Trash to treasure

Ok so I am very excitied about what I just found at our local tip shop!  After reading through some interior design magazines I was inspired to do a little re-designing of my own.

So I packed Harri into the car and off we went to the tip shop. I had never actually been there before, i was lucky enough to find it first go.  It was tiny, so it would have been easy to miss.

Anyway; after searching through everything, I came across this table/stool, and immediately fell in love with it.  I didn't plan on spending too much, and because it was quite big I didn't get my hopes up, but when the man told me it was $10, yes that's right $10 how could I refuse!

I told him I would be back, as I had to go home and take the pram out of the boot, so it would fit.

Upon my return I was not sure about it anymore, but once I saw it again, I knew I had to get it.
The man was so lovely and helpful, and he loved talking to Harri.

With a lick of paint, and re-upholstering the leather it will give it a new lease on life.

I just thought it was the funkiest design, so different.

The legs may need a another nail or two put in, as some are a little wobbly.

I will also put new handles on the draws.

I am just so excited, the possibilities are endless.  Now I just have to decide on what colour to paint it, I am thinking maybe just going with an offwhite, or neutral colour, or I could go really crazy and paint it lime green...

I also need to rummage through my fabric collection to see if there is anything I can cover the stool with.

I will keep you updated on any progress, and will post the finished product right here.

Until next time.

New couch to decorate

I finally got he call the other day to say that our couch had arrived in store, bout time I say (anyway that is another story).

So I feel it will need a little bit of dressing, after searching I found this great seller on etsy, who makes cushion covers, and I fell in love with them.  Couple uses high quality fabric from England, that alone makes me want to order them! It just seems to make is feel more regal or something.
These are my favourites

They are also quite cheap, about $28 for two covers.  I may have to do a bit of convincing my husband before any purchases are made, plus I want to have our couch set up before I go buying cushions that may not even go.

Well It is the second day of Spring, and I am feeling the need to do some Spring cleaning! Hopefully having the new couch will help things feel a bit more refreshed!