Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Procrastinators Unite!!!

Not long ago one of my
favorite bloggers, Melissa
at The Inspired Room, decided
to offer an opportunity for
anyone who has been putting
off a home DIY project to move
beyond our fear and get started.

As soon as I read this challenge
I knew what I had to do.



Some of you may remember my asking
your opinion as to what to do with
these some time ago.

Then I got scared.
Scared because my Mother-in-law
gave us these chairs and I don't
know what she might think about
my painting them cream...since that
is what I plan to do.

Chelsea and I went out today and
picked up paint and the new fabric
for the seats.

When I saw Melissa had begun the
Procrastinator's Party the
determination grew...
Here goes nothing!

Hopefully I will have some adorable
chairs to show you in a week or so.

I can see them in my mind's eye...
sure hope reality and expectations
meet nicely...

♥♥Becky K.♥♥

23 comments:

KarenB said...

Okay, I haven't posted my before photos yet, but I have one of the exact same chairs. Your left one. Mine I've had since the early 1990s. We used it for a long time, the leather seat covered a broken rattan seat. After years, the leather seat broke. So, now I've got a new solution. It may take longer than 2 weeks to do, we'll see. I'm also painting mine white/cream. We'll see how they turn out!

BittersweetPunkin said...

Oh Becky~go for it! I know what you mean...I have a large piece of furniture my MIL gave us and I am going to paint it this year. I think it will improve it's appearance and prolong it's life!

Can't wait to see the chairs after!

Chubby Chieque said...

Hey! in-laws won't get mad at us when we do some make-over of their stuffs.

Mine, loves when I change the features of the furnitures. She never thought of my thoughts. Just try and do the best of it. I promise, she'll be astonish.

Go girl...

Sue said...

Hi Becky,
Just discovered your blog when I went to the Inspired Room's party (still debating if I will join in!). As soon as I saw your header I knew it was Longwood!! What a treat- just about my favorite place! We recently moved from Berks Co., PA to NC so had to give up our annual m'ship to Longwood and I miss it right about now!
Sue

TidyMom said...

Good luck with your project too!! Can't wait to see how the turn out!

~TidyMom

Vee said...

Best wishes with it!

Karen said...

I've got some chairs to do, too, but I can't even think about attempting them just yet. Maybe once we're done with school.

I'm afraid I'll have to strip mine, which makes the idea of procrastination even more attractive.

JD/ Jill said...

"Procrastinator" is my middle name.
So you know this post got my attention! Looking forward to your post when you show your chairs finished. Now I have to think about which of the MANY undone projects I want to do...
Have a good day...Jill

SmilingSally said...

I think MIL will be proud that you're fixing them up to use them in your home.

Amanda said...

ooooo those are going to be beautiful! I love anything cream or white. cant wait to see it!

Melissa @ The Inspired Room said...

You go for it, the important thing is that YOU LOVE THEM! I bet she'll be thrilled that you will enjoy them all the more!

Can't wait to see the end result!

Happy painting!

Teresa said...

I think my projects seem boring after seeing what others are doing.
I'm sure your chairs will be lovely- The after party is going to be fun.

Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog said...

They will be perfect! Have fun with it! Can't wait to see them finished!

Anonymous said...

I think they will be gorgeous when you get them finished. I'm a procrastinator too, especially if it's doing something I'm not real comfortable with.
Charlotte

Janis@An Inspired Life said...

I think you're chairs will look great......my motto is "when in doubt, paint it out"!

Thanks for checking out my blog.

Cheers

june@craftyniche said...

Your chairs are cute! I think cream will look so pretty!

Anonymous said...

They will be beautiful done in cream. Can't wait to see the finished project and the fabric you choose!

Shannon @ Silver Trappings said...

Can't wait to see them!

Shannon

Tracy said...

I think they'd be adorable painted cream. Can't wait to see them finished!

Susie Homemaker said...

oohh, I had those same feelings about my project...because it belonged to a Favorite Aunt at one time, I didn't want to hurt her feelings by changing it...but, I know she gave it to me with no strings attached. I am sure your MIL will be pleased with the outcome...can't wait to see them!

Good Luck,
Susie

Kelly said...

You go, girl! I can't wait to see the finished chairs.

schuy´s said...

Wonderful blog!!!!

Greetings from Hamburg, Germany

Andrea

Tami (Pixeltrash) said...

Go for it! You have to live with them, not her. I'm sure they will be awesome!