A Vintage Find and Makeover

Last weekend I went to another antique market that falls on the weekend after the Scott's antique market. This one is a good bit closer to me and much smaller which means it is so much easier to shop without being overwhelmed.

I have been looking for a pretty footstool for some time now and finally lucked up on a nice one without an outrageous price tag, but it doesn't look like this anymore.

This fabric was pretty and in decent shape, but it doesn't work with my house.

First thing to do is to take the old fabric off and it was attached with a gazillion tacks. 

Oh, fun.....not!

After getting all those tacks out I could see that this has been recovered more than once.

The batting was still in great shape so no need to replace it.

I covered it with this grain sack style fabric that I have had for a few years. I'm glad I finally got to use it.

I used my staple gun to attach the fabric and it was very easy to do. It probably took me thirty minutes total to remove the tacks and add the new fabric.

Now it's perfect in the sitting room.

One person on instagram said they were surprised I didn't paint the base. 

No, I don't paint everything. This wood is in excellent condition and it's quite heavy, too.

So next time you find something that isn't the right fabric or the right color just remember that with just a bit of effort and time you can transform it to suit your needs.

And here is a peek at my other antique find!

Happy Thursday!

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