Jane's Chairs

Jane picked up my business card in my booth, and called to see if I would be interested in reupholstering a couple of thrift store chairs that she planned to use in her classroom. I said "sure" and we met so I could look at the chairs. Turns out that Jane is the aunt of my good friend Carrie. Funny how that kind of thing works! So this is what we started with.

 They were pink and dirty and not very fresh smelling, but they were such a cute shape!! I knew we could work some magic :) Jane picked out a vibrant multi-colored chevron pattern fabric that will be awesome in her classroom. I stripped the chairs, painted the legs black, and got to work making them pretty. I decided against keeping the channel back on these guys. It is not that I was afraid of working that in while trying to keep the pattern straight or anything........Ok I was afraid. I was very afraid. I think it worked out just fine to leave that off and Jane was on board so we went without :) Here is what we ended up with.

Pretty darn fabulous if I do say so myself! I want to be in her class! I am sure the kiddos love the bright colors and pattern. Alright, well now that I have totally blown your minds and posted twice in a week I will see you later!  ~Christy

hello.......

A very sheepish hello is all I have to offer. I guess I am not cut out to be a blogger. I love redoing all of the furniture and bringing new life to pieces, but I am really bad about posting :( Well I guess that is how life is around here. If you want to continue on this roller coaster with me then let's roll!
 I have been really busy redoing lots of furniture and keeping my booth stocked. My favorite thing I have been creating lately are my headboard benches. I sometimes have the foot board as well, and that is really handy! I think I have done six so far. I am going to show you my latest one that went down to Market Antiques for the Holiday Open House today.
As usual I did not get a before picture. It was just a wooden headboard purchased from CL and some salvaged posts from another project. I use 2x4s to make the frame for the bench. I attach the posts turned legs, and then assemble the seat. I use 1x4s for the bench seat as well as the bottom of the frame for built in storage when the seat is lifted. :) I then painted the piece black and distressed and waxed it. For upholstery I went with a classic red and cream hounds tooth for the seat. Cream duck cloth for the back pillows, and French patterned accent pillows. I absolutely love how it turned out!

I will make sure to take in process pictures next time! Gonna take a while to get back in the swing of things here :)  See you next time! ~ Christy