Real chairs!

I had been eyeing some bar-height chairs at American Furniture Warehouse but at $69 each I figured I would wait until we got a house. But I was browsing Craigslist and saw the exact same chairs for $60 TOTAL! Score!

I'm so excited to replace our uncomfortable, wee stools without backs with these REAL chairs!! I don't even care that we'll have to move them (hopefully) soon!

Rocking chair reupholstery re-do

I know, it's a little early to start planning new-house decor! But, I was inspired by two of my favorite home-decor sites, Young House Love and Design*Sponge, to revamp of a favorite old rocking chair. Well, I didn't exactly undertake the reupholstery myself. While I have been known to paint a chair or coffee table or two, reupholstery of this size was a little out of my league.

The rocking chair originally belonged to my grandparents. For the past 10 years or so it's been used as a clothes-rack in my parents' bedroom, so when I asked for it, my mom willingly gave it to me with one caveat - that it doesn't end up on Craigslist!

The chair itself was in great shape (can't beat that old-school craftsmanship and solid oak wood). But, the fabric was outdated. I found a more modern fabric (for only $7/yard), and found a local Denver upholstery duo to fix it up. It only took them about two days (and cost me $240) to complete the project.



What do you think? I probably could have bought a new chair, but there really isn't anything like this out there anymore. I think it was worth the money to be able to keep a family heirloom but modernize it with my style. I have lots of grey and white furniture and decor that I plan on continuing in the new house, so it will fit in perfectly!

Now if I can only keep Bling from scratching it...