Showing posts with label Footstools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Footstools. Show all posts
Jute footstool
The radio was playing some very good music today so we often found ourselves singing out loud to the hits...much to each others disgust though because we are both tone deaf. But on the upside it seemed to scare away the summer flies that are starting to accumulate now, so that was a bonus.
We completed this adorable little stool this afternoon. Its lots of fun doing little projects like this in between waiting for paint to dry on the larger projects. It keeps us busy & motivated.
We painted this vintage mini footstool black, rubbed it down on the edges and sealed it with briwax. The jute webbing was hand stencilled.... heaps of fun... and now the stool looks great with that extra bit of punch.
Sorry, this has SOLD.
We completed this adorable little stool this afternoon. Its lots of fun doing little projects like this in between waiting for paint to dry on the larger projects. It keeps us busy & motivated.
We painted this vintage mini footstool black, rubbed it down on the edges and sealed it with briwax. The jute webbing was hand stencilled.... heaps of fun... and now the stool looks great with that extra bit of punch.
Commissions
Commission works are more stressful than working on my own pieces, but they are great because they give me the opportunity to work with different fabrics and paints that I wouldn't normally use or do.
Here is a few random commission works I've recently done.
This first rocking chair was going into a nursery so I replaced the loose cushion with a full upholstered base to avoid slipping. I think it looks much more stylish too now.
After stripping all the varnish off the woodwork I discovered a lovely multicoloured frame... the arms were a deep mahogany red, and the base a lighter teak colour. So instead of staining I retained the natural colour and gave them 4 or 5 coats of stain clear coat. Lovely!
I was given a matching pair of these Viking mid-century loungers below. If you look carefully the curved arm rests are multi-coloured..... it has red teak inlaid into light oak. The customer wanted the frame stained dark but the armrests to be retained as-is.
Last but not least was this lovely reproduction antique ottoman. The orginal upholstery was chunky and bulbous (is there such a word? lol). I trimmed down the inner sponge to create a streamlined, modern look. Much better.
Do you have some treasures you want me to wave my magic wand on? Commission me.....email me your photos and dimensions etc for a free quote or check out my commission page for pricing examples.
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Check out my FOR SALE items
See samples in my GALLERY page
COMMISSION us to refurbish your furniture
See samples in my GALLERY page
COMMISSION us to refurbish your furniture
EMAIL ME for enquiries
Red Cross Footstool
My doc said to put my feet up more often. I interpreted that into making something to put your feet ON. Hey, I made it a little medical.....
Sorry SOLD
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Check out my FOR SALE items
See samples in my GALLERY page
COMMISSION us to refurbish your furniture
See samples in my GALLERY page
COMMISSION us to refurbish your furniture
EMAIL ME for enquiries
Tangerine Retro Footstool
Flower power!
I love love love the carved floral detail on this wee little footstool. It was originally covered in a ghastly red vinyl, but boy does it flaunt itself in this orange macro suede. I replicated the grid sewn padding on the top which looks great.
My husband helped me on this project, and it was only fitting considering he brought this one home with him. First he stripped it down into pieces carefully removing all the tiny nails that was holding it together. All the original stain and varnish was bogging all the lovely carving down so that got stripped back. Using some fiddly clamps I helped him hold the bits together whilst he glued and pinned it back in place.... not an easy task.
Meanwhile, whilst the glue was doing its thing I whipped up the new cover. The fabric is luscious and thick... a macrosuede from Warwick fabric. The orange is the most perfect retro shade too! I kept the grid pattern, sewing it onto calico backed foam to give it some definition.
I went for a dark brown stain called Terra. The footstool was originally lighter in colour, but I thought the orange would pop more with a dark surround. And I was right... much better! Lastly a coat of gloss varnish to off-set the matt texture of the macrosuede. Perfect!
It was a great weekend project for me and hubby, and its lovely to do things together... no matter how small!
I love love love the carved floral detail on this wee little footstool. It was originally covered in a ghastly red vinyl, but boy does it flaunt itself in this orange macro suede. I replicated the grid sewn padding on the top which looks great.
My husband helped me on this project, and it was only fitting considering he brought this one home with him. First he stripped it down into pieces carefully removing all the tiny nails that was holding it together. All the original stain and varnish was bogging all the lovely carving down so that got stripped back. Using some fiddly clamps I helped him hold the bits together whilst he glued and pinned it back in place.... not an easy task.
Meanwhile, whilst the glue was doing its thing I whipped up the new cover. The fabric is luscious and thick... a macrosuede from Warwick fabric. The orange is the most perfect retro shade too! I kept the grid pattern, sewing it onto calico backed foam to give it some definition.
I went for a dark brown stain called Terra. The footstool was originally lighter in colour, but I thought the orange would pop more with a dark surround. And I was right... much better! Lastly a coat of gloss varnish to off-set the matt texture of the macrosuede. Perfect!
It was a great weekend project for me and hubby, and its lovely to do things together... no matter how small!
SORRY SOLD
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Email me for commissions or enquiries
Barley Twist Footstool
Funky looking sea-chest-shipping-crate-seat-ottoman!
The title says it all: Funky looking sea-chest-shipping-crate-seat-ottoman! LOL
How do you turn boring into brilliant? You strip it bare and go totally rustic.
This ottoman was in very good condition but lack any pizzaz. After I started to strip it I saw the lovely rough-sawn timber and knew straight away I was onto a winner.
How do you turn boring into brilliant? You strip it bare and go totally rustic.
This ottoman was in very good condition but lack any pizzaz. After I started to strip it I saw the lovely rough-sawn timber and knew straight away I was onto a winner.
The foam was glued on so the job of removing it from the wood was terrible. But I had a vision so it had to be done. My daughter had the great idea of staining the wood...and that was a very good thing because it lifted out all the grain lines and knots. She was also responsible for getting me some coffee sacks a couple of months back. :)
SORRY SOLD
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Email me for commissions or enquiries
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