So, I am trlying this whole blog thing. I have a few new goals for 2008 and thought this would be a good way to record the journey!
The photo is of an old project from a couple years ago. I pulled these 2 chairs out of the trash and as you can see, they were quite worn. But, it was all consmetic so I threw them in the back of my truck and drove home. As soon as I saw them I saw their potential. First, I wanted them to be simple. I wanted them to be light in color and I wanted a pop of red. Straight to the fabric store I went. Of course, I had to check the clearence bin first - you just never know what kind of treasure you may find there. And guess what?! This fabric was my treasure! I paid $10 for 2 yards of high quality, designer fabirc. SCORE! I then sanded and painted (with paint I had in the garage - no idea what brand or the color name) then I ripped off the old fabric, replaced the cushoin with some fresh batting and recovered with my new, beautiful red, floral fabric! I had plans to sell them but when I sent pics to my mom she wanted them. It's now a couple years later and we still pull them up to the table at her house when the whole family is over. I just love a project like that!! Just $10!
I have another project to post in a day or two. Broken mirror 7 years of bad luck? Or an opportunity for something totally new? hmmmm..... Check back and see what I mean!
Shelley
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