2.03.2009

Something New





I've been blessed [or cursed] with the ability to think I can do anything.  If I don't know how, I research in books or I do a quick search on the internet.  But usually, I just WING IT.  I love a challenge.  I usually do it in such haste, too, that it's done before I even realize it.  And then I usually hope I never have to do it again, because I didn't even know how to do it the 1st time.

Last week I decided to go ahead & attempt to reupholster the chairs.  I thought it would help my space seem cozier & more like home.  I ran out of time & only wound up doing 1.  But, I was happy with the results.  I didn't know what I was doing at all.   I just started to undo  ... and went from there [that happens a lot, right mom?] .  

Cost of chairs = $10 a piece [neighbor's yard sale this past summer]
Cost of fabric = clearance $5 a yard
Cost of braid/trim = $1.29 a yard

Finished result = adorable little chair that is soooo me.  Brown.  Lime green.  Polka dot.  Corduroy.  And of course I get the added bonus of adding another notch on my cREaTive belt.  :)  So fun.  Don't be afraid to just WING IT.  

More photos coming soon!

2 comments:

Dana said...

they (or i should say the one) looks great rachel!! you really just winged it?? wow..that's awesome!

Jaclyn Morgan said...

Crazy me---I paid for classes and learned how to upholster chairs in 8-10 weeks. Your chair looks great!