A chair for some cheer

Well my sweet friends and readers, I didn't win the voting portion of the Ivory Homes interior design contest that I entered my Master Bedroom into last week.  I was ahead all week with my numbers (thanks to you and my fabulous Facebook friends) so I didn't really fret at all the last day of voting.  I had a regular day running around with my little Trav until we got home for dinner, checked the votes and FREAKED out to see that two of the contestants numbers literally jumped up 100+ votes.  My jaw dropped to the floor.  These gals were die hards and must have had some serious recruiting going on.  I have to hand it to them, they definitely gave me a run for my money.  I did my best (with the help of any friends who were online since my phone conveniently wouldn't send any text messages right at that point and after an hour on the phone with tech support I gave up), but when voting ended at midnight my votes were way fewer than 2 other contestants. 

I'm not going to lie, I was really bummed.  I worked so hard for this silly contest and truly just wanted to win.  50% of the contest is still based on the judges decisions but being the control freak perfectionist that I am, I wanted to at least secure the part of the contest that I knew I could control.  I suppose I should have been more proactive about telling all of my friends on Facebook to vote.  Oh well.  Enough of my pity party!

Here's where my day turned so bright.  My sweet momma, who is the only person to whom I was humble enough to admit to how down I was feeling, drove all the way out to my house (we live 35 min away) to deliver the chair I found on KSL (a site in Utah similar to craigslist) over the weekend and that she picked up for me.  Isn't she amazing?  I really don't know what I would do without her.  Mom, if you happen to read my blog I love you!  Here is the chair that I found in the FREE section of KSL this weekend.  Yes you read correctly, FREE.  F.R.E.E.

 Many of you may be laughing and wondering what I'm smoking, but my fellow DIY-ers are probably gasping.  This chair is a gem!  It is in excellent condition and has such fantastic character.

Check out those legs.  Rarrr!

 I LOVE the exposed caning and curvy arms.

I have to admit that the back looks a little bit peculiar to me, but have no fear- a new plan for this baby is in place. 

As soon as my mom delivered this beauty to my door, I grabbed my screwdriver and pliers and let out all my frustration by yanking out about a gazillion staples. 

*** If you ever decide to reupholster a chair, please be kind to those who will follow after you on the same piece years later.  You really don't have to staple every millimeter... I promise!***

The upholstery and foam are gone, she has been sanded, primed, given a little "face-lift" and is ready for more tomorrow.  I can't wait to show you what's in store for this gal. 

Do chairs cheer you up?  Fortunately I also had this handsome little devil around to keep me smiling today.

I'm so grateful for your support and sweet comments.  Those brighten my days more than you know.

~PW