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Friday, February 17, 2012

Small Tweak

It's been a couple months since I made a small tweak to a pair of bar stools I picked up off Craigslist for $20.  They were in great shape, but the cushions were a boring shade of tan and the suede was slightly worn.  I decided to give them a little facelift by switching out the suede for some aqua velvet.  I love the combo of the espresso next to the soft blue.  And as much as I adored the new stools, I forgot to give them their 15 minutes of fame because I was so distracted by the holidays and company that were just a day away.  {Yup, I was watching TBS's marathon of A Christmas Story as I covered these babies.} 

So here is their long awaited time to shine.  Our drab stools went from this...{yup, totally forgot to take close-up before pictures, so bear with me and play Where's Waldo to find the stool in the pictures}...



To this!


Ahhhh, much better and way less expensive than buying something new!

PS - our rental dumpster was delivered!  Time to clear out the house!!!!!  Hope everyone has an awesome and productive weekend! :)

13 comments:

  1. Brandi @ His Shabby Her ChicFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    They look great! I love all of the aqua in your house.

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:46 PM

      Thanks Brandi! If you can imagine, there will be a little more based on the colors I painted some furniture haha.

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  2. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    I love color! And I like how the dining chairs are white, but these are that rich espresso!

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  3. Amy@BuffaloRoamFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Really pretty! Love them. Also have to tell you that everytime I visit your blog, I'm struck by what a beautiful couple you two are! Great picture. :)

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:47 PM

      Oh my gosh, that was so sweet! Thank you so very much, Amy! Xo!

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  4. Diana @ Boy + GirlFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Ohlala. Very pretty! I agree with Ashley about mixing the white with the espresso! Very nice.
    -Diana

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  5. Whitney @ Drab to Fab DesignFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Much better than the beige!! I like the dark and light contrasting colors together! Great job!

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  6. Kelly @ Corner of MainFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Pretty. Loving the aqua =)

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  7. Jimmy ZaccherioFebruary 25, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    A new life....a second chance for a pair of old bar stools in a soon to be New, formerly Old House!

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