DIY Chair Reupholstery

I recently came across a great find at HomeGoods (which happens often) and had to snag it. It is a mid-century modern inspired chair that has a beautiful solid walnut frame. The seat however was not as beautiful. It was plain red felt wrapped around a solid wood seat. In addition to it being very uncomfortable to sit on, the red felt was not exactly a showstopper. I decided to add a cushion to the seat and recover it with a fun patterned fabric. After much deliberation I settled on a tie-dye grey and white chevron from Duralee. It coordinates perfectly with our other living room furniture, and can now be used because it is no longer excruciatingly uncomfortable!

This project only took about a half an hour total. I removed a few screws from the underside of the seat, popped out the seat panel, cut the cushion to size, wrapped the new fabric around the panel, and stapled it to the back. A few more minutes of putting the screws back in and I practically had a brand new chair!

What do you think of the final product?

Wintery Pinecone Decor

Even though the holidays have passed, we still have a long winter ahead of us and it's not too late to get your home looking lovely for the season. Decorating should be a fun and easy thing to do, and with pinecones it is. When using a natural and easily found item like pinecones, it's relatively simple to customize your home's winter decor.

For an easy DIY project, try stringing pinecones on a piece of ribbon or twine. Hang your homemade creation from your mantel or a shelf for an instant wintery look. Or, cut long strips of a thicker ribbon and tie a pinecone to the end of each strip. Tie all of the strips together and hang it from a window pane or door knocker. Choose a traditional holiday color for your ribbon such as red or green, or opt for a color that coordinates with the style and colors in your home.

Feeling a bit more adventurous? Try creating a pinecone wreath that can be used as eye-catching front door decor. Add ornaments, holly, or lights for an extra reminder of the holidays.

Last but not least, arrange pincones in a vase or bowl for a super easy yet festive decoration.

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