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Happy summer (and some of bossy color’s favorite blog posts)

Annie Elliott | July 14, 2011

Dear Gentle Readers,

I apologize. I didn't intend to get out of the posting groove, but as you can see, it happened anyway. Rather than continuing to disappoint you every time you rush to your computer in excited anticipation of bossy color blog's next installment (I hope the gentle sarcasm is coming through), I am going to declare, officially, that bossy color blog is on hiatus this summer...

Read more »Happy summer (and some of bossy color’s favorite blog posts)
» Color + paint color, Lighting

The loveseat conversation, Part II

Annie Elliott | November 1, 2010

On Halloween, another conversation took place, as we watched the replay of Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity on Comedy Central.

Annie: John, you will pick every last one of those Nerds out of that sofa. Do you hear me?

John: (Digging.) Hmph....

Read more »The loveseat conversation, Part II
» Furniture + upholstery, Living Room + Family Room

The loveseat conversation, Part I

Annie Elliott | October 23, 2010

Not so very long ago, a conversation took place.

Annie: So. Darling. About the loveseat situation in the living room.

John (not looking up from newspaper): Hmmm?

A: The loveseat situation. Remember? The small sofa? From my parents?

Read more »The loveseat conversation, Part I
» Furniture + upholstery, Living Room + Family Room

Thinking about reupholstering? There’s something you should know*

Annie Elliott | July 1, 2010

Reupholstering is expensive. There. I’ve said it. Being bossy color is not always a fun job, but someone has to tell you the dirty truth. I’d rather you hear it from me than on the street somewhere. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t re-upholster that eccentric little chair; it just means you need to consider a …

Read more »Thinking about reupholstering? There’s something you should know*
» Furniture + upholstery, Living Room + Family Room
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