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Saturday, February 21, 2009

The Ottoman Empire

I spent the Valentine's Day weekend in Missoula Montana with my favorite Brother and Sister-in-law, and while there, I spotted this foot-stool thingy at a thrift store.

BEFORE

It cost $15 which struck me as a bit much, but Melinda managed to knock off 10% of the price and I drove home the proud owner the the darling beige beauty. With the help of my re-upholstery savvy sister in law, I purchased some CHEAP pleather and we were well on our way, ripping seams and unscrewing screws like pros. After some fancy sewing machine work performed by Melinda and various other tasks performed by Lindsay and myself, we finished and here is the finished product!
AFTER


Gorgeous, I know! So after $13.50 for the original, $6 for the fabric, $1 for some string, and $3 for furniture nails, totaling $23.50. DANG I'm good!


PS-I wish the AFTER shot was a bit more dazzling, but alas, I don't have a very nice camera! So if anyone is interested in buying this little beauty, I'm willing to sell for upwards of $250... :)

6 comments:

  1. now that is some handy work jeff! i must say the upholstery tacks are a very nice addition. you are on your way to being a pro.
    gorgeous...just gorgeous.

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  2. p.s. what are you stashing on the inside?

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  3. Great work, darling. It's pretty comfortable too. ;)

    TITANIC EXHIBIT NEXT IN IDAHO FALLS!!! I'm going at least 3 times!

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  4. It is impressive Jeff, Melinda and Lindsay... my hat is off to all of you.

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  5. That is awesome Jeff! I seriously need to spruce up my ugly couches. Any Upholstering tips?

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