Opinions Needed! Should I Follow My Inspiration Or Be Practical?

I have a dilemma. I have this awesome chair just waiting for a new outfit. I could use another chair in the living room, I really like the lines, and it is totally comfortable. 


So here is my dilemma. I stumbled across this picture posted by my friend Tammy at Beatrice Banks a few weeks ago.

Beatrice Banks via Style Hive

 I know its of shoes but I can't help myself. As soon as I saw it, I pictured this chair with pink fabric and possibly a gold finish. This is the kind of chair that you would never sit on and it wouldn't go with ANYTHING in my house. But just like an impractically gorgeous pair of shoes, I would look at it all day long and just love it. I even have the paint and fabric on hand ready to go. I fantasize about this chair. Also, I don't see it moving on Craigslist... not the right market. 


Now, having said, that I also love this chair. It would go nicely in my house. blah, blah. So help me out. Which one? Practical or impulsive? HELP! Can you see me stomping my foot and whining?

Via

30 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Pink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Sorry but I am a sucker for pink and gold.

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  2. JillJune 13, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I love the idea of the pink chair! I live in a house full of boys and just drool over pink household things! Is your closet a walk-in? Maybe it could be a dressing chair. Or an office chair?

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  3. Sarah, Three BoysJune 13, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I wish I had a walk in closet! I can't even think where I would put it but how GORGEOUS would it be???

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  4. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignJune 13, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I think this chair WANTS to be pink :)
    You can get all practical with the next chair that comes along.

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  5. TabithaJune 13, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I adore pink! That's an awesome inspiration photo. Love the shoes, too.

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  6. Pine Tree HomeJune 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Pink. Love it like hot pink toes in summer.

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  7. Skye McLainJune 13, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I gotta say PINK because it is so unexpected! :) go for it! :)

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  8. ARKJune 13, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Pink pink pink pink pink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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  9. TanyaJune 13, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Go with your inspiration. Enjoy it, love it, and if you ever get tired of it, transform it back into a practical piece and keep it in your living room forever (=

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  10. Claudia LaneJune 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I love the idea of a pink chair, for a bedroom, an office, a special corner...it would be lovely :))

    Thanks for you comment today Sarah, very happy to hear x
    Claudia xo

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  11. Amy KinserJune 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I think you should go for what excites you the most and it sounds like the pink one does! You only live once, right? Enjoy...

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  12. Ashleigh@SincerelyJune 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Oh. Pink and gold. Drool. It would be incredible!

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  13. Mrs BCJune 13, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Please follow your inspiration! You will love the end result, rather than always looking at the practical chair thinking 'If only...'
    Besides, in a house full of boys you deserve a little pink.
    x

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  14. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I always buy the shoes first and then the outfit - PINK!

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  15. Joanna MayJune 14, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I'll be a "Debbie-downer." I'd go with practical. Pink is fun and exciting. It's like cutting off your hair and getting some crazy highlights. And then, two days later, when you can't style it the way the stylist did you're like, "Why did I cut my hair again?" and then you can't sell it on Craigslist for what you invested. But that's just me. If the dream of the pink chair becomes "the one that got away" it will live as a wonderful dream. If you turn it into reality, it may not fit as well.

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  16. Andrea . Charcoal and CrayonsJune 14, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I am IN LOVE with that blue chair... I wasn't planning on finding a chair to reupholster, but it's definitely on my to do list now! Thank you for the inspiration! It sounds like you feel the same way about the pink chair as I do about the blue one... so I'd follow my heart... and if a single pop of pink doesn't work, I'd add some coordinating pillows or artwork so that the rest of the room goes with the chair!

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  17. AsylumTanyaJune 14, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I would be practical with the chair and go out and buy a completely impractical pair of shoes! ;)

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  18. TardevilJune 14, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I say go for the pink, but I think white would look better than gold. My 2 cents, for what it's worth. ;)

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  19. jaust.meJune 14, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    You have the rest of your life to be practical. Go PINK!!! I have a little turquoise table in my family room that doesn't match anything, but that pop of color always makes me smile.

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  20. designchicJune 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    With a house full of boys you need one pink chair!!

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  21. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Your vision of pink sounds fun and exciting! I don't think I could get away with it because my whims usually end up in a garage sale within the year =) and it's the versitile things that stick around and I grow to love more and more. Anyway, good luck!
    ~JC

    http://jcmccairnscottage.blogspot.com/

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  22. DeniseJune 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    It sounds like a pink chair won't go with anything.

    Are you going to transform that room with more pink?

    My vote is to do the chair a little more neutral, and do a pillow in the pink.

    I love pink. I could do an entire room in pink. Or three.

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  23. MDiskinJune 14, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Buy the shoes! And have a practical chair. Could you do pink faux ostrich or something so at least it's safe from the depredations of the kids? (Note: I also have 3)

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  24. Prudently Painted VintageJune 14, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Please do it! I can't wait to see how it turns out!!!

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  25. Something Nice and PrettyJune 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I'd go pink, like you said you would look at it when done and sigh with pleasure, do it only for YOU!!!


    Rondell

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  26. KatieJune 14, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Pink!! But I'm biased! I love pink! Ultimately, just think about whether you can stand to look at a pink chair for a long time (I know I could)!

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  27. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Why can't you do something in between? Perhaps the problem is that you haven't hit on the correct fabric that is WOW like the pink chair, but would still be able to live well in your home as a statement piece. I think a fabric shopping excursion should be in your future!;)

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  28. BrendaCJune 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I would go with the pink, I think sometimes we just need to follow our heart, and it sounds like your heart is saying pink, and hey if it turns out bad, you can always change it. kittycrochettwo.blogspot.com

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  29. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJune 14, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Life it too short...go with your heart...PINK

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  30. tarynJune 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    as if this is really a question... ;)
    PINK!

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