French Armchairs

Awhile back I bought a pair of arm chairs at a local consignment store. At the time, I didn't have a specific place for them, so they just sat in our garage. I knew I would eventually find a spot for them in our home. 

Here's what they looked like before. The gold bee fabric was reupholstered in a neutral canvas fabric that works perfect in our living room.

Have a blessed day!

I'm sharing this makeover at French Country Cottage, A Stroll Thru Life, Savvy Southern Style, and Stone Gable.

Pair of Chairs

This past month I found a pair of antique side chairs at an estate sale for a bargain that I just couldn't pass up. I loved the curved back and petite size of the chairs, but the dated gold fabric and tufting was the first to go. I had them reupholstered in a neutral canvas fabric and painted the tapered legs white for a fresh new look. 

Here's how they look in a home I recently staged. 

And here's how they looked before...

It's amazing how new fabric and a little paint brought these chairs back to life.

 What do you think of the transformation? 

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today!

Sharing at French Country Cottage, Gardners to Bergers, Flaunt it Friday, The 36th Avenue, The Crafted Sparrow, Stone Gable, A Stroll Thru Life, Savvy Southern Style, and Craftberry Bush.

French Side Table Makeover

Today I'm sharing a quick and easy paint project that I worked on for my office upstairs. This french side table didn't start out so pretty. In fact, here's how it looked before. 

The painted flowers and brass hardware dated this side table, but the curvy legs and details were so beautiful. I painted it white and lightly distressed it for an updated new look.

I'll be sharing more images around this space soon.

Have a great day!

I'm linking to Cherished Bliss, From My Front Porch to Yours, Beyond the Picket Fence, The Golden Sycamore, Jennifer Rizzo, Redoux, Miss Mustard Seed, Liz Marie, The Shabby Nest, French Country Cottage, Stone Gable, Knick of Time, Savvy Southern Style, City Farmhouse, and A Stroll Thru Life.

Queen Anne Bench Makeover

I was visiting my sister in Atlanta several months ago and found this beautiful bench for $20 at a thrift store! It had such great bones and it only needed to be reupholstered, so I snatched it up.

Here's what it looked like when I bought it. It was dated and in desperate need of a makeover.

I already had the drop cloth fabric from previous projects, including this Drop Cloth Bench in our master bedroom. So it ended up only costing me $20 to have it reupholstered. Now I have a new bench for $40.

I really love how it turned out and how well it fits on this small wall in our kitchen nook area. You can read more about this space here.

Have a great weekend!

I'm sharing this at The Golden Sycamore, My Repurposed Life, French Country Cottage, Redoux Interiors, Miss Mustard Seed, The Shabby Nest, My Romantic Home, Liz Marie, DIY Showoff, Jennifer Rizzo, Savvy Southern Style, and Green Willow Pond.

Red Vintage Chest

This was such a fun makeover to see in progress, because it started out dated and seriously needed a makeover. Each layer of paint and distressing brought this chest alive. I love the bright red paint mixed with the updated dark hardware. 

Here's what the chest looked like when we bought it. Light oak with white and brass hardware.

Now it has updated oil rubbed bronze hardware that really accents the distressed red.

I added a few spring touches for its close up. 

Thanks for stopping by today!

I'm sharing this makeover at City Farmhouse, Savvy Southern Style, Redoux, Miss Mustard Seed, 52 Mantels, and Green Willow Pond.

Lamp Revamp

So it all began with a spontaneous trip to a thrift store in Atlanta while visiting my sister. We had been antique shopping all day and decided to stop in a few thrift stores on our way to dinner that night. I'm so glad we did because I found this beautiful iron lamp, a needlepoint pillow, and a fabulous bench for $20 that is currently getting reupholstered- I can't wait to share that project! 

The iron lamp I found was bright purple, but I could clearly see the beautiful details and finished product so I had to buy it. It just goes to show that you never know what you'll find when you have a totally different vision for thrifted items. 

Here's what it looked like before. 

Now since I painted it with several coats of light gray paint, it looks so much more sophisticated and now it's ready to shine!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

I'm sharing at The Shabby Nest, Liz Marie Blog, My Repurposed Life, Craftberry Bush, City Farmhouse, Kammy's Korner, and Redoux.

Writing Desk Makeover

Today I wanted to share with you a fun desk makeover we recently did for our store. 

This desk has been sitting in our warehouse for over a year just waiting for a makeover.

Here's the before shot:

  

I just love the tiny details, curves, and moldings on this piece, plus the combination of cream with brass.

This desk has such a classic look that I adore.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sharing at Savvy Southern Style, From My Front Porch to Yours, Timewashed, The Vintage Farmhouse, Live Laugh Rowe, The 36th Avenue, Jennifer Rizzo, Redoux, French Country Cottage, Craftberry Bush, Miss Mustard Seed, and City Farmhouse.

Top 13 Projects of 2013

As we prepare for a new year, I thought I'd share a look back at the top projects of 2013. It was a special year for us building a new house and growing our business. I'm looking forward to what 2014 has in store!  

Let's look back at some of the most popular posts on my blog. These are in no particular order. Click on the highlighted text to view the original posts.

New House: Updated Dining Chairs 

China Cabinet Makeover

Lamp Revamp

Spring Mantel

Spring Moss Wreath 

Turquoise Desk Makeover

DIY Moss Letters

Mirror Turned Chalkboard

New House: Updated Wingback Chairs

Fall Vignettes

Fall Magnolia Wreath

DIY Christmas Arrangement

 Christmas Home Tour

It's been a wonderful year and I couldn't be more blessed to have such supportive family and friends in my life. I'm really looking forward to 2014 and excited for the fresh start in January! Thank you all so much for visiting my blog and continuing to follow along. 

Wishing y'all a happy and blessed new year!

Linking to City Farmhouse, Twelve O Eight, Funky Junk, Common Ground, The 36th Avenue, and Unskinny Boppy.

New House: Updated Wingback Chairs

Hey there. I haven't blogged in a while, but I have so many great projects that I'd love to share with you in the months ahead. We've been busy moving in our new house, unpacking boxes, and organizing the house this last month. The decorating is slowly coming together- a little over time. 

Here's a peek inside half of our living room with the newly reupholstered wingback chairs.

These chairs were wonderful freebies from a family member, so I decided to have them both recovered in canvas drop cloths to instantly update them for our new house. The coffee table and french dressers are refurbished, vintage pieces that I found and painted.   

Here's what the chairs looked like before...

They don't even look like the same chair! I'm so pleased with the outcome. For $250 I practically have two new pieces of furniture, knowing these sell for $500 each retail- I feel like I got a bargain! 

Now if I could only find some beautiful art for the walls- to bring in some color, the living room would be almost complete.  

Thanks for stopping by.

I'm sharing my updated chairs at The Winthrop Chronicles, Not Just a Housewife, A Diamond in the Stuff, Knick of Time, The Farmhouse Porch, Clean & Scentsible, Southern Lovely, 52 Mantels, The 36th Avenue, and Shabby Creek Cottage.