As you read this I will most likely be busy working on some "Boss's Day" cookie bouquets. I decided it would be a good time to have you check out my latest ABC Project (Anything but Cookies, for those that don't know).
On my last "junkin" trip with my daughter Melissa, I spotted this beauty:
Whatcha think? It was a little worse for wear, but I could see it's potential...in fact, I could see it sitting in front of my sewing machine! I checked the price.
A real "thrifter" probably would have thought it was too much, but I liked it and thought it was totally worth the $14.99! So I loaded up my little Cookie Monster (Taylor) on the chair and wheeled her around for the remainder of the Goodwill shopping trip (it was a sight to see, wish I would have thought to have Melissa take a pic!
So we go to check out, the man kindly asked me if I was a "senior"...now, a few years ago, or even six months ago, this would have really
So, I took my little treasure home and had it disassembled within an hour. Gave it a good wash, and headed to Hobby Lobby for some new fabric. I added a little extra batting to the seat to soften it up a little. I spray painted the chair black like most of the other pieces of furniture in my craft room (the sewing machine cabinet was my Mom's so I am not making any changes to that). I thought about buying new caster rollers, but I could not find the same size so I just painted them as well. Put it back together and VOILA!
Anyhoo, here is how it looks sitting in my little sewing corner.
Not bad for a total investment of about $16.00!
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There's a skinny girl who lives inside of me that's screaming to get out...I can usually shut her up with cookies!
WOW WOW WOW! That is one cute chair! Love that material!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a transformation! I'da paid that for the chair too! Totally worth it! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job and you cant beat 16 bucks!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you are a creative GENIUS!!! This turned out amazingly!! And I noted quite a few new changes in your sweet little studio - new window seat, darling little cozy on your sewing machine - what did you do with the ceiling fan?!! I'm dying to see the whole transformation. And I cracked up laughing over the idea of you and Taylor traipsing around the Goodwill with her sitting on your new chair. No doubt she thought Nana was a kook! LOL And yes, my friend, you are FRICKIN' OLD!! LOL But so am I, I guess. It sucks, huh?! Counting the days till I arrive and we can play again!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice transformation. It looks like new. Thanks for linking.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome deal. You could seriously sell that for triple what you paid. Love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat chair and what a cute little sewing area.
ReplyDeleteAnd the right accessories to match around it and it just screams "Gorgeous"! Great Job! Thanks for inspiring!
ReplyDeleteHi there! I am your newest follower!! I found you on the weekend linky! I love finding new blogs and your is lovely:) You can find me at www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI lOVE your blog design too. Very cute
Wow, a great find and half price, too, score! I love the way it came out, you did a good job.
ReplyDeleteI found you over on remodelaholic. I always love an even better bargain! Your sewing room looks gorgoues especially the cheeky 'sew what'. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove that chair in black!! Great makeover. :) I'm visiting from The CSI Project today. Hope you'll stop by my blog to say hi. :)
ReplyDeleteI found this on Remodelholic. Your chair is adorable and I love your sewing desk. Did you, or are you going to post more pictures of your craft space? Thanks, Katharine
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