A big part of a designer’s job involves creative — and fast — problem-solving. I had seen Kelly Wearstler’s fabulous, lambswool-covered Foot Stool at the High Point Market last spring (if you missed that post, you can read about my favorite finds here). It was love at first sight!
Fast-forward a couple of months and I was creating a plan for a Parisian-inspired, teenage-girl’s bedroom at the DC Design House…and drew that Foot Stool into my plan. The piece strikes the right balance of whimsy and glamour for a young Ingénue’s room.
So imagine my disappointment when I discovered that, due to production delays, the Foot Stool could not be delivered in time for the show house opening in October. I HAD to have one for the Mademoiselle Chambre. I called the E.J. Victor showroom in High Point to ask about buying the floor sample. It had been sold. I called Kelly Wearstler’s retail shops. I even wrote a personal plea to Kelly herself. No luck. So, time to get creative. We ordered the Foot Stool in a plain muslin.
And we covered it in a plush faux fur. Take a look at the transformation:
We love the way it turned out! But, actually, we’re not quite done yet. We’re planning another fun embellishment for the Foot Stool. Here’s a little hint:
Visit the show house to see what we have up our sleeves (or should we say, “what’s afoot”?)! The DC Design House will be open from October 2 through October 30. The Preview Day event is October 1. Proceeds benefit Children’s National Health System. For more information and to order tickets, visit the DC Design House website.
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