When I found my first upholstered rocking chair face down, curbside, and broken, I had no idea how popular my rockers would become. This first one was a gorgeous antique with swan's head arm rests and intricate carvings. Â My husband perfectly remade the back leg, and I upholstered the chair, Â making ... READ the POST
Search Results for: themed furniture makeover
Art Deco Dressing Table ~ My Painted Lady
It's always fun to redeem a piece of furniture or make cast-off items into something useful, but do you ever have one that just screams at you the instant you see it? Sometimes while perusing Craigslist, a listing will just make me sit up, make my pulse start to race, and I begin to pray that it ... READ the POST
Mud Bar ~ Reclaimed Backyard Kid Fun!
Summer is the best time to be outdoors and what better way to get your kids outside than to build them a Mud Bar. Yes...I said Mud Bar. Kids + mud = FUN!! Two of my girls have birthdays a couple weeks apart in late spring. So, we typically lump them together when it comes to gift giving. ... READ the POST
Reupholster & Paint a Rocking Chair, Part 3
Welcome back to those who have been following along. For those who are just joining in, you will want to check out Part 1 and Part 2 to get yourself up to speed. Time to reupholster and see our work firsthand. Ready to finish? Here we go! Remember the batting, padding and old upholstery ... READ the POST
How to Reupholster & Paint a Rocking Chair, Part 2
Join in as we learn how to reupholster and paint a rocking chair from being only an oldie to a goodie. If you're just joining the 3-part series, be sure to check out part 1 here. Time to paint!I decided to use CeCe Caldwell's Vintage White chalk paint. I've used it on this table with great ... READ the POST
Upholster & Paint a Rocking Chair, Part 1
I hope everyone had a better Independence Day than we did. 4 out of 5 of my children had a very high fever over the holiday weekend, so we basically stayed home and missed everything. Big bummer - no fireworks, no picnics and no sleep. But at least, at last we are back on our feet! One thing I ... READ the POST