Monday, September 20, 2010

My Little Kitchen Stool

How many times have you seen these little stools in thrift stores and yard sales?    I purchased two of them recently.  I got this one at a yard sale.   

 

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And  I got this one at a local thrift store in my area.    

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The top lifts up for storage on this one.   I’m thinking of re-doing it for the bathroom to hold magazines.…everyone needs a little something to read in there.

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I wanted a cute little stool for my kitchen where I wouldn’t have to store away all the time.  This stool was the right height so that I could reach the top of my cabinets.   I took the top off and sprayed painted the legs and sides.

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I sprayed painted it Espresso Brown. 

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I  covered the top of the stool with fabric I had on hand. 

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I wanted to put a pleated trim on the stool.  I cut strips of fabric and sewed them together.  I hemmed it by using my sewing machine but you could use the iron on tape to hem it if you don’t have a sewing machine. 

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I used my hot glue gun and glued the fabric all the way around making my pleats as I went along. 

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Once I finished with the pleated trim, I screwed the top of the stool back on. 

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I love how it turned out! 

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Now I don’t need to get the ugly little plastic step stool out or sit on the counter tops to reach the top of the cabinets.  

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And now Charlie can use his favorite bowl for his nighttime popcorn because me and my little stool can reach the top of the cabinets to put it away.

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I wanted a cute little stool for my kitchen and I have to say that I think I have one.  And to think all total it probably cost me a little over four dollars….love that even more!   

Gail

16 comments:

  1. So cute I love the knife pleats!!

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  2. Looks great. Love it. So fun that you added some pleats too. Adds that extra touch, like you always do. Great find.

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  3. very cute! I love the added touch of the ruffles!

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  4. Love your little stool, it turned out great!

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  5. OMGosh, that little stool turned out soooo cute. Love the pleats around the bottom Ü

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  6. Hi Gail, ohmygosh, I love what you did to the stool. The "skirt" on it looks great! I'm a new follower ... thanks for stopping by and visiting my Fall kitchen. Take care, Becca

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  7. Wow...what a fabulous update! Thanks for linking to 2nd Time Around!

    You have a wonderful blog!

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  8. This is adorable! I'm your newest follower :D

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  9. Cute stool.The little pleats are the perfect touch, Annette

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  10. Hi Gail,
    Wonderful transformation!! I love the pleated skirt and the fabrics. It's a perfect, stylish step stool for the kitchen (and I'm also loving that area of the kitchen you pictured with the buffet piece and shelfs)
    Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Jane

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  11. Love the ruffle you put on the stool...really makes it unique!

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  12. Wow! what an awesome idea!! I have a little stool like that.

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  13. I love the pleats too, really finished it off!

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  14. Absolutely adorable!! And a pleat even I could do!!

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  15. That turned out so cute! I love how much more colorful and lively it is now!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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