22 October 2008

Furniture Rehab - An Update

Do you remember this stool from my giveaway a month or so ago?


Well, it was won by Valarie Lea from Tennessee. The deal was that I would rehab it specifically for whomever won my giveaway. And I did!

Valarie told me that it would be used as extra seating in her family room and that she had a lot of brown leather and black wood in the room. I have those same colors in my family room so I decided to make her something that I would like and hope that she would like it too.


I think she did. This was her comment on Twitter last night "Just got home!!! Opened my package from Kimba!!! All I have to say is I Looooovvvvvveeeeeee IT!! It is TOTALLY AWESOME!!! HAPPY DANCE!!!!"

Whew! She took even better pictures of it and posted them on her blog. Love her!

Make sure you check out my bracelet giveaway going on right now! And stop back tomorrow when I'll announce the winner and start another contest! More awesome free stuff!

And Nester has a Mr. Linky party going on for classy, crafty moms to link up with their online shops.

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Tardevil said...

Love the fabric on that stool. I was hoping she wouldn't like it b/c it would look great over at my house!!! IO) You did an awesome job.

AJ said...

Much better:) Love the fabric!!

Carry Grace said...

I love the fabric!

Unknown said...

I absolutely love what you did with the stool! It's gorgeous!!

Jennifer P. said...

I love these before and afters!!!

Just Lisa said...

Oh Kimba! It's so beautiful! Great job!

Mc Allen said...

oh is that cute!!! I love the material you chose, great job!!! Makes me want to get creative.... :) I'm off to check out the bracelet! Leah
5girls1boy.blogspot.com

Four Paws and Co said...

That's beautiful! Amazing job!
:0} Diane

Betsy said...

So wish I had won that giveaway!

Heathahlee said...

You did a BEAUTIFUL job! I love it!

Lacey in the Sky said...

I looooooooooove it too~ what a lucky lady!

Julie said...

you did a great job Kimba!

Kris said...

beautiful, Kimba!!

Astrid in Bristling Acres said...

Oh wow Kimba! It's beautiful! Where did you get that fabric? It's so pretty!

I wanted to add that I have a link on my blog for Etsy Kids BOGO sale happening this weekend.
http://thelopsidedhouse.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-just-inetsy-kids-bogo-sale.html
(I have no affliation with them...just being nice)

:)

Mrs. Gray's Class said...

The fabric is great - so classic and fresh. Great job, what a lucky lady!

Shell in your Pocket said...

That looks beautiful! I just love that fabric...that would make anyone very happy!
-Sandy Toes

Giggles said...

I am such a paisley freak, this is an amazing transformation! Who wouldn't love it? Great job, love the color too! All I can say it WOW!!

Hugs Giggles

Christi said...

Kimba, it's just gorgeous. You always do a wonderful job!

Missy Wertz said...

Kimba, your rehab is just fab!!! A great job. Thanks so much for your ideas and inspiration!

Amy @ Living Locurto said...

I love it too!!! Great job!

Nina said...

Never would have dreamed it could look like that! Love it!

the undomesticated wife said...

Wow, that turned out great! Nice job!

Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlam said...

Ok, and if your traffic from the Nester and your own divine self isn't enough....you are now a SITS girl today. You go, girlfriend, and I gushed on you yesterday. Didn't know if you had time to read it. :)

Lulu said...

Love the fabric with the black paint. It looks awesome!

duchess said...

It turned out beautiful (as expected).
I'm sure she loves it - who wouldn't?

Stacey @ The Blessed Nest said...

I'd be doing a happy dance, too! The stool turned out beautifully!!

Anonymous said...

Oh Kimba, I'm so proud for Valarie getting the great stool. A little jealous, but I'll get over it! lol
You're a great redoing, honey! Is there anything you can't do?
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Jennifer said...

That is beautiful! I would've never guessed that's what it looked like before if there wasn't pictures! I'm new to SITS and saw them recommend you, so I'm stopping by to say Hello!

Thrifty Decor Chick said...

That looks fantastic! You are SO sweet to do that!

Julia @ Hooked on Houses said...

Wow! I can't believe that's the same stool! Amazing job, Kimba. I admit I would not have seen that much potential in it. :-)

Meghan said...

This turned out freakin fabulous!

Empty Nest Full Life said...

Absolutely love the stool and the fabric choice. Jackie

Darlene said...

GORGEOUS...there was no way she would not love it!!!! I would have totally been doing a happy dance if I had won that!!!!!

Avery Tales said...

I love everything about it!! You are so talented! You're actually quite inspirational. I was never crafty until I started reading your blog, seriously, I had no desire. You make it fun! Thanks!

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

That is adorable, I can see why she is happy!

ROXY said...

Wow, great makeover! I love the colors you chose. She is lucky lady!! Thanks for sharing:)

Anonymous said...

That stool is gorgeous!

Decor To Adore said...

This is a wonderful makeover!

Liza said...

omg that stool is AWESOME!!! I love the fabric and the paint together. Any chance you can post directions on how to recover chair cushion like that? I have dining room chairs with fabric on them and my kids have totally ruined them. They definitely need to be redone but I have no clue where to even begin! Thanks!

Suzann said...

Amazing and just beautiful! I'm glad to see that she likes it too.

Okay, I've got to figure out what this twitter thing so many people mention. I hate being in the dark. LOL.

I'm having a give-away and all you have to do is leave a comment on my blog (under the give-away post) if you're interested.

Vanessa Greenway said...

It looks WONDERFUL Kimba! Great job! xo Vanessa

pink and green mama MaryLea said...

Beautiful! I love how you can completely change the look of a room or a piece of furniture with a new coat of paint. Gorgeous!!

Holly said...

Wow that is fantastic! I can't believe the difference it made...so classy.

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Wow that stool looks amazing, and I love it black....spray paint anyone? I need to go find a stool like that, it would fit at my house. Have an awesome day!
Debbie

Alison said...

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the fabric!!LOve that you painted it black! You outdid yourself girl. I would SO be doin the Happy dance if that showed up at my house!!!

Wendy said...

I love it too! Love the fabric!!!

Wendy said...

I love it too! Love the fabric!!!

Jenny said...

Beautiful bench! What a lucky lady!Can't wait for the new giveaway!!

Sarah said...

It is so cute. Love the paint and the fabric. Your before and after's are awesome!

Free Art Printables said...

So cute! It turned out great~!

Annabelle said...

You are good!

Valarie Lea said...

I can't thank you enough for the stool! It is awesome! I find my self sitting on it all the time. Its the perfect thing in the morning when I am going through Logan's bookbag and making sure every thing is in there. I just sorta gravitate to it. :)

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

What a great re-do! She's one lucky lady!

Marie said...

What a lucky girl Valerie is! The stool is gorgeous!

David and Christine said...

Love the stool great choices. Love it.

Christine

Laural Out Loud said...

I NEED that stool! Do you think she'd be willing to sell? I seriuosly don't think I can live without it, lol.

trish said...

ADORABLE! Your stool makeover turned out beautiful and Valarie is very fortunate to have it in her home!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

Rhea said...

AWesome giveaway, and that stool really turned out gorgeous! You're amazing!!

Virginia said...

Beautiful job. She is one lucky girl!
Virginia

AndreaLeigh said...

Wow, I love it! Any chance you could post a tutorial? I'd love to see a project like this from start to finish.

Jaxon said...

Unbelievable! I thought I had that win in the bag. Now to make matters worse, you go and make it over perfectly for the spot that I had it pegged for. It is gorgeous and I'm so jealous. Nice job Kimba!

These Are The Days said...

Oops! I did it again, that last one was me, not my son. :(

Anonymous said...

Fabuloso!!

Anonymous said...

I really love it painted black! Wonderful choice of fabric too!

Manuela

Amanda said...

OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks awesome Kimba! I love, love, LOVE it! What a fantastic rehab!!!

Mandi Shandi said...

I am impressed! You have inspired me to get to finishing some of these rehab projects I have around here. I enjoy your blog so much. Thanks for sharing!

Laura @ the shorehouse. said...

Oh...that is AWESOME! What a great job, and lovely surprise for Valerie!!