Due to the boredom of having my boys in KS, I have been filling my time with some home projects. I really liked how my reading nook turned out, and wanted to do more. I found a TV stand on sale at Ikea for $10, and thought it would be good for a bench by the front door. I have wanted, for some time, a place to sit and take off/store shoes. We will see how long it holds up for this purpose.
I covered three 20" pillows to serve as cushions with some more patterns of the same line of fabrics as my lamp/pillows. I may try to find a shallow basket or two to fit in the ledge to hide the shoes, but for now, I am liking it.
I also recovered the throw pillows on my couches, rearranged the furniture, and cleaned out/organized both large bookcases. Whew!
Now I am on the hunt for a cedar chest of some sort to store {out of sight} the girl's softball gear that tends to end up all over the living room. The more progress I make, the more I want to do!
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How fun and creative!! I'd check Craigslist or a consignment shop for the cedar chest. I have one of my great-grandmother's, and after I stripped off the ugly copper straps and two layers of white paint, it's beautiful. Some day I'll actually get to replacing the broken hinges. :)
Great idea to use the tv stand in such a way. Brilliance Lisa, sheer brilliance!
When do I get to come over and check this stuff out live?! (after softball season is over, if you're as busy as we are)
Love the bench! That is a great idea..
I love the pillows! They are soooooooooooo stinkin cute! I need you to make me some for our bedroom!
Wow...you've been busy! Turning that stand into a bench is a great idea. I really love all the pillows! Especially the one with the rosette :)
your pillows are so cute!! i am so in love with that fabric!!
it looks SOOOOO great lisa! i love!!! and i still can't believe that shoe thingy was so inexpensive! love the pillows....love the embellishments on the pillows. good work, sister.
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