Don and I found this little bench at a yard sale a bit ago...for $5...I think it was once a piano bench that was shortened a bit...you can see where the legs were cut down a bit...we saw potential here...
I liked the lines of the legs...but it was really grimy...
So I sanded it down a bit and washed it with TSP...
Primed it....
Here's the fabric I got ...the weave is kind of loose...so I don't know quite how durable it will be...but I got it at the discount upholstery shop in town...$5 for a yard...which was more than enough...It is pretty soft fabric though...
I used my homemade chalk paint recipe...the color is called Muslin Wrap...sort of a creamy off white....
I like the way it turned out...bright and cheery...but still neutral enough. I change my rug here seasonally...so I wanted something that would go with everything....
These legs are so pretty...and for $10...we have a new piece of furniture that is perfect for an extra seat when we need one...but the right height to put our feet up on.
I love shopping yard sales, rummage sales, thrift stores and flea markets...you never know what you'll find...sometimes I come home with nothing...sometimes a gem like this!
Until next time....enjoy your day!!!
5 comments:
What a great find and you did a wonderful job of giving it new life. I came over to find a photo of Matilda . . . Found her on a March 25th post. I'll bet she looks fantastic in your garden. How about another photo of her in the garden :)
Have a great day.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
This is great, the change is amazing! Thanks for stopping by and giving me the hint about starting roses in a potato...what a fun idea. I think I will give it a try.
You are so, so clever, Linda! The bench probably never looked so good. Great job!
The bench looks so cute painted white! Great job!
ohhh Linda...I have a thing for footstools...I am in fact making 3 new ones over the summer...love your find ...and the white wash...soooo lovely..
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