This has become my new favorite way to breathe new life into unfortunate pieces of furniture. Here is a little ottoman from Target. I'm not even really sure how this came into my possession but it's a good size so I'll keep it, but it definitely can't stay looking like that.
I was debating whether to cover it in this snakeskin from New Mexico or this vintage kimono belt from a flea market in Sendai, Japan.
"Have you met my pet ottomans Zebra and Snake? Don't worry they're very docile."
Uh. No thanks.
On second thought... an ottoman as a pet? Maybe I don't need to get a dog after all!
Just kidding! The kimono belt won.
I bought it seven years ago on a trip to Japan, but never figured out what to do with it. Finally this beautiful material can be showcased! I cut four strips to cover the top. Luckily it fit perfectly and there was enough of the embroidery to put together a nice design. I used the second half to cover the sides, but there wasn't enough to go all the way around. I had to rip the seams and split the two sides apart in order to get enough material. While taking it apart I discovered this beautiful Japanese linen, but there was only enough for one side. I realized the delicate old silk would not hold up on its own, so I cut strips of red denim (from the legs of some old jeans I turned into cutoffs, I just knew they'd be useful someday!) to reinforce it.
Now all that's left is to cover those awful aluminum feet!
4 comments:
Beautiful! Go Girl! xo
WOOOOOOOWWWWW This is sooooo awesome. Thanks for the inspiration per usual. :)
Bravo !!!! bisouxxxxxx de Martine xxxxx
such a creative way to slip! great job!
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