It's DIY Day at Kimba's. Guess what I've been working on?
I knew I loved ottomans, but it seems my fondness for them has become apparent to my husband as well. He asked me if I was going to start an ottoman business and call it The Ottoman Empire. Ha, ha.
Really, though, I just can't seem to get enough of them. And why not? Is there a more versatile piece of furniture?
I found this treasure at the Habitat for Humanity thrift store the other day and snapped it up. It was ugly but structurally quite sound. $10 out of my wallet into the coffers of one of my favorite charities, and I got an ottoman. That seemed like a good deal to me.
Luckily I had lots of fabric left over from the new bedding I made this spring. And with a bit of help from my staple gun and my glue gun, look what I have now:
An ottoman. Covered in houndstooth fabric. With cedar-lined storage. I think I'm in love.
This cutie is going in my closet, which has been subject to a massive clean-out. I've wanted a place to perch in there. Now I can sit in style.
But I may have to beat the rest of the family to my new treasure. Look who had a seat while I was snapping pictures!
Check out all the fun do-it-yourself projects at Kimba's!
Love it! May I borrow it? Please? Just for a little while?
ReplyDeleteI need to find myself an ottoman- I have none.
Cute :) I just picked up a vintage settee at my Goodwill this week and I've been OBSESSED with working it over. See? You've given me more inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteLuuuurve!! And the puppy's pretty cute too...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! I love the fabric you chose. :) What a diamond in the rough! Visiting from Kimba's party! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is great- you did a fantastic job!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, that pup made my day!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a treasure!! The puppy seems to think so, too!!
ReplyDeleteDon't take this the wrong way, but I think that I like your little helper the best.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your ottoman. I have one sitting here just crying out for help, so I am grateful for your project ideas.
What great fabric. I think I like the cute doggy just as much! Now I'm going to keep an eye out for an ottoman needing some love.
ReplyDeleteWow - only $10! What a steal - its beautiful. Your posing dog made me laugh :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job and I adore that fabric!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! I have been intending to go by our Habitat Store for a while now and just haven't made it, but I think it will now be a priority. Love the blue houndstooth!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the fabric.
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simply loverly!
ReplyDeleteWOW I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteOk...too cute and that sweet dog just ups the cuteness factor!!
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Thanks for your comments about my bathroom. I need to find what I want, get organized and then dig in! You have motivated me!!!
oh, i DO love that! the fabric is GREAT!
ReplyDeleteso nice! the dog makes it look even cuter.
ReplyDeleteHi Richella !
ReplyDeleteCaaaaaaute !!!
Never no it was the same piece, just fab !
Houndstooth is such a classic and I am sure it will be a hit for years !
Great job,
Kammy
Very cute, love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing - love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! I love it. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Your dog looks so cute sitting on it! Looks like some great storage too - good job!
ReplyDeleteWoah!! That is kinda (really really) amazing!! Fab Job!!
ReplyDeleteyou have room to sit in your closet? wow! it looks fantastic! a great find adn a better fix!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the houndstooth!
ReplyDeleteHi, my friend! Oh, that looks fantastic. I'm loving houndstooth these days & that looks So great. You did good, the before was really horrendous, now it's a jewel. What a cutie pie doggie!
ReplyDeleteThat looks GREAT! I have an ottoman I have needed to redo for months and just haven't quite figured out which fabric I'm going to use. I'm too indecisive! Yours looks so good! And with the pooch's approval, you know it's good! : )
ReplyDeleteI love it! Such a cute box!
ReplyDeleteI love the last photo with your finished project and your dog. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat work by the way!
wow - very clever!! you did a great job with it! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it! You did a fantastic job turning something ugly into such a beautiful piece of furniture!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. When I looked at the first pic, I thought no way would I have paid $10 but then I saw the storage and the redo! Wow! I like reading your blog.
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