Saturday, July 30, 2011

A New Find

What do you think of my new chair?  I got up at 5:15 to meet my mom at an estate sale, where we didn't find much, but I did come home with this:



I've only done minor upholstery jobs previously and I've never made welting, so I'm excited to learn some new skills with this project.



When we got back in the car to leave, my mom noticed that my blouse was on inside out!  I wish that was a rare occurrence, but it's not.  Zac has been teasing me for years because I get dressed too fast or in the dark and something is on backwards or inside out :/  At least I'm quick, right?

Have a great weekend!  We only have two left before school starts.  Wow, time flies!


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9 comments:

  1. Decor & HarmonyJuly 30, 2011

    Wow a delectable find! I can't wait to see how you restyle it. Learning a new skill keeps its interesting, I'm sure you will do a terrific job.

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  2. Ali RichardsonJuly 30, 2011

    Awesome chair!! I can't wait to see how it turns out :)

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  3. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011

    great chair! I just picked up a free chair from work...it is very old and needs some love. Its all wood so I'm going to paint it bright yellow and put it in my sewing studio.

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  4. Carol DeGraeveJuly 30, 2011

    I love it! Can't wait to see what you do with it :) I appreciate your creative gift.

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  5. Janna McCalleyJuly 30, 2011

    Nice! I like the lines of the chair.
    I have a little tutorial for a chair I upholstered where I used welting and double welting too if it's of any help.
    http://swooninteriors.blogspot.com/2010/08/upholstered-chair-tutorial.html
    (nicer pics are on this blog)
    http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2010/12/elbow-grease.html

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  6. srldesignJuly 30, 2011

    Wow! This is beautiful..can't wait to see what you do with her!!

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  7. AllisonJuly 30, 2011

    Love your new chair! That was a great find. It'll be fun to see your reveal. I'm glad I'm not alone....I went running around town doing errands the other day, got home and realized I'd been wearing my top inside out all day! Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

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  8. Jessica @ Paint In My HairJuly 31, 2011

    Hi Natty, just found your blog! Great chair. Love those lines! I haven't tackled welting either, but man I love my air compression staple gun for upholstery! We have parallel lives, (4 kids under 6, LDS, obsessed with paint, same chair logo on our blogs) but i live in WA. Love your blog! www.paintinmyhair@gmail.com

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  9. UnknownAugust 01, 2011

    Found your blog, and am now a follower :) Beautiful find, it has lots of potential!

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