A Special Birthday Wish For My Mom

Today is my mom's birthday. It is a bitter sweet day for me. She would be 79 years old today. Sadly we lost her six years ago to Alzheimer's. My mother had a love for decorating and sewing that she passed on to me. I am very thankful she was such a creative lady! I want to share with you a bench/settee makeover that I know would have been right up my mother's alley :)  Barbara (that's my mom) had a love for all things fancy and Victorian. I can honestly say I didn't always appreciate her style when I was growing up, but I know she had a tremendous knack for putting things together to create just the right look. Unfortunately antiques are expensive and there was not a lot of extra money so that meant finding pieces in need of repair and getting your hands dirty. Thank you mom for teaching me how to strip furniture, paint, and see the possibility in "junk"!

This is Darlene's bench. She is the absolute sweetest lady ever! I met her through my booth at Market Antiques in Ottawa and I was happy to do this custom work for her :)  Here is the before. Very cute, but the wood was a little tired and the fabric was dated.

Darlene picked out her fabric and trim and I brought it back to life :) I used a wood refinisher and wax to brighten up the wood. Exactly what it needed!

I love the finished product!! You know who else would love it? My mom :) She so would have had this in her house. So today mom, I honor you and your wonderful sense of style!
See You soon ~ Christy