Laverne and Shirley

I named these chairs Laverne and Shirley. Don't ask... just go with it...

I found them for $7 each at a thrift store around Thanksgiving, but thanks to the cold weather I haven't been able to do anything {which has been a blessing in disguise...}

Blessing because: My original plans were to paint the chairs WHITE with HOT PINK fabric seats... to match my bright office.

Well, last week I got the classic "Bee in a Bonnet" urge... and decided the office will no longer do.

And just like that, I sold some things in the office to justify the purchase of new things. Whatever I make with the old stuff determines the price of the new office budget. That way I don't feel guilty for "wasting money". I also had a Home Depot gift card that pretty much covered all my painting supplies. So, technically, I haven't spent a single penny... justification at its finest :)

Back to Laverne and Shirley. We had a random 70 degree weekend here and I took advantage of it. I spent the whole afternoon sanding, priming, painting, and stapling.

Here's proof:

Oops, wrong proof. Ok, so besides hiring my nephew to do the dirty work and breaking every child labor law out there... we got a lot done. I only made him work for 5 out of the 6 hours we were there. I gave him a water break and a cookie halfway through. I'm a nice boss. I mean, he's only 3.

*That charming table was my first auction purchase! I scored it for $5 and knew it'd be gorgeous white. Surprise, surprise! haha but that's a later post... if a post at all. I left it in Ordy's truck bed and an unexpected rain hit- so the top warped :(

So, my sister snuck this picture, and I'm actually impressed that I'm not a) cursing b) screaming c) throwing a tantrum in any of these pictures. Explanation: I'm a Krylon girl... Ordy swears by Rustoleum. I was SO MAD I spent MORE MONEY just to get the WORST results! A brand new $8 bottle wouldn't spray and kept clogging (and no, there was no user error!)

The old chairs had nasty yellow thin styrofoam I just tossed and bought this huge piece at Hobby Lobby. Who knew it could be so expensive? I waited weeks for a 40% off coupon, bought the foam for $14 on Friday, and on Monday a 40% off coupon circulated. Go. Figure.

They weren't screwed on, that's why it's lopsided- but it's because I left the screws at Ordy's and was too excited to wait for pictures!

I love the way they turned out! I couldn't have done it without my sister exploiting her two young children to help. Thanks! (just kidding. no cute kids were harmed in any of the projects!)

Chair & Entry Table Re-Do

OK, here is a rando (not random, haha RANDO!) project that i had NO INTENTIONS of doing... I literally walked into a local thrift store to donate the junk in my trunk (haaa) leftover from the yard sale... I browsed around (always for lamps and mirrors) and saw this chair. I immediately loved the frame thinking i could do something with it. I ran it to the front like there was honestly some chance someone would want it while i finished looking around... hahaha

I bought it for $12 and took it home.

the entry table- Ordy bought it from an antique store on his lunch break (SO CUTE how he thinks of me!! ughhh i love him) haha and he scored it after some negotiation for $15 i think, i loved it! i needed something by my door because if you have ever been to my house you know the first 6 steps are covered in mail and magazines.... so i needed something to toss my mail on (and keys) and the drawer is so convenient! I knew i wanted to paint it, i just didn't know if i wanted to go DARK chocolate brown or white hahaha- if you know me, you also know i am obsessed with white furniture. i just feel like it makes it bigger and less noticeable.

$12

ignore the mess!

ugh the process begins!

With a little {ok, a lot} of help with my little friends:

of all the things my dad has left at my house the staple gun has been my fav

Just staple the fabric over the existing OR take off. I like the extra cushion

checking to see if centered

After i did my first coat on the entry table, I pulled out the drawer and saw a signature on the bottom- it was kind of a sick feeling in my stomach for 3 seconds like, "oh. no. what great treasure/antique have you ruined with $8 paint sheila" and i had flashbacks of the Antique Road Show and imagined me being on it, "well, this UNTAINTED would have been worth millions, there were only 3 made and your before pictures show it was in great condition... now it's worth nothing..." but let's just hope the previous owner just liked signing his stuff??

done for now until other changes

The entry table is NOT finished!! this is just the MIDWAY point, check later to see how i'm going to "charm" it up a bit... haha

i lovvvve it!

i think it belongs here :)

Unfortunately, I think if i leave it there- it will be under a mountain of clothes being so close to the closet (like the laundry hamper IN my closet is NEVER used... just clothes mound on TOP- i can't remember the last time i opened the hamper in the closet... the lid serves as a stool for clothes!)

So to sum it up, all you have to do for a cute chair (and entry table)

1. Find an affordable chair with potential
2. Get out your trusted painting tools {my fav Purdy paintbrushes! the XL cub is the best for corners like this chair had! Their 6 in 1 prep and paint is awesome too}, and choose your paint
3. Paint the chair
4. Staple the new fabric over the old on the cushion part
5. Put together
6. ENJOY! Either stare at it or sit on it... either way, the chair is pretty darn cute!

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