Turning a coffee table into an ottoman

 Hi there friends...

Today I'm showing you how I turned our family room coffee table into a very comfy ottoman!

After purchasing the new sofa I mentioned how I was on the hunt for a new coffee table...I was leaning towards an older piece. 

Then I started to think of maybe a large ottoman...much more comfy to put your feet up on and relax. 

Here's the before...

 Mom to the rescue again...she suggested this coffee table would be perfect to turn into an ottoman...it was just the right size!

And with help from my friend Linda that's exactly what we did!

 I decided to use the plaid fabric I used on some pillows in here. I sent Linda the measurements along with the fabric and she made this fabulous slipcover for it.

My mom and I added a 2inch foam piece to the top and then wrapped it with this quilted batting and stapled it to the table top. Then we wrapped the batting around the entire table and stapled that.

 When the slipcover came it fit perfectly!

 I love how she pleated the corners.

 I picked up a solid fabric for the pipping to break up the plaid.

Isn't this a sweet pillow...she made it using all the left over fabric...super talented I look forward to working with Linda again! 

 I'm so happy with the way this project turned out!!

 

 Here's a little peek at what I'm working on in the master bedroom.

  Hopefully I'll get the room painted on Monday!

 
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A new/old lamp

Hi there friends...

I've always loved this style lamp and a few weeks ago I lucked out and found one at an antique store I frequent!

Look at that pretty finial.

I love the base...it's solid brass which makes this little lamp quite heavy.

I stacked a few old books under it for some added height.

 I'm so happy with my new/old find!

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Stop sipping and start clicking!

Good morning friends...

I know I haven't been around much lately but I've been busy busy with family life all good stuff that I wouldn't want to miss for the world...so blogging is taking a back seat for now...I know you all get that!

I also have some projects that I've been working on in our master bedroom.

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This morning while I was in the kitchen drinking my MUCH NEEDED morning coffee...I looked through the rooms and the sun was shining in my living room so beautifully I ran for my camera and stopped sipping and started clicking away!

I snipped a few of the plumes from my cornstalks outside for this pretty little vase on my table.

Our trees are losing most of there leaves but they still look so colorful in these shots!

See the little peek of the new cushion my friend Linda made for me.

I sent her the cushion that came with the chair along with the fabric I bought from Country Curtains...and she worked her magic!

She does such beautiful work! 

She made a few more things for me I just have to get around to taking the pictures.
*Linda if your reading this I think I might be in touch with you for some matching pillows;-) *

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you all have a

 SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN!!

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The mirror's new spot...

Hi there friends...

Last I showed you the furniture shuffle that went on in our master bedroom which also involved taking down the mirror over my dresser. Today I'm showing you where that mirror landed!

I can't take credit for it's new spot...it was my mom who suggested I hang it here...thanks mom:-)

Here's the Before with the canvas I had hanging there...

Soooooo much better...

the mirror fills in the wall space much better!

I love how the finish on the frame goes with the shades that I made.

A pretty shot with the lights on.

Thanks for the great suggestion mom!!

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