Thursday, July 22, 2010

GEEZ............


I finally finished my little project I have been blogging about for weeks.
Really, it was, just a small project.
Somehow, I ended up with way too many "redo's".
My daughter needed a new desk for school.
Not wanting to pay the hefty $248 for a new one, I chose to scour the thrift stores.
I found this one for $40. 

Before

I have never had an issue with spray paint - until now -  and, we won't go there.
I ended up sanding it down and repainting with a brush.

Below is the result after 3 coats of glossy black.

I purchased the chair below from Rooms to Go Kids for $39.

Before

After


Look a tiny bit different?

My husband built and added arms.
What you see is the second set of arms.... I changed my mind on the style of the first ones.
(Luckily, I have a very understanding husband)



My third "redo" was the cushions........
Using leftover fabric from my sewing room remodel (post for another time),
I made the back cushion and was not happy with the fit, soooo....
yep, made another.



 Just for fun, I added buttons to the back.

And I am DONE!

Todays links:
http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/
http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
http://www.remodelaholic.com/
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/
http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/
http://www.inthefunlane.com/

21 comments:

Kara @ Mine for the Making said...

Turned out great!! Love the new editions to the chair!!! Esp the monogram and buttons :)

Debbie said...

Beautiful! She will be so very comfy :)

FrouFrouBritches said...

Oh my gracious! That is sooo precious! Love everything, but especially the cute little buttons in the back! Sooooo cute!!!

trish said...

What a cute table and chair for your daughter. She is such a lucky little girl to have something so sweet! :o) Love your cushion! :o)
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely ~ Tricia

Lesly said...

ANd what a redo! Both pieces are just fabulous! What a wonderful work space for your daughter and how comfortable she will be! Great job!

Unknown said...

This is so adorable!! I love how it turned out!

Thanks for linking up! I'd love it if you added me to your link up list so others can join too.

Ashley
www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

Leslie said...

this rocks!!! what an amazing difference a little paint and a handy husband can make

Paulette said...

Hey, I wanna chair with my own embroidered P! :) Seriously, you did a great job on redoing both the table and chair with cushions. Love the buttons down the back!

Pokey said...

It is hard to believe that these are the same items, you have three beautiful finishes!!

Larri said...

Adorable! That monogrammed chair is so cute! I want one. I understand about the painting. I painted just a chair this week and it was a long process. I'd rather sew! Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing! :o)

www.seamsinspired.com

p.s.phyllis sews said...

Wow! You did a great job and your daughter is very blessed for all your work!

Me said...

You did a great job! That turned out beautiful! The French toile patters in my favorite and I did the nurseries of both my children in it. It comes in so many great colours.

Visiting from the Tea Party. You have a great blog!

Michelle
http://pietrosmomma.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

It looks fab! Love the button detail on the back - so cute!

pinksuedeshoe said...

Those little buttons on the back are ADORABLE! I am sure your daughter is going to LOVE this! Nice work, it's gorgeous!

Designing Lady Jane said...

How cute! Completely new look! And very professional. Congratulations on a job well done.

Blue Ridge Altered Art said...

Great job. What a wonderful transformation. I love toile.

Susan said...

Nice transformation!! I love the black and white toile on the chair.

Joy@Thrifty Parsonage Living said...

Very cute! I love the black and white!

Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...

Wonderful job! The chair is amazing!

Leslie said...

I LOVE both of these cute projects! The fabric on the chair is adorable! Thanks for linking up to Hoo's got talent!

Leslie said...

I featured this over at Hoo's got talent! Feel free to come by and grab a I've got talent button!