Thursday, February 23, 2012

Busy Busy Busy - Dresser & Chair Beautified

Howdy guys ...

How's your week coming along?

I was excited to show you guys a few pieces that I've been working on this week.

I didn't get to show you guys what I picked up last weekend while junkin'
because it started to rain and I had to rush to get everything in the house
but I picked up these 2 pieces for $27,
not at the same garage sale.

$20 for this dresser ...

And $7 for the chair (rough huh?).


If you caught my last post you know that I washed my new
 iPhone 4S in the washing machine. Still having a hard time without it : (
The reason I mention it is I had SO many process pictures 
of what I had done. I'm just happy that I had downloaded these 2 off my phone 
BEFORE I decided to wash it, lol.

Anyhoo, I've been bustin' my hiney on em' and here's what they look like today ...


The dresser ...


And the chair, although I still need to do trim on it and replace the cushion.
Just not quit sure how I want the cushion to look yet.
I'm thinking if I can make a down cushion instead of foam it would be better.


I like how it looks with our other chair
I just noticed to that this one says "NEWARK NJ"
and the other says "NEW YORK"
Didn't plan that but I LUVVV it : )


So, what do you think, should I recover the cushion in a drop cloth or burlap?

39 comments:

Monica said...

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*Shabby LOCO!* said...

Drop cloth Drop cloth! OOOHHH You didn't tell us you are an upholster-er (sp?) hahha... Do a TUTE on THAT! Cuz' honey that Duck tape chair was ROUGH! Excellent job and lurv the distressing on that dresser! Perfecto!
Muah!
~Meliss

Amanda said...

Fabulous dresser and chair! Wow! You did a beautiful job on them both! Personally, I am leaning towards the drop cloth for the cushion. Have a wonderful weekend!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda

Deserae said...

Wow, you really transformed those two pieces! They look wonderful :o)I vote for a cushion on the chair....
Have a great weekend!
~Des

PS. I am now following you on Google...hope you will follow me back :o)

Nadir@StitchSense said...

Hi I'm visiting from Amanda's link party, I love this dresser & chair! Did it take long to finish them? The colors are great & everything goes so well, beautiful work! Take care.

Butterbean Row said...

I love what you did to the dresser and what a deal you got!! Great job.

♥charlotte

katecreativesalvage said...

Beautiful chest and the chairs are great. How did you upholster those chairs, please,

Kate

Stacey said...

Lovely dresser - you have the best finds you lucky duck! Please stop over to my blog home and link this up to my Inspired Creations party happening NOW! I would love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

I am more than impressed.

Stuff and Nonsense said...

well aren't you handy
with some cloth and a staple gun?

i love how your dresser and chairs
turned out

that burlap
and canvas combo
is divine

thanks for sharing
at Fridays Unfolded!

alison

Cassie @ Primitive & Proper said...

they are both gorgeous, but i LOOOOVE the color on the dresser! so so pretty!

reFresh reStyle said...

Love it all! They look great!
Debbie

Bonnie said...

WOW! Great finds! Great JOB!

Inspired by you said...

Super job. The chair is fabulous. I love the dresser. What color is the paint?

Elna said...

Such cool chairs. Me like *smile*.

Hugs
Elna

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

I love, love, love the chairs.

Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE said...

I am featuring you tomorrow!
Love the chair!

Meg said...

Just beautiful! I'd die without my iPhone! I'm your newest follower, I'd love if you followed in return and linked up to my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/03/showoff-saturday-5.html

Hope to see you there!

Anne said...

Wow LOVE it.I am your newest follower from feathered nest Friday.

Pam said...

Love the chair(s). I need to get my butt off the computer and work on the one I have had in my garage for roughly 8 years.

Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic said...

I love what you have done to the chair! I was going to say go with the drop cloth but I see you updated that you did. Love your style, newly following from FNF.

~Shanon

Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com said...

This is AWESOME! I'd LOVE to have you link up your project at my party! XO, Aimee

Heaven's Walk said...

LUV it! Kudos to you!!!! :)

xoxo laurie

Restoration House Interiors said...

Wow! What an awesome makeover! way to go! Thanks for sharing..!
Coming over for the first time,
Kennesha
www.restorationhouseinteriors.blogspot.com

Michele @ {Primp} said...

looooove that chair--great job and thanks for sharing!

Candy said...

Both turned out great. I love the color on the dresser.....especially with the stained top.

I've just become your newest follower, so please come visit me and maybe follow back?

PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com

~Tablescapes By Diane~ said...

Hi lovely lady.
This is my first time on your sweet blog. I love what you did to the dresser and what a deal you got!! Great job. I hope you come see me some time. Also if you follow my Tablescapes I will follow you back.
XXOO Diane

Ivy and Elephants said...

I love the remix! The burlap chair is an amazing transformation for a mere seven dollars!Just goes to show what a little vision and elbow grease can do! Thanks for linking.
Hugs,
Patti

Good Time Charlie said...

That chair is just absolutely gorgeous. I wouldn't have thought to use the burlap to upholster an entire chair body. It looks amazing! Visiting from Primp.

I would LOVE for you to come by linky party at Redoux that is open Thursday afternoon-Sunday night. Thanks! -K

stefanie said...

eeeekkkk...lovin' them all!!!!

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Oh they both turned out so beautifully!! I am really glad that I discovered your blog.

gail said...

those chairs look so great together! You did a fabulous job Deanna!
gail

Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com said...

Love it! Featuring you tomorrow! Xo, Aimee

chateau chic said...

The chair is fabulous! I love how you painted the dresser. Very nice!!
Mary Alice

Cynthia said...

I love both of these pieces. Your painting is greaat and your chair is very clever. You did a great job!

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers said...

Great pieces! I just did a French settee with drop cloth and featured it a few posts back....found you at From My Front Porch To yours...
Penny

Phyllis@Around the House said...

wow..what an incredible job you have done on that chair...it is the coolest...I am attempting to think about making a chair slipcover...love your chair...I am a new follower

Pamela said...

Amazing!!! Love it all!! Thanx for coming to the party!

Rooms by Ann said...

I love that chair, and that price you can't beat. Thanks for sharing.Happy to be a follower.

beachcomber said...

love your transformations! especially the chair :) gorgeous!!
x