Thrift Stores, Consignment Shops, Bargain Hunting OH MY!

Some of you may know that I have been searching for the perfect wing back chair to reupholster. My search has led me to become a daily craiglister, a consignment shopper (more on that later) and a garage sale goer. But I have FINALLY found the chair I will make my master piece. I found it at a resale shop in another town through craigslist. It definitely needs some work. I plan on picking out some fabric this weekend and buying supplies.

Anyone ever reupholster a wing back? I recently went into a shop where a man specialized in finding furniture, reupholstering it and selling it at not so cheap prices. He laughed when I told him that I was going to attempt this. Not exactly what I find motivating...

So, this brings me to good ole goodwill. I am all for thrift store shopping. I really am. What I am not for is walking into a store and leaving smelling like urine. I actually went into places where I would not touch anything. I apologize to those who were with me and also reeked of urine.

BUT!!! I did find this



And after some serious elbow grease, I ended up with this. Ooh la la



Pictures of the chair and fabric to come...