A little while back I found this chair at a thrift store for $10.00 .
Don’t you love the mix of plaids ?
The arms were loose and there was a chip out of the wood on one of the arms . But I thought it had some potential and the price was right .
I repaired the loose arms with some wood glue and some screws , filled in the chipped spot with wood putty and painted her with Simply White Cee Cee Caldwell chalk and clay paint.
That’s right ! I painted it right in the middle of my living room . By the fireplace and the TV . Call me crazy !
I usually paint in the sun room or my work room , but it was cold that day and it just felt better in the living room .
I didn’t spill anything !
Anyway this is how it turned out …
A friend gave me the ticking fabric and I had just enough to finish this chair .
Took it down to our “Sweetie Pie Cottage “ booth at Lovejoy’s.
An guess what ?
It sold !
Woo Hoo !
Pam and I are heading out tomorrow to do some thrift stores and flea markets and see what we can find to fix up and resale .
I don’t think I am going to get rich doing this , but I am having fun !
That's one lovely chair! I'm not at all surprised that it sold quickly. It's great!
ReplyDeleteThat chair turned out awesome--I am not surprised it sold quickly!
ReplyDeleteYou did good!!!! Don't you love it when someone spends money on something you've made....guess we all need approval! I'm like you, I work wherever I want in the winter.....& I don't have to clean up every night. Happy hunting! Jan
ReplyDeletefun is what it's all about these day!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon! Nice job on the chair! Glad it sold for you. Nothing I like better than poking around in junk shops. SO nice you stopped by! Thanks for the nice comment!
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