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Thursday, September 17, 2009

THRIFTY THURSDAY - I LOVE MY NEW BENCH


I found a new place to "thrift" shop and I love it, Habit for Humanity Store. I have been twice and both times I left with something. I have been redecorating our home office over the past couple of weeks. I have been wanting a bench and I hit the jackpot.

Here is the before picture:


I only paid $7 for the bench.

After some soap and water, spray paint, batting, fabric and a staple gun, I ended up with this.





Here is a close up to show the material.


I am very happy with my bench.

(Sorry for the pictures but a photographer I am not!)

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6 comments:

  1. DebbieSeptember 17, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    I love it! What a treasure. Plus, the money goes to an excellent cause. It's a win all the way around:)

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  2. Old Time CindySeptember 17, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I have a recent fondness for benches and keep bring them home. Yours is a great find and redo.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Living it up at Lakewood,
    Cindy

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  3. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleSeptember 17, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    I'm IN LOVE with your bench. In my home it would be a ROLL TIDE bench (Univeristy of Alabama) I love the houndstooth fabric! Great find my friend!Thanks for linking up this week!
    Leigh
    Tales from Bloggeritaville
    www.lbratina.blogspot.com

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  4. Kristin - The GoatSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    That bench it divine! Love the legs on her :) Staple guns are such a great tool - I've made my own headboards with wood, batting, fabric and that trusty staple gun.

    You may not stop recovering stuff now - better watch out! :)

    Kristin - The Goat

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  5. Ally's CornerSeptember 20, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    What a cool find!!! You did a great job.

    Ally

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  6. MariaSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks for everyones comments. I love my bench more and more each day. I really think its the fabric that makes it.

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