Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Gift Wrapped Footstool

I've been adding festive touches today, and this footstool was in my path.



I picked up this footstool at an estate sale.



I really didn't mind the silvery blue fabric, but wanted to give it a little something extra for Christmas.  So, I did a silver leaf treatment on the legs.  I used the same liquid leaf I shared here.  I intentionally left untreated areas for a worn effect.  This takes a little practice with your brushwork.  You have to vary the pressure with the brush, from heavy to barely touching.  The fact that the legs had imperfections and indentations helped.




I thought about making a festive slipcover at first, but remembered this green burlap ribbon I had in my material stash.



I cut two strips, and wrapped my footstool like a gift.  The strips are held on underneath by tacks, so they can easily be removed later.





I gave my green easy chair a quick update to compliment the footstool.



Although they matched fine this way, I wanted to inject more of my silvery touches.  I just draped another garage sale find over it.  I love this champagne and blue fabric, and I think it's quite festive.


My retro throw rug is one of seven I had packed away.  More garage sale finds, they were never used, and too cheap to pass up.  I like the shaggy white texture.  I've been sprinkling them around.  I guess they're my snow.


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63 comments:

  1. Comeca JonesDecember 13, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Love the detail in the legs.

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  2. Ann from On Sutton PlaceDecember 13, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Really pretty Rosemary. The silver is perfect for the holidays...

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  3. SImple and Serene LivingDecember 13, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    What a festive idea, Rosemary and you didn't have to spend any money. Perfect. :)

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleDecember 13, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Cute idea.

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  5. outjunkingDecember 13, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Santa better be quick at your house or he will get the villabarnes do over... and he'll be better for it.
    Great job,
    Lisa

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  6. Cassie BustamanteDecember 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    oh those legs are awesome- love the metallic!

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  7. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasDecember 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Love it Rosemary!!! I think Santa could use a little silver leafing... ;)

    Lou Cinda

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  8. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 13, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    How cute!! Love how you worked the chair into the mix! I bet your home looks like a winter wonderland!!

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  9. KellyDecember 13, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    It looks like a shiny present to prop your feet on! Very nice.

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  10. CindyDecember 13, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Very pretty! I love the silver that you put on the legs, the chair and footstool look beautiful together.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  11. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    the little footstool is so perfect with the burlap ribbon and it's looks fabulous next to the chair with the gorgeous festive fabric!!..
    love the fabric and such a quick and easy transformation..
    best,
    maureen

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  12. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Loved the rugs and the snow effect! Great looking stool!

    Kris

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  13. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeDecember 13, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    What a charming stool...such a creative touch you've added there! Your room does have a winter feel, crisp and cool...so pretty Rosemary!

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  14. DIYbyDesignDecember 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    What a sweet little stool. I love it. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign's Fall into Fall party.

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  15. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingDecember 13, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Hi Rosemary,

    I like the foot stool and the chair is lovely with its new slip cover. I hope you have a chance to sit down and put up your feet this Holiday Season...
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  16. Desire EmpireDecember 13, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Wow You really know how to make it rock. I love the silver touches to the foot stool and that fabric on the chair is superb and all thrifted. You are a decorating wizz!!!!!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    What a great idea! I love all of the silver with its beautiful patina!

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  18. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicDecember 13, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I love the silvery details you added to the legs of the footstool, very creative! But you always are so creative! I love to see what you share with us.

    ~Shanon

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  19. Joyce - Quilted NestDecember 13, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Aren't you something? Too cute!

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  20. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkieDecember 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Love that fabric you used for the chair cover!

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  21. OliveDecember 13, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I am a foot stool freak of sorts so you are tugging at my heart here. Love the package look. I only have three foot stools in my small living room and always look for more. I sell them too. The chair fabric is very bling but the carpet/snow tones it down just right.

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  22. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 13, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Very cute!!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    How pretty! I love the silvery color you added to the legs of the stool. Seems like this is one of those pieces that you could use in any decor too. Love you green chair, but green is one of my favorite colors.

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  24. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaDecember 13, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Just BEAUTIFUL Rosemary as everything you do..Many Blessings my friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  25. Amy ChalmersDecember 14, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    WOW!! I love that painted ottoman~I will have to look back and see about the liquid silver. You have a great way of blending glam with rustic.

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  26. miss flibbertigibbetDecember 14, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Love it...quick, cheap, elegant...right up my alley!

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  27. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeDecember 14, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    How fantastically clever of you, Rosemary!

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  28. Curtains in My TreeDecember 14, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Oh the old shag rugs LOL funny how they are BACK

    love the silver legs on your foot stool also the shinny cover for your chair

    you always do it up good

    Merry Christmas

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  29. Heather @CommonplaceBeautyDecember 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    love the legs, just beautiful! Fabulous!

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  30. KarenDecember 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Love that stool and those legs in silver yum! I'm drooling over that armchair, its gorgeous with and without that beautiful fabric.

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  31. PJH DesignsDecember 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    What a wonderful idea Rosemary! I too love that silvery fabric and you must have a room somewhere piled high with stuff I want to go through! lol Thanks for sharing now I'm inspired.

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  32. savvycityfarmerDecember 14, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    yes ladies, I feasted my eyes on this in person!

    oh, did I say fabulo-so!

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  33. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    What a cute idea to do to a footstool! Love all your finds.

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  34. www.MaisonStGermain.comDecember 14, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    You really need your own decorating show. I'm calling HGTV right now:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  35. lvroftiquesDecember 14, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Another great idea girlfriend! Do you ever run out of them?......Forget I asked....I already know the answer *winks*
    Love that throw/fabric on the chair! And love the "snowy" rugs too! Vanna

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  36. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Hi Rosemary! Oh, that's a lovely stool and I like what you did. Love the fabric you've placed on your chair too!
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  37. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️December 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Hi Rosemary,

    Very cute idea!

    Dee

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  38. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 14, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    How festive and very chic! I love the way you tacked it for easy changes if you'd like. The colors and textures are oh so perfect! Hope you share it with us at "What's It Wednesday", we'd love to have you!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  39. Eclectically VintageDecember 14, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Great idea - looks like a nice little Christmas package!
    Kelly

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  40. Amy @ Five Kinds of HappyDecember 14, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I like how you went with silver in your colour scheme! It's festive without being blatantly "christmas" subtle and pretty! :)

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  41. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 14, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Wow! Such a simple change made all the difference. Love it!

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  42. ShirleyDecember 14, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Wonderful idea with the foot stool. I like the rug too!

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  43. Heaven's WalkDecember 14, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Luv the way you pulled that all together, Rosemary! Very wintery and holidayish! It's certainly something you could keep out all winter long! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  44. FRENCH LAUNDRYDecember 15, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Beautiful Rosemary! You are so incredibly clever.

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  45. Kirsten HarrDecember 15, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I love that stool!

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  46. Junky VagabondDecember 15, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Just a little change and it makes all the difference! Cute idea to wrap up the stool - it looks like a little present!-Jill

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  47. LiliDecember 15, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    All of your creative little touches look so festive Rosemary! ~Lili

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  48. Alison @ The PolohouseDecember 15, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Brilliant!
    Love your snowy rug and the gift wrapped ottoman is perfection.
    Merry Christmas Rosemary!
    xoxox
    Alison

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  49. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartDecember 15, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh, you have a wonderful eye and talent in creating beautiful things! The silver on the legs really sets this piece apart and the ribbon makes it sweet for the holidays!

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  50. WhyCuzICanDecember 15, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Rosemary,

    Your "gift wrapped" idea is wonderful and your shaggy rugs are to die for! WOW!

    Smiles from Miss Mustard Seed's linky party,
    Suzanne at WhyCuzICan in NW Illinois

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  51. BrittDecember 15, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I love the legs!!! and the gift wrap idea is so festive!! Love it!

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  52. JoannaDecember 16, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Witaj
    Wpadłam by zobaczyć co u Ciebie, widzę, że Twoje ręce ciągle coś odmładzają, wychodzi Ci to rewelacyjnie.
    Przecudna szopka z poprzedniego posta.
    Życzę Zdrowych, wesołych świąt Bożego Narodzenia oraz pomyślności w Nowym Roku 2012
    Pozdrawiam

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  53. BrandiDecember 16, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Such a cute idea, Rosemary! I love your chair too!

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  54. SherryDecember 16, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Wonderful detail on the legs & so nicely wrapped!

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  55. Lynn StevensDecember 16, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Loved how you packaged up the ottoman like a present, darling!
    Happy Holidays!
    hugs Lynn

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  56. red.neck chicDecember 16, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    HA! This is AWESOME!!! And your "snow"?! FANTASTIC!!!

    You make me want to go home and wrap my foot stool!!!

    ;-D robelyn

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  57. ReviDecember 16, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I pretty much love everything you do. This looks so pretty - especially with all the silver touches you've done this year!
    -Revi

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  58. MimiDecember 16, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Extremly beautiful. I love the color palette you used with that silver mirror and now this.

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  59. No nameDecember 16, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Girly you have some serious talent. Love that little footstool and how you coordinated it with your easy chair. What a pretty green too. The silvery hue compliments it well.

    Blessings,
    Shanna

    www.revampedfrenchmaison.com

    I'm on the hunt for your tree... so i'll be fanatically commenting until I find it most likely. I'm the most long-winded commentator ever... I think. lol

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  60. Noble VintageDecember 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    really beautiful Rosemary!! Love the footstool AND the chair! :) The silver leafing brings out all that great detail.

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  61. Little City FarmDecember 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Really like that rug. Great idea with the footstool, simple but festive.

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  62. BodenDecember 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    What a clever way to boost the festive-level in your home! I'd be thrilled if you popped by to share this post, and any others you'd like to show off at the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com ~Jen

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  63. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    LOVE the fabric draped over the chair! It all looks so inviting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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