I will miss you little chair. And to the new owner: hate you so bad.
Seriously. How cool is this chair?
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sob. Sigh...
Of course, my little $5 chair from craigslist is sold already. Go fig!
I will miss you little chair. And to the new owner: hate you so bad.
Seriously. How cool is this chair?
I will miss you little chair. And to the new owner: hate you so bad.
Seriously. How cool is this chair?
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Craigslist Love
And a bounty of love it is today!
First up!
Five of these chairs for $20. That's a steal! These I see in a high gloss black finish with Mod Green Pod's Bloom:
Maybe around an Ikea Dockstka table
Next up:
This Broyhill Dining Room Set
Love the clean lines. See the rest of the pieces by clicking on the link above.
I am really feeling these chairs.
$50 each. 4 available.
I wish I could see this whole set-up. And I wish I had room for it!!!
Sigh...if only I had a real office.
Wicker loveseat and cushion....
This? Oh, yeah...this....should be a bright kelly green or maybe a bright orange....or a canary yellow....NO! A turquoise or a chartreuse with a poppy cushion. Hmmmm......let me see......here!
There was one other chair I saw, but I don't want to post it....because I want it! And it's only $5! Sigh....it's probably already gone....but if it's not...stay tuned...
First up!
Five of these chairs for $20. That's a steal! These I see in a high gloss black finish with Mod Green Pod's Bloom:
Maybe around an Ikea Dockstka table
Next up:
This Broyhill Dining Room Set
Love the clean lines. See the rest of the pieces by clicking on the link above.
I am really feeling these chairs.
$50 each. 4 available.
I wish I could see this whole set-up. And I wish I had room for it!!!
Sigh...if only I had a real office.
Wicker loveseat and cushion....
This? Oh, yeah...this....should be a bright kelly green or maybe a bright orange....or a canary yellow....NO! A turquoise or a chartreuse with a poppy cushion. Hmmmm......let me see......here!
There was one other chair I saw, but I don't want to post it....because I want it! And it's only $5! Sigh....it's probably already gone....but if it's not...stay tuned...
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Old Ugly Update
Today Old Ugly was sanded down and Kilzed. It's looking so good!
I also picked up a few new pieces this week. Before coming soon!
I also picked up a few new pieces this week. Before coming soon!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Craigslist Love
I found this last week on Craigslist.
I love that someone painted a traditional piece this bright color. I don't think I'd change a thing about it. Maybe the hardware. See the rest of the pictures here.
I love that someone painted a traditional piece this bright color. I don't think I'd change a thing about it. Maybe the hardware. See the rest of the pictures here.
Parsons Chair
I have been dragging this Parsons chair around with me since I moved from Columbia - about 10 years ago. It was in one of my offices before it was redecorated.
I'm sure there was a point in history :cough: 80s :cough: that this seafoam and mauve material was really rockin'. I'm sure that someone scoured fabric shops the way I do today looking for the *ideal* print for these chairs.
Here's my after:
Back detail:
Side detail:
"Skirt" detail:
I didn't originally purchase this fabric for this particular chair. It was actually intended for Old Ugly. When I got started measuring for my pattern, I realized I didn't have enough fabric to cover the legs. Geez.... Plan B consisted of me taking the fabric and batting from the legs and painting them a quick coat of black. The legs are sort of rough (I'm sure the fabric was never meant to be removed). I didn't try to smooth them out. I kind of like them that way.
Anyway, I ended up fashioning a little skirt a little way down the leg to cover up the top of the legs. I'm proud of the way it turned out.
Today it lives in the green room. I use it as my desk chair. I can attest to its comfy-ness since I've been sitting in it for a few hours doing real-life work.
I'm sure there was a point in history :cough: 80s :cough: that this seafoam and mauve material was really rockin'. I'm sure that someone scoured fabric shops the way I do today looking for the *ideal* print for these chairs.
Here's my after:
Back detail:
Side detail:
"Skirt" detail:
I didn't originally purchase this fabric for this particular chair. It was actually intended for Old Ugly. When I got started measuring for my pattern, I realized I didn't have enough fabric to cover the legs. Geez.... Plan B consisted of me taking the fabric and batting from the legs and painting them a quick coat of black. The legs are sort of rough (I'm sure the fabric was never meant to be removed). I didn't try to smooth them out. I kind of like them that way.
Anyway, I ended up fashioning a little skirt a little way down the leg to cover up the top of the legs. I'm proud of the way it turned out.
Today it lives in the green room. I use it as my desk chair. I can attest to its comfy-ness since I've been sitting in it for a few hours doing real-life work.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Project Time!
In addition to my day job, I have several projects going on here at the Manse.
There's Old Ugly:
Here he is midway through his rehab. The ugly upholstery has been removed from the back (who put a cushion over that sweet cane back anyway?). His right arm has been glued back into place. He's only waiting for a decision on his frame paint and fabric.
A few weeks ago in the Marshalls Megastore, I found this:
LOVE! But not $50 worth.
Stumbled onto this at Target:
It's one of those wall decals that are so popular right now. The size is similar, and I'm going to make it a dead ringer! By the way, it was only $14.
This is an old brass (eww) candlestick I picked up at my closest Goodwill for a few bucks.
I'm not saying what I'm doing with it yet, but it will be amazing!
In addition to these, I hope to soon be the proud owner of two items I ran across today:
A Drexel campaign dresser for $40. They also had a small matching desk. I've seen some amazing transformations of these on various blogs. Now it's my turn.
I also saw Old Ugly's sister for $15.
Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of the back of the chair. There are insets of upholstery on the back as well. If I can get her (fingers crossed!), I want to do the bottom and front back (stay with me) in one fabric and use a coordinating fabric on the back back (get it?).
They also had several builder's grade brass chandeliers for as low as $8. I'd love to paint one of those for my laundry room. More on it in a later post.
I leave you now with the cutest little nightlight ever.
Target, naturally.
There's Old Ugly:
Here he is midway through his rehab. The ugly upholstery has been removed from the back (who put a cushion over that sweet cane back anyway?). His right arm has been glued back into place. He's only waiting for a decision on his frame paint and fabric.
A few weeks ago in the Marshalls Megastore, I found this:
LOVE! But not $50 worth.
Stumbled onto this at Target:
It's one of those wall decals that are so popular right now. The size is similar, and I'm going to make it a dead ringer! By the way, it was only $14.
This is an old brass (eww) candlestick I picked up at my closest Goodwill for a few bucks.
I'm not saying what I'm doing with it yet, but it will be amazing!
In addition to these, I hope to soon be the proud owner of two items I ran across today:
A Drexel campaign dresser for $40. They also had a small matching desk. I've seen some amazing transformations of these on various blogs. Now it's my turn.
I also saw Old Ugly's sister for $15.
Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of the back of the chair. There are insets of upholstery on the back as well. If I can get her (fingers crossed!), I want to do the bottom and front back (stay with me) in one fabric and use a coordinating fabric on the back back (get it?).
They also had several builder's grade brass chandeliers for as low as $8. I'd love to paint one of those for my laundry room. More on it in a later post.
I leave you now with the cutest little nightlight ever.
Target, naturally.
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