But onto the more interesting part. Well I was looking at online shops the other day, and came across a deckchair that they had repainted and covered for the princely sum of £98.00!!!! eeeeeekkkkk.....I thought they must be having a laugh. So off I went to my shed where my long forgotten grotty old deckchair has been languishing for the last couple of years. Stupidly I didn't take a before piccy, was too excited with doing the makeover. Anyhows it was dark wood with navy and sky blue stripes running through the material. Well off I went to Laura Ashley sale and there waiting for me at £11.00 per metre (being half price in their sale) was just the woven upholstery fabrice I needed, pale ecru/cream/moss green/most beautiful grey. Did my heart miss I beat as I spied this material, was there enough left on the roll...oh yes oh yes!....honestly what else can get a girl with a love of flowers more excited. So home it came. Next a trip to Homebase, aha everything seemed to be falling into place, first pot of eggshell I saw Laura Ashley Country White, phew and just two tins left....so one quickly was grabbed by me. I covered the existing deck chair material for strength. So for the princely sum of £12.99 for paint and £9.90 for material (oh yes! there was a further 10% off at till......all done for the price of £22.89. Am I pleased, you bet cha!!!!! ttfn x
4 comments:
Oh, Teresa! What a fabulous job you did! It looks so pretty and professional...and for 1/4 the price! You can be very proud!
On a more serious note, I was so sorry to read that your mom passed away. I know your family has had a long and difficult journey with her illness. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I am sending you a big hug...
((((((Teresa))))))...Debbie
Brilliant makeover Teresa and how lovely to find bargains like that!
I was just mentioning to my aunt the other day that I would like to find a deckchair,and she said 'Oh I have one in the shed I don't use,you can have to if you want' Now I am going to follow your lead and do a makeover on it!
Thanks for your tip re painting my bench.I have been having trouble finding that 123 paint though.Where do you get yours from?
Bellaboo ;0)
What a fab idea! and what a fraction of the cost. I've got a really old deckchair which is in need of a makeover so I might copy you if you don't mind!
Oooooh love it!
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Fleur
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