Stripes

OK, I know I’ve done this same look before.  But my first drop leaf table, painted with multi-color stripes was received so well,  my thinking was “why reinvent the wheel?”. So I found myself with another small, drop leaf table, and also a corner desk.  Their lines were both screaming “stripes” to me.  So I gave in to my lack of creativity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red has also been a kick I’ve been on lately, so I spray painted the metal base and metal chairs of the table with a gloss red.  And while I was at it, I painted another metal chair from my stash glossy red to go with the desk. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And to top it off, why not cover all the seats with burlap?  One of my favorite default fabrics to reach for.

So here’s how the sets turned out…

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m pleased with the final result, but I am going to try to move on… leave the stripes alone for a while. 

Oh, and while I’m at it, here’s what these guys looked like in their previous lives: (Crap…no before shots of the desk)

Trash to Cash

I’ve just finished another batch of makeovers and have put them on the market.  So I thought I’d share a few of the before and after photos.I love before and afters!  They always amaze me and give me a happy feeling that something old and unloved can become beautiful and give joy to someone once again. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now here’s a look at this piece in it’s previous life:

The bottom drawer is sitting on top because it needed some repairs.  It had been given a poor coat of white paint and had pink flowers painted on the drawers.  Bless it’s heart.