Our town has a FB page where people list items for sale.
One day, I saw that my friends C & D had listed a sofa. The title read-make offer.
People were making crazy, low ball offers.
I jumped on FB and typed: don’t sell it for those crazy low prices! Let me buy it!
They removed it from FB and kept it in their garage. I emailed them some pictures of ones that had been made over and they were thinking about having it re-upholstered themselves. For whatever reason, they decided not to.
About year (more or less) later, I got a text.
If you still want the sofa, come and get it…Me back to them~can I come Thursday? “C” got a job in a big city and they were moving themselves and were not going to take it. They tried to donate it, but nobody was willing to come pick it up. I offered to pay, and “C” said no, I know you will do something great with it and I want you to have it. You can make us something one day.
I went and got it,
called and upholsterer, bought some fabric,
painted the wood with Annie Sloan Old White and distressed (of course).
And here we are, living happily ever after 🙂
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Julie @ Inspired by You says
You must live in a dream world because that couch is what dreams are made of! Absolutely in love with it! What great luck!
Miss Charming says
Seriously, this looks amazing! I love the colors and fabric you choose. It’s such a lovely piece now. Your friends gave it to the right person. You did a wonderful job, Debbie!
Ann says
Debbie, you have such great vision. This sofa is beautiful since you transformed it. The style looks like a sleigh, don’t you think? I just love it. It certainly looks happy now.
Ann
Amanda Eck says
Amazing! Don’t you love it when the stars align and something like this crosses your path. It was meant to be.
teresa says
Stunning. I’m wondering if you could share what fabric that is and from you purchased it. It looks to be the exact color and texture I need to cover a headboard.
thanks.
CTD
Rosemary says
She’s a beauty. I love the details, and what a great story.
Claire says
Hi- just wanted you to know I featured your amazing sofa on my blog today- Have a lovely weekend!
Daune | Cottage in the Oaks says
Woohoo! What a find! It reminds me of the sofa that was in my grandmother’s living room….I would love to have it.
Judy Ainger says
Simply amazing! I ♥ it. Hopped over from Wow Us Wednesday and I’m happy to be your newest follower. Would love to have you stop by for a visit and follow me back! http://vintagestreetdesigns.com Have a great night! Judy
kathy says
oh my goodness sounds like my story with my miss frenchie….she was headed to the dump! Love these kinds of stories. I read your blog everyday, just wanted to say hi and that I love every post…you are such an inspiration!
Jeannine @ The Concrete Cottage says
So, so pretty! Love the makeover, and what sweet friends for gifting it to you 🙂
~ Jeannine
Jill says
What a beautiful, free couch! Love it & I am so happy you are the one who got it! Great job!
Betty says
Sofa came out beautifully! Wondering if you would ballpark the cost of upholsterer not including fabrric. I picked up a great vintage couch for 19.99 at Goodwilll. So curious about price…a few piece I have sent was pricey.
Mary Alice Patterson says
Wow, how great is that!! Your sofa is gorgeous.
Mary Alice
kim says
That is gorgeous. Lucky you.
Walter Silva says
This Sofa is Awesome!
Peggy-PJH Designs says
Wow! What a deal! You have done a beautiful job restoring it. I love it! I would love you to share this at my new party “Totally Transformed Tuesday” @ http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.com Have a wonderful day. Peggy
Kathryn says
Wow… this is stunning. It reminds me of a sofa (my dream sofa) that I found in the Restoration Hardware catalogue – priced between $2000-$3000!!
Diane | An Extraordinary Day says
Debbie what a blessing! And it turned out beautifully!!!
It’s been a long time since I’ve had something quoted at an unpholstery shop. If you don’t wish to answer this, I understand, but I am curious how much the re-upholsterer charged…and if there were additional expenses beyond the fabric.
Have a great day!!!
P.S. – your site is loading really slowly….just an fyi
Debbie says
I love it! You’ve made a new creation with the best old ideas intact. My kind of project. Good job!
Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says
that’s what I am talking about! and you got it for free!!
Bliss says
This happily ever after story brought tears to my eyes, especially after I looked at my own couches. They need to come live with you long enough to have their own happily ever after.
~Bliss~
Gina says
WOW! That is gorgeous!
Carmella says
Score!! This is beautiful!!!
Andrea @QueenBandme says
WOW!!! I LOVE it!! Those freebies don’t come around often, but boy when they do…. YOU GOT LUCKY!!!
OH and I am off to find you on insta!!!
XOXO
Andrea
Queen B and Me
Courtney says
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Love it~ what a find!
Gwen says
Simply smashing… Good golly.
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
Holy crazy gorgeous! I have a chair with the same lines, and am scared of recovering it myself.
debbie says
Unbelievable Debbie! What a gorgeous piece…and FREE nonetheless! WOWZA!
Janette@The2Seasons says
You definitely lucked out with this one. It looks fantastic – so classic and elegant yet very cool at the same time.
Kathy says
Wow!! It is gorgeous! Love it!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
Talk about stamina! That sofa and you were meant to be together – it’s a match made in free FB heaven!
Kelly
Martina says
She’s a beauty Debbie!!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
What a FIND! It is GORGEOUS. Seriously gorgeous.
Gina says
You lucky girl! She’s gorgeous!
cassie says
HOLY SMOKES!!!!! shazam, my friend, shazam.
Katie @ Wildwood Creek says
Beautiful transformation!
Susan says
It’s gorgeous! Congratulations on a beautiful restyle!
laura@Top This Top That says
only you!! how awesome is your transformation. Have a great day my friend!!
Jennifer says
GASP!! She’s a beauty!!