Sometimes I am my own worst enemy…

Those of you with a need / addiction to DIY know exactly what I mean.

I tend to “collect”things with the intention of fixing them and giving them new life again.  When I spot something I usually already have a vision for it before I bring it home.

But then … somehow they wind up on the “wait list” as I tend to things more immediately in need of my attention.  How come is it that when it is something for my own home it doesn’t seem to be as much of a priority? You would think I’d be finishing those things first as I do spend most of my time here … but sadly … no!

Here are a few things on my current waitlist.

1.  Antique sideboard

I started this piece back in March but only got so far as the first coat of paint along with an experimental wet distressing of one part of it.  Then I was undecided on how I wanted to proceed with the rest of it…  heavy distressing, moderate distressing or no distressing at all?  Am I happy with the colour or do I want to actually make it a colour?

Any suggestions are welcome :0)

Here is an example of where I tried wet distressing with a wet sanding sponge…

I like it but I’m not sure I “love” it.

Oh … I forgot to mention that the pulls and handles are temporary on this piece :0)  I just slapped them on so I could still access the china still in this sideboard.  Yah … I know … :0\

It will get the appropriate hardware as soon as I finally get around to completing it, I promise!

2.  French Salon Chair

Next we move on to the other French Salon Chair that I bought a few weeks ago.  I haven’t decided if I will make it match the other one or if I will use a different material on it.  I am currently using it as my desk chair until a decision has been made.  All I know is that it cannot stay pink if it is going to be mine.  Nothing against pink, I just don’t care for it on upholstered furniture.

3. A Carved French Arm Chair

Now, this is a sweet little chair in need of a lot of love.  It was a random purchase on a random browse through a local classified ad website.  It was super cheap and I couldn’t believe that someone didn’t scoop it up right away!  I was shocked that after being on the site for so long that it was still available.

The wood is gauged in many places and the upholstery is stained but that’s what makes for a dramatic makeover right?

For now it will live in the corner of my kitchen / dining area.  Sticky kids are okay on it …  for now :0)

And lastly…

(I think I have a chair addiction to be honest…)

This next chair was purchased with the two French Salon chairs from the same lady.  My youngest daughter fell in love with it “as is”and begged me not to do anything with it.  She wanted it so bad for her room that she actually paid me her month’s allowance for it!  Lol!

It was a steal of a deal for sure!  Like the French chairs, this one was also like brand new.  No stains, wear marks or fading and most importantly no smells!  Just a weird yellow velvet … which actually looks perfect in her yellow bedroom! (sorry, no pictures to share on that yet)Not the most flattering picture of the chair but at least you get the idea…

I must say, this chair is very comfy :0)

These are just a few items on my to do list this summer … I won’t take you out to the garage … that’s a whole other post for sure!

Have a great day!

Smiles!

Terry

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