Give 'em the slip...

...chairs that is!

I have two wonderful bergere chairs in my living room
that I have been wanting to "change up" for awhile.

I'm finding that I need a lighter palette,
in home decor, and after years
 of living with darker and deeper colors,
I'm wanting more neutral surroundings.

So I gave them the slip!

Out came the craft paper to make outlines of their backs.

and of course my two drive me crazy cats  favorite helpers showed up.

I worked straight off the chair, piecing and pinning and fitting.

They aren't perfect,

and I'm so glad that there is that great word...

"shabby"

... still floating around.

ahem...

I've had the material for several weeks

but just couldn't get them started.

At least I've had some time to form the idea in my head.

Thanks to all you amazing, talented people out there

who have given me some great inspiration and encouragement.

Love the ruffles, but don't look too close.

I wouldn't show them to my high school

Home Ec teacher,

but they work for me.

I even gave one of them little vintage linen and lace

"sleeves" to cover an arm cushion.

My husband said they looked like a couple

of little girls with ruffled dresses...

just what I wanted.

I'm linking up with

The DIY Showoff

Between Naps on the Porch

It's So Very Cheri

Coastal Charm

White Wednesday with Kathleen

My Romantic Home with Cindy

My Favorite Things

and Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie

Tools are for Women Too

And Threadneedle Studio

for Slipcover Show Off #11

I can't believe I actually made these.

I usually don't like to sew.

But they were well worth the effort,

Hope you're having a great week,

love,

Debra

Has it lived a Prior Life?

I ran over to Lezlee's a little while ago,

and found out she is having a party!

Uh huh, a

Prior Lives Party!

And we're all invited.

Lezlee's livin' up to her name and asking people to share

objects that they use that once had a "prior life",

or was used for something different than what it is now.

The first thing that came to mind was my sweet little

 Staffordshire Commode.

Now, I have to admit that it IS at home in the bathroom.

But now used for extra t-p and soap.

I"ll refrain from any blatant bathroom humor,

except to say,

 it DOES have a large crack on it's bottom.

Now, go visit Lezlee and see what you have to share

that might have had a Prior Life!

If you haven't seen my post on "Tattered Treasures"

a new store in Lebanon, Missouri,

please scroll down to the next post.

Have a great weekend,

love,

Debra