For years...
and I mean years...
I dreamed of WHITE Slipcovered furniture!
When Greg and I found out we were moving to Seattle...
I decided to make this dream...a reality!
I decided it was time!
It was time to make one of my dreams come true!
I was finally going to live...
like the people in Coastal Living magazine!
I was finally going to plop down on...
my very own...
WHITE SLIPCOVERED FURNITURE!
We ordered our lovely WHITE sofa and chairs from Pottery Barn...
which I highly recommend!
...you can find our sofa here...
The furniture arrived on Bainbridge Island...
before Doogan and I arrived!
When I walked in...to our new home...
and the white slipcovered furniture was waiting on me...
I was in WHITE SLIPCOVER HEAVEN!
What I love the most about WHITE SLIPCOVERS...
is the FRESH, CRISP look!
To keep this look...
all you have to do is slip off the covers...
and WASH THEM!
I've had lots of "white slipcover lovers" email me!
They all ask me the same question:
"How do you keep them clean and WHITE?"
Well it is OH so EASY!
EVEN when you discover that a fur-ball..
has pounced up on your WHITE sofa...
with dirty little paws!
I didn't even lose it...
when I saw this!
And this!
Doogan likes to hide his CHEW-EEZ!
Yeah!
On the WHITE sofa!
And I didn't even mind...
when I saw all of this!
Nope!
It didn't bother me at all!
Shhhhh!
Don't tell anyone...
but I'm one of those CRAZY fur-baby LOVERS...
that likes her fur-ball...
to enjoy the comfy sofa!
So...all I have to do...
is un-zip the slipcover...
And take it right off!
While the slipcovers are OFF...
and you have your slipcovered furniture all topsy-turvy...
take a few minutes to vacumn underneath the cushions!
When the slipcovers are off...
And your furniture looks like this...
spray all those little dirty paw prints...
and dingy areas.
Stuff the slipcover in the washing machine...
and add just a bit of clorox ultimate care bleach.
Set the washing machine on a gentle cycle...
and MAKE SURE...
it's set on COLD WATER!
White slipcovers do not like HOT water!
When the cycle is complete...
remove the slipcovers from the washer...
and give em' a good shake...
shaking out as many wrinkles as possible!
Then...
FLUFF dry them in the dryer...
and LAY em'...
allllllll over the place to dry a bit!
When the slipcovers are almost dry...
place them back on the cushions...
just like this.
I usually slip them back on...
right before bed...
that way they're completely dry in the morning!
Now!
Stand back...and gaze in amazement!
There's not a DIRTY (fur-ball) SPOT in sight!
Everything looks so FRESH again!
Just like that!
It's that easy!
Just like that you have a FRESH, CRISP, CLEAN....
WHITE LOOK!
Oh how I do LOVE a WHITE LOOK!
Since I'm talking about things...
that I just LOVE...
I might as well mention MY LOVE...
of Designer's Guild!
Designer's Guild is a company based out of the United Kindgom!
That's where I fell in love with these pillows...
So there you have it Sweetpeas!
Now you know how I keep the slipcovers WHITE!
Happy Weekend!
xo
WE have THE SAME! The sofa,the slip covers,the paw marks,everything! What I LOVE is that they don't need ironing...something I hate...you can just put them right back on after washing.Mr Boo has to help me squash those cushions back in the covers though...does Greg help you?...and does Doogan get on them with dirty paws right after you've washed them? Bella does!
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I love the white for our cottage, and your slip covers are just the best thing since sliced bread! Kiki has the run of the house, I know some people would cringe :-) And she likes to "nest" in the corner of our leather sectional which is perfect OK too :-) Give Doogan a smooch from Kiki! Love the white, and ADORE the pillows! When is the dinner party? You'll be all nice and slim, and ready to eat again!
ReplyDeleteTeresa, you are my slipcover heroine! I have a similar couch but use a sage green {velvety} slip for the colder months and then switch to an off-white beachy stripe for the summer. You are right, the washing isn't a big deal, but like Bellaboo says, the squishing {or is it SQUASHING?} of the cushions back into the slips is a BIG job, kind of like a little wrestling match! I end up hot and bothered, with down feathers all over the place! But I am always LOVING the new look for the season!
ReplyDeletexx P&H PS: We are also a fur-ball on the couch family and wouldn't have it any other way!
I'm with you here! I waited for years for mine also. I had mine made from painters tarps, I washed them several times before having them made. They have lasted almost 10 years now and I still love them. My sofa is my goldens bed at night(I do put a blanket under him so I don't have to wash them everyday). They are the best!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!
Funny, when I first started reading this post I was going to ask you......doesn't Doogan get up there with wet/dirty paws? Cullen LOVES to eat his treats on the sofa, and he gets one everytime he comes inside after doing his "business"....and with all this rain....white slipcovers would be covered in paw prints ALL the time.....I would have to throw a blanket over it all the time! LOL
ReplyDeleteI LOVE you house Teresa!♥
Have a FABULOUS weekend!
I am with you all the way on white slipcovers my friend...I live in the same world! I love my white sofas and chairs...they always look amazing and so easy to clean! I love your pop of colour with your cushions..those are amazing. Have a wonderful weekends sweet one ..the sun is shining brightly here. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteFunny! I would be washing them every day!
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing and your home is absolutely stunning! But... I live with a pre teen several cats and four dogs, three are Mastiff's!(and puppies due any day) Although they don't get on the couches they do lean, drool, and root for leftovers. LOL.. I'd have a panic attack!
Love your post!
Tisha
I've always admired those white slipcovered sofas and chairs in magazines, and I've heard that they are easy to keep clean...but how great that you gave us a step-by-step tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI would love to live on an island! Except, when I visited an island near Seattle for a wedding a couple of years ago, I had no cell reception. Maybe Bainbridge is better???
You are too much!!! By the way, are we sisters? I also have the white slipcovered sofa from Pottery Barn, as well as the fur balls to gunk it up...and the popcorn under the cushions:-) Next time I wash mine, I'll send a photo of them draped all over the verandah to dry. So funny! They are amazing!!!!! And the sofa...let's just say that I would willingly sleep there, it's so comfy.
ReplyDeleteYour photos and posts are always hysterical. Thanks for all of your cleansing tips! I went ahead and made a drink to get a taste...it's actually not bad so maybe this will be a hit!
Your living room is beautiful!!! I love the crisp white with those wonderful bright pillows - perfect combo - I really was wondering how you would keep them clean with a doggie in the house - it does look easy! :)
ReplyDeleteHmmmm. Got an error message. Let's try this again...your room is SO gorgoeus and I'm totally in love with those throw pillows. White slipcovers make everything look so fresh and clean!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely, BEYOND gorgeous!!! I was going to ask you what you did when Doogan made it dirty! I so love your house!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous! I only wish I could have white in my house...black dog, 2 kids and a hubby...not gonna happen! Thanks for friending me on Blog Frog. I see you on Bainbridge Is. I am in Olympia...I wanted to stop in and say hi! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLOL yes, that would be nice! They are beautiful..next question..how do you keep Doogan off them? I don't dare let my Cougar in because he jumps all over the couches! :D
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your white slipcovers with the PUNCH of color!! Especially love that you have your furball on them!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteoh I love the white! We had similar slipcover couches from Ikea when we lived in Canada.... I LOVED them! I have 2 wee ones plus I was babysitting so it was so awesome to be able to take off the slipcover!!! We had beige but the white is fab... I miss our wonderful couches!
ReplyDeleteCiao!
Melissa
You crack me up girl! I really enjoyed this post! Your paw prints (pictures) were great! Your place looks so inviting! My daughter is going to love reading your blog. I am going to send her the link. She loves white and she has Babes also! Schnauzers. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteTeresa! These slipcovered pieces are GORGEOUS! I knew it had to be a place like Pottery Barn... I could just bring a magazine to that place and sit on one of their sofas and read...
ReplyDeleteSlipcovered furniture IS the way to go ... I wish I had thought of that years ago! and
How beautiful it all looks with those pillows that just POP ! ! !
the prints on them are stunning.
like works of art
I hope you are doing well on your fast.
I give you and Greg LOTS of credit for sticking to it!
God bless you ~ I hope this weekend brings your much JOY ♥
Maria
Pottery Barn SHOULD have given you those slipcovers and couch for free! Now I WANT one!!!
ReplyDeleteYour house belongs in a magazine!!! Really, truly!
{and hey...you have to come see the pic of my CRAZY hair over on the blog! THAT ought to have Greg talking more than about my wedding highlights! ;)}
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for sharing that! I was just saying to a group of girls at work yesterday how I love that all white look. But then we were saying what a pain in the @$$ it would be to keep everything clean! You have given me new hope!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletei LOVE your white look! we totally just redid our master bedroom in all white bedding and I LOVE it. it looks so bright and fresh no matter what!
ReplyDeletep.s. where can i get info on your detox plan you are using? the hubs and i want to try it....
xoxo
t
I could not do white slipcovers... baby and dog would make it impossible... but I LOVE the cushions!
ReplyDeleteHopping over from the blog frog!
Wow, your style is inspiring. How beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy cousin lives on Bainbridge Island, and my sister used to live in Seattle. I've been there a couple of times and it's gorgeous. So I'm happy to follow your blog. :)
Wonderful white = Wanted!
ReplyDeleteJust have to wait a few more years for my little monkeys to grow else I have to stand right next to my couch with your magical spray in my hand all day long ;)
Do have a lovely Sunday and a great new week, Teresa! xx
You're living my dream, sweet girl! I've been dreaming of the SAME furniture for my living room too! But I'm dreamin' on!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE your Green arrangement on the table! Bravo, you!
Ok...I'm having a FIT over those pillows! I am going RIGHT now to check out this website. LOVING them!!!! They compliment your WHITE so beautifully:)
ReplyDeletei need to post this at red ticking... i LOVE white and slipcovers and try to educate customers on how great they are... try biz and oxyclean... they always work... always... xx pam
ReplyDeleteI LOVE white too. and it IS very coastal looking and I LOVE the coast.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to live ont he coast.
BUT-----I live on a ranch.
even though I could wash it, I don't think the white would work for me here
even though I covet it
sigh
oh my goodness ...
ReplyDeletei can't keep up with you! :op
and lately ... just so you know ...
i'm finding a whole-latta-orange!
yep baby ... O.R.A.N.G.E ...
oh wait ... wrong color-post!
must be all of the card-board box
fumes i've been ingesting! :oX
i was fortunate enough to pull the
packing tape off my fingers to enable
key-board capabilities!
{{are you laughing?? my mission is
complete then ... nite toots!}}
Ohh this is so clever if you want to maintain white furniture! I was always concerned about getting white furniture but you make it look effortless, well, you know what I mean! ;) It looks lovely and I love your decor too. Cute pillows as well!
ReplyDeleteAnd on the recommendation of this blog post, I'm going to the Pottery Barn for white slip covers! I adore them as well, but always worried about keeping them clean. Wow, they clean up nicely and look so gorgeous! Love that.
ReplyDeletegreat blog!
ReplyDeletei love this post! yippee for white slipcovers! I'm going to feature you tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteGREAT pillows!
ReplyDeletegiggle. Your blog is fun to read. I came over from Pink and Polka Dot...Lovin' me some white slip covers!
ReplyDeleteLove this post! And your slipcovers! And those pillows are the cutest I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day!
This is like a visit to some bizarre parallel universe. I really want to believe. . .
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! I thought for a moment "Wow, she must have no children or pets..." then the next photos came! lol I really want bold colored slipcovers for my couch like red or green (not both, though). But you've made me seriously look at white. I'll have to give my husband a moment of horror and tell him I want white. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd that last sentence had me laughing!
Hello
ReplyDeleteI share my love for white slipcovers with you.They always look crisp and clean. I love the old chenille bed throws so I used these for slipcovers. I always find additional ones and have a pretty good collection. I figure for 14.95 per throw I always will have slipcovers.
Thanks for sharing
Heidi
Playswih paints
I have always wanted white furniture! But I have two little kids that get everything dirty... now you have convinced me I can have white, with slipcovers. You are so smart. ♥
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