I visited my mother yesterday and took her long-awaited birthday (83) present:
Remember the lovely tablecloth from HomeGoods? $15 and it is spill-proof, which I think will make it perfect for covering chair pads.
On the left is the fabric, stretched and stapled over the old chair pad. It looks about 100% better than the striped sateen that was on there - and its a lot more practical.
These chairs have some lovely carved detail. When she told me how much they cost 11 years ago, I was shocked. Um, its for sure I will never spend that on chairs for my kitchen.
Goodness they were dirty!
It took me about an hour and a half to cover all four of them, including cleaning them with Murphy's Oil Soap and water. Then I vacuumed the kitchen of loose staples and thread strings that her terrier might eat. Here she waits patiently for me so we can go eat lunch.
The botanical fruit branches with butterflies complement the chairs. It goes well with the rest of the kitchen, too. I hope she will enjoy them a nice long time.
So pretty.
She assured me that she was thrilled with them. Now, to pick out a Mother's Day present for her!
Gina
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