Dad comes over every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner.
It’s our weekly ritual.
He arrives at 5:30, sits in the leather chair closest to the television, in time for the evening news.
While he watches the news, I make dinner. That’s the routine.
Dad sits in that particular chair so he can read the closed captioning.
Unfortunately, that’s the one chair that doesn’t have an end table.
Occasionally… he’ll give me a hard time telling me I need a table so he can put his coffee
cup down. Problem is there’s no room to put one there.
Problem Solved…
I noticed this old stool down in the basement, paint splattered and water stained. (a little ugly)
A make-over was in order and I knew exactly what I wanted to do.
I wish you could of saw the smile when I told him why I did this. (I had to sneak the first picture)
He thought it was perfect.
Easily put away when not in use.
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Old Stool Make-0ver Products Used: (*affiliate link)
- DecoArt Americana Mixed Media Stencil, 12 by 12-Inch, Doily*
- Tattered Angels Decor and DIY, Ebony*
- Deco Art Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Relic*
- Deco Art Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Everlasting*
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Directions:
- I gave the top of the table a quick sanding with my palm sander to smooth out the paint splatters. (I could of sanded the legs but I was lazy.)
- I used Tattered Angels Decor and DIY, Ebony*, I love that you don’t need to do any sanding or priming. I love the smooth matte finish that it gives. I gave the table 2 coats of paint and some touch ups.
- Allow the paint to fully dry and cure before starting the stenciling.
- I custom mixed Americana Décor Chalky Finish paint relic and everlasting for a light contrast to the ebony black finish.
- Center the stencil onto the middle of the stool and tape down the edges with removable painter’s tape to keep the stencil from moving.
- Use stipple brush to apply Chalky Finish paint inside open stencil areas.
- Remove Stencil.
- For the time being, I’ve decided to leave the stool as is. You may want to apply a finishing wax to help protect the paint.
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Sue, that’s the neatest gift for your dad’s visits! My hats off to you!!
It’s good to have that special time with him.
Beautiful!!!!
thank you.
The stool is cute, what a good idea. Such a sweet story. I know he was thrilled. 🙂
Thank You. He uses it every time he comes over.
Nice job!
And good thinking…there’s always a way!
I did the same thing with a twin to your stool, but mixed my own chalk paint. I then used dark wax to distress it and finished with a coat of clear wax. It has held up nicely for 2 years and is perfect for the spot beside my chair. Cherish the time with your dad. They are gone way too soon.
Your stool sounds very nice. I guess great minds think alike.
I enjoy my time with my dad. Wish my Mom was sitting here with him.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
perfect
thank you
I commend you on your choice of colors. This type of art is timeless. Your dad is blessed to have you in his life. Allow me to say how you too are bless to have a dad who gives of his time.(priceless)
I was blessed to be raised in a extremely loving family with two parents that loved unconditionally.
Your stool is fantastic what a makeover.
Thank You. I love trash to treasure.
What a nice thing to do for dad. There’s only one, so its rewarding to make things easier for him while he is still around. Love the stool, and the reason. 🙂
He’s a sweetie. I’d do anything for him and he me.
I love the creativity of this project. The end result is adorable. I especially enjoyed the reason for the project!
Thank You. We’ve been doing this every since my mom died 4 years ago. He’s fine during the day. But the evenings are his loneliest.
How thoughtful ! My heart just melted……..and so creative !
Thank You. I enjoy having him around. Occasionally, like tonight, we’ll go out to dinner just the two of us. I will always cherish this time together.
Thank you for sharing this story. This stool is very clever and creative and it’s just one more way that shows him how much you care. It makes me think of my own Dad who I miss so much.
Thank You Sandy. I only wish my Mom was around to be with us. You don’t always realize what you had until it’s no longer with you. If I could do it again, I would of spent a whole lot more time with her. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Have a wonderful day.
My dad enjoyed his coffee with 2 teaspoons of sugar. He would have appreciated this thoughtful gift. I’m sure your father loves it. Way to go!
Thank You for your sweet comment.
Sue
love the story and what a great way to up-cycle. love it
Thank You Maria, it gets a lot of use.
Enjoy your dad. I have just been down that path. My 3 nights a week dinners went to 2 and then 1 and then I had to take the dinner to him at assisted living. Even though they had good meals it was nice to take him something special from home and eat with just him. It’s a difficult path you are on but enjoy it now and look at it as joyful later. I am still cleaning out his treasures from his house. You are lucky to have siblings.
Thank You. Unfortunately, dad passed a little over a year ago. (the making a place for Dad’s coffee is an old post) I cherish the time we had together and the closeness that occurred. What I’d give for more dinner’s with dad.