The Furniture Argument

My house is always a work in progress.  I think most designers see their houses that way. It's our biggest showcase, our living portfolio.  We are generally only limited by our imagination and of course, money at hand.  However, I have an added challenge...a live in boyfriend with strong opinions!  Although he's a doting, handsome partner, he's (somewhat unfortunately) not the type to be oblivious to a new shocking pink pillow, or rearrangement of his bar glasses. 
This is us (deliriously happy before combining furniture):

Now I live in the land of what I call "bachelor man decor"....consisting of black wood furniture and metal art pieces.  You know, manly stuff.  I couldn't really argue, as he had ten times as much furniture as I did; me coming from a two bedroom apartment, and him a four bedroom plus home.  But I still needed some "me" in this house.  I needed MY living portfolio.  After a few passionate fits, I won the living room (insert evil smile here).  After all, how could an Interior Designer relax in her living room that didn't have her designer stamp of approval on it?
The first thing I did was cover his navy sofas in cream slipcovers. Then I had some pillows made in my favorite fabric (favorite fabric of all time that is!) Drum roll please: Schumacher's Chiang Mai Dragon. 

Coordinating pillow is in Schumacher's High Voltage.
After all the fuss I think Greg is pretty happy with it...or at least he'll live with it for now ;).  I'm quite surprised I didn't receive great objections to the black lacquered horse bust I have hanging over the love seat!