Thursday, July 1, 2010

Done.


Yea! She's done!!!

I bought this little settee/chair for $35 at the thrift store...and worried I'd made a hasty decision. After some elbow grease and another $20, I'm quite pleased with how she turned out.




After pulling and ripping and literally man-handling the old upholstery, etc. off, I re-did the upholstery, er, the springs and such. I learned a few things I'd do different next time.


Since it's going in Sister's room, I opted for a very light pink. It's called rehearsal dinner. It's so light, it's practically white.


I put four, yes, four coats on her and let her dry.


And then began the upholstery part. Thanks to info found on this website (the nester sent me there), in combo with a book my neighbor loaned me, I think it turned out alright.






Once I finished the seat cushions, I sat down and breathed a sigh of relief...it held!


I can't wait to show Sister!

11 comments:

  1. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I absolutely love the colors and patterns that you chose. It's gorgeous!

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  2. I am extremely impressed! As a very amateur re-upholsterer myself, I'm intrigued by this chair! I'm bookmarking the website you link to for future reference. Well done!

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  3. Oh my gosh, it looks amazing! I love the different colored piping you lined the lime green diamonds with! It is going to be a very popular chair, especially as she gets older! She will definitely want to take this to college-and it looks like something that would cost about 200-300 dollars!

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  4. I am so intimidated by re-upholstering! Very impressive. Very impressive, indeed.

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  5. Wow! That is FABULOUS! Sister is going to love it!!!

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  6. It turned out great! I know she will love it!

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  7. It's beautiful!! I great find that you made gorgeous! Oh, and happy late birthday to MC! She's so precious and you and T are indeed blessed x 3 !!!

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  8. WOWOWOWOWOWO!!!! It is Beautiful!!!!!

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  9. You have exquisite taste! Can you come decorate my house? LOL!

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  10. So CUTE!! GREAT job!! WONDERFUL photos!! How's your SUMMER going??

    Love,
    Camille

    P.S. I'm SUPER busy have not much time for blogging....

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  11. What fun! I have some other fun Dave Ramsey news for you some fun and a struggle too. Presently, however, I am going to pick up ALL of the Honey Nut Cheerios on the floor. There are a lot. Love the chair!!!! I know she will too! You are so talented sweet friend! I love what you are able to do!!! Great price too! Love you!

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