tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post8228716493370890769..comments2023-09-30T09:48:44.113-04:00Comments on Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss: This Bench Speaks FrenchJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-50656116976118880892016-06-11T11:55:59.971-04:002016-06-11T11:55:59.971-04:00Yes, the top is usually screwed on. You can easily... Yes, the top is usually screwed on. You can easily remove it and then put it back on after it's done. As for the spray paint, be sure to just do a few thin coats and hold the can back far enough to where it doesn't go on too thick. Good luck with yours!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-77860164753365391472016-06-11T11:13:34.853-04:002016-06-11T11:13:34.853-04:00Just to clarify did you remove the top? Did you at...Just to clarify did you remove the top? Did you attach the cushion to the top and if so how? I love this bench and want to make one myself. You did a great job! I am sure the stripe took some expertise to keep straight. I am going to follow and subscribe to you. What an inspiration. Also, the krylon paint doesn't leave drip lines for you? I always have trouble with spray paint.cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797820954099344179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-82815178475596595582014-01-07T09:43:49.184-05:002014-01-07T09:43:49.184-05:00superbesuperbeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136585135126824305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-4493942122959896832013-12-28T06:14:47.718-05:002013-12-28T06:14:47.718-05:00Gorgeous!
Gorgeous!<br />Belinda Delgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079270723496355606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-90699000427921454562013-10-18T09:40:51.120-04:002013-10-18T09:40:51.120-04:00love!!!love!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08438545547808217422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-12106904120598568212013-07-28T18:50:01.069-04:002013-07-28T18:50:01.069-04:00Just saw this on Pinterest -- I so have a perfect ...Just saw this on Pinterest -- I so have a perfect table to do this with! Thanks for sharing~Vicki Dutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957439584931392315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-44630248645199410502013-02-10T17:27:45.586-05:002013-02-10T17:27:45.586-05:00I get the foam at a foam store in my town, but the...I get the foam at a foam store in my town, but they do sell it at some fabric stores.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-64278620345721320172013-02-10T17:24:24.458-05:002013-02-10T17:24:24.458-05:00This is beautiful. I am hoping to make a cushion ...This is beautiful. I am hoping to make a cushion to put on top of our play table to make it look more like an ottoman. Where did you get the thick foam?Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819125441126485148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-56546323966021611252012-10-26T00:52:45.729-04:002012-10-26T00:52:45.729-04:00This is fabulous! I am so happy to have come acros...This is fabulous! I am so happy to have come across your site as I have a similar project I've (been putting off) wanted to do! Thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750372289053340431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-13423042561304202462012-10-11T22:21:35.292-04:002012-10-11T22:21:35.292-04:00Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!!!Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!!!Vaccine Free Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663825745258234917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-20689048517004226722012-02-08T17:05:44.011-05:002012-02-08T17:05:44.011-05:00Julie, absolutely beautiful bench and so pretty in...Julie, absolutely beautiful bench and so pretty in front of the window! I am sure Lola loves it.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238508718722108371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-80438627724644000582012-01-17T13:16:44.091-05:002012-01-17T13:16:44.091-05:00Yes, that is a possibility as well if the top is e...Yes, that is a possibility as well if the top is easily removable.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-33574282502698138132012-01-17T10:23:34.015-05:002012-01-17T10:23:34.015-05:00I have a coffee table just waiting to be transform...I have a coffee table just waiting to be transformed. Just for clarification you removed the original table top and used a piece of plywood? Would this work by just covering and reattaching the oringal top?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-53445660445570670412011-12-30T08:03:00.262-05:002011-12-30T08:03:00.262-05:00It looks perfect there! I want to try duplicating...It looks perfect there! I want to try duplicating your project next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-76114290472361536102011-11-23T04:24:31.967-05:002011-11-23T04:24:31.967-05:00Love itLove itPhoto by emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09748171184949069533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-2835725243856650562011-11-18T10:42:22.713-05:002011-11-18T10:42:22.713-05:00@Casey
I would recommend a quality upholstery fabr...@<a href="#c4070295756077125738" rel="nofollow">Casey</a><br />I would recommend a quality upholstery fabric or even a canvas dropcloth...I've done 2 others with those. You can fins those posts under "Canvas Drop Cloth"Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-40702957560771257382011-11-18T09:29:19.187-05:002011-11-18T09:29:19.187-05:00Hi! I am becoming more and more curious about the...Hi! I am becoming more and more curious about these DIY tables-to-benches! When picking out fabrics to use, are there certain qualities I should look for? i.e., thread counts to make sure the bench doesn't rip when sat upon, thickness... anything like that? Thanks!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496485973965507685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-42597979830134302692011-11-12T01:26:22.827-05:002011-11-12T01:26:22.827-05:00I just saw this on Pinterest and it's awesome!...I just saw this on Pinterest and it's awesome!! I must try!! Love the blog too!!<br /><br />www.mythriftychic.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175109361864026758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-76448707092191353092011-11-11T13:26:45.353-05:002011-11-11T13:26:45.353-05:00I'm a new follower. Getting ready to paint/ref...I'm a new follower. Getting ready to paint/refinish a bench today...what a great inspiration you gave me. Just beautiful!Hillybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424559314053677678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-74503596406528348322011-10-20T19:23:41.278-04:002011-10-20T19:23:41.278-04:00@RMather
I get the foam at a foam store in my town...@<a href="#c6294523167941224766" rel="nofollow">RMather</a><br />I get the foam at a foam store in my town, but they do sell it at some fabric stores.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-62945231679412247662011-10-20T18:01:36.208-04:002011-10-20T18:01:36.208-04:00I am about to do the same thing with a table in my...I am about to do the same thing with a table in my living room... I need to know where you got the foam. PS, I LOVE the bench!RMatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588379258415618684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-46383082140905361972011-10-14T10:53:39.333-04:002011-10-14T10:53:39.333-04:00I know I'm way after everyone else, but I have...I know I'm way after everyone else, but I have to tell you I am so jealous of the price you paid. I never find anything this low at any of the places I go to. While I am more of a modern style girl, I love this piece as it embraces mod and traditional.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-42675561140665554012011-07-16T23:31:40.622-04:002011-07-16T23:31:40.622-04:00Beautiful! :)Beautiful! :)MJ @ 517 Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971431653192842519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-72308416722921659142011-07-16T00:02:13.921-04:002011-07-16T00:02:13.921-04:00Excellent in every way. I was curious about how mu...Excellent in every way. I was curious about how much did all the foam and batting cost?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848321775038844511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-15234586853601934242011-07-15T19:04:54.651-04:002011-07-15T19:04:54.651-04:00Krylon...oh my goodness that is awesome!!! Your ne...Krylon...oh my goodness that is awesome!!! Your new best *friend*!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291941848636670326noreply@blogger.com