For my birthday this year, I bought myself yet another forlorn piece of used furniture in need of a fix.
Nope. No new shoes or books or music for me! Not this year! Just a beat up rattan love seat found on Kijiji, my favourite online-classified listing. What can I say? It is a perfect fit for the front porch, and will definitely provide a great spot in the shade to read and relax.
However, as is usually the case with the furniture I rescue, this pretty piece was in desperate shape. My plan was to put it on the pile in the basement, with the rest of my pipe dreams, and to tackle it at some point in the future when I could find the time. 
Now I know you have heard this before, but it does bear repeating. My ‘found furniture’ pile in the basement is utterly unruly, and has become a bit of an embarrassment. The fella has always been patient with me, but has recently expressed a distinct preference for purging instead of purchasing more pieces. So imagine my surprise when this time, the fella came forward with the different take on the inevitable wait:
“Why don’t we just get it done?” he inquired quite reasonably. “Why drag it downstairs with the rest of the junk, when we might actually enjoy sitting on it out front?”
Well of course, I agreed. He was offering to help me! Who wouldn’t jump on the opportunity? We promptly hopped in the car and quickly zipped to over to the fabric store, where we happened upon a selection textiles treated for the out-of-doors. They were even on sale!
Together, we chose the colour and then guessed the amount of fabric we would need. With closing time about to arrive, our decisions were probably made too hastily, but we were determined to “get it done”! Once home again, we whipped out our scissors and started sewing, emboldened by our new attitude. Unfortunately, we were forced to stop when the machine broke, but by then we had made plenty of progress. It was clear we would be sitting and sipping wine soon on our newly revived sofa!
Anyway, fast forward just a few short weeks. This girlaboutOtown did get around to fixing the machine and finishing the furniture flip off. Once the doggie damage and upholstery had been dealt with, the real fun began! Sometimes, spending a Saturday spray painting can have smashing results… 
It looks awesome! You have great vision for finishing a piece.
Beautiful! That’s some elbow grease!
Great job, enjoy some well earned time curled up there. *g*
It looks so good. You guys did a wicked job. Curious what other forlorn treasures lie in the basement!!
Great job! Very vibrant and colourful!!
Wow! That looks fantastic. I have to agree with Judy, what a vision!
Very nice!
You should see Rob’s most recent garbage find – I’m not sure yet whether to groan or be gleeful…. let’s just say it makes a statement! (Not sure what that statment is exactly, but whatever ; )
http://www.abchomestore.com/ccp51/media/images/product_xlarge/7002mlex.jpg
Holy sh*t what a huge improvement! And a girl can never have enough vintage rattan.
Inspiring!!
Looks great!! You were brave to buy that set — I don’t know if I would have seen the potential in it!! Love the red fabric against the white rattan, and the cushions are the perfect finishing touch
Enjoy hanging out on your porch
Kelly
Great Job!! Isn’t it great to actually get something accomplished – and lucky you getting the mister to help! Now you’ve got me wishing I had a porch. Oh honey…..
just starting to think about recovering an old love seat – this looks great the blue and red are so vibrant – what a great look for a front porch!