Storage Bench- Before and After

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  Thought I'd share this nifty little storage bench I picked up at an estate sale.  I looked and it and it reminded me of something my grandpa would've made.  It was calling my name and I had to take it home. This is what it looked like when I got it.

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First I patched up some of the small holes with wood filler.  Than I removed the top and the vinyl seat fabric.  Underneath was smelly original foam padding so I tore that out as well.  Next I primed it.

Then I painted it and started working on the top.  I didn't want to use $22.00 foam padding so I used  $6.00 carpet padding instead.  You can see how I did that here.  I used upholstery/ drapery fabric to cover the top.

And here is the final product.

I love it.  I'm almost inspired to use it as a pattern and make a banquette with similar construction.  I think that would be awesome.

xo,

mONICa

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Thrift Store Ottoman Transformed- Thrifty Thursdays.

Gotta love a good thrift store find. Check out this great ottoman that Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl found.



A little mid century decor never hurt anybody, but it looks like the frame was a little rough and needed a facelift.  I could think of a million ways I would've done this ottoman, but I gotta say Maggie's way is pretty exquisite.





I must say I'm slightly jealous.  I never find anything this good at thrift stores.  To see more of Maggie's projects check out her blog at Midwestern Sewing Girl.

xo,

mONICa

No Sew Ottoman

So Diane at In My Own Style, has a great tutorial for an amazing no sew Ottoman.  Yup, that's right NO SEW!!  I am all about that.  Even though I just purchased a sewing machine, I am only about sewing in a straight line, anything beyond that it above my expertise.  Wouldn't you love an ottoman that looks like this?

Decor Hacks

So if you've got some pretty basic carpentry skills, this project may be for you.  Just gorgeous.

How to make a no sew ottoman- part 1

How to make a no sew ottoman- part 2

If you have tried this project or are planning to try it, please feel free to post your pics in the comment section.  I'd love to see them.

xo,

mONICa