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How to Reupholster a Chair | with French Country & Boho Flair

Do you have a vintage chair you would like to makeover? Does it seem a little intimidating? Scroll down and learn how to reupholster a chair with French country and Boho flair.Oh my, we are excited about this makeover! We are bringing together two styles in Ellie’s bedroom makeover, French Country and Boho. She loves the two styles and adding a bit of Boho flair to this French country piece is so chic.We found a shabby French style chair. Which in its current state was not very chic. It was really needing some love! We sturdied up the frame and gave it…

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August 12, 2020

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How to Makeover a Bar Stool with a Farmhouse Style

Are you looking for some ideas to makeover a farmhouse bar stool? This easy DIY tutorial using chalk paint, white wax and upholstery transformed these thrift store finds. We found three worn wooden and cane farmhouse style bar stools begging for a makeover! The bar stools looked really rough at first, but we could see their hidden potential.Scroll down to see the before and after photos. Clearly the transformation is amazing! See how you can get professional results with our ideas and tips using paint, wax and recovering the upholstery. We have found that you spot the best finds when you…

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April 13, 2020

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No Sew Upholstery Tutorial

Does upholstery work intimidate you? Wondering if you can do it yourself? We’ll show you how easy it can be to reupholster furniture. After you see this NO SEW upholstery before and after, you’re sure to get ideas that will have you transforming the furniture in your home!Ready to get started? First lets go over the list of supplies you'll need.1. Tack Puller2. Flat Head Screwdriver3. Needle-Nose Pliers4. Rubber Mallet5. Pneumatic Staple Gun OR6. Heavy Duty Staple Gun7. Sewing Scissors8. Hammer9. Hot Glue Gun10. Measuring Tape11. Permanent Marker12. Staple Setter13. Piping of your choice14. Fabric of your choice15. BattingThis post contains…

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March 23, 2020

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How to Repair a Wobbly Chair

Do you have a wobbly chair or table? Don't throw it out! Today we are going to show you How to Fix a Wobbly Chair or Table. In fact, this quick and easy furniture repair can be done without any special tools. Not only is this step by step tutorial easy to follow, but when you try it, you will be amazed that it took no time at all. Alright, you know that Steph and I love thrifting, shopping garage sales and vintage markets. It is one of our favorite past times! We love finding a discarded piece of furniture, giving…

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February 10, 2020