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My New Dining Bench

September 17, 2010

Remember the zebra ottoman I ordered from Walmart.com for $50?

With 2 yards of new fabric, some glossy black paint on the legs, and my dad’s help with stapling the corners, it’s now my new dining bench:
We all like it. . . .
Also, today is the last day to link up to my Coffee Talk link party.  I’ll be posting some of my favorite reader coffee tables next week.

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  1. Chic Geek says

    September 17, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Awesome transformation! Love!

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  2. casey at loft and cottage says

    September 17, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    Beautiful fabric. Great job!

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  3. Ms. Bright says

    September 17, 2010 at 12:17 pm

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  4. Ms. Bright says

    September 17, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    I like what you did! I just made myself a new shower curtain with the same fabric…in the “silver sage” colorway!!

    Great pattern! Have a lovely weekend! Go CATS!

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  5. sherry says

    September 17, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    Emily….money well spent! Love the fabric and that cute little “bean” sitting on it! Have a fabulous time with Nate :)

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  6. Janell @ Isabella and Max says

    September 17, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    An amazing difference…now this shows what can be done without spending a lot of money! Beautiful. Janell

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  7. Tiffanie says

    September 17, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    i love that ahh-mazing fabric!

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  8. [email protected] says

    September 17, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Ooh, great fabric choice. And it looks the the family approves!

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  9. Pigeon says

    September 17, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Looks beautiful! Wrap it in plastic wrap….your daughter looks about the same age as my three year old, who has TRASHED our recently upholstered dining chairs. I gave up and just ordered some red pleather to recover my dining chairs.

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  10. Courtney says

    September 17, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    That looks great. Love the contrast of the fabric with the legs. And your sweat pea couldn’t be cuter.

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  11. Averill says

    September 17, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Fantastic! Love a bench in the dining room. And that fabric is lovely.

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  12. 40daysof says

    September 17, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Love it! I have the same bench and intend to recover it but have never done this before. Any tips? Did take pictures?

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  13. Helena - A Diary of Lovely says

    September 17, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    looks fantastic, and your little one is such a cutie!!!

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  14. Centsational Girl says

    September 17, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    Gorgeous !!!! Love the fabric.

    See you in NY!

    Kate

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  15. kylielynn85Kylie says

    September 17, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Cute! I ended up buying the same ottoman after your original post and mine is sitting waiting to be recovered. Yours turned out great.

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  16. Mrs. Chic says

    September 17, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    This looks so amazing. I like the fabric you choose a lot — Hmm, I would love a simple bench on our dining room. You got me thinking! lol

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  17. Erin says

    September 17, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Fantastic job!! This looks amazing!!

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  18. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    September 17, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    Emily, love how that turned out! That was the steal of the century on that bench, lucky you.

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  19. Rene says

    September 17, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    It looks great! Now that I know it is possible, maybe mine will soon be recovered. Still sweating over fabric choices.

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  20. Cristin @ Simplified Bee says

    September 18, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    Love it and the cutie seating on it.

    xo,
    cristin

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  21. Jemsmom says

    September 19, 2010 at 3:02 am

    She’s gorgeous!!!! Your bench is awesome too!

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  22. Haven and Home says

    September 19, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    Looks great! I can’t wait to meet you in New York!!!!

    xx,

    Marianne

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  23. Mom of 2 Cuties @ Sprinkles of Joy and Laughter says

    September 19, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Great fabric!! And your lil peanut is adorable!!

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  24. journeychic.com says

    September 19, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    It looks great! I love that fabric.

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  25. Kennedy Wife says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:59 am

    it looks adorable…and your litle girl is so sweet!

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  26. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    It looks sooo amazing! Great job, lady!

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  27. Design A-Peele says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    Love what you did! great job :)

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  28. Hello Lover... says

    September 28, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Love it – great idea upholstering an inexpensive piece with some amazing fabric – looks so high end and custom!

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  29. JoLynn says

    October 19, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    I love it! I just found a bench in the neighbor’s garbage and want to recover it…can I ask you what kind of fabric you got? I have 3 kids and want something to be somewhat wipeable/cleanable if I put it at our table. Thanks!!

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  30. maggiedee says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:05 am

    love your bench! what fabric did you use?

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