2.21.2011

Footstool in Schumacher’s Chiang Mai Dragon Fabric

A few months back, I won a remnant of Schumacher’s fabulous Chiang Mai Dragon fabric in aquamarine from Mr. Goodwill Hunting {great blog - I’m a fan - you must stop by!}.  

schumacher chiang mai aquamarine fabric
This fabric is so beautiful {not to mention pricey}. I was nervous and didn’t want to ruin it. Therefore,  it sat idle until I could find the perfect application. 

foot stool before
This sweet footstool with brass curved legs was stolen purchased for $2 at a local estate sale last summer. This was it. It needed a new life.

chiang mai dragon foot stool
With a pair of scissors and a staple gun, I transformed the once tired footstool. It 's now so Chinoiserie chic. I love it. I hope Mr. Goodwill Hunting approves too. Do you?

Hopping over to Miss Mustard Seed's furniture blog party... will you join me? 

41 comments:

  1. That is simply gorgeous! You would pay top dollar for that in a retail store.

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  2. Oh my....yes, I do approve!! So lovely!! Can't believe you got the stool for $2!!

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  3. WOW! I was waiting to see how you would use it. I wouldve never imagined.
    GW approves!

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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  4. Stunning! And it only cost you $2.

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  5. Great looking. Would like to see it in action when you have it in place. It's such a great pattern.

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  6. Now I'm grieving even more over not winning that giveaway! :) That stool is beautiful.

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  7. I love it! This is a perfect transformation:)

    Amy R.

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  8. I adore this fabric!! What a great way to use it! Janell

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  9. It looks beautiful! You did a great job and that's gorgeous fabric!

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  10. Yummy. I never get tired of that fabric, it is so beautiful!

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  11. Oh la la! Tres chic! Good for you!

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  12. Love the fabric...even love the name of the fabric. I've been having a thing with dragons lately!

    The bench looks fab!!! Enjoy!

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  13. That is amazing!!! :)

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  14. Looks awesome! Congrats!

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  15. OMG I'm so in love with that stool I can hardly stand it! You are so talented!!
    xo
    Maria

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  16. Hey, girl, it looks beautiful. Way to spruce up a tired little stool. xoxo

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  17. I love it Cristin! It is so beautiful! Good job!

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  18. Okay where in the Bay Area did you find a $2 stool? More so, that stool is now too darn awesome! I may have to arm wrestle you for it...best 2 out of 3?

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  19. Definitely, definitely approve. It's gorgeous. And so cool that you the fabric will hide any stains from a foot or two!

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  20. Now that is one fresh and brightened footstool, what a perfect way to use that spectacular fabric!!! Love it ! Now where does it go?

    xoxo
    Kate

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  21. I'm still soooooo in love with this fabric. Are you going to let anyone actually put their feet on the foot stool? lol! Looks gorgeous, well done. :)

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  22. WOW!!! What a transformation!

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  23. I am sure she feels proud sporting that beautiful fabric! Good choice.

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  24. Cristin I love it! The fabric is one of my faves too and I think it's perfect on this stool.

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  25. Stunning!! Gasp! This was the perfect application. Beautiful.

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  26. Gorgeous!
    Sarah Richardson did a bedroom using that as the inspiration fabric on a recent episode of Sarah 101 - Love it!
    Have the urge to reupholster something now!
    xo

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  27. It looks fantastic! I have about a 2 yard piece of the same fabric sitting waiting for the "perfect" project. I'm with you...it's so expensive I'm terrified to cut into it!

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  28. Oh my gosh I LOOOOOVE this!!! Lucky ducky to win such an awesome fabric! I think this footstool is its long lost soulmate! SO CUTE!

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  29. I think it's such a timeless fabric. I have two throw pillows in my guest room - now I think I love the coral best!

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  30. Beautiful! I love the pop of color--you transformed this into a completely different footstool. For more Chinois ideas: http://bit.ly/g7OHK9

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  31. I have a footstool which needs a similar makeover, although I'm pretty sure my result won't be as stunning as yours. Beautiful!

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  32. I can't imagine a better application - well done!

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  33. Love it love it. And to think it only cost you $2 and a blog giveaway entry.

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  34. Definitely approve, Cristin! It looks great (: The colors and pattern are lovely!

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  35. Love the fabric of course, and the application is perfect! Cannot believe that otto was $2!

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  36. So jealous! That looks so good!! I'm a new follower btw:)

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  37. Love it Cristin! What a great spot for that fabric!

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