Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Furniture Makeover Series #3 - Simply Vintageous....by Suzan

Good Morning Everyone - This is my last installment for furniture makeovers for the Inspiration Cafe - too bad - I was getting used to it LOL This makeover all started with a Craig's List find - and this was how it was advertised! Nothing like putting a little effort into your staging, is there?
John could not understand what I saw in this - but I saw Vintage French Provincial - I saw curved designs on the back of a chair - I saw a scallop edge on the table bottom - What I did NOT see was all the junk in the photo - I'm able to filter all of that out at this point - where that was ALL John could see - but isn't that an interesting array of items lol There's a phone - a colander - stacked cups - a goose necked lamp - a porcelain frying pan - a cutting board - a water bottle etc - I should save this, it could work well as a shower game - you have 30 seconds to look at it and list the items !!! John went to pick up the set - and I called him on his way back and asked him what it looked like Suzan says - Hi - did you get it? John says - Yup Suzan says - You don't sound very enthusiastic John says - Wait till you see it - I told you to come with me - Suzan says - I don't need to see all of it - I saw the photo - that was enough for....... John interrupts - IT'S GARBAGE - YOU SENT ME OUT TO PICK UP GARBAGE AGAIN Suzan says - I'll transform it John - you know that by now - John says - LISTEN, the minute I get in the house I'm taking a shower, do you understand me - you don't know where I've just been Suzan says - You're becoming a germaphobic I think John says - good-bye Suzan, I'm hanging up now - OK - what I also didn't see was this  ( and nor would I have thought it possible really ) and you will want to take a shower after looking at it lol

I didn't see the color of the filth on the wood either as a matter of fact but each chair took 3 buckets of soapy water before the water stayed clear - you can see that here if  you like photos of dirty water
So first order of the day was to remove that fabric and in some cases there were multiple layers of fabric - for the most part it practically disintegrated as I pulled - except where I needed it to - pliers were a neccesity here
then I cut out my new seat cushions - these had none at all - they were like sitting on wood chairs
Now here's an incredible tip supplied by JOHN himself - he's puffing like a penguin right now - You know when you're reupholstering seats sometimes it's hard to judge where the screw hole is, right? and if you try to screw in through the fabric - well, sometimes it works and sometimes it's a disaster, the fabric loops around the screws and fuggedaboudit - SO...................... I was explaining this to John - and he said - Well the solution is staring you right in the eyes - just keep the screws in while your stapling the fabric LIGHTBULB ANYONE????????????????
I removed them before I took this shot - ( STOOPID  ) but trust me when I tell you this is a powerful TIP. It's going to be such a breeze screwing the seats back in - ( unless all of you already do this - it honestly never dawned on me lol ) Oh and that piece of paper?  WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T REMOVE IT - there are chair police that go around imposing terrible fines for those of you that dare to do so
it used to be 50 to 500 dollars back in the day - I believe it's now at 75,000 dollars - and be careful who you try to sell your item to - if the potential buyer suddenly flips the chair over very quickly - chances are they're Chair Cops......................... and so finally I had one chair done
hmmm - lets rip that all off says the other Suzan ( don't know her? you can meet her here ) it doesn't go with the way I want to do the table now that I think of it perhaps this will look better
hmmm boring - 3rd time lucky?
Perfect for this set......................... Ok now I have an even more important tip for you - and this one's all mine Once you've painted the chairs - and cut the foam - and cut the fabric - and stapled it on - ( leaving the screws in place ) it's imperative that you stop and get yourself this
not 1 - not 2 - but 3 miniature cheese cakes smothered in chocolate - and a glass of milk ( just because it does the body good ) ...................................... John says - taking a picture of your dessert are you Suzan? Suzan says - yup - that I am John says - I suppose that fits in with the chair makeover post somehow? Suzan says - you got it mister - it's a tip actually John says - on what? how to gain weight while reupholstering? Suzan says - be careful John - be very very careful - your treading on dangerous ground now Ok - once you've finished you snack - and cut your eyes at your better half - it's time to get started on the table............................ I'm scared to show it to you - because this is really a love it or hate makeover SO PLEASE PLEASE BE KIND - BECAUSE JOHN SAID A VERY MEAN THING ABOUT MY DESSERT AND I'M FEELING KIND OF FRAGILE.........................and just because I'm nice I won't tell you what he can consume at one sitting - but it's quite astonishing really Oh wait - I'll show you the before again first - that way it can't help but look amazing! ( another tip for you diy bloggers )


and here's the curves I saw from the very beginning

the next photo is blurry because I couldn't get her to stop dancing - she was doing the can-can or some crazy french dance - I mean she was MOVING guys!
She has a " leaf " that I'm not finished yet - so can sit 6 to 8

The paint color is a creation of mine - Van Gogh paints allows each stocklister to create 4 designer colors, this is going to be one of mine - so can't divulge the secret recipe ladies lol
and I don't know if my camera does it justice because it's really beautiful
( if I do say so myself )

shhhh - did you hear something -
just now
a faint little voice?
isn't that sweet - look what she just whispered


(  Bienvenue ma cherie - Bienenue  )
Have a wonderful day !!!
Suzan
XOX 
and maybe just have 2 of those cakes - 3 will make you feel sick
And that's all she wrote everyone.................. Thanks so much to the ladies of this great blog for having me!!! A beintot! Hugs,

21 comments:

  1. That may be my favorite makeover yet! You are a genius girl! You see the beauty in an ugly table and make it come to life! Thank you for this series, I have enjoyed it very much. Might have even learned a thing or two!

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    1. It was MY complete pleasure Danni - anytime you need me - you just call out my name - and you know wherever I am.................
      Sorry - you know I had to leave you with another song stuck in your brain LOL
      XOX

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  2. So beautiful, Suzan. You really make everything shine. :)

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    1. Thanks SO much! This was such a rewarding makeover!
      Hugs,
      Suzan

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  3. Girl, you have a good eye! That table is gorgeous! It doesn't look like the same table. Another beautiful transformation. Love the paint color too.

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    1. Thanks so much Sherry! It sold within days ( with 5 offers !!! )
      XOX

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  4. Suzan - Your painting really did bring out her curves, amazing how different that table looks in white. And the chairs... did someone sit on it while their pants were on fire or what?

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    1. LOL - every single chair was in the same condition!!! Amazing how people could have lived like that!
      XOX

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  5. I demand that you divulge the secret paint color, Suze.
    I love that color combo and the toile you used.
    xxx, T.

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    1. I swear to you - this is an old post - and I know I wrote it down somewhere - but don't know where I put it - I'm dangerous I tell ya!!!
      Thanks so much!
      XOX

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  6. Seriously you never cease to amaze me. And you inspire me, but I'm so NOT crafty that I'm a big chicken. A really big chicken.

    But this is beautiful, really.

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    1. You're so sweet Rosey - and you're NOT a chicken lol
      XOX

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  7. I blog hopped over from Terryne Tombs blog and WOW what an amazing job you did on the table and chairs. If you ever want to get rid of the set let me know :)

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    1. Thanks so much Susan - it sold very quickly lol!!!
      Hugs,
      Suzan

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  8. That is such a beautiful transformation, Suzan - I LOVE THE COLORS!!!! The table and chairs turned out gorgeous! Thanks once again, for such a great share at the Cafe! We are so lucky to have you!

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    1. Well thanks so much Mary!!! What a beautiful compliment ( I feel lucky to have been asked to join up)
      Big hugs of appreciation
      Suzan

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  9. Oh wow! i love that. I love that Sam was distressed that you send him to pick up garbage AGAIN! hehehe You did a great job on this transformation! Love it!

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    1. Hi Heather - Sam is Danni's husband - mine is John LOL - but thanks so much for the compliment!
      Hugs,
      Suzan

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  10. Oh that was hideous to start with...what a transformation!!!!! Wow. I also send my hubby out to pick up "crap" as he calls it - then is all astounded and surprised when it works out in the end....these men! They should never doubt!!! Please come back to the Cafe again very soon Suzan - we have loved having you xx Nat

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    1. Thanks SO much Natalie - I'll be back anytime I'm asked - most definitely!!!
      Big hugs,
      Suzan

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  11. What a transformation! Love the funny way you presented this too. I like the third fabric choice for the chairs the best too. Thanks for sharing.

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