Monday, January 23, 2012

Trash to Treasure



 My mom was cleaning out one of her closets and found this little stool. She forgot she even had it and was going to throw it out. Well I couldn't have that, so I saved it and gave it new life!






 So what do you think? I know it seems like all my posts lately  have been about something in my living room. I promise this is it (for now that is ;)!!
                           Have a great week!
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66 comments:

DIYbyDesign said...

I just love the makeover you did to that little bench. The fabric is perfect.

Debbiedoos said...

Love the fabric Martina. I am glad you repurposed that little beauty...It looks pretty in your Living room.

Gina said...

It's a good thing you rescued that little cutie. A little paint & a great new fabric & now it looks fabulous!

Bliss said...

Cute cute. In your face mama!!!! Don't let her ask for it back now.

~Bliss~

Sonny G said...

Great job on saving and beautifying that little stool. It looks just right in its new home.

Unknown said...

Super cute

Pattie

Sunflowers With Smiles said...

Martina:

It looks wonderful, love the fabric choice!

michele said...

adorable!

stop by to enter my kate spade & bling giveaway if you haven't already!

smiles.

michele

Something Nice and Pretty said...

I redid my mom's too with drop cloth and a painted stripe in black, I love that fabric!

ANNE said...

What an improvement! Love that fabric!!

Pamela said...

Martina I love it!!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I love little footstools like this, Martina! They are perfect for makeovers. I see you've used my favorite fabric, too!

Gail said...

I have one just like that in my shed! Yours turned out great and looks beautiful in your living room. Enjoy your day, Gail

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Wonderful transformation! Love that fabric....can you share where you got it?
Hugs,
Penny

Dawn said...

So glad you saved that little treasure. It turned out great, and will fit in so many places. Great find.

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for sharing......what a great transformation! I'm your newest follower. Tabitha @ simplyhomecents.blogspot.com

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Penny I bought the fabric at Hobby Lobby. It must be new because this is the first time I saw it there.

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

Wonderful makeover. I need a break from the house after being under the weather. Perhaps I'll go looking for fabric. I love what you used.

Kelly said...

I love little footstools. Yours turned out so cute. I can't believe how much better it looks now that you got ahold of it!

Myric said...

I think the stool is happy to get a make-over! I love how it looks!

xoxo
Myric

At The Picket Fence said...

Love that Martina! Looks like something out of the Ballards catalog! :-)
Vanessa

Andrea said...

very cute! I have a similar stool that is awaiting it's new look

NanaDiana said...

I love the makeover, Martina. I love those little footstools and have a hard time not buying them when I am out thrifting. After all, I only need so many! xo Diana

AntiqueChase said...

fantastic makeover. love it

Peggy~PJH Designs said...

Hi Martina, I love your little stool and you can show everything in your living room and I'm sure I would love all of it. Thanks for coming by my blog and leaving kind words.

Unknown said...

I love your projects, Martina, and this little stool is lovely. The new fabric is so pretty. They inspire me to get projects done too.

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

You are such a sweetie to save her and just look how pretty she is now!!!

Blessings,
Linda

The Tuscan Home said...

That is too cute, Martina! You did a wonderful job! I like the placement of it, too! xo ~Liz

Dusty McRae said...

Great redo!!! That is so cute.

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

Nice makeover - and I especially like the fabric!
I am having a giveaway of a digital scrapbook software program, if interested, stop by to enter!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Martina, it looks great. Love the fabric. Great little update.

Donna said...

I adore your stool! The fabric is perfect for it. Thank you for visiting me also. I am your newest follower!
Hugs,
Donna

Maria Elena said...

I love the fabric! Just perfect!

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

What a cute stool, Martina....love how it turned out. You really gave it a great new look. Pretty alphabet fabric, too. Linda

Karena said...

Martina it turned out wonderfully. Did you stencil the stool, or is it the fabric design?

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena

Cindy said...

Your stool is simply darling! I love it. Martina, did you give your stool a coat of black then the white? I notice you can see black where it has been distressed and I have wondered how that is done.
Hugs, Cindy

Babs said...

How cute! Love the script fabric cover and the ASCP frame. It doesn't even look like the same stool. Adorable.

Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement said...

Great save! I love the fabric and think it looks fabulous in your living room.

Beautiful job once again!
Pam

Sharon Lee Johnson said...

Great job, Martina. I love the script fabric. x Sharon

Becca Bertotti said...

I love, love the fabric, Martina! And, what a great idea tucking it under your coffee table, making it part of your "vignette!" Might have to borrow ... :)

Christine @ Stonehouse Living said...

Hi Martina,
Great before and amazing after!!
Love this little stool..it fits just perfectly! You have a great eye for re-purposing out dated items!
All the Best,
Christine

Mariaelena said...

Hi Martina...didn't see this yesterday...did you see mine like this...almost the same stool...so funny....great lunch today...so nice to finally meet in person...we will definitely do it again!...xo, Mariaelena

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

In a word...LOVE! I adore that scripted fabric. So happy the little guy was saved and has a happy new life. :) Blessings, Barb

WhyCuzICan said...

Great statement piece--all wrapped up in your pretty footstool! Nice!

Thanks so much for sharing with all of us today :D

Visiting from Wow US Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style,
~Smiles, Suzanne in NW IL

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

I love your bench makeover! Beautiful fabric you used.

Dee

Unknown said...

You did a great job! I love how it turned out!! I'm also hosting my first giveaway...come by and enter to win a free My Memories digital scrapbooking program.
Sally
loveofhomes.blogspot.com

Tausha said...

Darling! Love the makeover!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Have a happy week!

Tausha
sassystyleredesign.blogspot.com

Tausha said...

Darling! Love the makeover!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Have a happy week!

Tausha
sassystyleredesign.blogspot.com

A Hint of Home said...

I love the foot stool makeover.
It looks so cute with the new material on it!

Tricia said...

What a nice makeover :)

Anonymous said...

So cute! I love your little stool, there's always room for little things! I'm now a follower

Kim @ French Country Antiques said...

Nice transformation. Love the script alphabet fabric! Coming over from WOW and am your newest follower. I'd love the follow-back if you get a chance! Hugs, Kim

Anonymous said...

Oh, it's darling! I love it as it's so little and the fabric you chose is so pretty.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia;O

xinex said...

I love it! It's a cute stool, MArtina. Glad you saved it....Christine

Anita at Cedar Hill said...

Great job, it's beautiful, such a lovely transformation.

Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...

I'm so jealous Martina! I've been scouring Craigslist and Goodwill to find a little footstool to makeover. Yours is adorable!

Nancy's Notes said...

Martina, that is a winner of a transformation! Love the fabric, it's just awesome! Isn't it satisfying to turn something into something extraordinary? Great job!

Kristens Creations said...

Love the bench Martina! That fabric is so popular. It was everywhere at market. I actually ordered some ribbon in the french print. I hope it comes in soon. Thanks for joining the party!! Kristen

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

I'm sure the little stool thanks you Martina. It looks much happier now.

Unknown said...

What a darling Trast to Treasure! And best of all it was FREE!
Be Blessed,
Lorena

Miriam@BeBookBound said...

So cute! I have some similar fabric, and now I have to decide what to put it on since I don't have a cute little stool...

foreverdecorating said...

I used that same fabric on two lyre back chairs that I have in my booth. I love it. Maybe I should use it on something for me like you did. Great look.

Laura said...

Martina- it looks wonderful!
Isn't transforming things fun?

Thank you so much for visiting my blog.

Laura
White Spray Paint

Pam Kessler said...

Very cute. Love the rug also.

Special 'K' said...

That is so adorable, but then your treasures always are. Thanks for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

pam {simple details} said...

It's perfect, Martina! Love it tucked under your coffee table!

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