slow down slow down slow down!
Why is it

Slipcover? Check.

We've come a long way, baby.  You were like one of those poor girls on What not to Wear, with your vintage 80's faux impressionist chintz and worn spots.  Stacy, contorting her face with a grimace, and Clinton, rolling his eyes at the folks off-camera.  You've got great curves, you're just not wearing the right clothes...

But you were a diamond in the rough.  A $32 diamond.  On sale.  And I wasn't sure if there was room for you in my house, but I needed you.  You were my little project. And girlfriend, we did ok.

Done at last.  Done at last.

We're done.   It's been a swell adventure; one that reminded me why I don't attempt this every day.  But worth it all the same.  Look at you!  You're strutting!  You know you look good.

Alt view: slipcover

Are you going to keep this up?  Can you?  Now that you know about hemlines and flattering your figure, playing up your assets?  You will?  OK, good.  Because sister here isn't making you a new dress for a while.  [roll credits]

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I made the monogram pillow for my sister months ago.  She keeps forgetting to take it home with her, so maybe I should starting spelling my name with a K and claim it as my own.  Because I'm liking it with the blue AB print. There's another project, I suppose.

pillows

I'm excited to move on to new projects.  Dresses for Fidget?  For me?  Should I tackle my growing stack of vintage linens? 

Maybe a few poolside cocktails in Arizona will help me decide.   Oh, yes. 
T-minus two days.  Yeeehaw!

Comments

Lacey W.

She came out perfect! Ahh what a $32 gem. Also-I appreciate that you refer to inanimate objects as though they have feelings! I once had a toaster in college who I named Oscar. He was temperamental...so, ya know- it only made sense!

Rachel

It looks great Chris! I personally like it simple with just the blue pillow. It all just pops! Good for you for getting it done!

Jade

Okay love. You MUST teach me how to do this. I picked up a chair for Keegan's room last week that is dying for a makeover. Please help me!!!

Looks fabulous!!!

Michelle Whitley

You are one talented lady! I LOVE that slipcover, so much better than the ones that slip and slide all around. Kudos!

Michelle

Sarah

Ah, it's gorgeous! Well done.

Amanda

Seriously impressive. Design magazine impressive.

Ali

Oh, she's looking MORE than fine! And you need one of those initial cushions for yourself.

Don't you just love it when a plan comes together?

kirsten

aw, K for kirsten! no?

she looks awesome, you did great.

nikko

Hey, my name starts with a K, too. I'll fight Kirsten for it. LOL.

The girl looks great. You did a rockin' good job!

Have fun in Arizona. :o)

Randi

Awesome! You did a seriously great job!

julie thompson

Doing my best Stacy here..."Shut Up!".

erin

she is gorgeous! as are the pillows. way to go, chris!

laeroport

FABULOUS!
And I looked for that vintage pattern and of course it was not where I thought it should be, but I'll keep looking.....
Cheers! L

Alicia A.

SO fabulous! Clinton and Stacy would be proud.

stacy

she's seriously gorgeous! do I dare say that I prefer the view with just the fab pillow in blue? I luv it.

Ladybug

Love it........and your talent!

Mary

ooooooooo, that looks so good! Great Job! Oh how I wish I were going on vacation. I need a vacation.

Elizabeth

Wow! You did it. I love the colors. They will look great in your front room. Guess we will have to hang out in there now! Can't wait for AZ!! See you tomorrow.

lera

I am dying! That is fabulous! Truly fabulous, gorgeous and beautiful. I LOVE it! Seriously!!

You did a fantastic job. I'm very impressed. I don't know if I have patience for projects like that.

And a great price, too.

Jen b

It's perfect!!!

tracy

From "hippy-dippy-trippy" to absolutely fabulous! Your girl looks amazing, you must be so proud! I love it!

heidi

it looks perfect! shut UP!! and you better bring back lots of pics and cocktails for the rest of us!

Melissa @ Breath of Life

Absolutely stunning! And I love the pillows, too! You are one talented chica!

Candace

gorgeous!! i am so impressed. just lovely with the cushion & all!

Joanne (The Simple Wife)

As Stacy would say, SHUT UP! It's fabulous!

beki

You did such a fantastic job on this!!

Crystal

Fantastic job! You are super talented my friend, :)

pretty momma

i love it my yellowbelle!!! she is the perfect piece for your "girlie room". can't wait to see what you do next and i hope u r having fun! love, pretty momma

Liz

It looks amazing! I am SO impressed!!!

Hannah

Beautifully Done!

Niesz Vintage Home

Gorgeous!
I'm so glad you rescued it.
It is a true gift to be able to see the potential in other people's cast-offs.

Great job!
Kimberly :)

Leslie

Wow, I'm impressed! My mom slipcovered a HUGE sofa of mine a couple of years ago and declared, "never again!" What type of fabric did you use? Cotton? Linen?

Leslie

Wow, I'm impressed! My mom slipcovered a HUGE sofa of mine a couple of years ago and declared, "never again!" What type of fabric did you use? Cotton? Linen?

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