Ottoman Reveal

I mentioned earlier in the week about the Build Your Own Ottoman Class at Metamorphosis Studios  that I attended a few weeks back. After a sick kiddo and myself being sick I was finally able today to go back and finish mine up! 

The class was for building a basic ottoman but since we ran out of time Jenn agreed to allow me to design a more personalized ottoman.  

This is the fabric that I used. I had purchased it last year some time just because I liked it. This was the perfect project for it!

I covered up the blue circle in the fabric because I wanted the ottoman to be more neutral and was afraid the blue would limit me. I teamed up with Cathie who is Metamorphosis Studios In House Embroider and we came up with this letter 'F'. It is our last name initial. She did a fabulous job! 

I love the nail head trim all the way around and the added jute webbing.

These little wooden legs I custom painted make me smile too! They turned out to be just perfect for the ottoman.

I really enjoyed making this with Jennifer. She is a fabulous instructor. I wish I could say that I can now make an ottoman on my own but it is a TON of work and a killer on my hands so I will just leave the ottoman building to the pro! I did though gain some great tips that will make my own smaller projects a lot easier.

Thanx Jennifer for such a fun experience! Also thanx to Cathie for working with me on my 'F'! I know I can be rather picky and she was super sweet to put up with me.

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Favorite Furniture of 2011

So I am a little late but just now have had time to breath. I am linking up to Miss Mustard Seed's Favorite Furniture of 2011 linky party! I know a lot of you have already seen most of these projects but I also know that there are many of you who did not start following along till half way thru the year so it will be new to you!:)

We finished up our kitchen island remodel a year ago! Here is the original post.

Then there is my frenchy armoire that The Hubster got me for our 10th anniversary back in August. It use to be a yellowy goldish color. This piece will always be one of my favorites and I was even lucky enough to have it featured on Miss Mustard Seeds blog! I was truly honored! Here is the original reveal. Thank you Marian!

Another piece having to do with our guest bedroom. My mom hates this pink chair but I think it makes for a great conversation piece. Original post with tutorial here.

Oh my then there is Lucille which is just one of my all time favorite pieces! I sold her just before Christmas to a good home but I have to admit I was kinda hoping to have to bring her back to our home!;) You can see more of this sexy mama here. It does have a before & after pic so think of Lucille's before when you look at the frenchy armoire above!

Frenchy side table that I just loved. Original post here.

This piece was popular. I painted it for The Hubster to have in his office. It was a HOT HOT day. I am trying to talk him into letting me sell it. Original post here!

Then last but not least but really my last project of the year was our guest bathroom vanity that after getting home needed to make over. It was way too yellow before. I loved how it turned out and I doubt when we sell the new owners will mind when we take it with us!Ha!;) Original post here.

So there ya have it my favorite furniture pieces of 2011!