redid some chairs (in my spare time)

got these chair for $1 each

had oooogly fabric on them

joanns had a sale 40% outdoor fabric.

got 2 yards (so $9 i think)

cut it in half.

followed the pattern of the old fabric.

sewed a few pockets for the wood on top and bottom.

and there ya go!

the chair

i got this gem at the thrift store for $6.99

really.

no lie.

yes it needed work... but it was perfect for a reading nook for H.

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before:

 on mothers day i took my mom to fancy tiger

and we picked this awesome fabric out

*thanks shellie for the gift card :)

at $16.50/yard and 2 yards

it was a steal!!

AFTER:

it matches her room perfectly

but i finished it after she was in bed...

so maybe pics later?

basement change & new furn.

the new office area

*read explanation below*

*new lamp to left i recovered shade*

*new lamp to right i got b/c i reminded me of aunt judy*

both thrift purchases

from doorway

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we moved the futon to a couch position and kinda made

2 areas, 1 for television, 1 for my crafts/comp/sewing

here is the finale of the bench thing:

and the chair

*i loveeeeeeeeee this chair so much i could marry it

i mean, who in their right mind would put

this in the alley?

obviously they had a mental disorder.

*fabric: ikea




see that cabinet behind the chair?


see it see it???


yeah, goodwill $24.99


suckaaaaaas!!!!


i put all my sewing stuff in it.


perfect!!!!

one more chair shot

and i moved the crafty organizer thingy to the other side of the room

b/c my crazy husband

re-arranged the basement,

and to my suprise... it's perfect!!!
my dad got cam this tv/monitor for his bday
and we hooked it up to the computer
and now we can watch hulu/netflix/movies

free stuff/thrift store

So, I am a thrift store junkie.

i think it's like my crack.

no, for reals.

when i went a month without buying ANYTHING (may)

the hardest part was not buying food...

it was not being able to go to the thrift store.

i think if i miss a day, i might miss that one

amazing item that the workers won't know they

totally underpriced, or some fabulous thing i can re-do.

needless to say, i have to start cutting back on the thrifting.

it's getting out of control again.

so only 1 item on this page if from goodwill, the rest:

ALLEY DIVING!!!!

like dumpster diving, but not in the dumpster, just stuff

sitting in the alley, waiting for me!

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item 1: piano stool

this is the ulgy lid

it's some kind of fake leather plastic

reminds me of the elks lodge

i gave up trying to get the staples out, and

just cut the fabric around it

ironed fabric

(made 2 layers, 1 of muslin, 1 of my awesome fabric)

for see-througage-ness

and for durability

staple on fabric

trim edges

*fabric from ikea $7/yard- love it!!!!

on trip to dallas for steve's wedding

other 1/2 of piano bench

not that bad, but needed some help

i sanded it first

then applied this stain in EBONY

(to match the fabric)

i did like 37 coats, and it's not exactly how i want it...

so i am debating whether i should just paint it black?

but i think i could make this work???
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item #2

ghetto seashell themed 80's side table - found in alley

mirrors included

*probably use in seating area in garage

thought about taking out mirrors and putting

planters in the holes???
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item #3

awesome mid century chair- in alley

see changes below

will prob use same fabric as stool above

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item #4

twin sized headboard - alley

don't know what i will use this for yet

but i have visions of making it a chalkboard

for a shower or party (with the menu on it)

or stringing twine across and putting pics on it

or hanging it on the wall????

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item #5

awesome rocking chair - alley

wil sand and stain dark

perfect when i have a babe!

transformations:

headboard

a couple of coats of gray

still don't have a plan

someone got paint on their nose...

80's table with gray paint

mid-century chair with ebony stain

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i love it so!!!
i will probably do another coat of stain

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how perfect would the stool and chair be together?
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found in garage in rafters:

one old door

i think it looks pretty cool here

there was some random/scary metal grating over the window

so i took that off

part of the window is broken

and i am sure that is lead paint falling off and poisoning my flowers/dogs

but i love it.

i was to incorporate it into a baby shower or something?
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now off to bed so i can work the next 6/7 days :(

kate's chair

so, my lovely friend kate is having a baby boy.

she just moved into a new place with her fiance

and they are in the process of getting the nursery ready.

she needed a rocker, but didn't want to spend a lot of money.

so she scoured the thirft stores

and found this exact chair below + ottoman

(pic from craigslist... her fabric was green waffle like though)

it was only $29 for both.

so she totally snagged them.

we worked out a barter system.

she gave me the anthro table

and i traded my reupholstering services!

although i tried to get kate to keep the side

pockets for her brandy, ciggs, and magazines

she declined....

so just imagine these pics are the right way

i tried to rotate them, and it didnt work.

anyway, she found this awesome fabric at

out fav. Fancy Tiger.

this is her bedding on her registry

i made the back cushion extra fluffy

b/c i knew it would flatten out over time.

i painted the chair heirloom white.

i also have several pillows for her for the room.

i hope she loves it!!!!

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now she has a cool, custom chair for Eli

for cheap!!!!

chaise lounge

well, because of my last post...
i have not been to the thrift store.
which is good and bad.
mainly good.
anyways... i was on my way home, and i decided to drive down the alley...
here, everyone puts things in the alley...
some good, some bad, some make you wanna puke.
well, another post later, but i made a bench for $1.
just some "bargain bin" wood from home depot ($0.51 each)
but i have some outdoor fabric scraps that i wanted to make a cushion for the bench.
so i needed some old cushions or something to recover.
but they had to be free.
so back to the alley.
i found a freaking CHAISE LOUNGE (no pic yet).
it was a nice indoor one, that was all fabric covered.
the only problem was that it had NO cushions...
the only thing i really needed.
so here is little ole me, in the honda civic hatchback, trying to get this chaise in this mini car.
luckily it was light weight, and i only had to drive a few blocks with this thing hanging out the back of the car. i am sure it was a sight.
so cam and i drag it into the garage, where it is living now, until i can get some cushions.
and until it's nice.
i think we will use it out in the backyard to relax, read, and have people over.
i know i can make it great!!!!
so i have been looking on craigslist for free couches and chairs to mainly just get some cushions.
i have found some winners, but just havent had the urge to go get stuff yet.
maybe next week.
ill keep you posted!
ps: t-19 days til africa!!!

chair redo #2

chair redo #2

bought it at the thrift store for $10

ugly color wood

and ghetto velvet seat

sanded and painted

now on for the seat

it had 3 fabrics on it

wowsers

put new seating stuff (dont know what its called)

the other was falling apart

batting still good

so i used that

put my fabric on

TADA!!!!

i love love love it!!!!

now it's my new sewing chair :)

love at first site!