Reclaiming a Vintage Steelcase Office Chair and a Mini Investment!

Hello!..to all my readers and Welcome all newcomers!:D

I have been MIA for 2 weeks and Im very very sorry..Ive been soo busy with School :(

But I will try harder..I Promise!

First I will say that I LOVE to shop resale!

I used to make silly wallets out of baby shirts from the goodwill....which now kinda make me laugh..they looked so wonky!

But I was Proud lol!

Well, recently me and my lovely mom went to a flea market and I came accross this vintage office chair...

and I was very interested!  It rolled, swiveled, and rocked.

and it was very very comfortable and sturdy!

But, being the cheap person I am..(which is very very cheap!)

I decided not to buy it..although it was pretty awesome!

Usually thats the end..when I dont buy something I usually just go on without any regrets because most things I dont need!

However, I was really really interested and decided to find more info so I googled images for "Vintage office Chair"

and clicked a link to a similar chair and found out that this chair was a 1970s Steelcase Chair.

(mine even has a steelcase logo on the bottom)

After More and More research I decided I must have this chair!

So I went back to buy it!

and lucky me it was still there! Yay!

It was in EXCELLENT condition and very very heavy!

but the fabric just wasnt doing it for me!

so me and my Boyfriend reupholstered and spray painted

and this was our end result:

It turned out better than I ever could have imagined!
We are so happy with the results!

This chair will last me many many years..and its so convenient to have!
I just LOVE it!


Now for the Investment Part:

I went back to the resale store and noticed they had more of this type of chair, except none rolled, most were missing arms, and only a few swiveled.

But still good Great chairs that would look good in any room!
especially for someone interested in vintage!
Even a children's room..these chairs are that sturdy!

So I purchased all of them (12 to be exact)

Im going to refinish all of them with new fabric, paint, etc.

Then we will sell them...probably on etsy!

But, I want to offer anyone interested the chance to design their own chair
(pick out custom fabric and paint)
so if your interested let me know!
(Keep in mind this may not be available very long)

Also If you would like to see how we reupholstered them comment below and I will put up a mini tute!

Thats all I have for now guys!..Have a Great Week, -Tisha

Blog Featurette: An Amazing Chevron Chenille Blanket, Plus Link To Original Tutorial!

I Have a Very Long List of Things to do! I mean LOOOONG!

but as you know...I LOVE Chevron!

It may be the best print on this planet..maybe.

and so while on pintrest I came accross this..



and of course I clicked it..followed the link..etc etc...

and I was Lead to Aesthetic Nest which is an amazing blog..amazing!

and she had made that adorable blanket up there!

But it doesnt end there...I scrolled down a bit and witnessed..

the back...the Amazing Chevron Awesomeness of a Blanket..

I Just want to snuggle with it..its soo pretty and soft looking!

and the instructions..seem pretty simple!

Heres the Tutorial Link From Aesthetic Nest!

So it seems this may be on the top of my long to do list. Yay!

But for Now Im off to make a Lace Scarf (i'll Post about later)

But I leave you with more pics...They ARE all Awesome!

   

-Happy Chevron Blankets and Chevron Awesomeness, Tisha

Im In Love With Chevron!

Are You?

I was a Target Yesterday and My love for Chevron just Grew and Grew and ummm Grew!

I mean Look!



I think they want me to buy them!

and then I turn the Isle and I see this:

So Cute..It would Match one of the ottomans I wrote about here.

Those are Just two Treasures I found on my Target Adventure!

and Now I write a new Post Because What im about to Post Deserves its Own!

Chevron Foreva!,  Tisha

So I went To Kroger Yesterday...

And Holy BananaCakes They Were Having a Sale

and Not on Groceries (weird)

But on P&G Items

The Sale Goes:  Buy 4 items and save 4 dollars automatically!

Here's What I got!

This was $3.99 original price and $2.99 after P&G Mega Sale..

Plus I had a $2.00 off 1 Coupon so only $0.99!! (I got 2)



This was a 2 Pack @ $4.49 and $3.49 after P&G Mega Sale..

But Again..I had a $2.00 off One coupon so $1.49 for both!

This Hairspray was $2.99 and $1.99 after P&G Mega Event..

I Had a $1.00 off 1 Coupon so for me $0.99!

(**SQUEEE..I NEEDED HAIRSPRAY!**)

And This Was $5.80 or $4.80 after P&G Sale

But with my $3.00 off 1 Coupon I paid only $1.80!

(I'm Young and I Plan to stay looking young!..anyone with me?)

This Olay Lotion was $4.50 or $3.50 after P&G Sale

and I had a $2 off 1 Coupon so only $1.50 and it smells good!

(I'm starting see a collection of lotions in my stock!)

This was $2.49 and $1.49 after P&G Sale (still a great price!)

But lucky me I had a $1.00 off coupon so only $0.49!!!

(My Bathroom is now Smelling Awesome!)

and this...The Same sale price! $1.49 (which is pretty good!)

and Same Coupon! $1 off!

So only $0.49 and it smells soo good!

All together I spent $14 dollars but I also got Spaghetti Sauce, Bread, and Tuna so I guess a little less but I saved about $29 dollars!

and there were more deals!..Oh I love Kroger..

Does anyone elso Love Kroger too?

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I've been a member for over a month and I've made a little bit of money doing only a few surveys!

Plus they dont charge you a membership fee!

But, What I LOVE is that they will occasionaly send you products to test in exchange for your opinion!

Just Yesterday I recieved a FREE full size bottle of dry shampoo to test!

 I've read where other people have recieve electronics, pet supplies, and even Cash!

As Im typing this they are currently accepting new applicants so hurry over here and sign up.

When you fill out your info they will send you survey notifications to your email that match your profile.

*Disclosure:  Im a member of Synovate and I love it  by going through the link above you are NOT going through a referal link just a link to sign up and I gain nothing from you signing up*

If you are uncomfortable with the link above just go to www.synovate.com and at the bottom there is a link for new users!  Best of Luck!

-Tisha

A Bit About Nomorerack!

Some of you know Im hosting a giveaway!
(if you didnt here's the link)

Basically, I just wanted to show you guys a little about nomorerack incase you were a little hesitant to join or register for the giveaway!

Nomorerack is basically a daily deals site that features clothing, electronics, accessories, shoes, and occasionally insanity deals.

They feature 8 daily deals that offer products at 50-90% off retail!

They even offer a free item usually retailing at $9.99 and up.

Best of all Shipping is only $2 per item

In addition to these great deals they offer insanity deals that are upredictable and can occur at anytime.

They include:  an Apple iPad for $43.20,  A 52' HDTV For $59.98 and more!

They are even offering a promotion through 1/05/2012 were they will be selling vacation packages valued at $2,000 for less than $6.00!

*note these are considered insanity and will be random and unpredictable*

So if you would like sign up go Here and register!
You will then recieve emails with the daily deals an hour before they go live!
and Please Enter my contest and tell your friends and family!

Happy New Year all,  -Tisha