turnonmyheels: (When I grow up)
turnonmyheels ([personal profile] turnonmyheels) wrote2011-06-04 09:27 am
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house stuff

Way back in the fall of last year I went to an auction and bought enough furniture to fill my house. Part of that furniture was a wrought iron and glass dinette. It had been used previously in someone's sunroom, but I thought it would be perfect for my deck.




Off white iron, white cushion. Kind of boring yes? Also, indoor fabrics.







Isn't it pretty? Off white like the iron, a shade of green I just adore, a pattern that compliments the wrought iron. A touch of brown to make it a bit more earthy.

It recovered beautifully




I haven't finished all of them so here's a before and after shot






Added up, I've spent about $80 on the whole thing. Not bad, huh?

[identity profile] dancetomato.livejournal.com 2011-06-04 01:43 pm (UTC)(link)
So adorable!!! Love the fabric!!

[identity profile] dancetomato.livejournal.com 2011-06-04 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Just sent an email...

[identity profile] chase820.livejournal.com 2011-06-04 02:31 pm (UTC)(link)
The green is definitely much cuter.

[identity profile] stoney321.livejournal.com 2011-06-04 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Very cool!! (Oooh, you know what would be an awesome addition? A skinny bolster in that green with the patterned fabric on the outside ends. L'il lumbar support to encourage lingering! I AM PILLOW CRAZY I CANNOT HELP IT.)

I can't wait to see all of the great stuff you're doing out there.

[identity profile] cherrymmm.livejournal.com 2011-06-04 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Love it! You are becoming quite the homemaker. :) I'm so happy for you.

[identity profile] ldthomps.livejournal.com 2011-06-05 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Dang! How'd you do it? Pins? Sewing? *is awed by your skillz (and taste)*

[identity profile] masterrickford.livejournal.com 2011-06-05 12:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Very nice color/pattern. It suits the chairs and your "style". I can't wait till I get to cum back up and see all the stuff you have finished.
I love you.
Bye for now.
Be well and Safe.
Rickford

[identity profile] turnonmyheels.livejournal.com 2011-06-05 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
the fabric just reached out and grabbed me, I had to have it

[identity profile] turnonmyheels.livejournal.com 2011-06-05 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I think so.

[identity profile] turnonmyheels.livejournal.com 2011-06-05 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
If I had actual sewing skills I might attempt that. Unfortunately, I do not and no one has the patience to teach me

[identity profile] turnonmyheels.livejournal.com 2011-06-05 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
awww, thank you!

[identity profile] turnonmyheels.livejournal.com 2011-06-05 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
LD, I have one for you:

staple gun

okay, so it's two, but still. Anytime you have a seat whose bottom is made of wood you can staple gun new fabric over it at anytime. It's a bit more difficult than it sounds because it's really a two man job, 'cause you've got to pull the fabric TIGHT and have the other person staple it, but it's SO worth it.

glad you like it!!

[identity profile] turnonmyheels.livejournal.com 2011-06-05 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
:-)

ME TOO

[identity profile] ldthomps.livejournal.com 2011-06-06 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
That makes sense! Awesome, go YOU, staplegunslinger! :D