Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Thrift Store Chair Makeover


A little while back I found this chair at a thrift store for $10.00 .

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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.

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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 …

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A friend gave me the ticking fabric and I had just enough to finish this chair .
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Took it down to our “Sweetie Pie Cottage “ booth at Lovejoy’s.

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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 !

5 comments:

  1. That's one lovely chair! I'm not at all surprised that it sold quickly. It's great!

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  2. That chair turned out awesome--I am not surprised it sold quickly!

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  3. You 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

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  4. fun is what it's all about these day!

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  5. Hi 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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