A little DIY project

One thing that has been wonderful about living in the big city is being able to decide to do projects on the whim.  I love that we can go and get the needed materials and tools and can complete a project in one day.  Don't get me wrong, I miss so much about Cordova- especially the people...  but there are definitely some perks to the big city. 

So, my husband is becoming quite the handy-man.  The project- reupholster dining room chairs. 

 

Our poor chairs have held up well - but it was time to give them a face lift.  The white cushions were just fabric and no good way to get them clean.  Needless to say with two young children, they've had food smashed in, milk spilled on and let's not forget the coloring!  They were so bad, that I did a make-shift upholster effort by using some place mats - just so we could at least continue to use the chairs.  So - on with the DIY...

While I was at the store picking out fabric, Leif was busy taking the old off the chairs.  Then he was set to the task of cutting out the fabric and vinyl.

 See Mrs. DillyDally - those Home Ec lessons did pay off!!

Inspecting his work...

The first one was a little challenging, but then the others went more smoothly.

I'd say they turned out really nice.  I love that the kids can spill and all I have to do is wipe them off! Leif did a really nice job - I wonder what the next project will be ?!?

 

And of course - can't forget to give a weekly picture of the kiddos!

Just love how bright the sunshine is when we get home from school!