Slipcover Solution - from BackGarage.com article

closeup of skirt detail

chair with new slipcover and restored legs

chair in original condition

Well, I wanted to show off the super adorable slipcover that I designed and had made for this little desk chair. (yeah, I am no seamstress so I have to have help with all things sewing-related!) I posted this project on BackGarage.com but in case you missed it I wanted to include it here!

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Vanity...Love!

Although it appears that this particular vanity is made for some very tall people (I feel like I would barely be able to bend over that sink bowl) I love the concept and the mix of the modern sinks with the antique, shabby chic base. Clean, beautiful, incredible.

Love this funky light shade!

Aren't these too fun? I love the organic (and insanely easy) wire shades on these hanging lights!
Any wire will do, but the thinner gauge you use, the more loops you will want to make (so the wire shows up from a distance). Think of the possibilities! Silver wire, copper wire, gold wire, coloured lightbulbs, you can really make this as funky and personalized as you want!

Set of 2 Vintage Rattan Chairs, Restored! - SOLD

Rattan repaired.

Chairs in their current, newly restored state. Rattan was cleaned and repaired, upholstery redone in a fresh, green English trellis pattern.

Damage to the rattan on one leg

A lovely pair of vintage rattan chairs had seen better days. How ugly, how gross, what a shame. So abused.

Funky Foyer

Work completed to space (rental unit):
Ceiling Fixture added, panelling pickled, trim & walls painted. Fabric on wall covers a strange built out box that seems to serve no purpose. Metal sheets are removable and arc over the fuse box to hide it. Opposite wall highlights a paint by number collection and coat rack.
Custom roman shade on window.

Theresa A's Living Room - Before

Theresa came to me with a $200 budget and a room plagued with many problems.


After - Window Area.
The main expenses in putting this room together was framing the art she already owned (approx. $55)

After - new futon (approx. $120) and pillows (approx. $30)

The new layout takes advantage of the large window (the focal point), as well as creating a slightly "private" space for when her friends stay over and use the futon for sleeping. The table is now closer to the kitchen and effectively breaks the room into two sections.

After: North Wall

Before - Window Area

Before - Door to Bedroom

As you can see there is not a lot of "flow" to the space and the area where the table is underutilized.

Before: North Wall