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:

  1. DIYbyDesignJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:03 AM

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

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  2. DebbiedoosJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:07 AM

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

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  3. GinaJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:15 AM

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

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  4. BlissJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:19 AM

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

    ~Bliss~

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  5. Sonny GJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:34 AM

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

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  6. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Super cute

    Pattie

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  7. Sunflowers With SmilesJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Martina:

    It looks wonderful, love the fabric choice!

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  8. micheleJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    adorable!

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

    smiles.

    michele

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  9. Something Nice and PrettyJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:03 AM

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

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  10. ANNEJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    What an improvement! Love that fabric!!

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  11. PamelaJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Martina I love it!!

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:38 AM

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

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  13. GailJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:48 AM

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

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  14. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:54 AM

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

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  15. DawnJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

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

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM

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

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  17. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:38 AM

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

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  18. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    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.

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  19. KellyJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    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!

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  20. Myric January 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM

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

    xoxo
    Myric

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  21. At The Picket FenceJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:48 AM

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

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  22. AndreaJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM

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

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  23. NanaDianaJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    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

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  24. AntiqueChaseJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    fantastic makeover. love it

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  25. Peggy~PJH DesignsJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    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.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    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.

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  27. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM

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

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  28. The Tuscan HomeJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:03 PM

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

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  29. Dusty McRaeJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Great redo!!! That is so cute.

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  30. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    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!

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  31. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:03 PM

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

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  32. DonnaJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:05 PM

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

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  33. Maria ElenaJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I love the fabric! Just perfect!

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  34. Linda (Nina's Nest)January 23, 2012 at 7:45 PM

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

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  35. KarenaJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:54 PM

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

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  36. CindyJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    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

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  37. BabsJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:34 PM

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

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  38. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:20 PM

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

    Beautiful job once again!
    Pam

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  39. Sharon Lee JohnsonJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:42 AM

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

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  40. Becca BertottiJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    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 ... :)

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  41. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    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

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  42. MariaelenaJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    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

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  43. Barb @ The Everyday Home January 24, 2012 at 8:09 PM

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

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  44. WhyCuzICanJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    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

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  45. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️January 24, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I love your bench makeover! Beautiful fabric you used.

    Dee

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  46. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    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

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  47. TaushaJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:10 PM

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

    Tausha
    sassystyleredesign.blogspot.com

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  48. TaushaJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:10 PM

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

    Tausha
    sassystyleredesign.blogspot.com

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  49. A Hint of HomeJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:40 PM

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

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  50. TriciaJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    What a nice makeover :)

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:10 AM

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

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  52. Kim @ French Country AntiquesJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    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

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    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

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  54. xinexJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:59 PM

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

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  55. Anita at Cedar Hill January 25, 2012 at 7:07 PM

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

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  56. Pam - @diy Design FanaticJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:44 PM

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

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  57. Nancy's NotesJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    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!

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  58. Kristens CreationsJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    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

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  59. Rosemary@villabarnesJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:42 PM

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

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  60. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM

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

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  61. Miriam@BeBookBoundJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    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...

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  62. foreverdecoratingJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    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.

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  63. LauraJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:02 PM

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

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog.

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  64. Pam KesslerJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Very cute. Love the rug also.

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  65. Special 'K'February 3, 2012 at 9:18 AM

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

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  66. pam {simple details}February 3, 2012 at 9:49 PM

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

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina