one room challenge - week 2

We are in week 2 of the ORC (check out <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2013/02/one-room-challenge-week-1.html" target="_blank">week 1 here</a>) and to be honest I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. Plenty of projects have been started, but nothing entirely finished.<br /><br />The plan was to work on some of the bigger monsters and get them out of the way, leaving the fun stuff for the end. Enter the monster.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqTsoDu8pPLcq2PCcMTJN0oKlb42_zDtyfe5rxNbqXyWYySiPD2mSxULTj_zq_Xhuv90l9int2gKNxKLBvWDadHOq_YGOuyxWgILHijmcDnbGf6OW078eJtV7IDYmirbsxjAoVyijppd_/s1600/victorianchairbefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqTsoDu8pPLcq2PCcMTJN0oKlb42_zDtyfe5rxNbqXyWYySiPD2mSxULTj_zq_Xhuv90l9int2gKNxKLBvWDadHOq_YGOuyxWgILHijmcDnbGf6OW078eJtV7IDYmirbsxjAoVyijppd_/s640/victorianchairbefore.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br />This chair was a freebie from my parents. Score. They bought it at an auction 25 years ago and it has sat in the basement ever since. It was sold with another chair, which was the one they were after, so this chair was a castoff from the beginning. Untouched for 25 years.<br /><br />But my little time capsule chair was actually in excellent condition. The fabric was beyond nasty, but the frame, cushion etc. were in great shape. And I've tackled <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2012/04/now-you-really-can-take-seat.html" target="_blank">reupholstery projects before</a> so I thought this one would be a piece of cake. I am nieve.<br /><br />I got her stripped with no problem but the sanding was a challenge with all of those curves and dips and grooves. Then I went against everything I was ever taught as a child. I painted antique furniture. I probably won't be allowed over for Thanksgiving this year. But (cover your ears Mom and Dad) I'm glad I did it.<br /><br />She looks so much better.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62GSiO1wCfk8aQ5h0bgCR-lbFgYzXechIp-C4BgVoQ8k3K4AcD6E3aCTuBHue-16LzGets87bMmHs80-9CqjPYCNw0CLjDk48TSezo2p_jurv4k0-FD-YuFrpcdYA43qhYzHtQNUOCcxW/s1600/Chairpainted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62GSiO1wCfk8aQ5h0bgCR-lbFgYzXechIp-C4BgVoQ8k3K4AcD6E3aCTuBHue-16LzGets87bMmHs80-9CqjPYCNw0CLjDk48TSezo2p_jurv4k0-FD-YuFrpcdYA43qhYzHtQNUOCcxW/s640/Chairpainted.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Killer finish. You always come thru for me RustOleum.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Xe2bliQ3GgyVqnHJK5qLV3DEzWXeC7a6bxGE0uDQsWDELSu5YeouWlwO4LCBeSIo_PQ6omfB8NbuOMclFlQH_kiOxt9MFDIzHOrssyWTeuiawwvcAa-ohwuyQkVxOSGXW7hQklrIUcq4/s1600/Chairpaintclose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Xe2bliQ3GgyVqnHJK5qLV3DEzWXeC7a6bxGE0uDQsWDELSu5YeouWlwO4LCBeSIo_PQ6omfB8NbuOMclFlQH_kiOxt9MFDIzHOrssyWTeuiawwvcAa-ohwuyQkVxOSGXW7hQklrIUcq4/s400/Chairpaintclose.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Now if I was <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2012/06/really-resto.html" target="_blank">Restoration Hardware</a>, I'd call this chair complete. $1800 please, thank you.<br /><br />But I have other plans. I've always loved the fabric on this bed (thank you Jamie Drake) and was able to find a Sunbrella version that is almost a perfect match.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCTvMzncvqdAqHjb17CXMtRCjsg_bijS4AhdW4sTb4mAvmsmf3zmP_wm_-nFtQUbla5YV3PWg6t0XnSSJYVvv-KG0c0uiktQCn78di0BUz2E_8mN7V8gSCeoC668j3vxyD67rtPMIqxCV/s1600/statements2007_6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCTvMzncvqdAqHjb17CXMtRCjsg_bijS4AhdW4sTb4mAvmsmf3zmP_wm_-nFtQUbla5YV3PWg6t0XnSSJYVvv-KG0c0uiktQCn78di0BUz2E_8mN7V8gSCeoC668j3vxyD67rtPMIqxCV/s640/statements2007_6.jpeg" width="514" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jamie Drake via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/6896205651452792/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Outdoor fabric on an indoor chair might sound a bit loony, but remember this chair is going in a room with two very busy girls. This fabric will need all the armor it can get.<br /><br />Now I'd love to show you how beautiful the chair looks but she is not ready for her closeup. She's covered in some spots, naked in others. Staples showing and even a few scratches. Think My Fair Lady, before Audrey gets her makeover.<br /><br />So back to work I go. It's a marathon, not a sprint...right? Let's see how the other ladies are doing.<br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://chattafabulous.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Chattafabulous</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Chinoiserie Chic</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.classiccasualhome.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Classic Casual Home </a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://laurenleonardinteriors.com/blog/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">the Cottage Mix</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://cottageandvine.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Cottage & Vine</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Design Indulgence</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.designmanifest.com/blog/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Design Manifest</span> </a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://everythingleb.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Everything LEB</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.markovadesign.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Hodge Podge</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://kimmacumberinteriors.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Kim Macumber Interiors</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.mattersofstyleblog.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Matters of Style</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://mycraftyhomelife.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">My Crafty Home Life</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://scottdesigns.ca/blog/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Nicole Scott Designs</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://blog.pacificfamilyhomes.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Pacific Family Homes</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.pawleysislandposh.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Pawleys Island Posh</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.thepeakoftreschic.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">the Peak of Tres Chic</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">the Pink Pagoda</a> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.powellbrower.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Powell Brower Home</a> </div><a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Simple Details</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span>

one room challenge - week 2

We are in week 2 of the ORC (check out week 1 here ) and to be honest I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. Plenty of projects have been s...

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