Monday, July 20, 2015

French Cafe Set - BEFORE: Trash to Treasure

Here's a question.
How do you sit on a chair without a seat???


This is a "trash to treasure" story.


I found these chairs at a flea market event.
It was $10 for the pair
(probably because they did not have seats).


Then, there was this rusty cafe table
which I have had for years.
It needed some cute cafe chairs.


It also needed a make-over.


Enter in some bright red spray paint (with primer).



My handy dad also cut some plywood seats.


Tomorrow, I will show you the complete overhaul
I gave this little French-style cafe set.


P.S.
I have promised you a Laundry Area Reveal.
Unfortunately, a thing called "Life" got in the way.
First, I was very sick.
Then, I was in the hospital.
Finally, the water softener pipe burst,
and now my "pretty" area needs a lot of TLC
due to the water damage.
Coming soon...

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10 comments:

  1. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 21, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Oh, Michelle! I love your new blog design. It's cool and breezy...just like beautiful California! So, I'm very sorry that you were sick in the hospital. I hope you have mended perfectly! Take care and thanks for being so faithful to all of my little parties! Have a happy and productive week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. UnknownJuly 21, 2015 at 11:19 AM

      Kathryn, I appreciate your wonderful parties and I am so grateful for the inspiration I gain from them. You and I must have similar taste, because so often your features are my favorites, too! I am glad you like the new design. I really wanted a look that would evoke a feeling of the sea for my readers. Thanks for dropping by!
      xoxo,
      Michelle

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  2. JaybirdJuly 21, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Hi there,
    I just wandered into your blog yesterday (thank you for leaving the door unlocked)! I spent last evening reading backward to the beginning....you have really snared my attention and lifted my spirits! I hope that you are feeling better and things are going well for you. I have added you to my prayer list.
    I can't wait to see your cute chairs and table....red is my FAVORITE color! I know I'm not in style, but just make my goodies red/gold/mossy green and I will be a happy camper!
    Many blessings,
    J

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    1. UnknownJuly 21, 2015 at 11:16 AM

      Wow! Thank you for your sweet compliments. I am so glad you like my blog and I hope that you will follow along with me. Your comments has MADE my day!!!
      xoxo,
      Michelle

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  3. DeseraeJuly 21, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Love the chairs you found, they look great paired with the table. I can't wait to see how you transformed them!!!! I'm sorry you have been so sick but am glad to hear your are getting better. Sounds like you have my kind of luck.....we gutted our hall bathroom a few years back and when we got it all finished the new A/C unit in the attic leaked and the ceiling fell in!!! The worst part is the company that put the unit in is so incompetent that we didn't dare ask them to fix, so we did it ourselves.
    Have a great week!!!!
    ~Des

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    1. UnknownJuly 21, 2015 at 2:02 PM

      Des - I appreciate your comment & I hope to have the "after" photos up on the blog later today. I love the look of the red, blue, & yellows of Provence... so that's a little hint about the direction this project has taken.
      Best,
      Michelle
      P.S. I cannot even imagine the horro of having a ceiling fall through the roof. UGH!!!

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 21, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Hope you are feeling better. Can't wait to see the set all remade.

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    1. UnknownJuly 21, 2015 at 4:22 PM

      Thanks, Marty. I am trying to feel better - slow & steady.
      xoxo,
      Michelle

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  5. annies homeJuly 21, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    can not turn down such great material as the chairs I see the beauty and wow the difference that you will make with some paint will be awesome
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  6. MustlovehomeJuly 24, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    HI Michelle, this is Christine popping over from Must Love Home. Thanks for the invite and the sweet comments on my Texas Style BBQ Tablescape!! I love your Bistro set and how you styled it for the photos. How cute!! Have a super weekend and stay in touch :) Hugs- Christine PS- I just followed you on Facebook!

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