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Design Bleuprint: The Education of Bleubelle, The Beginning
This is Bleubelle. She is MY chair. You know that one I drink my morning coffee in, and the one I relax in in the evening. She has served me well, but she is plum worn out and in desperate need of a make over. She is a swivel rocker, slip covered in a blue twill printed paisley fabric. The…
One More Channel Back: This time its MCM goes Classic
Time for a make over and this MCM goes Classic! Here’s a slightly different twist on a channel back chair, but it’s definitely a channel back; A Mid-Century Modern one. And this MCM goes Classic! This post will be short and sweet. I wanted to share this chair with you! It turned out beautiful. This is the 3rd installment of…
Channel Back #2: Guess what happened when I upholstered this one?
In upholstering my 2nd channel back chair, I had 3 issues! If you have been following along with this blog, you know that I just returned from some upholstery classes where I had the opportunity to learn some advanced skills, button tufting and a channel back chair. You can read all about my class adventures here. Now what really works…
5 Ways You Can Benefit From Hands-on Upholstery Classes
Last month I got to be the student for not one, but two hands-on upholstery classes!! Whoop ! Whoop!! In today’s online world there are so many ways to learn new skills, Pinterest posts that take you to blogs, YouTube, Google searches! But can I just say the good old fashioned hands-on upholstery classes are the best way to learn…
How-To Upholstery Courses: Why Didn’t I Start Here?
Upholstery Courses Are Hard to Find! I wanted to learn how to reupholster furniture for a very long time. But even in a large metropolitan city, upholstery courses are few and far between! Every few years, I’d decide I was going to find some way to learn. Once in a while, Joann’s would offer a basic class, but honestly, it…
5 Ingredient Greek-Style Shrimp Saute
Greek-Style Shrimp Saute can be on the table in 15 minutes. Don’t you love quick, easy and delicious recipes. This Greek-Style Shrimp Saute is full of flavor but short on ingredients and the time it will take to prepare. It’s perfect for a busy summer evening or really anytime of year. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please…