UGLY Pink & Blue Paisley Get's Slip Covered!

Here is my old chair from my office many many moons ago! The fabric worked then but, not now. So... I had them (yes, there are two of them) slip covered in a wonderful brick red & white checked fabric. But, one of the slipcovers needed to go to the dry cleaners & when I walked by the uncovered chair I thought "I need to show this on Susan's Met Monday"

Here is another view of the naked chair.

That fabric is pretty BAD!!!!!! Isn't it?

Here is the matching chair sitting in my Dinning Room.

A close up of the back detail. I just LOVE Those Buttons & the way the seamstress did the detail work.

Another view of the back.

So many of you have commented on them when I use them in my Breakfast Room. This is a photo of them from Winter 2008. This post got a lot of comments on the Red & White chairs. I hope you enjoyed seeing the Metamorphosis of the Ugly Pink & Blue Paisley Chairs to my beautiful Red & White Jewels. You know you can find a lot of other fun ideas. Click the button on my side bar & go see Susan & the other girls. Thank you Susan for another fun Met Monday.

Boss Lady meets Met Monday!

Welcome to MET MONDAY! Susan always has so many different things to show when she hosts this each week. Click on the button on my sidebar & see who else is playing. But, for fun today I wanted to share my friend Laverne's trailer. It certainly qualifies for a metamorphosis! This is BOSS LADY when Laverne first bought her... Laverne belongs to Sisters On The Fly http://www.sistersonthefly.com/ which is a group of gals that caravan around pulling the trailers to different events. The group here in Texas are not BIG Fisherwomen... More Shopper Women! Imagine going to Antique Fairs, Festivals, & other fun places. Pulling into a camp ground, putting out your rug & table under your awning, mixing a martini & just visiting with the other sisters! FUN!!! FUN!!!! FUN!!! I think the BUG has bitten me. Hee Hee I've already looked at four trailers that didn't make the grade.

OK... another before photo of Boss Lady. YIKES!!!! Kinda scares you doesn't it??? Laverne says you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a Prince but, this frog would have had me running!

Here she is... after being all fixed up & her snazzy new graphics on the side... Yep, that's Laverne in the photo. ?????????? How did she get that wonderful paint work done? This is just to the left of the cute little wooden screen door that has Victorian gingerbread work on it. Be sure to click on each photo to enlarge it so you can see the details put into this jewel.

And the other side of Boss Lady.

And a front view.

Don't you love the stencil work of the bandanna on the side? This is the side with the Move'em Out sign.

And the back has this cute little covered porch with the Texas Longhorns on the rail & her saddle. ADORABLE!

As you step in the door this is what you can see. This is the stove with the little sofa's to the right of it. Below the stove is the ice box. It looks like old ceiling tiles but it's not.

Here's a view a little more to the left. You can see the tin counter top & the sink. Don't you love the wood & the stars used on the cabinet fronts? I did!

And every Cow Girl would have a Tiffany Lamp over her table & sofas right?????

This is the pillows on the sofa (which is covered in black embossed leather for the cushions) & the cute floral print curtains. Laverne made her pillows. And the photo on the wall... the Cow Girl on the left is her as a young girl. Too Cool to have such a treasure!

Not the best photo I have ever taken but, one of her pillows. Sorry for the glare.

The table & curtains, a hat hanging & the Tiffany lamp.

The top of the stove with a western tray sitting on the burners. And an overview of some of her pieces of western art & graphics.

Another view of the kitchen area & if you look to the left of the sink (the white in the photo) you will see the beginning of her bed.

The bed is like The Princess & The Pea Mattress! Soft & fluffy with lots of beautiful bedding.

The curtains cover little windows for her to PEEK out of. And didn't I tell you her bedding was luscious? And notice the horns for a couple of her hats. Hmmm remember my western post & the hat I bought for the Stock Show????? LOVING this idea! One less thing to have to buy. Well, that's the end of today's Met Monday Post. Have you got wheels turning? Can you see you & your girlfriends on the road to someplace fun with your own palace on wheels? I CAN! And... Laverne is working on yet another trailer & it will have to be posted on later. Check out a few more here http://www.sistersonthefly.com/trailers.php Have a wonderful week!

MET MONDAY A New Door

Welcome to my home & Metamorphosis Monday hosted by my friend Susan. To see who else is playing Met Monday please visit Susan by clicking on the button on my sidebar.

My "Honey" has been on vacation & spending money like a CRAZY MAN! He has been bugging me about a new front door for at least a year. He talked AT me until I gave in. Here is the old one that he says is showing deterioration. But, the neighbor next door (that he can't stand) got a new door & THAT fueled the fire. HE HAD TO HAVE ONE! So the HUNT was on!

With no wreath. Do you see deterioration?

The NEW one in the RAW.

Do you see $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ signs?

Well, here she is! All finished.

And here is "Honey" & Ms Reba showing you the new door. Sorry the photo is a bit fuzzy.

The light does shine a welcoming glow. OK, don't tell him but, I LOVE MY NEW DOOR!

Silver for Metamorphosis Monday

I want to thank Susan for hosting Metamorphosis Monday. Just click the butterfly in my sidebar to take you there. I was thinking what should we post about today? And then I looked up on my china hutch & knew the answer in a glance. How can something so beautiful become sooooooooooooooooooooo Ugly?

This is my vintage Tipping Tea Pot & it has been pulled in the kitchen for a Metamorphosis. It is in serious need!

And my tea strainer & pretty little Reed & Barton spoons.

Much better! A little silver polish & a lot of time later this is the result.

My treasured Reed & Barton spoons that I found at an Antique Mall for a steal of a deal! Don't you just love the flower detail? I DO!

The strainer is ready for a cup of tea.

Everything is ready for a Tea Party. Maybe I will do a Tablescape Thursday with these goodies soon. Thank you for visiting & I hope you have a wonderful week my dear friends.