A LITTLE DIY




OK....I did not actually do this one but it was my idea!  I had an email asking about the ottoman at Maria's house and where it came from.

Here is how it went down.

Start with Kent Ottoman found at Ballard Designs Outlet on the cheap.
Now I like this piece but it is kind of low....only 15" high.

Purchase a cowhide [find em all day long on the internet].  Make sure it is large enough....check with your upholster on that.  We used a brindle.


Score some large casters....

You can find them at Home Depot and either have the upholster or "do it yourself"....which makes it a DIY right?

And there you have it....an ottoman that is higher and very durable.  Cause after all....cows live outside right?  

I am sure it can withstand anything you could throw at it.

While I might not actually be a crafty booger I think like one.

Next up today is the magazine with my sisters ORC is out.  Lisa Mowry and I along with Anthony-Matherson [photographers] had fun styling and singing oldies on this shoot.


I am happy to say that I covered 43-50 of the 100 ideas.


Anything I can do to help right?

This dirty face smoochie had to have a tooth pulled yesterday.

But I think she is having a good time on the pain meds.

I binged on Netflix with season 1 of this show...


It is filmed near Atlanta in Griffin, Ga. 
Season 2 just started.  
It's kind of slow [ so was House Of Cards in the beginning] but I really liked it. 

That's it.

Enjoy the weekend.

Shazam






16 comments

Cassie Bustamante said...

that was the first thing i saw in that room! sarah and i were at the beach together and i said, "oh just look at that hide ottoman! love!"
roll it on over to my house.

Vel Criste said...

Congratulations! have to grab my copy and my, didn't know that ottoman was a DIY!!!! Fabulous!

Mary Ann Pickett said...

You are so creative and achieve so much with thriftiness (this sounds like a fortune cookie message :)

Brandi said...

Congratulations to you an your sis on your feature. Hope your pup is feeling better. Tooth pain is the worst. My husband just starting watching that show as well and loves it. We tried House of Cards and couldn't get into it. Such a shame because we are big Kevin Spacey fans. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Sherry!

Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies said...

Wow...Griffin!!! I will have to check it out to see if I recognize anything!
New use for cowhide rugs!
Congratulations to your Sister!

Unknown said...

Congrats on the BHG feature!!! whooohooooooo. Soo well deserved!!! Love it all and hope your pooch is happy again. Have a great weekend. xo Nancy

Andrea said...

Congratulations, that ottoman looks AMAZING!!! And I'm sorry to hear about your poor puppy... I hope he gets to feeling better soon!

XOXO,
The Glam Pad

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Poor doggie. Mine had a tooth pulled too last month. Love that ottoman.

Unknown said...

I love your Sofa! Beautiful subtle color and the pillow adds the perfect touch!
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Carrie said...

That's my sort of DIY. I'm thinking of adding casters to the ottoman I already have. I'm going to check out that show; my son is named Griffin. Happy weekend!!

René said...

Yes, I was eyeing that ottoman in your reveal post. Love it! Mattie Gray had three teeth pulled yesterday too :(. #oldladyproblems

Anonymous said...

"Rectify" just gets better. Will not a allow myself any binge-watching; have to make it last! Love how this show "feels" like it is truly in the south and not shot on a Hollywood back lot. Loved the post.

Carol@6WilsonBlog.com said...

I just caught up reading the last several posts. Loved what you did with your friend's house. You just kill me every time. Have a great week.

Jamie Morton said...

This will be my next diy project! I loved the idea! It`s easy and the final result is great. Thanks for sharing!
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Cindy said...

What a great ottoman idea! love the big messy smoochieface too, plus congratulations on being featured in the magazine!

Cindy

LiveLaughDecorate said...

Sweet ottoman idea lady! And kudos on the bhg spread! That ORC has been such a treat

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