Monday, June 1, 2009

Antique Loveseat in need of Love.....

My mother rescued this little loveseat from someone's front porch and stored it in my parents' barn for years; I happened upon it one day while plundering (that's what my mom calls it). It came home with me that day I believe my love for brown and white began the day I was presented with my first horse, an Appaloosa named Little Brave. He looked very similar to the beautiful horse in this picture. After looking for weeks, I knew instantly when I spotted the fabric I was going to use to reupholster my neglected little loveseat.

Thanks to both Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for hosting Today's Thrifty Treasures and Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for hosting Metamorphosis Monday.



Have a great week!

Nola
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26 comments:

  1. Holy Cannoli! That pony print is way too cool... I grew up out west in New Mexico and am used to seeing this! Great choice...
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  3. That is one good looking couch and horse! What a great idea!!! Very clever!
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  4. Wow! Is that really the same couch?!?
    Amazing!
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  5. Oh my! It looks just fabulous. Can I have it? :-) Have a great week!
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  6. Love your taste girl! Nice job. Stunning.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
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  7. I love it!! Very nice transformation!
    Toni
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  8. That love seat has the greatest shape! It looks wonderful!
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  9. That is so much fun! And really brave of you too! It came out gorgeous!
    Have a Happy Week!
    ~Really Rainey~
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  10. Nola, I am LOVING this little settee, it is too cute!!! You really got that thing looking so fresh with that fabric. I'm gonna save that on my Tumblr page. It's adorable.
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  11. Oh my word, it is just stunning. I LOVE the fabric and the loveseat doesn't even resemble the old look. You are so clever. This is really gorgeous. Now when you are tired of it I will be happy to take it off your hands. lol Hugs, Marty
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  12. Officially a follower and the sofa turned out wonderfully! Can't wait til Friday...you are a great entertainer!
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  13. Hi Nola

    Wow...what a difference a little fabric makes!! It's wonderful!

    FYI...Thank you so much for your sweet comment about me closing my blog.

    Because of the encouragement and love from YOU and so many others, I have decided to try blogging again. I hope you'll visit me at my new blog, STARTING OVER

    http://startingover-justabeachkat.blogspot.com/

    Hugs!
    Kat
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  14. Did you do that yourself? It came out great...We used to "go shopping" at my mom's all the time. We would say, "But you never use it!"
    Now my son does the same to me..and on it goes!
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  15. I simply love clicking on all these posts. Your post especially was very inspirational. Great job! Stop by and visit and if you like what you see, don't forget to click the "follow" button so that we can inspire each other more often!
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  16. Nice job, love the new pony sofa. Sooo cute.
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  17. I am truly impressed! I have an old chair for my mother-in-law's home... 1930's style with the same rolls and buttons as your loveseat. Wow! You managed to make them go away! And I really, really like the fabric; would love to know your source.
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  18. Nola Nola Nola~
    Woman you have such a creative flare!
    love it!
    Robin
    All Things Heart and HOme
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  19. Wow! Bold choice in fabric. But I somehow like it. Did you do the upholstering yourself? Turned out fabulous!
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  20. What a show stopper! I was in SHOCK! I have a sofa in my parlor that is sort near the same era. I love it there it need a redo. But, it going to stay in parlor. I adore the fabric you used, I could use it in the family room which is done in Native American Indian, on large couch! I love love love your make over!!!!
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  21. That is soooo funky! LOVE it! I would have never even glimpsed at the loveseat in the before stage. You created something to die for!

    Donna
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  22. I have featured your funky loveseat!

    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-am-going-to-do-these-things.html

    Donna
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  23. I. am. in. love. What a beautiful transformation. If you have time, stop by my blog and check out my latest post, A few of my favourite things, and you will completely understand why I am in love with your love seat.
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  26. I have had a swatch of this fabric on my inspiration board for over a year. I love it! Do you by chance remember the name of it? The fabric store where I got the sample doesn't carry it anymore. I know I have it written down somewhere but......if you could help.
    Your redo is awesome, I am in the process of my first reupholster project on an antique couch and also involved in a major fabric search.
    here is my couch, let me know what you think: http://cindyjespinoza.blogspot.com/2010/10/upholstery-project-fabric-search.html
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