Reader Redo - Ottoman

Hey there!  We've been so busy lately that I almost forgot about the Reader Redo Series we were planning on starting.  So, I'm gonna get right to it....<br /><br />I was really inspired by this redo from<a href="http://www.mapleleavessycamoretrees.com/2011/03/completed-ottoman.html"> Kat over at Maple Leaves and Sycamore Trees</a>.  It really turned out beautifully.<br /><br />She bought a table at Goodwill for only 10 bucks but then realized it was damaged.  Instead of throwing it out, she completely transformed it into a gorgeous functional ottoman. <br /><br />Here's a pic of the table as she bought it...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IgqFi_VYFc4GgcZIU82hYSXL_Vn5_2bUdYLb018AAgsPk1kKF8zwGZtu2qiS36JovH2Qk77LIRSjMJovg8sdrspTQs_AddhHy5qxbb5RAZfohQBpchJOXLn2angTz99pM3OVoqDTVenr/s1600/IMGP0598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IgqFi_VYFc4GgcZIU82hYSXL_Vn5_2bUdYLb018AAgsPk1kKF8zwGZtu2qiS36JovH2Qk77LIRSjMJovg8sdrspTQs_AddhHy5qxbb5RAZfohQBpchJOXLn2angTz99pM3OVoqDTVenr/s640/IMGP0598.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Pretty cute little table, huh?  But then she noticed one of the back legs was a little crooked....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJWWqL27RdVpBXKi8EnUqRukOBSiLCYOufufgkii6QUa60nLCzY4hqD9sEKlpQR-SRRpW7Cz85lCTaEf8s71nV2aAvyEoudhrFN70N0b-JT2EmIUIlNWEPa7R8MSEVJpCFkImLMaEgIBj/s1600/IMGP0596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJWWqL27RdVpBXKi8EnUqRukOBSiLCYOufufgkii6QUa60nLCzY4hqD9sEKlpQR-SRRpW7Cz85lCTaEf8s71nV2aAvyEoudhrFN70N0b-JT2EmIUIlNWEPa7R8MSEVJpCFkImLMaEgIBj/s640/IMGP0596.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />So, she decided to turn it into something more functional for her family, which is awesome.<br /><br />She removed half of the legs and spray painted them black.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VUEMXk3dwoUPGVKPerJpitzmE3tH4iBvvKchmisKuTmtuLA8urxSBTCwC2hHtr8m-2EnOCmsHGxEAjjvYk4bDnc1b_ncd5Dg4zwSs4bcjL2rhM4zm8YidPFFnVq4Jn4PiaiNZaSgKbAZ/s1600/IMGP0626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VUEMXk3dwoUPGVKPerJpitzmE3tH4iBvvKchmisKuTmtuLA8urxSBTCwC2hHtr8m-2EnOCmsHGxEAjjvYk4bDnc1b_ncd5Dg4zwSs4bcjL2rhM4zm8YidPFFnVq4Jn4PiaiNZaSgKbAZ/s640/IMGP0626.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEEhvGmNl78g8m0El7ljji6Tatx-fjAuK0bENGeNfGNvhA0NQcsQ5xiEQqNIRfBPyfP1VnCAEwFG6UO5q1CLZfhEQ3GHnBvlh8lhp4Hk8S89a_Fah2_kyIkK7iSdMNWp_cQ4OGMRrb3rm/s1600/IMGP0639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEEhvGmNl78g8m0El7ljji6Tatx-fjAuK0bENGeNfGNvhA0NQcsQ5xiEQqNIRfBPyfP1VnCAEwFG6UO5q1CLZfhEQ3GHnBvlh8lhp4Hk8S89a_Fah2_kyIkK7iSdMNWp_cQ4OGMRrb3rm/s640/IMGP0639.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />Some foam, batting, pretty fabric and a LOT of work later, she transformed it into this....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzFCvLB2C7mwRNNdLZqa-2qzc3Ex4z3mDhcj0ZMWR9FVTM-72L9hAtcn8uhbh_d8rDlHGbN0FDPK_OU-jo1WUrB8k0SNRTokAK86zw1YdW9dDqCf2eMOgAIzShDlkFPKd22IpWC0D-0ZC/s1600/IMGP0701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzFCvLB2C7mwRNNdLZqa-2qzc3Ex4z3mDhcj0ZMWR9FVTM-72L9hAtcn8uhbh_d8rDlHGbN0FDPK_OU-jo1WUrB8k0SNRTokAK86zw1YdW9dDqCf2eMOgAIzShDlkFPKd22IpWC0D-0ZC/s640/IMGP0701.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Amazing!  I absolutely love it, don't you?!  And I'm loving that fabric.  You can find out her exact step by step process and see more photos over on her blog <a href="http://www.mapleleavessycamoretrees.com/2011/03/completed-ottoman.html">Maple Leaves and Sycamore Trees</a> in case you'd like to try a redo like this.<br /><br />Thank you, Kat!  :)<br /><br /><br />Have a great day!<br /><br /><i>Diana</i>

Reader Redo - Ottoman

Hey there!  We've been so busy lately that I almost forgot about the Reader Redo Series we were planning on starting.  So, I'm gonna...

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New Series - Reader Redos

I think one of the things I find the most rewarding about designing and decorating is visiting the thrift store and finding a sad, inexpensive piece of furniture with good bones that just needs a little love.  I've always been able to instantly look at a piece and envision what it could be.  I truly enjoy that.  I also enjoy gaining inspiration from others and their finds and redos so I thought it would be a lot of fun to start a monthly series featuring thrift store before and afters from our readers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtr1Uf_OHuzrxOWCr62EY97sd4DRJZqHkz7aUfQ3olghe96JVahoRKmLS1u81eMB95fTAjWXDYTFn3fEL22KYLYX6BAfTyS5tgf8TUOfWeIMRgisWEisDJA_YCHAmthhojbb4ak8hNlT4/s1600/032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtr1Uf_OHuzrxOWCr62EY97sd4DRJZqHkz7aUfQ3olghe96JVahoRKmLS1u81eMB95fTAjWXDYTFn3fEL22KYLYX6BAfTyS5tgf8TUOfWeIMRgisWEisDJA_YCHAmthhojbb4ak8hNlT4/s640/032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Beginning in October, I will choose a reader redo to feature a couple of times a month, maybe more, depending on time.  I want you to send me your before and after photos of thrift store or garage sale finds that you've reinvented or repurposed and I will choose a couple (or more) to feature here on the blog a month.  You don't have to have a blog to do this, anyone can send them in.  Just provide me with a couple of photos of your piece and a detailed description of what you did to redo it, including whatever products (paint, sandpaper, etc) you used, as well as, your name.<br /><br />Photos and info can be sent to <span style="font-size: large;">ourvintagehomelove@gmail.com</span>. <br />Please put Reader Redo in the subject line. <br /><br />You can check out my thrift store redos by <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/p/before-after.html">clicking here</a>.<br /><br />I think this will be a lot of fun!  It's my version of a linky party (which I have no idea how to do) but a little more personal.  I'm looking forward to featuring your project! <br />Hope to see lots of redos in our inbox!<br /><br />Did anyone work on a redo this past weekend?  I'd love to hear about it in the comments section!<br /><br />Enjoy your day,<br /><i>Diana</i><br /><br /><br />

New Series - Reader Redos

I think one of the things I find the most rewarding about designing and decorating is visiting the thrift store and finding a sad, inexpensi...

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