Monday, August 15, 2011

I Love Craigslist

I was so busy with the move and packing this weekend that I didn't have a chance to hit up any garage sales.  Instead, I spent a few minutes on craigslist and found this amazing chair.  I got it for $20!  I know hubs is just so excited to move another chair.  Haha!  But I can't wait to make it mine (although I won't be able to work on it for a couple of weeks).  Can you see the potential here?

Here is another craigslist find from June.  It was $35. The lady wouldn't budge in price. I asked her if it was in a smoking home (not that that would prevent me from buying it but it tells me how much work I need to do) and she said, "oh heavens no," so quickly. What I learned... don't believe when someone jumps to the answer she knows you want to hear so fast. Maybe they didn't smoke in the home, but after 32 years of 2nd hand smoke, the poor chair has lung cancer. So I pulled off the groovy red and orange material and washed the cushions, which helped.

I painted the wood Heirloom White by Rustoleum (I think).


Then I decided to bring out the wood work by glazing it.  See the difference above and below?

This is the end result.  LOVE!
Here's the breakdown:
Chair - $35
Primer - $3
Paint - $3
Upholstery - $20 from JoAnn's (which was 1/2 price! Gulp. But I loved it so much.)
Total Cost for Chair - $61



I'll be Linky partying so see where on my Linky list!  You can also find tons of other inspiring projects.

33 comments:

  1. So worth what you have in it. I love it. Great job!

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  2. okay. that chair is seriously the bomb. i want it. :)

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  3. I just reupholstered a chair too! Funny I picked out this print but I settled for two other prints so I could mix two prints- Love your chair- Come and share this with WorkShop Wednesday, this wednesday!

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  4. Amazing job! I love the white/blue combo!!

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  5. Love, love, love it!! Your fabric choice is perfect!

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  6. That chair looks so awesome. Love the fabric! Thanks for joining my party.

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  7. I have a chair I'm re-doing that's almost identical to your second one! I love the fabric you chose! That first chair is stunning! I'd love to find something like that for my daughter's room! I just read your profile too and I'm in love with you! My dream has been to be a real estate agent and eventually get into remodeling them! Maybe I should just go for it! I'd love for you to come by and visit my blog someday and let me know if you ever want to do a guest post! I'd love to have you!

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  8. fABULOUSNESS! I can't ever find anything on craigslist. I think I just prefer flea markets.

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  9. Oh I love this chair...job well done and for a fraction of the cost you pay for retail!
    Terry

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  10. I enlarged the last "after" picture and that chair is beautiful. What a project!

    Thanks for joining the the Bunny Hop party.

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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  11. LOVE!!! i'm obsessed with that blue right now, spray paint works miracles!!!

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  12. Love the fabric! You did a fantastic job with your re-do!

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  13. That fabric is so gorgeous. Love the bright blue. You got of a hell of a deal on it because usually the cute fabrics at Joann's are overpriced. I have similar style chair that I want to work on but my fabric is turquoise and white. I wasn't sure if I was going paint the frame white but seeing this chair, I think that's exactly what I'm going to do. Thanks Kelli!

    -http://designpardeux.com

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  14. Love, love, love it! The fabric is perfect even if you paid $20/yd!

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  15. My mom has this exact chair in her living room, going to try my hand at redoing it...
    I will be honored if you will share it with our readers in our linking party at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/08/11-million-visitors-with-new-london-eye.html
    Thank you,
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  16. This chair is gorgeous! Great job. Would you mind linking up to my Mommy Monday linky party? I'd be thrilled to have you, and, I'm your newest follower. http://momommamoney.blogspot.com/2011/08/mommy-monday.html

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  17. Wonderful transformation! Cute fabric.

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  18. I'm a new follower, from Mel Dreams Often blog hop. I love the chair, good job!

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  19. I seriously love this! Oh wow! It turned out so great!! I would love it if you would link this up to my link party!! http://mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com/2011/08/ta-da-tuesday-link-party-1.html

    xoxo, Ashley J @ mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com

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  20. Love this chair. I will be featuring it at my Sizzle into Summer party tomorrow night at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  21. Fantastic! Your makeovers are so cute! Great job. Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  22. LOVE it! the color and the fabric! what a great chair and makeover!

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  23. What a beautiful job you have here. Love the chair in white and the fabric. Very classy! I have a stockpile of fabrics from JoAnns. The blue and white combination has always been one of my favorites. Now my daughter loves it too. Heading to my local Joanns tomorrow :) Thanks so much gor sharing

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  24. It looks fabulous. I love it. Can't stand second hand smoke! But great job :)

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  25. This is a lovely transformation! You were definitely brave to tackle it, second hand smoke and all... just curious... what did you do to wash the cushions?

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  26. I love the fabric! You have been busy with lots of cute projects.

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  27. Ok! You are really getting serious with you upholstery jobs! This is just great and the fabric choice is terrific! This is a fab makeover!

    Thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday and helping to make it a success! I appreciate you and hope you wil link up again next week!

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  28. Looks great! You have to love Craigslist. I love the fabric too.
    New follower,
    kim
    thesasselife.com

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  29. You have given the chair a whole new life :)I love the modern crispness you brought to it! I'm your newest follower stop by for a blog visit.

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  30. Your chair turned out terrific. Can't wait to see the other one completed, Kelli. I love Craigslist...and ANY other place I can get a good deal! ;)

    Thanks for joining Time Travel Thursday.

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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