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My name is Gerrie Wydeven doing-business-as Wydeven Designs. I have been conducting this small GREEN business since 2004. Wydeven Designs, based in the Atlanta, Georgia area, sells CHAIRS, LOVESEATS, CHAISES, SETTEES and other fine, well-constructed refurbished upholstered pieces. I love to travel, cook, take photographs and generally follow style and decor topics as well!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Putting Together the Perfect Room Online

Returning customer, Linda A, asked me to put together a set of refurbished pieces for her family room and was very open to any ideas.  She wanted a colorful, cheery spot where her family could lounge and wanted it to be very distinctive - generating all sorts of "ohhs" and "ahhs".  The fact that Linda had previously bought from me was a major advantage - she already knew I was honest and she trusted my judgment. Working with Linda to create this space involved a number of steps:

  • Reviewing my existing products to see if there was a logical starting place - I suggested two different scenarios anchored around two loveseats and complementary fabrics from my collection - providing photos, dimensions and details.
  • Sending samples of the fabrics that were being considered (photos and through mail) as well as photos of "before" pieces that could be incorporated.
  • Once the overall color scheme and pieces were selected, shopping for another chair and a specific fabric (Calico Corners) that would complement the grouping.
  • Obtaining approval for the additional purchases including all costs; completing the purchases; and, arranging for the upholstery work with Song's Upholstery of Norcross, GA.
  • Completing all other elements of transaction - billing, arranging shipping, providing progress reports, etc. etc.
Here are the pieces - most are photographed at the upholstery shop - most of the fabrics did come from Calico Corners.  

Loveseat in Buttercup
French Chair in Buttercup
Club Chair in Ralph Lauren Print
Round Ottoman in Faux Suede

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