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2/21/12

Re-Style > Kitchen Benches

We have a great little table with bench seats that my father in law found and fixed up for us, what wasn't working was the fabric on the seats - probably worked fine for a house with no kids, but many spills later and some matted down play doh, we were left with some pretty gross looking seats.

This was a super simple project and I can't believe how long I stalled on it. First we took the seats off the benches, stapled down some fabric, then stapled down a layer of plastic, and voila new spill retardant seats! We will probably stick to them in the summer, but we will deal with that when the time comes:)

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> Jessi

8/9/11

Restyle > Step Stool

I got this at a yard sale for Lily - who is always dragging wobbly chairs around so she can play in the sink - I thought this would be a little safer. It's a stool, but when you lift the seat it's has little steps.

It was super rusty and the vinyl on it had some tearing and stains, so I painted it with rust paint and re-covered it with some fabric and a clear vinyl ($0.40) from the hardware store.

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Now Maya can get to work doing the dishes :) Lily wouldn't pose on it for me

> Jessi

7/30/11

Restyle > Shelf

Finally painted my $1.25 yard sale shelf for the kitchen- I forgot to take a good before pic, but you can kinda see it there in the bottom of this picture. I still want to replace the hooks on it so they are all different, but I need to collect a few more unique ones first.

Happy Weekend! Hope your enjoying it :)

> Jessi

7/6/11

Shelf Curtain

I totally need to do this to our DVD/Game shelf. It's so ugs, but this could make it super pretty! Plus it's okay it its messy underneath :P

bookcase cover>how about orange

>Cassie

6/24/11

Restyle > Desk

The re-vamp of my old desk. I really have been on a painting frenzy lately!

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> Jessi

6/22/11

Restyle > Mini File Cabinet

I got this little mini filing cabinet for $1 at a yard sale, and after a little paint job I am using it in my kitchen for storage - I was thinking of putting spices and stuff in it, but then I realized Miss Lily will make a huge mess with that - so I need to find something that is ok for her to get into - any suggestions?

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> Jessi

6/14/11

Restyle > Key Holder

I am not sure where this came from, I think Clifford had it before I met him, I never like to get rid of things made of wood, so I thought I'd try and spruce it up a bit, see if I could make it match our kitchen more :)

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> Jessi

4/22/11

Before & Afters > great re-styles

I have some paint and some shabby furniture to fix up this month (cause I don't have enough on my plate!) I've been finding some inspiring ones on line - here are some :)

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> JaDa Designs

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> the ivy cottage

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> design*sponge

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> deign*sponge

> Jessi

2/20/11

Easy Chair Recover

This is an heirloom piece from Scotts's Granny. I love the chair but the upholstery didn't really match our house. Turns out it was really easy to change!

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2/17/11

Project Re-Style Faves

Although we are not taking part - I do like seeing all the creations people are coming up with for Red Velvet's Project Re-Style. Here are some of my favourites :)