Stool Story

Back to my stool revamp again and here's some before, during and after pics.  I'm very happy with the end result (above), it's got a nice soft sheen from all the polishing and it's finally ready for the upholstery work which I can't wait to start - I just have to wait until the neighbours are out (noisy job) and decide on fabric (more on that later...). Click on the picture below to enlarge and see the before during and after stages.  Comments welcome - I'd love to hear what you think.

Display Cabinet

A few years ago when I revamped my display cabinet by painting and distressing it, I had planned on lining the interior with some nice fabric or paper but never got around to it.

As I needed a little break away from my stool restore job, I set about digging up the wallpaper I had bought for the job.  I had chosen a vintage rose wallpaper as I love all things 'old' and this style suits my other home decor.

The job proved to be quite tricky as the wood in the cabinet is rough and uneven so it was difficult to stick the paper to evenly.

The original cabinet was finished in a dark stain and when I revamped it I left the interior unpainted.  Now after having lined it, I will probably paint the interior to brighten it up a little.

This is how it looks: