This week’s challenge on the CSI Project is Yard Sale/Tag Sale Makeovers. I completely and utterly adore my wingback chairs that Amy from Design Intervention helped me reupholster. I have been a chicken to take the plunge and upholster something by myself yet. I felt so confident with Amy by my side. But then I {…Read More…}
Painted Bread Box
May 24, 2010 By 37 Comments
I have been wanting one of those corner built in bread boxes in my kitchen for a while. Since it isn’t a high priority on my spending list I thought I would make do with what I could. So I was thrilled when I got this breadbox for $2 at a yard sale a couple {…Read More…}
Gray Glazed Nightstand
May 19, 2010 By 29 Comments
Lookie what I found curbside. She was is rough shape but solid wood. I figured with a little paint and some molding it could be a beautiful piece in my home. Yikes! So she went under some major renovations! After sanding the entire piece down with 60, 100, and 180 grit sandpaper I cut out {…Read More…}
How to Upholster an Antique Chair
April 19, 2010 By 41 Comments
For those of you who have been IC fans for a while you remember back in September when I got this chair at a Salvation Army store for $20 for my guest room. I refabbed her and she came out looking like this… I wasn’t thrilled with the Heirloom White frame so I went crazy {…Read More…}
