If you have ugly kitchen or dining room chairs that you just can't stand, then you are in for a treat with this easy DIY chair makeover. 

We purchased these dining room chairs about seven years ago or so at a yard sale when we lived in the city, however it wasn't until recently when we were passing them down to my step-daughter for her new place that my husband thought of giving them a makeover.  

 After moving to the burbs we purchased a larger table and no longer needed these chairs. Sadly they have been sitting in the basement for the last few years collecting dust and stains! But now with the help of a little spray paint and new fabric they have been given a whole new life...

Can you believe the chair on the right once looked like the chair on the left?! It looks so fancy now, I had a tough time parting with them...why didn't we do this sooner?! 

 DIY Chair Makeover Supply List: 

Spray Paint {We used Rust-Oleum® 2X Ultra Cover™ in flat black}

Fabric 

Allen Wrench {also known as a hex wrench}

Staple Remover Tool { We used an Alltrade® pointed prying tool}

Staple Gun

Staples 

Hammer

Scotchgard™ Fabric & Upholstery Protector 

Step 1: Remove chair seat using the allen wrench or screw driver depending on the screws used. 

Step 2: Use the Alltrade® prying tool to remove the staples on the underside of the seat. Note: Do not discard the dust cover, unless you plan on purchasing a new one. You can also reuse the foam from the seat if it's still in good condition or purchase new foam and cut the amount you need using the old piece. 

Step 3: Use the old chair fabric to measure the amount of new fabric you need. We purchased 4' x 4' of fabric from Walmart for only a little over $5 and cut it into four 22'' x 24'' squares. 

Step 4: Lay out your fabric square and place the foam and seat backing on top. Align the fabric evenly and pull the overlapping piece to the underside of the seat and staple it down. {You may want to use a helping hand for this part. I pushed on the backing while my husband stapled the fabric down to get a tighter fit.}

Note: Do not staple fabric down over the holes for your screws, you'll want to cut out a circle so you can put the screws back in when you're seat is complete. 

Step 5: Cut extra fabric away from corners and create a pleat before stapling it down, repeat this on all sides. 

Step 6: Use a hammer to secure your staples to the fabric. 

Step 7: Staple on the dust cover and secure these staples with the hammer as well. 

{Removing the staples and old fabric}

{The Alltrade® prying tool we used to remove the staples}

Step 8: It's time to spray paint your chair before screwing the new seat back on! My husband is a master at spray painting, so I let him handle this part! He used about 3 cans of spray paint for four chairs. Depending on what your chair is made of, you may want a second coat. These chairs are metal, so only one coat was needed. 

Step 9: Allow the chairs to dry overnight and then screw your seat back onto the chair. 

Step 10: After screwing the seat back into place spray it with Scotchgard™ Fabric & Upholstery Protector.

Now you are ready to sit and relax or sit and eat! 

It may seem like a lot of steps, but trust me it's an easy update that anyone can tackle. This was actually our first time upholstering a chair! 

I love the fabric my step-daughter picked out, it gives the chair a nice mix of feminine and masculine detail. Although it was tough seeing them go, it was a wonderful feeling to pass these chairs down to her and give her a fresh new start in her new place. 

So, what do you think of the final look? Have you ever upholstered or spray painted your dining room or kitchen chairs before? 

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day! 

Goals for 2015: Get it Girl!

 As I look back over my blog posts from this year, I have to say I'm quite proud of how far I pushed myself. I went from just sharing recipes and projects I liked and found on Pinterest to sharing things I actually made! There may have been a few bumps along the way, but life is all about learning from our experiences, the good and the bad.  

My word for 2014 helped motivate and push me past my comfort zone and I'm ready to go even further in 2015. Did you create a word for yourself at the start of the new year? Mine was "Brave". 

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I printed this goal sheet from my girl Tairalyn over at Little Miss Mama who put together a post of awesome motivational prints she found around the web. She made this one herself, get it here. 

So for 2015 to keep that brave motivation rolling I'm setting my goals high because I Believe in myself and I Believe I will get it done. 

Goal 1: Believe in Myself

If you can't Believe in yourself, why should anyone else? It all starts with you; inside your heart and your head! 

Goal 2: Blog Makeover

New look, new social media buttons, new everything! 

Goal 3: Work on My Photography Skills 

Blog worthy, professional looking, just better photos overall. 

Goal 4: Enjoy the Moment

As a blogger and blog assistant I tend to have a million things going at once. When I sit down for movie night, or to relax and curl up with a good book, I'm also on my phone checking emails, social media, etc. For 2015 I want to enjoy the moment more and put down the phone. My emails and social media pages can wait an hour or two! 

What are your goals for 2015? I would love to hear all about them. I hope mine have given you a little motivation for your own. 

Happy New Year 2015! 

Friday Favorites: Christmas Edition

I noticed that a few blogs I follow share their favorite finds each week so I thought it would be fun to tag along and share my favorites with you. It's also a great way to keep up with posting when I feel like I have nothing to share! I miss posting my Five Things link up with my girl Little Miss Mama, maybe we'll start that up again in the new year? OK, on to my Friday Favorites: Christmas Edition...

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I've had this DIY Christmas card display from Lolly Jane on my mind since the moment I saw it on Pinterest! It's such a great way to display the cards and photos all year round. I love what they wrote about how our friends and family put so much thought into their photo cards only to have us put them away a few weeks later. So why not create a space where they can be displayed all year! I love this idea and one day I'm going to put it together!  

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There are so many amazing free Christmas printables on Pinterest....I want to print them all! I really wish I had a bunch of empty frames lying around, I might just start doing that. Or I could get a few for a gallery wall and switch the printables everytime the seasons and holidays change! I love these three prints from On Sutton Place, the ornament one reminds me of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The watercolor artwork was actually done by Tracey Gurley Designs. 

PS, I made one myself, check it out here! 

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Who wouldn't love a gift wrapped with a friendship bracelet and a cool geometric gift tag?! When I first saw the gift wrap ideas post on East Coast Creative, this bright and fun idea popped the most. I love the creative gift tag and the vibrant colors with the white paper. It's a festive way to wrap your best friend's gift or even your kids' gifts. Stop by the post if you're still looking for ideas and free printable gift tags. 

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I am obsessed with bottle brush Christmas trees this year and have recently spray painted a few for a project I put together with Krylon. I love the array of colors that A Beautiful Mess created with their dyed trees last year. They have a really great tutorial on the process so be sure to check it out if you're loving these trees too!  

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Christmas shadowboxes seem to be popping up a lot on Pinterest this year, however this one on You Are My Fave was actually made in 2012! Some things are just meant to trend again. I can picture this idea working for any holiday; little bunnies for Easter, pumpkins for Halloween, and so on. Have you seen the ones with the jingle bells inside? So many different ideas, so little time! 

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You can't have Christmas without cookies! This recipe on Tatertots and Jello from Creations by Kara calls for peppermint extract and peppermint candies. However, if you don't have those ingredients on hand, it's still fun to dress up your favorite holiday cookie recipe with the candy cane Hershey kisses to make your cookie a bit more festive. Plus, it's an easy way to decorate your cookie without having to get messy with frosting! 

Well it's only 6 more days until Christmas and if you aren't ready yet I hope my Friday Favorites give you more ideas to check everything off your list! 

What are some of your holiday favorites this year? 

Thanks for stopping by, Happy Friday!