Friday, March 12, 2010

Slipcovers



I absolutely adore the look of a white slipcover, Partly because of the crisp, clean look. The other is because you can cover any couch or chair, no matter what it looks like.




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I came across a post today by
The Nester at the Nesting Place,
making a slipcover with
Pink and Polka Dot who has a tutorial on her blog.
Pink and Polka Dot
talks about living with white slipcovers
on her blog and her love affair with them. She says she does not restrict the kids and they eat and have wine on them. (I don't think she has my kids. Ha Ha Ha)

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She also has what she calls
The Laziest Slipcover
Tutorial Ever.



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She has inspired me. There is a couch I have had my eye on that has been at Goodwill for WEEKS.It has great bones, but has the most AWFUL green upholstery. Now, to talk my husband into this couch...



If you get inspired to make a slipcover, link up to her Slipcover Party.






Remember the first chair at the top of this post? This is the before...



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Talk about inspiring!

30 comments:

Lookie Lou TPPC.tv said...

Ahh yes, I have a chair I am very proud of...made a new cushion seat and painted...still have it and love it! Stopping by from SITS and Friday Follow! Followed you, will you follow back?

Chubskulit Rose said...

Gorgeous!

Stopping by from Friday Follow, hope you can drop by. Have a happy weekend!

Anonymous said...

Hi,
Thank-you for stopping by from Follow Me Fridays.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Take Care,
Lisa
http://www.lisasglutenfree.com
http://misc-oceansky.blogspot.com

Julee said...

thanks for the follow.
This slipcover thing is awesome. I'll have to check it out and add it to my weekend projects! http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com

No Longer 25 said...

I saw these too and really fancied trying them. I like the idea of slipcovers and being able to wash them.

Have a great weekend, thanks for stopping by.
Jade

WhisperWood Cottage said...

That is definitely inspiring!

sheila said...

Beautifully simple! And breezy feeling I bet! I feel relaxed just looking at it!

Menopausal New Mom said...

Wow! What a before and after! Love the new crisp white look. Thanks for finding my blog, I'm following you now, hope you'll do the same for me :)

Helena said...

Wow, I love it so much!! It's so fresh and crisp and it feels like spring.

Family-Friendly Product Reviews said...

I'm your newest follower! Happy Friday!

Ida Mae said...

Inspiring!
stopping by from Friday follow.
I *think* you are following me already, if not would you back?
~Ida Mae
http://www.treeswillbend.com

ThinkFeminist said...

Hi, I am following your blog from Friday Follow, You can also follow mine at www.safehomehappymom.com

MollyinMinn said...

Already was a follower! Great plans for the slipcover! Impressive.

D said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. Following you back!

Deanna
http://www.moneysavingmomcanada.com/

julielollar said...

I love it!
-Julie
http://thewannabesupermom.blogspot.com

Brandy said...

Stopping by to say HI back. I am already following. I have some chairs that need to be recovered. I don't know when I will get to that project.

sweetjeanette said...

Hey Denise! You're so sweet to visit and follow my blog today through Friday Follow. I'm so following ya right back! And I'm a sucker for a good slip cover too, and lovin' the ruffle "skirt" at the bottom of the first pic!!!

jeanette
www.sweetjeanette.com

Anonymous said...

They look beautiful...yet with my kids,Ha! White is a non-exsitant color in my house including on their feet lol

14yrs from now I'll def. join in ;)

Have a great weekend!
Much Luv,
Karen

Christi Crow said...

Thanks for the visit! I'm following you back. Love your blog by the way!!

* The Design Confidential said...

new follower here, found you through TGC. just love your site!

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Wow! An amazing slipcover! And you made it...so smart! They are versatile, aren't they?...Debbie

VKT said...

Wow! What an amazing before and after picture! I love your blog. Have a blessed week-end!

Holly Lefevre said...

FAB! I so need this. I have two couches that I need/want to slipcover. Thanks fro stopping by 504 Main

Holly

Unknown said...

Amazing! Closest I ever got to a slip cover is I duct taped a sofa w/sheets once. Saw it on Christopher Lowell. It worked like a charm - even w/dog who sleeps on couch (big dog) & 3 boys. It lasted forever!
Thanks so much for stopping by the other day. I'm a follower now!

Tami G said...

Stopping by from Friday Follow!
thanks for following me... I'm following you!
Have a GREAT weekend!!!

Tami G

Veronica Lee said...

The slip cover is gorgeous!

Have a great weekend!

Freely Living Life said...

Hi there!

We are already fans/followers of your blog! Just stopping by to check things out and say hello! Come on over and visit the Freely Living Life Family when you get a free moment. Have a fantastic weekend! <3

Sjn said...

I'm about to try a chair myself. Stop bye soon to see it! here from TGC

iheartsunnydays said...

I like! (Found you through Thrifty Thursday) I have an ugly green couch that I desperately need to do, and now with your help I'll be able to do it! Thanks! P.S I LURVE the ruffle

Miss Janet said...

Hey there! Just want to let you know that your links in this post aren't working.

Love,
Janet