 
*cue eye roll*
Whatever you say Eric, it takes a real man to pull off pink :) 

Just Think Pink

OMG. You. Guys. 

The other day I was doing my usual Craigslist browsing, and stumbled upon THIS incredible tufted sofa of blush bliss!!!!! 

EEEEEEEEKKKKK!!!!!!!

Can you even believe it! I have NEVER wanted a piece of furniture I absolutely to NOT need more than this sofa. Right now it's listed for $3,339 at Neiman Marcus, so secondhand at a cool $1000 is a pretty amazing deal if you ask me. 

"What in the name of all that is practical would you do with a pink sofa" you ask???? After I quit drooling all over it's glorious tufts and nail head detailing, I would style that bad boy so hard your head would spin. THAT my friend, is what I would do.
Just look at these gorgeous living spaces graced with pink couches of their own if you need anymore persuasion.

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Of course I have my OWN ideas as to how this beautiful piece would be put to use. 
Behold! Let me introduce you to my why-yes-I-have-a-pink-sofa-and-it-is-FABULOUS mood board! 

painting / bookshelf / lamp / coffee table / rug / faux sheepskin / garden stool / wallpaper 

This style may not be for everyone, but for the bold at heart, it definitely could bring a whole new level of amazing to your space. 

I'd like to imagine that if for some reason Eric's "man cave" in our backyard was actually mine it would look something like this. Beautiful, sophisticated, kinda funky, and bursting with personality!