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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Bench Makeover

 Why is outdoor furniture so pricey? I can't seem
 to figure it out.  Even if your willing to pay a lot, it's really hard to find cute pieces.  

My husband has been wanting a bench in this one particular corner of our yard for sometime. while I was out of town he picked this up:


Hmmm....it was cheap, I will say that.

I picked up a yard and half of upholstery fabric (since we don't sell it in our shop just yet), re-covered the cushion and spray painted the bench.



Not half bad.  
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19 comments:

  1. StephanieJune 30, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    LOVE what you did with it! You husband saw great potential in it's lovelyness!!!

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  2. free indeedJune 30, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I don't like paying big money either, so this looks like a very satisfying project...it looks great by the way!

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  3. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Lovely! We are trying to find our dream outdoor furniture right now at a price that doesn't make us cringe. Not easy at all.

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  4. Kim @ Too Much TimeJune 30, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    I think it is super cute and the fabric is fab! I am on the lookout for a chair for our tiny front porch to redo and you have inspired me!
    Kim
    www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com

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  5. The Miller FiveJune 30, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Wow! I love it. You did a fantastic job!

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  6. BluBabesCreateJune 30, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Really inspiring! Thanks for reminding us to keep a look out. Come over and see some of my transformations!

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  7. BluBabesCreateJune 30, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Really inspiring! Thanks for reminding us to keep a look out. Come over and see some of my transformations!

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  8. TiffJune 30, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Your makeover is so fantastic! It just goes to show if you have imagination.... you don't have to pay lots of money for gorgeous things! Happy weekend! X

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  9. NickyJune 30, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    super adorable!

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  10. Katherines CornerJune 30, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    looks terrific. Love your colors choice too. Have a great weekend!

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  11. Mom Daughter StyleJune 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I just came across your blog and I’m your new follower.

    I love the pictures here

    http://momdaughterstyle.blogspot.com/

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  12. yagaJuly 1, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    I do like the design of the bench in the first picture, but your makeover really gives it that little twing that it needed to be a really interesting and delighting piece of furniture. :o)

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  13. Catherine @ Cat on a LimbJuly 1, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    So much better than the original! Well done!

    I would love if you would come link up to my party http://catonalimb.blogspot.com/2011/06/out-on-limb-no-7.html

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  14. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 6, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Very nice! Love that cheerful fabric and the color.

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  15. KimMalkJuly 6, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    How adorable, your yard certainly looks exotic! The little bench didn't look too bad in it's "before" state. When you get a minute, pls. check out my chocolate giveaway ;).

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  16. All Dahl'd UpJuly 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    That looks FANTASTIC! Awesome job : )

    Found ya on Tea Rose Home : )
    Come check out my awesome giveaway!

    http://dahlingkadie.blogspot.com/2011/06/giveaway.html

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  17. SachikoJuly 9, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    How fun! I love the new colors!

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  18. Oly MommaJuly 10, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    So funny! We picked up the same bench for our porch and I I have intentions very similar to your re-do. Do you have any recommendations for where to get outdoor and home decor fabric? Jess (at) OlyMomma

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  19. Noble VintageJuly 10, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    It turned out great. What great spot to sit and relax! Like the color and fabric selections . Thanks for sharing!

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