Before and After: Footstool

One of my goals for 2013 is to tackle my inventory of little DIY projects that has been building up over the last, oh, eight years or so. We're only a little over nine weeks into the new year and I'm proud to report that I've managed to make some meaningful progress towards this goal, especially in the last few weeks.

Last fall, I found this cute but tired little footstool in a church thrift shop.

I loved the lines but not so much the seat cover, so I quickly stripped off the old fabric and painted the frame with homemade light grey chalk paint. A very light sanding helped to highlight the lines of the carving.

I purchased a turquoise blue trellis print to recover the seat, but sadly it was all wrong together. So the piece sat for a few months, while I waited for further inspiration and the time to hunt down the right fabric.

Serendipitously, a friend showed me her latest project (which I will show you at a later date, it is very pretty and has a vintage flair!), and I fell in love with the fabric that she had used. I boldly inquired if she had any leftover yardage, but alas, she thought she had given it away. A couple of days later, though, I received a message from my friend; she had uncovered the remnant after all and asked if I still wanted it. Of course I did, and a couple of days after that, it arrived in the mail.

This morning, I took advantage of a few quiet moments while the kids were all in school and I completed my footstool.

I absolutely love it! I can't wait to create a cozy reading nook in my bedroom, accented by this perfect little piece. In fact, this little stool may set the tone for the whole room (which has yet to be decorated at all since we only moved in a few months ago). I think I have enough fabric leftover to cover a very small pillow--or does anyone have any better ideas on what to do with the remaining print? I'd love to hear alternative suggestions!

Oh, and I'm trying something new and linking this up to the Be Inspired Features and Link party at:
Elizabeth & Co.