One early morning I was awoken and told that there was a road side pick-up, where the locals were disposing their unwanted furniture. When I heard there were a couple of items I might like, I literally jumped out of bed and was down the road in record time!
Now one of the items I will be sharing with you today, I must confess is not my kind of style, but I looked past their present state and saw their potential with a lick of paint. After all, it was free!
Does anyone remember these iron chairs with the rosebuds set into the legs that usually came in white? I think they actually still make these outdoor settings. Well, I thought they would be perfect to sit and rest outside between DIY jobs, so that's why I scooped them up. When I got them the back rest was missing on one chair and the other was snapped off, so I just removed it to make stool type seats.
My stylist created a shop front type of set-up, notice the "Open" sign! |
To get started on this simple project I initially started peeling off the larger and easier pieces of flaking paint and then used a wire brush.
After picking and chiseling at the paint work I switched to a sanding bit which made the job all the more enjoyable and quicker! These are the moments I love about being in the countryside. Just sitting outside with the wide blue sky above, sun shining and the fresh morning air. I'm in my element!
My assistant was very eager to help with the spraying, so I obliged just for a second because the paint smell was pretty toxic. Maybe a mask for our next spray painting job would be a good idea!
While the process was most enjoyable the end product came up just as I had hoped. I am thinking of using one of the seats with the antique sewing machine that I featured here.
You might be wondering what the other freebie was that I picked-up. All I can say at this moment is that its something I have wanted for a very long time and again I got it for free!
I haven't done a make-up over to spruce it up yet, but when I do I will definitely share, but for now I'm keeping secret about it. Gomen ne! Sorry....