A Butt Lift

I just wanted to share a tip that my lovely slipcover lady, Elisa, showed me when she did my living room couch.  When she was putting the seat cushions into their covers, she wrapped some batting around the cushions first. This made them firmer and look a little higher sitting on the couch.  This picture was taken shortly after the slipcover was done.

Oddly enough, this couch didn’t really need the “lift”, but my den couch did!  That couch was where I recuperated for two weeks each time, for the two times I had to have surgery {no stair climbing}, and where my daughter stayed after she had her baby {C-section, no stair climbing}.  It was always a very comfortable couch, nappable {spellcheck is telling me that’s not a word, but it should be!}.  Here is the chair cushion to show you what the couch cushions looked like pre-batting.

Mooshed and squished down, not as bad as the couch cushions, but enough that it needs some plumping.  Here is what the couch cushions look like after I put the batting from my living room couch in them.

It was a visual difference right away and a physical difference as soon as you sat down on them.  Almost as good as new!

So if you find your chair or couch cushions could use a “butt lift” get some batting from the fabric store {not the packaged stuff but off the bolt} and just get enough to go around the top and bottom of the cushion.   Your butt will thank you!

Kathy

Updating Frames

In my quest to use up what I can in spray paint, especially what I had gotten fairly recently {I’m giving my sister the rest} I decided to paint these frames that have been sitting patiently and waiting their turn at beautification.

I decided to go with a brown – espresso to be exact – since there is a lot of neutrals and lightness going on in the new place.   These are just plain pine frames.

I removed the pictures and glass and took them outside for a quick spray.  I’m not sure what I’m putting in them yet, but I can pretty much use these in any room in the new condo, so I’m pretty open to see what I find.

I used this print that I recently purchased from Donna at The Decorated House’s etsy shop.   Donna did my banner and the graphic for my blog button. 

I couldn’t decide which was the better angle, so I put both pictures in!

I thought this print would work well because it has pinks and browns in it.   I may just be putting this in my soon to be craft/creative room.

Kathy

Key To This Project

When I went to the Restore last I purchased the last two little cabinet sample type pieces {or drawer fronts maybe} they had.

I’d been wanting to do a cute little project with these and their being white already was a bonus.  I used some keys that I had bought a little while ago just waiting for this project.

Some script and music scrapbook paper, add these keys and they are done.   Ready to be placed within a table top vignette with a stand or hung among a gallery wall. 

Now in my etsy shop.  I want one for myself, and my daughter called dibs on the other, so if they don’t sell we won’t be too disappointed!  Of course, I hope to make more, so I’ll be looking for more of these cabinet pieces.

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Share Your Creations at Kristen’s Creations

Kathy

Thrifty Finds ~ The Restore

Friday I went to our local Habitat Restore with my main objective being to find some kind of wood or a cabinet door to use to mount my rolled canvas.  My thinking is that the cabinet door would already be finished.  Of course, I did not find anything for that project. I did find small pieces; drawer fronts or cabinet door samples.

 

I picked these up for a project I’ve been wanting to do.  That project is in my Etsy.  Just when I thought I was ready to leave, I saw this.

I thought it was cute and for the price I couldn’t pass it up.  Moving into a smaller space might allow me to use something of this scale.  Since I have a small entry, it might work there.  “Might work” being the key words, because I hope it works!  

I don’t care for the glass and it needs some cleaning up.  So I’ll wind up removing the glass and see if I can’t get some Oil Rubbed Bronze before we move to paint this.  I’ll probably leave the glass out.  What drew me to it was the filigree along the bottom.

I thought that was so pretty and, really, for $2.00 and some spray paint I don’t think I could go wrong! 

Linking up with

Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality

Time Travel Thursday at The Brambleberry Cottage

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours

Kathy

The Headboard Is {Finally} Done!

I never thought I was going to get this headboard done!  I’ll bet you were starting to think the same!  If you recall, I purchased this headboard at a thrift store and talked about it here.

I was so taken with the shape and detail, and we had been without a headboard for three to four years.  Monday I finally had the time to paint it and I used my Annie Sloan Old White chalk paint.  Here it is after one coat.

After two coats it was looking better, but I have to tell you that I was wishing for a paint sprayer while getting in all the nooks and crannies on this piece!

Once it was dry I applied the clear wax and let it sit overnight.   Tuesday I applied the dark wax and tried to keep most of the focus of it in the detailing.  Thankfully, any overuse comes away easily with some clear wax applied on top.

It’s hard to see the dark wax used here, although you can probably notice a difference between the area I still have to paint that I did a little outline of the Old White on its own.  This area will be hidden by the box spring and mattress, so I’m just going to give it a quick coat.  Some close ups might help.

I am so glad this headboard is done and off my list of projects!  I can’t show it all prettied up until we are actually in the new place, but I’ll be sure to follow up with some pictures.  

Linking up with:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Kathy