Why did I let my mother go home?

I recently discovered Design*Sponge's Before and After feature, where they show furniture redo's.  They are fabulous and inspiring!  So, Friday I went to the Goodwill store across the parking lot from the office and picked up this little gem of a chair for $5.  The shape is great, but the fabric is...well, just gross.  So I worked today on stripping off the fabric.  Why didn't I start this project when my mother was here?  She's an upholstery wiz.  I hope the couple of times I've watched her rubbed off!  I got most of the fabric cut today.  Guess what I'm covering it in?  Leaflet from Modern Flora, of course.  Yes, that's part of the deal- every project for awhile is going to be out of Modern Flora.

The chair is resting on a dresser that I picked up for $7 and two nightstands for $5 each.  I told you I was inspired.  I have visions of a paint/ fabric/ paper/ mod podge redo on those.  I'll report back on the progress of all three.

Comments

[Tara]

Ooh, can't wait to see these!

This Goodwill is across thee street from you on Hammerly? I'm going to have to go check it out next time I'm back home in Houston!

[min]

Ooh...I'm so hoping you have many photos to share as that chair gets redone. I've always wondered what happens during that process...

[Brie]

Wish I had a place to pick up great finds like that! Can't wait to see the "after" pic of that chair. The before shot gives me the feeling it came straight from an 80's doctor's waiting room :) Good luck!

[KK]

Oh I can't wait to see the process/results! How fun!

[Mellissa - wondermommy]

I can't wait to see your chair. I've always wanted to recover a chair, but have been too afraid to try.

[Lisa thedomesticdiva]

what a score!!! Can't wait to see it finished!

you've been tagged with a little bloggy love:
http://thedomesticdiva.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/sew-much-loving-going-round/

With friendship,
Lisa