Note to Self: these are the things you learned while upcycling. Remember these:
1. It will take longer than you think. A lot longer.
2. Painting the first chair is fun.
3. That fun won't last. See point 1.
4. Remember to ask your boyfriend if he owns an electric sander before you start sanding by hand.
5. Don't buy cheap sand paper. Ever. It's pointless. Toilet paper would do a better job.
6. When you see these magical ladies on Pinterest complete all these fancy projects when their children are having 20 minute afternoon naps and manage to take pretty photographs to document the process, it doesn't mean you can do the same. You can't.
7. Please don't attempt ever again unless it's really necessary.
Have you ever upcycled anything before?
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I have heard about this paint! I have a chest of drawers which I would love to upcycle and I do not want to sand it, oh no no.
ReplyDeleteYour table and chairs look amazing and if they were in Laura Ashley would cost a fortune, hehe.
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I really recommend the paint, it's amazing! xo
DeleteHaha I totally agree with your notes to self :D Painting takes sooo sooo much longer than you think!
ReplyDeleteIt really does! xo
DeleteThis looks so good! Also, I know where you are coming from with your notes to self. It get's pretty dull pretty fast- why does no-one tell you it wont take half an hour?!
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Haha I know right? xo
DeleteIt turned out amazing though!! I def feel your sanding pain, I wish we had an electric sander when we redid an outdoor table and chair set. Lesson learned.
ReplyDeleteDannielle x
Makes it so much easier for sure! xo
DeleteHaha. I love the 'note to self' ... so true. Alas.
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DeleteOh wow Jennie... they look incredible!!! I LOVE what you've done with them xx
ReplyDeleteGemma ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie
Thank you! xo
DeleteThey turned out beautifully! xx
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DeleteAhaha - yep I can sympathise with your upcycling plight! It seems so simple when you first get the idea and then you actually try and do it - oh dear god! The chairs look fantastic though so I think it was worth the effort :) xxx
ReplyDeleteHaha! Thank you <3
DeleteThis looks so nice. I dont know if I would have the patience to do it myself. Must have been so rewarding when it was all complete though!
ReplyDeleteLeanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x
Oh absolutely! xo
DeleteOoh, very nice! They look really pretty. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you <3
DeleteI really like how it all turned out. Nice work. Hanna
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely <3
DeleteAhh, they look soooo good though! I started upcycling a writing desk I was given, about three years ago. I have sanded it down, and primed it and since then (about two years ago) it's been banished to the hallway because I haven't decided what to do with it next - I had visions of beautiful floral painting on it because of something I'd seen in a little shop in town, but then remembered I can't draw or paint for toffee!
ReplyDeleteAww you should give it a go, I bet it'll look beautiful! xo
DeleteHaha, I love pointer 6! So true for a lot of DIYs in general. I love the result though - I'm sure enduring through the process after the first chair was worth it ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha it was...just ;) xo
DeleteI love this!I want to start upcycling some of my old furniture but its so time consuming x
ReplyDeleteIt takes forever! xo
DeleteThis looks fab! I'd definitely like to see more housey posts on your blog, I love your style :) xx
ReplyDeleteAww thank you! xo
DeleteLooks amazing! You guys did such a great job :) xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! ox
DeleteThey look lovely! I've always wanted to upcycle something but I never have the time :(
ReplyDeleteRosalie x
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It's super tie consuming for sure! xo
Deletehahaha the notes to self are pretty much all the reasons why i stay away from any diy ever! the table & chairs all look fantastic though, great job xx
ReplyDeleteHaha I think I'll be doing the same in future ;)
DeleteOh Jennie they turned out so pretty! But I know how hard it is my mom loves doing this to our furniture and recently she did it to our chairs and dining table and it took forever too! xxx
ReplyDeleteAhh thank you! xo
Deleteoh they look so much better now! :D
ReplyDeleteThey do, I love them now! xo
DeleteYour table and chairs look awesome! I have a bedside table that needs painting, so I will have to check out Annie Sloan chalk paint! I love your notes to self at the end, haha! x
ReplyDeleteI really recommend the paint! xo
DeleteIt looks so awesome now! Very country cottage chic! <3 I know it takes forever though, it's almost like you just wanna toss it out and by a new one by the time you're half way through staining everything haha!
ReplyDeletexoxo Bree
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Haha totally agree! x
DeleteYou did an amazing job on those :)
ReplyDeleteI love upcycling! All my furniture except my bed has been second hand rescues or purchases that I've spruced up. xx
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Thank you sweet <3
DeleteMy mom always upcycles things - these look really good!
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DeleteThat looks amazing! Well done :) xo
ReplyDeleteThank you! xo
DeleteLoved this post! Esp the 7 tips, so true the fist 5 min are always fun then you realise there is alot of work to do & its hard. I get distracted and bored so easily.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a lovely job, they look great.
I do too! Thank you so much <3
DeleteWhile this looks quite complicated, I really do like the idea!
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Thankyou :)
DeleteI love this project, the finished result is fantastic! I always find projects take longer than expected.
ReplyDeleteThank you - they definitely do! xo
DeleteWow! I love the finished result. We upcycled something similar a few years ago and I remember it took almost 6months (no word of a lie!), we had the awkward job of having to re-upholster the seat pads too.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love seeing home posts like this xxx
Oh gosh, I would have no idea where to start with that! xo
DeleteThat looks fab! Job well done. Your notes made me laugh! I have upcycled so many things over the years, but each time I start something after an hour in I do say to myself "What on earth were you thinking?!" x
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