Trash to Treasure (The Chair)

So... do you dumpster dive??

No... me either but I do check out peoples trash on trash day to see

if they are getting rid of anything good. 

Turns out.. this was gonna be a good trash day!

While taking the boys to school I saw this red chair sitting

by my neighbors trash can. I did notice it had some pretty legs so

I decided to stop on my way back and take a better look at her.

Low and behold she was a beauty, just waiting for someone (me) to take

her home and make her over!

I pulled up, threw her in the back of my car and drove away.

I am sure if any of my neighbors saw me doing this they would

think I was a little crazy!! They would be right!!!

She was dirty, the cushion was in good shape but the fabric 

had been faded for years. 

Other than that she was ready for a transformation.

School was cancelled today for a SNOW DAY (in Texas)!!

Perfect day to stay inside and work on my new chair!

I am in looooooove with the way she turned out and can't believe

someone didn't pick her up sooner. Glad they didn't!

Here she is....

Before

                                                                               After

I used a Behr (Heavy Cream) All in One Paint and distressed

her with a dry brushing of tobacco glaze after she was dry. I

Covered the cushion in a soft burlap fabric I found at the

thrift store for $1.00 awhile back. All i needed to do was screw the cushion to the seat and it was done.

Voila!!!

Loving it!

The best part is..she didn't cost my a dime...I love free!!!

Stay warm my friends..

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I have linked this post to.... Miss Mustard Seed
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Amaze Me Monday (DittleDattle)
Thrifty Decor Chick
The Shabby Chic Cottage