Velvet Love

My latest obsession: velvet.

Really, I just love anything soft. Fuzzy blankets. Cashmere sweaters. Fluffy dogs. Sand paper. {Wait what}

I adore everything about this picture. Designer/stylist Emily Henderson used this velvet wingback chair in one of her designs. I love how she paired such a soft chair with a rough, natural desk.

I really liked the gray velvet on this Adler Sofa from Schoolhouse Electric. This would be such a nice piece in a more formal living room...would it not?

Velvet stockings. 

These are actually from my mom's Christmas mantel last year. They're from Pottery Barn a year or two back. I kind of can't handle how soft they are. I could probably be handed an empty stocking on Christmas morning and not care or notice because I'd just be thinking about their softness. Yep, I wasn't joking when I said I'm obsessed.

Velvet tufted headboards...dream. 

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Velvet drapes. I have some gray ones from World Market on my Christmas wish list for my bedroom!

Now...there is a bad way to use velvet. Allow me to show you. 

You are about to see a picture of me and my best friend since 1st grade, Emily. I think this picture of us is actually from 2nd or 3rd grade. Prepare yourself.

Yep. Matching, velvet, TURTLENECK, short sleeved shirts. With black embroidered flowers scattered throughout. Our other best friend had a lime green one too. The complete set. To add to the ridiculousness of this picture, when this pic was taken, we were about to film a dance routine to Nsync's "Bring in Da Noise". Oh yes...those were the days. 

Emily and I have come a long way since then.

Here we are! Still best friends and now college roommates! She is great. But that's a future post!