wait, let me back up. until about 4 weeks ago, my room at home looked pretty much like it did the day i left for ncssm in 1993. i think the bedspreads have changed, but seriously, that's about it. my oldest sister and i have been BEGGING my mom to do something to bring the room into the 21st century, and she finally relented. i went home the weekend of my birthday with a car full of picture frames, vases, knick-knacks, and odds n' ends, and i gave my room a little facelift. after resisting for sooooooo long, my mom LOVED it. she said she didn't want to go to sleep that night because she just wanted to look at everything - the ultimate compliment!
the only things i wasn't able to update were a nightstand and a desk chair, hence the trip to the flea market. while i didn't find a nighstand (which is really the more necessary but that's ok), i did find this cutie:
please note the red velvet upholstery which, according to the lady, was "professionally done." it was a nice upholstery job, but the fabric choice was questionable. the chair has some great details, though:
cute, right? the caning is in great shape, and i got it for a steal. i just thought it needed a little...umph. so i made a trip to home depot for some spray paint and joann's for some fabric. i spent a few hours this afternoon sanding, priming, painting, and reupholstering, and...
TA-DA! here's a close-up of the fabric:
i couldn't get the best pictures because the light was fading, but i think you get the gist. what do you think?? me gusta mucho! just hope my mom likes them.
2 comments:
oh my goodness...i'm supposed to be working on a project...buy my google reader is so much more exciting. i LOVE the new chair. when i finally move to my new apt I'm going to need you to come up with spectacular ideas for making it fabulous.
do we get to see finished pictures of your "new" room?!
I feel certain that there are interesting things happening in your life. Things I'm definitely going to want to read about? Please?
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