We’ve had our pink sofa for a few months now and in those few months, I’ve received countless questions about everything from comfort to quality to durability. To start, the pink sofa is a high-quality reproduction of the Mario Bellini Camaleonda sofa. A modular sofa-lovers DREAM.

I asked my audience on Instagram to send their burning questions about the sofa. I narrowed them down to the most frequently asked which I’m answering below!

Is it comfy? 

Before we bought the sofa, I did as much research as possible to see what others were saying about comfortability. I could tell that it wasn’t going to be a sink-into sofa for napping, but I also didn’t want it to be stiff as a board and super uncomfortable. 

I would say that the sofa is on the firm side, but the low & deep seat is still conducive to lounging.  I personally wouldn’t be able to nap on the thing, nor would it be my first choice for a long Netflix binge. However, the seat cushions are cushier than expected, the material is very soft to the touch and the low seat is perfect for a casual lounge. 

Do your cats try and claw it?

They don’t! At first, I thought it was a miracle, but now it’s clear that it has everything to do with the fabric choice. The chenille material is very velvet-like, making it not ideal for cats to claw. The weave is tight and the slight silkiness of the fabric isn’t great for claws to catch. I haven’t seen them even attempt to scratch it. 

Is it easy to clean?

Again, the fabric has been wonderful for upkeep. It requires its fair share of lint rolling to deal with all of the cat fur it collects, but any spills have come up with a quick dap of a napkin. We haven’t had any major spills (i.e wine or coffee) yet, so I will keep you updated on that front. 

Do the back cushions stay in place? 

Yes! I think about a hundred of the comments under this reel had to do with the cushions and if they stayed in place. The answer is, yes, they stay in place just fine. The cushions and modules all attach via a system of little metal hooks and included carabiners. It’s what makes this particular modular sofa so brilliant. There are countless layout options so you can really customize your Camaleonda depending on your needs. 

Is it worth the investment?

I think it’s all relative, honestly. For us, I’ve seen and loved vintage models of the Camaleonda for years. However, one quick Google search is all that’s required to see how much they go for. Basically, there’s a reason you mostly see them in homes of the rich and famous. Enter Eternity Modern, the only website I could find that offered a replica of the sofa but at a price that was a little more attainable. Still, no one knows your finances as well as you do, and I don’t think anyone should drain their savings for a sofa no matter how pretty it is. 

If you are really into design and want to experience living with the iconic Bellini sofa, then the sofa is definitely worth the investment. It’s a quality piece that is a STUNNER and considering how many decades the original Camaleonda has been iconic, I don’t see it going out of style any time soon. 

How low is it?

It is a little over 26 inches from the base to the top of the back cushions. So yeah, it’s pretty low. That’s kind of the beauty of it though. The low seat keeps it from appearing too pretentious in my opinion. 

How heavy is it?

Its modular design helps to keep it manageable in terms of moving it around. You can remove the back/side cushions so you only have the base to maneuver (I recommend rolling it lol).  I have been able to swap out pieces, move them up and down our staircase, etc…

Would you buy it again?

I would and I hope to purchase additional modules in the future depending on our needs. It really is a beautiful, quality piece that will last for years and years. I love that I can use the modules as chairs or ottomans or a sectional. 

Can you feel the hardware when sitting?

Very rarely and even then only when sitting/laying on it with bare legs. The tufted portion of the base cushions are yes, cushier than I imagined, but still very much firm enough to keep you from sinking into the divets and feeling the hardware. Basically, you have to try to feel them by leaning into the divets with an elbow or your feet. They’re really not an issue. 

Do you wish you had gone for a different color?

I won’t lie to you and say I wasn’t a nervous wreck after placing the order for a pink sofa. I worried it would be too childish or wouldn’t complement the room as well as I had hoped. Still, when I was looking to buy one of these sofas, I noticed that 95% of the tagged photos online, especially on Instagram, were of the sofa in a white boucle or similar light color. Don’t get me wrong, a white boucle Camaleonda is GORGEOUS, but I wanted something a bit more unique. I also love the juxtaposition of the more masculine shape of the sofa paired with a more feminine color choice. Best of all worlds, IMHO. 

I made homemade ice cream. I REPEAT, I made homemade ice cream.

Heading into summer, I’ve been on the lookout for a few home items. Mostly some fun, yet comfy outdoor furniture and colorful glassware + matte gold flatware. I found both at Walmart (did you know they have a TON of beautiful home finds online?!) and when I spotted a gold-rimmed sorbet glass, I was inspired to get my first ever ice cream maker. I opted for white, but it comes in pink and red, and let me tell you, it helped me make some DELICIOUS pistachio ice cream.

I’m still planning to get some outdoor furniture here soon and found a bunch of cute options at Walmart. I just need to figure out what I like the best…

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When we first saw the recessed walls in the bedroom, I knew right away that they would be perfect for adding shelves, and once we moved the bed to in front of the windows, I prioritized this wall in particular for shelving. The only thing was, I wanted them to look built-in. Like they could have been sculpted from plaster. Basically, I wanted a different look than the wood shelves we’ve always installed in the past. We decided to make the shelves out of our go-to wood from the hardware store, but use a combination of caulk, spackle, and paint to create a seamless look.

If there’s one thing to know about my working relationship with David, it’s that I’m usually the one with the initial vision and he’s the one that problem solves how to make it happen. We then collaborate on the finer details, i.e how many shelves, how thick are they, and so on.

I would be lying if I said that we add this all mapped out from the beginning. We were 100% making things up as we went along. That’s why I don’t have a step-by-step photo guide on how to build these for your own home. However, I can tell you the steps we took and the materials and tools we used just in case you want to have a go at it. The shelves aren’t perfect, but they turned out even better than I imagined and I LOVE them.

Just heads up, we are in no way contractors and this was our first time installing shelves in this way. The process was messy and there were quite a few steps. It’s 100% doable and most definitely cheaper than paying for custom shelves to be installed. However, you can find pre-drilled floating shelves and bracket sets on Etsy and the like, so all of this isn’t necessary if you don’t have power tools or aren’t into DIY.

Tools used:

Jig waw, chop saw, power drill, orbital sander, fine-grit sandpaper, and caulk gun

Materials used:

2x10’s from Home Depot, caulk, spackle, wall paint, and heavy-duty floating wall brackets

Steps we took to create them:

1. We cut the 2x10’s down to the size we needed using a chop saw. You could use a table saw or even a hand saw. Home Depot and Lowe’s can also cut them down for you if you know the length measurement when buying

2. After the length of the wood was where we needed it, we used a jigsaw (again, you could use a table saw) to cut the depth.

3. After both the length and depth cuts were made, we held the wood up in the space to mark where we wanted to hang each shelf.

4. Once we knew the shelf height(s), we installed the floating brackets and spread them out to provide even coverage. We ended up doing 3 shelves, so we used 12 brackets total. They were installed with screws and wall anchors

5. With the brackets installed, we held the wood shelves up to the brackets and marked precisely where to drill the holes needed to slide the shelves onto the brackets.

6. David used two different drill bits to create the holes for the brackets. There’s probably a more efficient way to do this, but again, we worked with what we already had. He used a 1/2” cattle bit and a long (10”) drill bit. For floating shelves, you really want a power drill unless you’ve purchased pre-drilled shelves.

7. After all of the holes were drilled, we attempted to slide the shelves onto the brackets. We ran into an issue which was the window trim. We ended up having to take chop the outer corner of each shelf off in order to slide the shelves onto the brackets (so they could get past the thick trim). We drilled chopped pieces back on after + used caulk/spackle to hide the cut.

8. Once the shelves were all on the brackets, there were quite a few gaps between the wall and the shelves. so we ran caulk along the back and side edges to begin to fill the gaps. We had to wait until that was dry before assessing what to do next. TBH, there was a lot of waiting involved in this process.

9. After the caulk dried, we added spackle to the larger gaps (those were mostly at the sides) using a putty knife. A LOT of spackle was used.

10. Once the spackle dried, we sanded it down and added a more light-weight spackle to a few areas on the body of the shelves. Basically, we wanted to hide some of the natural grain and groves in the wood before painting. Again, this was sanded down a bit after drying.

11. The first coat of paint when on. We mostly rolled the paint with a small roller to mimic a stone or plaster-type material.

12. We applied an additional layer of light-weight spackle for any still-obvious graining coming through the paint. After that dried, we used an orbital sander to smooth it out a bit and then added a final layer of paint.

And that’s how we did it! Again, they’re not perfect, but they’re handmade and we love them.

You can probably imagine that I’ve spent a good chunk of my time recently looking for various furniture pieces for our new place. While I have to take my time (sadly, I haven’t won the lottery…YET), I like to keep a running list of items that I’ve come across that may make the cut in the near future.

I’ve been a big fan of Urban Outfitters Home for years now and link their goods often. Our beloved round coffee table is from them, and some OG’s will remember the pink sofa. I’ve partnered with them to show you 10 of my favorite UOhome furniture pieces right now. Honestly, narrowing it down to 10 was HARD. I highly recommend checking out their spring furniture collections when you have a moment!

Tabitha Arc Mirror — I’ve posted these before and for good reason. It’s tough to find a wood arc mirror, especially in these sizes and at that price point. They come in black too, JUST SAYIN.

Grayson Low Media Console — a media console that doubles as a plant stand. The low profile makes it perfect for placement in front of a window.

Aria Sofa — Boucle + curves = match made in heaven. There are a lot of boucle sofa options out there right now, but this one has a unique design and price point I love to see.

Linnea Tall 5-Drawer Dresser — a small space-friendly dresser with classic lines in a gorgeous wood tone? SIGN ME UP.

Clara Stool — Little stools like this are great, because they’re so versatile. They can act as a nightstand, end table by a sofa or chair, and of course, as extra seating.

Roma Coffee Table — I shared this over on Instagram last month because I loved it so much. I’m currently on the hunt for a low-profile coffee table just like this…🤔

Clara Entryway Bench — Personally, I would plop this woven beauty at the end of a bed, but it IS perfect as an entryway bench.

Roma Sofa — The curves drew me in immediately.

Grayson Wall-Mounted Side Table — Again with the versatility! Functional + so many styling opportunities with this one. It comes in a beautiful light wood tone too!

Clara Low Credenza — If you collect records, this is for you. Or if you need a spot for your books, or video games, magazines, you get where I’m going with this right? I love the chunky legs and hidden storage vs. display storage options. Plus, it’s just begging for plants and all sorts of other beloved things to sit on top of it.

I’ll leave it there for now!

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This post is sponsored by Urban Outfitters Home, but as always, the opinions are all my own.