Before & After Projects Party
Rhoda at Southern Hospitality is hosting a very fun Top Before & After Projects party! I did a couple of projects that I'm particularly proud of this year. While I did already blog about them, I thought I'd recap them again here so I can participate in the party with links back to the original posts for the directions.
Right after the New Year, 2008, I did a makeover of my fabric covered sideboards in my dining room. They had been sporting the Waverly Bee-de-Lys pattern in black and white. However, I had decided to give into my inner-pink and soften my palette to pinks and greens. The black fabric - which I stalked for quite a while as it went out of distribution due to weaving issues - suddenly seemed too harsh and oppressive. (Hey - a gal can change her mind!).
The sad secret of what's behind the curtain! It's not the Wizard!
And the new sideboards - in pink and green silks!
Click here to see more pics and for instructions.Recovering a Settee
I debated between two different fabrics. A happy floral remnant that I don't know the name or maker:
Or this Waverly cabana stripe, which I just used to make a floor length table cloth for my dining room table.
Think I made the right decision?
Click here to read more and for instructions on recovering this settee.
Thanks Rhoda for hosting the party! Click here to visit Rhoda's blog Souther Hospitality and to view other Before and After projects to get inspired!
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18 comments:
Wonderful makeovers!
Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Great ideas! I also the prefer the floral over the stripe - Looks wonderful!
xx-Gina
What amazing transformations! Thunderous applause coming from Phoenix. :)
Very pretty!
Beautiful! I love both of those fabrics, but I think you did choose the right one! I love unexpected seating, great job!
The panels are great, too...I love hiding my crap behind things, under things, in things, lol...wherever, just as long as I can't see it! ;)
Nice to meet you!
Bella
Fun, fun projects, Linda! I LOVE that settee you picked up for a steal. I'd have to bring that home too & yes, your fabric choices are great in your DR. What a pretty room. Thank you for coming by my party! Here's to 2009!
I love skirted or slip covered.... anything!!!The side boards are lovely:)
Settee's seem to call my name...I hear this one calling all the way from Boston to California! lol!!
Happy 2009 Decorating!
Smiles,
KayEllen
Great inspiration! Love how they all turned out.
Gorgeous...particularly that setee!!
I'm so glad you joined this tour, because now I think I can conquer recovering a chair! We shall see ;)
rue
Looks great! LOve the chaise. I invite you to drop by my place and see my before and after's.
Very inspiring ideas, Linda. Love that settee. It looks so perfect in it's final space, meant to be! Your tutorial on the REUP makes it look so easy, but I've tried a few things in the past, not always so perfect as your lovelies!
lovin the settee! gorgeous!
Love your fabric choices and that settee came out just beautiful!
Manuela
I love all the things you can hide with fabric and no one is none the wiser! Love the settee!!
Really you guys have done a wonderful job as always. You really deserve the pat on the back. The choice of fabric is outstanding and so is that settee.
Wow! I'm impressed!
How beautiful! Your settee is so elegant and I love the fabric you chose. You are very talented!
Thanks for letting me dop by!
Jen
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