Several months back I found an ad on a local yard sale site that someone had a vintage settee they were getting rid of for 15.00! I was so excited as I contacted the lady and told her I would pick up that day. When I arrived she had not just one but two and offered both for 30! Mr. C and I loaded them up in his truck and brought home what I refer to as the "twins"! Here they are as we brought them home..
And here is one, they were old and dirty and just plan gross. But I loved them and it took time for me to decide what to do. We removed the old material and it was so dirty and just fell apart. I thought and thought how I wanted to proceed with them and decided on the first twin we would paint her black and add one long cushion instead of the two small ones. I worried about taking away from her true vintage feel..but in the end..well I loved her.
I picked out a black and white french toile and it just fit her personality.
And here is the first twin..she came out better than expected and I so look forward to redoing her sister now., I know she will be white but past that I am unsure. Will I stick to her traditional two seats or will she also get the full bench seat? Time will tell.
Look at those arms and legs!
As much as I love her she will be on the market and will find a new home, the twins will be split but I know they will make two families very happy!
Joining:
Wednesday:
Piece Of Work Wednesday @ Primitive And Proper
Home is where the Heart is
Primp your stuff wednesday
Uncommonly Yours
Very Merry Vintage Style
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
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What we made and wore @RaeGunRamblings
All Star Block Party @ Full Circle Creations
New House
Nutmeg Place
Full Circle Creations
Simply Done Wright
Wicked Awesome Wednesday @ HandyManCraftyWoman
Penny Pinching Party @ TheThriftyHome
Made by Me
From Dream to Reality
Time for a Party
Whimsy Wednesday
Wow me Wednesday
Wednesdays Adorned from Above
Whats it wednesday
Thursday:
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
tutorials-tips-and-tidbits
Under $100 Party
Creative Inspirations
The Mother Lode @ IGottaCreate
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage
Thursdays Are Your Days @ 52Mantels
Transformation Thursday @TheShabbyCreekCottage
Share Your Cup Thursday with Mrs. Olson
Show Me Extraordinary @ 36thAvenue
Hooking up with HoH
Throwback Thursday @HubbyMadeMe
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ FromMyFrontPorchToYours
Live Laugh Link @live.Laugh.Rowe
Pin-inspiration Thursday
Friday:
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Fridays Unfolded @ StuffandNonsense
Feature Friday @ RedouxInteriors
Free for All Friday @ FiveDaysFiveWays
Inspiration Friday @ AtThePicketFence
EBTKS @ ALittleKnickKnack
Potpourri Friday @ 2805
Made You Look @MadeInaDay
Show and Tell Friday
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
hello-its-friday-once-again
Pinworthy Projects @JustUsFourBlog
Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party @ Addicted2Decorating
Weedend Wrap up Party
Saturday
Show and Tell Saturdays @ BeDifferentActNormal
Saturday Nite Special Creative Dressers @ FunkyJunkInteriors
Get schooled Saturday
once upon a weekend
Free for All
Saturday Showoff
Sunday
Overflowing with Creativity
Sunday's Best
Whats Shakin
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Sunday Stop @ Joy2Journey
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ NiftyThriftyThings
Sunday Showcase Party @ UnderTheTableandDreaming It's Party Time @ ItsSoVeryCheri
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More
The Merrier @ DIY
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at Between Naps on the Porch
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Tuesday:
Nifty
Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal
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Trash
To Treasure Tuesday @ Kammy's
Korner
Tuesday's
Treasures @ My
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Be
Inspired @ Elizabeth
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CowGirl
UP @ Cedar
Hill Ranch
Talent
Tuesday @ VintageWannaBee
Wednesday:
Piece Of Work Wednesday @ Primitive And Proper
Home is where the Heart is
Primp your stuff wednesday
Uncommonly Yours
Very Merry Vintage Style
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/
What we made and wore @RaeGunRamblings
All Star Block Party @ Full Circle Creations
New House
Nutmeg Place
Full Circle Creations
Simply Done Wright
Wicked Awesome Wednesday @ HandyManCraftyWoman
Penny Pinching Party @ TheThriftyHome
Made by Me
From Dream to Reality
Time for a Party
Whimsy Wednesday
Wow me Wednesday
Wednesdays Adorned from Above
Whats it wednesday
Thursday:
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
tutorials-tips-and-tidbits
Under $100 Party
Creative Inspirations
The Mother Lode @ IGottaCreate
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage
Thursdays Are Your Days @ 52Mantels
Transformation Thursday @TheShabbyCreekCottage
Share Your Cup Thursday with Mrs. Olson
Show Me Extraordinary @ 36thAvenue
Hooking up with HoH
Throwback Thursday @HubbyMadeMe
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ FromMyFrontPorchToYours
Live Laugh Link @live.Laugh.Rowe
Pin-inspiration Thursday
Friday:
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Fridays Unfolded @ StuffandNonsense
Feature Friday @ RedouxInteriors
Free for All Friday @ FiveDaysFiveWays
Inspiration Friday @ AtThePicketFence
EBTKS @ ALittleKnickKnack
Potpourri Friday @ 2805
Made You Look @MadeInaDay
Show and Tell Friday
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
hello-its-friday-once-again
Pinworthy Projects @JustUsFourBlog
Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party @ Addicted2Decorating
Weedend Wrap up Party
Saturday
Show and Tell Saturdays @ BeDifferentActNormal
Saturday Nite Special Creative Dressers @ FunkyJunkInteriors
Get schooled Saturday
once upon a weekend
Free for All
Saturday Showoff
Sunday
Overflowing with Creativity
Sunday's Best
Whats Shakin
Social Sunday
Sunday Stop @ Joy2Journey
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ NiftyThriftyThings
Sunday Showcase Party @ UnderTheTableandDreaming It's Party Time @ ItsSoVeryCheri
26 comments:
They're just beautiful!!! 30.00 is an absolute steal!
Great job:)
What a GREAT find at a ridiculous price! Love how the first one turned out and can't wait to see the 2nd.
The toile is perfect! LOVE the twin benches.....
LOVE THESE!!! So jealous!
They're beautiful! Great find!
-Amy
http://fairandfickle.blogspot.com
I love the toile with the black - it's beautiful. Cant't wait to see her sister... Now following you from Totally Transformed Tuesday.....
Lucky you to find twins, and that price was a steal:)
Blessings,
Linda
I am visiting you from JAQS Studio. I love the twins! Their transformation was amazing. (love the fabric that you chose.) Hugs. Penny
the twins have grown up beautifully!
I love it! Great job. And the price just can't be beat! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
Holly
What a find!! I need to find more like this! Thanks for the inspiration.
They look lovely! I saw a bench exactly like those at a local barn sale. I noticed it because it's quite similar to the bench on my front porch too! Twin #1 looks lovely in black!
What a fabulous find. Great refinish on the first twin!
These are just beautiful!
Beautifully done! You are very talented! Thank you for linking up at Whimsy Wednesdays with The NY Melrose Family and Smart! School {House}
Kelly at Smart! School {House}
www.smartschoolhouse.com
www.thenymelrosefamily.com
Hi Margaret: What gorgeous settee "twins" you have! I love the black and the new toile fabric you chose--just lovely!
Love those! Always looking for pieces like these.
OMGosh! I love them! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
woow.....twins are the best :)
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Håkan ( The Roseman)
Great score! Beautiful makeover! I'd have such a hard time parting with them!
It looks awesome! You did a great make-over! I'm sure it'll sell fast! It sorta made me cringe, seeing it so near a pool! Knowing my luck, it would have totally ended up in there! Ha!
Love the transformation! Thanks for linking to my party. This week's will be live tomorrow. I hope you can join in on the fun again.
Leslie
House on the Way
Great finds! I redid two just like them! How cool is that?
Thanks for linking up to the Autumn Inspirations Party!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Beautiful finds. I love your fabric choices and am sure 2 lucky people who buy them will be very happy.
Gorgeous! I did a bench very similar to the twins for one of the 1st pieces I sold, and I used a very similar fabric! Thanks for sharing. -K
I love these. They are so cute. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/10/almond-sugar-body-scrub-and-wednesdays.html
from Wednesday until Sunday.
Hope to see you there.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
www.adornedfromabove.com
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