Time Travel Thursday #5 - Funky Fun

"We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories.

Some take us forward, they're called dreams."

~Jeremy Irons~



Welcome to the fifth Time Travel Thursday linky party at The Brambleberry Cottage.

Are you ready to share your fondest memories, grandest dreams,

and most creative projects? Great!

Show us what you've got!

While visiting my favorite salvage haunt, I found this fantastic vintage

chair.  I loved everything about it—the shape, the remnants of the cool

blue-green paint it wore, and the price...

only four bucks!

I couldn't resist.  It just had to come home with me.   ; )

Though the totally dilapidated seat was a bit of a drawback, the

incredibly sturdy solid oak frame was a selling point.

I knew I wanted to maintain the terrific color—as found—but I wasn't exactly sure

what I wanted to do with the seat.  I debated between a pre-woven

 replacement, and a solid panel that I could upholster.  But, neither of

those choices seem to fit the character of the chair.

Then the Yankee and I began working on a few projects incorporating the wonderful

vintage beadboard we have stashed in one of the barns... 

and inspiration hit!

With a circular saw and a chisel, the old seat was removed,

 and a recessed area was created.

I selected a handful of beaded-board pieces—leftover from

prior projects—and the Yankee went to work cutting them down to size.

We played around with a few patterns, until we found one

we both liked.

This vintage beauty now sports a fun, funky new seat from

old beadboard.

It's just what this past-to-present project needed

to bring her into the 21st-century!   ; )

Linking to:

Linda's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday, Maryann's Power of Paint Party,

Gina's Transformation Thursday, Suzanne's Vintage Thingie Thursday,

Leigh's Thrifty Thursday, Jane's Frugalicious Friday 

Donna's Saturday Nite Special, Cheri's Spotlight Yourself,

Carolyn's Make it Yours Day, Allison's Hooking Up with HOH