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Look! Lucy's Yellow Stool

082208_stool.jpgAs a part of the casual summer cure, Lucy revamped a stool with some paint and some linen:

 
 

We love simple makeovers and this is a great example of something that can be done in an afternoon with the right tools. A stool like this can be painted or spraypainted and often to replace a fabric cover, all you need is the fabric and a staple gun.

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maybe it was something lucy ate?...

funny posting title.

posted by Matthew on August 25th 2008 at 11:17am
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I love it! So simple and bright...

posted by Jess2nola on August 25th 2008 at 11:23am
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matthew, that was funny.

posted by spiralcma on August 25th 2008 at 11:33am
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what color yellow is that? i want to paint a kitchen chair of mine and it has a linen cushion on it.

posted by The Sale Rack on August 25th 2008 at 11:36am
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Just got Matthew's comment....funny

posted by The Sale Rack on August 25th 2008 at 11:40am
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Looks fantastic---a bright spot for an already cheerful room!

posted by krister on August 25th 2008 at 11:46am
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oh god matheeeew....love it/fun and pretty! I love happy paint!

posted by keeks on August 25th 2008 at 1:06pm
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LOL !!!

posted by callbob on August 25th 2008 at 1:24pm
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Really cute. Makes me want to go hunting for a stool or chair that needs some help.

posted by mary jane on August 25th 2008 at 8:35pm
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you inspired me to paint one of my kitchen chairs ...see below:

http://thesalerack.blogspot.com/2008/09/sundays-nesting-project.html

posted by The Sale Rack on September 9th 2008 at 8:06am
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LOVE IT !! The color combo is great ! Thanks for sharing !

posted by Marianne from France on October 5th 2009 at 2:44am
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