Remember this old couch I found on the side of the road this summer?
It took up most of my garage this summer...til finally I couldn't stand its ugliness any longer.
With the help of my very talented mother, who showed me how to re-upholster, here is my new-old couch!
Here is the back, which is just as cool as the front, because that is what you see when you walk in my house.
I have never been more excited or proud to show you one of my projects. It turned out just as I had hoped, and even though it took many hours of hard work, the end result is completely satisfying. I certainly cant take all the credit though, my mother, Jackie, is the brains behind this operation! Martha Stewart's got nothing on her...she upholsters, does beautiful drapery's, and over Christmas she even made bears out of favorite shirts from a man who had passed away, so his wife could give them as gifts to her grandchildren. Those were awesome! Our big thing now is making fabric-covered headboards. Yes, I know...you all want her number. You can email me at ceci@jq99.com for her info.
Anyway, the couch is cool, right? I just love the fabric, it's so "me". And I love my husband who sold a really nice golf club on ebay to help pay for it. Good thing he really enjoys napping on it.
Oh, and if you're wondering what I'm up to next (with Moms help, of course)...upholstering the matching chair!
Let's Connect!
Ceci
Ceci
9 comments:
hey ceci,
thanks for the plug of my blog the other day -- i didn't realize you were one of my readers! :)
your couch looks amazing -- that fabric is to die for!! great job!
Val, isn't it funny when you discover someone actually reads your blog and actually cares what you have to say? I love your blog, you take such beautiful pictures!
it looks so great! i love it. i can't wait to see in person and touch it.
Kudo's to both you ladies I LOVE IT.
not lovin it
The fabric is beautiful! Do you do something to "treat" the old couch to kill off ancient germs? Or is it sooo stripped that nothing is left but the springs and frame? Your mom is super talented!
Great job!! I would love to learn how to reupholster one of these days!!
ceci-
what a blast to talk with you (in one of my favorite stores no less!)
you are a blast!
and LOVE LOVE LOVE your house- okay, the couch is incredible and the rest of your decor is killer...martha stewarts got nothin' on you or jackie!
sure beats stephens cottage! (was that the name?)
hope you found a place for the 50 rugs.
practicing the wave...
Holly
I love the couch. My sister had an old chair that I wanted to recover, but I knew that I would never get around to doing anything with it, so I let her give it to goodwill. You did an amazing job.
God Bless,
Kristin Vanderlaan
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