Good news, though. My husband and I figured out the internet/tv problem in our new apartment, and we should have them both sometime next week.
Do you know how hard it is to not have the internet? It's tough. Really tough. On the other hand, though, I have gotten so much done around my new apartment. hah.
Anyway! On to the chair makeover.
As you all know, my husband and I moved into a tiny (tiny tiny) apartment yesterday. So tiny, that our normal table and chairs (that my mom let us newlyweds borrow last year) wouldn't fit. So, we needed a new table quick (that's another post)...We also needed chairs to go with our new table.
We found them on Craigslist for $4 each. They were far from cute.
After a few coats of black paint, new fabric, and a staple gun, these actually turned out pretty well. Sorry for the bad pictures.
Who knew how fun this project would be? It makes me want to snatch up a million more chairs, just so I can see the process of before and after.
I am definitly hooked on painting furnature these days. Which, is why I am joining the Hooked on Houses blog party. I'm also adding it to Kimba's blog party and the Make Your Monday party over at Twice Remembered.
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Now those look fantastic! I probably would have just walked on by and not seen the potential in those. I will have to be more open-minded in the future!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. I am so jealous of your artistic vision. I lack it... greatly.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog :)
These are amazing! I have a few projects like this up my sleeve, but haven't gotten around to finishing them. But I will!!! You are my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love these chairs... lucky you for finding them!! You did a great job!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love the black paint. :) Visiting from Kimba's party. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! It's amazing what some paint and fabric can do! (By the way, I love the name of your blog - it makes me smile!)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the chairs and the color choices are perfect! - Ashley - shanty2chic
ReplyDeleteSO pretty! Great job!
ReplyDeleteRoeshel :)
YOUR ARE MY INSPIRATION. i just found your site, but i can tell i'm hooked, not only because of your ideas, but because you take the time to to a lot and show the potential in old "stuff"
ReplyDeleteWas it your first time reapolstering? I'm terrified of doing it...but OH HOW I WANT TO. Your looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey look like "designer" chairs from an expensive furniture boutique. Don't you just love what paint can do.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
I love those-so much better! And the fabric is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteI love redoing furniture, although the items I get usually aren't antiques, but just thrift store finds. I'd be too afraid to work on real antiques. lol
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with the chairs. And doesn't it make you feel so good to make use of a bargain?
ReplyDeleteThe chairs came out great!! I should send you the four chairs I bought last spring and have you make them over for me ;-)
ReplyDeleteNot having the Internet does suck -- every time I'm at the cottage, I'm practically Internet-less. We do have a computer there, but it only has dial-up and it takes forever to do anything useful. And I don't have the patience to wait!! Good to see that you're back up and running :-)
Congrats on moving into your new apartment, even if it's tiny tiny :-)
Kelly
Nice job on the chairs. I like the non-shy fabric.
ReplyDeleteGreat makeover on the chairs! They look so much better black.
ReplyDeleteNice job! Your blog looks great, I need to check it out. :)
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Fabulous!!!!!
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What a great job you did on these chairs! I love antiquing but sometimes I am a little daunted to take on furniture jobs but you've inspired me.
ReplyDeleteHey there! Yes, the timer totally does the trick. :)
ReplyDeleteThey turned out so great! They look brand new. Craig's List is the best!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation! The fabric looks so nice with the new black paint. Gotta love red!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time to your blog. I hope you will come by for a visit and stay awhile.
Its So Very Cheri I also have a party on Mondays called the Knock Off Knock Out go check out some amazing projects.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri
LOL I fixed up two kitchen chairs and am now kind of sad our dining room chairs were perfect out of the box. Painting and revamping is so addictive!
ReplyDeleteI love a good chair redo. great job!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Love the name of your blog. It makes me smile when ever I stop by.
ReplyDeleteLove the transformation! You can't go wrong with black...so classic.
ReplyDeleteGREAT job!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! Such a nice makeover and the black is terrific.
ReplyDeleteThey look great now!!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what paint and fabric does. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love what paint and fabric can do for someone else's reject. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlack paint fixes nearly everything! Love the chairs!
ReplyDeletei just found your blog, although i can't read any of it right now as i am still laughing at the name. i SO needed this chuckle tonight. 3 year old potty training, lots of crafting in the pants around here. ;) love the chairs!
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