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
July 27, 2012 at 8:56 pmYou 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
July 23, 2012 at 8:53 pmSeriously, 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
July 23, 2012 at 10:49 amDebbie, 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
July 23, 2012 at 9:23 amAmazing! Don’t you love it when the stars align and something like this crosses your path. It was meant to be.
teresa says
July 22, 2012 at 10:49 pmStunning. 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
July 21, 2012 at 11:54 amShe’s a beauty. I love the details, and what a great story.
Claire says
July 21, 2012 at 9:43 amHi- just wanted you to know I featured your amazing sofa on my blog today- Have a lovely weekend!
Daune | Cottage in the Oaks says
July 20, 2012 at 11:41 pmWoohoo! 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
July 18, 2012 at 9:18 pmSimply 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
July 18, 2012 at 1:20 pmoh 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
July 18, 2012 at 11:52 amSo, so pretty! Love the makeover, and what sweet friends for gifting it to you 🙂
~ Jeannine
Jill says
July 18, 2012 at 11:10 amWhat a beautiful, free couch! Love it & I am so happy you are the one who got it! Great job!
Betty says
July 17, 2012 at 9:22 pmSofa 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
July 17, 2012 at 9:19 pmWow, how great is that!! Your sofa is gorgeous.
Mary Alice
kim says
July 17, 2012 at 4:01 pmThat is gorgeous. Lucky you.
Walter Silva says
July 17, 2012 at 11:37 amThis Sofa is Awesome!
Peggy-PJH Designs says
July 17, 2012 at 5:26 amWow! 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
July 16, 2012 at 8:51 pmWow… this is stunning. It reminds me of a sofa (my dream sofa) that I found in the Restoration Hardware catalogue – priced between $2000-$3000!!
Debbie says
July 16, 2012 at 9:59 amI love it! You’ve made a new creation with the best old ideas intact. My kind of project. Good job!
Diane | An Extraordinary Day says
July 16, 2012 at 10:40 amDebbie 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
Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says
July 16, 2012 at 9:45 amthat’s what I am talking about! and you got it for free!!
Bliss says
July 16, 2012 at 9:36 amThis 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
July 16, 2012 at 7:25 amWOW! That is gorgeous!
Carmella says
July 16, 2012 at 7:24 amScore!! This is beautiful!!!
Andrea @QueenBandme says
July 15, 2012 at 11:48 pmWOW!!! 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
July 15, 2012 at 11:08 pmAbsolutely GORGEOUS!!! Love it~ what a find!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
July 15, 2012 at 8:55 pmHoly crazy gorgeous! I have a chair with the same lines, and am scared of recovering it myself.
Gwen says
July 15, 2012 at 9:49 pmSimply smashing… Good golly.
Kathy says
July 15, 2012 at 8:04 pmWow!! It is gorgeous! Love it!
debbie says
July 15, 2012 at 8:53 pmUnbelievable Debbie! What a gorgeous piece…and FREE nonetheless! WOWZA!
Janette@The2Seasons says
July 15, 2012 at 8:49 pmYou definitely lucked out with this one. It looks fantastic – so classic and elegant yet very cool at the same time.
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
July 15, 2012 at 7:54 pmTalk about stamina! That sofa and you were meant to be together – it’s a match made in free FB heaven!
Kelly
Martina says
July 15, 2012 at 2:56 pmShe’s a beauty Debbie!!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
July 15, 2012 at 1:49 pmWhat a FIND! It is GORGEOUS. Seriously gorgeous.
Gina says
July 15, 2012 at 1:22 pmYou lucky girl! She’s gorgeous!
cassie says
July 15, 2012 at 12:15 pmHOLY SMOKES!!!!! shazam, my friend, shazam.
Katie @ Wildwood Creek says
July 15, 2012 at 11:42 amBeautiful transformation!
Susan says
July 15, 2012 at 11:24 amIt’s gorgeous! Congratulations on a beautiful restyle!
laura@Top This Top That says
July 15, 2012 at 11:19 amonly you!! how awesome is your transformation. Have a great day my friend!!
Jennifer says
July 15, 2012 at 11:12 amGASP!! She’s a beauty!!