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How to Stencil- A Time Out Chair Tutorial plus MORE Stenciling Ideas

Mar

2013

I am not only a mom of 4, but I am also a preschool teacher of 10 and one of the ways I discipline my kids both in the home and in the classroom is by having them sit for a short time in a Time Out Chair. The Time Out Chair I made a couple years ago has seen better days, so when Blue Print Social asked me to be a part of a campaign where I could show my readers how to stencil a fun piece of furniture, I knew right away it was time to spruce up that little chair of mine. While browsing Walmart … [Read more...]

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My Red Rocker

Aug

2012

by Megan 4 Comments

Want to see the fun transformation of my red rocker? This rocking chair is something I snagged off of craigslist for $15.00. I couldn't wait to get it home and turn it into something I LOVED! I've wanted a bentwood rocking chair since elementary school, our librarian had one and I always thought all the curves in it were so cool! I've hesitated to get one because even though the curves are cool, the colors aren't. Then I saw this post on Peppertowne and couldn't resist!!! ••• What I … [Read more...]

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Benches with Charm

Aug

2011

by Todays Post 2 Comments

Hi all! I’m Jennifer and I write for Arcadian Lighting Blog, a site that specializes in lighting trends from around the world. I've been writing about home decor since graduating and I love it. I'm addicted to patterned fabrics, Jonathan Adler, chaise lounges, old doors, milk glass jars, antiques, and chandeliers. I love benches - benches on the ends of beds or perched in a living room, in an entryway and even outside, and I'm so excited to share with Somewhat Simple readers some of the … [Read more...]

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Timeout Chair!

Mar

2010

by Stephanie 16 Comments

In addition to being a full-time mom, I also have the awesome job of teaching preschool from my home 2 days a week. I love teaching and with such young kids, the preschool curriculum gives me yet another creative outlet. (Not to mention with it only being 2 days a week the stress level is non-existent, so I seriously just have so much fun with this "job.")Here is 1/2 of my fun class- aren't they cute?!The tutorial I have for you today is partly inspired by this little class of mine. Have a look … [Read more...]

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Antique Chairs UPDATED from Finding Fabulous

Feb

2010

by Stephanie 6 Comments

Hey guys, Jane here from Finding Fabulous! I'm so excited to be guest hosting here at Somewhat Simple! Steph is so fun and I just love all of her crafty projects! I found this fun fabric from Garden Ridge and was instantly inspired to recover two century old antique chairs passed down from my Husband's Father's side of the family.Sorry I don't have a better "before" picture, but as you can see from the picture I do have... intervention is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Furniture & Decor, Rooms of the House · Tagged With: chairs, dining room, refinishing