Stylish Stool Makeover

Four bucks. Yup, that's what it cost me when it found me at a yardsale two summers ago. It was clean and sturdy, and a perfect size. And it's served us just fine I suppose...

Until now. I am feeling the neutrals kicking in, and besides, the stool is looking a little worse for the wear. So, thanks to some $2/yard fabric that also called my name, it is time for an extreme makeover! Let the staple pulling, digging, and prying commence...

My first time ever sewing piping, and I cheated. I let HR sew it. Well, I did start it and then let him finish ... does that count at all? He wanted to sew reeeeaalllly badly, so why not? He couldn't do any worse than me, since I had never done it either. :-)

A bit of black spray paint on the feet. Turns out that I didn't spray them thoroughly in the garage, and I didn't even see it until after they were clear coated and I brought them inside. But, I rather like it - gives the black-brown look with the original wood color slightly peeking through.

Some stapling, and more stapling. But, it's a beaut!

Before and after:

Not bad for less than six bucks and a few lot of hated staples!

I'm linking up with Transformation Thursday. See ya there!