Couch Love

We're in the market for a new couch. In about 4 months that is. But I can't wait! I am ready for an upgrade from our current couch--the Ektorp from Ikea. No hating on it--it has served me well these last three years and has gotten LOTS of love this year! But it's white and a little dingy. In short, I'm over it.

So while killing time before Billy Elliot today (that kid can DANCE!), my mom and I stumbled upon this beauty in Macy's:

I LOVE IT! I love the buttons on the back part. And Doug would love its flat arms. It comes in a chocalatey brown color that would be perfect! I also love that it looks all sleek and clean, but is totally comfortable too. (obviously we tried it out). PLUS it is ONLY $699! A total steal.

So of course I got to browsing the interwebs when I got home and here's a couple others I like.

This lovely at Pottery Barn:

I love the shape of the back. And of course, I love the upholstered look rather than the slip cover. I like to show off those legs! Sadly this is not as much of a steal...probably would be about $1800 in any fabric I'd want.

And this one (also Macy's):

Sorry, Macy's website has yucky abilities with downloading pictures. So it's hard to see. But this is another gorgeous beauty with the buttons and wide arms. Love her.

And then my eyes started hurting and I lost interest. Because did I mention this isn't happening for months yet?

Summer Reading

Yay! My Amazon order arrived today :)

Here's what I'm reading (aside from 11 fascinating Bar Bri books on topics such as Wills and Real Property...):

1. Eat Pray Love
2. The Choice Effect (written by a friend of my college roommate and best friend!)
3. Little Bee
4. Madame Bovary (not pictured)
5. House Beautiful
6. Better Homes and Gardens
7. Real Simple (not pictured--Amazon takes FOREVER to send magazines!)

I was inspired by Edie, my blog crush, to ramp up my reading again. She reads some impressive stuff. Seeing as I'm also spending a million hours a day on the aforementioned boringness of Bar Bri, I thought I'd follow her lead on a smaller scale!

I've been reading Madame Bovary for a couple days and so far it just hasn't grabbed me yet. So I'm jumping ship for the time being. I'm starting with Eat Pray Love. I know I'm light years behind everyone who read this years ago, but hey at least I know it should be good! I'm in a reflective mood lately and am looking to be inspired. So bring it on Elizabeth Gilbert!

So here goes!