Sometimes you find treasure and sometimes you don't, it's what you set your mind to doing with it that decides wether or not it really is something special...
I bought these chairs for $20 from a lady who had great plans that never came to fruition, lucky me :)
They're simply cane, or bamboo lacquered chairs. So I took to the main wear and tear areas with a piece of sandpaper and used a 2 in 1 primer and paint spray can (Rust-oleum, I am so lazy and use it for everything!).
They already looked so great at this point, I just needed some cushions to finish them off. I found some to die for botanical upholstery fabric for a fabulous price in spotlight, then bought some pricey foam for the seat... Now as I sit here with an oh-it's-so-easy-DIY-show resounding in the background I feel compelled to inform you that the costs begin to add up when you really want to do the job properly. So you just need to remember these two things:
1. Do the costs of all your materials still make it worth it?
2. Is it a lot easier buying it already made?
Lucky for me I am a sewer (I didn't say a good one now) and could easily whip up some cushions.
Paired with some more treasures bought and borrowed (from the garden) it makes for a decadent little cocktail corner!
