Thursday, December 12, 2013

make do..






and RE-PURPOSE!

Our old deck chairs were looking a bit worse for wear, and there was only so much re-stitching (and re-stitching) you could do to patch them up.  They're a bit larger than your average deck chair and all the standard slip covers I bought in the past would never fit right.  So, I found these navy floral thrifted pillow slips and made some new covers. Now I just need to give the timber a bit of an oil and they will be almost good as new!

They'll see us through christmas, but I can't see them staying.  I think it's the dark background...and maybe the pattern.  I always do this.  I'm just best to stick to my neutrals.  When will I learn...  

Still, at least we can sit on them now!

What have you been getting up to lately?

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9 comments:

  1. JennieDecember 12, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Excellent repurposing Mel!!
    I love the dark blue and floral!xxJ

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  2. polkadotpeticoatDecember 13, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    They look great but your cutie steals the show! Heidi

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  3. LionessLadyDecember 13, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I think they look great!

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  4. JackieDecember 13, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Sometimes it's a matter of using what you have on hand. I have a colour scheme I usually stick to and if I stray from it just for a change I usually change it back again. It just doesn't look right or feel right when it's different does it?

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  5. melaniaDecember 13, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Oooh but I like the dark background! Maybe you can have a neutral option to then you can swap them according to your fancy!

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  6. Miss MugginsDecember 14, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    They look great Mel. But that's the beauty of being able to make them yourself....just make some more if you aren't feeling the love!!! I have been thinking about making some too, using thrifted tablecloths - just gotta get the nerve to cut into them!

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  7. moose and birdDecember 14, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    The chairs look lovely Mel. Isn't it funny how we sometimes try to branch out but then we wonder why we didn't just stick to what we know and love. I do it all the time too. I'm sure your 'new' setting will be well loved and used over Christmas. The perfect time of year to eat alfresco!!! Melinda x

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  8. Kristi December 15, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    i am the same with patterns and colours, i try but it never feels right.

    look at that sweet little face, how cute is she.

    x

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  9. KirstyDecember 19, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Yes to the making do! The best kind of craft in my opinion. x

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