Ottoman Makeover

One of our favorite pieces of furniture that we've had for a while and refused to get rid of when we moved is this big ottoman/blanket holder. But lately it was looking pretty hashed.

We've been talking about re-finishing or replacing it for some time. But we've looked around and there are none to be found anywhere that are this size. So refinishing was our only option. Then it took us months of saying we were going to refinish it to get around to it. It wasn't until we had to run to another store in the same shopping area as JoAnn's that we  decided on a whim to go in to look for something. There I found the perfect upholstery material. It matches the rest of the decor and is really pretty.  So with Mike's help we came home and whipped out the re-do in about an hour. And for under $40. Can't beat that! This is what it looks like now.

 

 

I'm super pleased with how it came out. We are getting pretty handy around here in our old age. Now to see how long the material lasts with 4 kids abusing it.