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Design Bleuprint: Anatomy of a Chair
Let’s talk about the anatomy of a chair. In upholstery speak, knowing the anatony of a chair is useful when we start measuring a chair for fabric, laying out the fabric, cutting it, marking it and finally in applying it to the frame. Most of the chair parts are pretty straight forward; inside back, inside arm, inside wing, outside back,…
Metamorphosis of a La-Z-Boy Recliner
I had a blast transforming this old La-Z-Boy recliner into a funky chair for a special tween! Vintage La-Z-Boy chairs can be updated for any decor. Think of the possibilities to add a fun chair to a space, whether it be team colors in a man cave or a using a chenille spread for a shabby chic look or a…
How to Rock A Grainsack and Gingham Chair
Grainsack and Gingham go together like Authentic and Vintage! They are simply better together! Seriously, what could possibly be better than a vintage chair updated with authentic grainsack and gingham! Let’s start at the beginning. Here is a chair in dire need of some updating. It has great potential with its curves and spindles, but in it’s present state, it…
Brunswick Stew That’s Super Easy & Delicious
Brunswick Stew was on the menu this cold and blustery weekend. It seems winter just won’t quit this year. We hopefully had our last freeze of the spring this weekend, so I made some soul warming Brunswick Stew and cornbread. Brunswick Stew is a southern thing and may have started with local beans, wild game and a tomato base, but…
My Top Upholstery Tips for Beginners
If you’re just starting your upholstery journey, welcome! There’s nothing more satisfying than transforming a worn-out piece of furniture into something fresh and beautiful. The best way to learn upholstery is simply to start—take a class, watch YouTube tutorials, read some books, and then dive into your first project. To help you along the way, I’m sharing my top upholstery…
How to Turn a Garage into a Creative Space – aka She Shop
Hi ya’ll! Today I’m sharing my she shop with you. This is a space that will probably always never be done, if that makes any sense!! But it is functional. So I thought I would share with you the things that make my she shop work for me. First of all, it has to wear many hats. Like upholstery, where…