creating what you wish for
In an earlier post I talked about how much I just LOVE Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I also mentioned that I got my very first refinish/reupholster job {squeal!}, and I was thrilled to take on the challenge! My client {Rosemarie} wanted her 2 very large and structurally gorgeous arm chairs refinished and reupholstered. The… read more »
Yup, I finally broke down and bought myself a quart of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I know, it’s a bit pricey at $39.00 a quart, but after hearing all of the wonderful reviews here in blog-land, I just had to bite the bullet. The way I look at it, if this paint really works as… read more »
This is part III of my antique reupholstering adventure and truthfully, I’m not sure I will be doing many more in the near future. While I was surprised that reupholstering (well at least the antique chairs), weren’t that difficult to figure out, me ole’ bones, ‘specially me hands are just plain ole’ tired! (wow, not… read more »
When I bought my beautiful Victorian sofa, it came with 2 antique Eastlake chairs. I didn’t really want the chairs because, although they are beautiful, I knew we didn’t have the space for them in our home and I didn’t want to get “too attached” (ooops…too late!). I decided to paint and reupholster them and… read more »
