Sparkles and Shoes

A Fashion, Travel, and Lifestyle Blog

  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
  • Fashion
    • My Style
      • Spring Style
      • Summer Style
      • Fall Style
      • Winter Style
    • Really Love My …
    • Shop My Instagram
    • Style Icons
    • Trending
  • Travel
    • Africa
      • Egypt
      • Kenya
      • Morocco
      • Southern Africa
      • Tanzania
    • Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Qatar
      • Russia
      • Singapore
      • Turkey
    • Europe
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • Cyprus
      • Czech Republic
      • Denmark
      • England
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Iceland
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Monaco
      • Netherlands
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Romania
      • Russia
      • Scotland
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • Turkey
      • Vatican City
    • North America
      • Canada
      • Caribbean
      • Central America
      • US: East Coast
      • US: West Coast
    • South America
  • Lily Harper
  • Favorites
    • Beauty
    • Delicious Eats
    • London
    • My Wedding
    • Sparkle Sessions

My New Couch

01/30/17 | home decor

Blue Chenille Couch from Downtown Furniture NYC

Hello and welcome to a new week! By the time this is live I will be on my way to Seattle for a 48-hour business trip but when I get home my lovely new blue chenille couch will be waiting for me! One thing that surprised me when I visited my friend Esmé the last year in London was the furniture in her “flat”.  While she has great taste the living room was decorated in an expensive and over the top manner and it made much more sense when I learned that most apartments in London come furnished. Well let me tell you, that is not the case in New York City (nor most of America, I believe) and the cost of furniture really starts to add up.  That’s why when I moved in to my current studio in the Summer of 2014 and the vacating tenant asked if I wanted to keep a few pieces of his furniture, including the white love-seat couch, I jumped at the chance and said yes. 

Fast forward two and a half years later and while the hand-me-down couch served me quite well and was my cozy nook for writing hundreds of Sparkles and Shoes posts I was not suprised when two weeks ago it broke.  Then started my intense search into the depths of the internet I came across a review praising Downtown Furniture NYC as having well made, reasonably priced products with speedy delivery time – a win, win in my book.  After scrolling through their entire website this blue chenille couch sofa is the one that jumped out at me because of the combination of the nailhead trip, the rich blue fabric, and the fact that the dimensions of the sofa fit the space!  And because of my brother’s issues last summer dealing with a sofa that ended up taking two and a half months to arrive the line on their website that read, “An overwhelming majority of the items can be delivered in about 1 week or less” was particularly appealing to me! 
Details of My Blue Chenille Couch from Downtown Furniture NYC Leg of Blue Chenille Couch from Downtown Furniture NYC

The really, truly remarkable thing?   When I got the paperwork to sign there really was no fee for the two very professional movers to bring this large couch (over seven feet!) into my 4th floor walk up apartment navigating three sets of switch back stairs!  They were extremely quick and efficient and only 30 seconds in I was convinced that this local furniture retailer I had not previously heard of really did offer a unique free service.  

And to be completely transparent after all of the positive reviews on Downtown Furniture’s free white glove service I was almost positive there would not be but in a world of hidden fees it was so refreshing to see a company who promotes free delivery and assembly service in the five boroughs for orders over $500 actually have free delivery and assembly in New York City. 

Teal Pillow on Blue Chenille Couch from NYC FurnitureBlue Chenille Couch with Throw Pillow and End TableOn My New Blue Chenille Couch from NYC FurnitureBlue Chenille Couch in My Living Room

And again, a big thank you to the Downtown Furniture NYC team for their great service, they truly a one stop furnishing solution with a huge selection, great prices, and a ridiculously fast turnaround time.  I recommend them if you are in New York City and in the market for a new couch, heck, even if you are aren’t in New York City their out of region delivery is great! 

 

What do you think of my new blue chenille couch?  

Signature

Subscribe

« Baby, It’s Cold Outside
The Best Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Recipe »

Related Posts

  • Galley Wall Prints - Press for Champage - More Mimosas Please - Christian Siriano Print - Luisa May Alcott QuoteMy Finished Gallery Wall
  • Soaking Clawfoot TubMy Dream Bathtub
  • Sparkles and Shoes - Christmas 2020 Deck the Halls Decorations Gift GuideDeck the Halls
  • The Perfect, Preppy Living RoomThe Perfect, Preppy Living Room

Comments

  1. Valeriebox says

    February 5, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    I have read so many posts on the topic of the blogger lovers except this piece of writing is actually a fastidious piece of writing, keep it up.
    small business software
    http://www.dealhint.eu

  2. Pammy says

    February 2, 2017 at 7:38 am

    I will have to tell all my NYC friends!

  3. Emma says

    February 1, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    It works so well in your apartment and the nail trim is so pretty – it looks a lot like my headboard! Great minds think alike!

  4. Pam says

    February 1, 2017 at 7:45 am

    Great fabric on the couch. Is it as comfy as it looks? I will have to tell all my NYC friends as you are right, most of those so called free delivery people sneak something in for a hidden cost.

    Awesome find.

  5. Amanda says

    January 31, 2017 at 10:07 am

    I really like this couch, it looks so comfy, and I love your dress!

  6. Lucy says

    January 31, 2017 at 1:34 am

    Such a pretty couch and I’ve never heard of this company, thanks so much for sharing!

  7. Jane says

    January 30, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    You are adorable and that couch is downright swoonworthy! Love it!

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search

Newsletter

WHERE I SHOP

Amazon

Anthropologie

J. Crew

Minted 

Sephora

Target

Walmart

Zappos

Archives

  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012

Fine Print

Sparkles and Shoes is a part of several affiliate advertising programs. This means that if you click and/or make a purchase through certain links on this site or any related social media platforms (including Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest), I may make a commission from that click and/or purchase. All opinions are my own.

© Kelly Donlin and Sparkles and Shoes, 2012-2022 Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Kelly Donlin and Sparkles and Shoes with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Get the latest

Receive Sparkles and Shoes right to your inbox!

Connect with me

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2025 · Designed by High Note Designs, LLC

Copyright © 2025 · Tasteful Theme on Genesis Framework