Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Welcome to Saved by Suzy

I'm so glad you stopped by to check out my new endeavor. As if I wasn't busy enough as mom to three crazy girls (ages 2, 6, and 8) and 2 lovely Golden Retrievers, home decor store employee, attorney, and volunteer, I have decided to dive into a career as a blogger and furniture refinisher.

This blog will follow my sometimes inspired and other times not-so-inspired forays into DIY home decorating, focusing on furnishing your home on the cheap. My favorite thing is to pick up vintage pieces of furnture and "save" them by giving them a "makeover" as my 6-year old likes to say. I will feature things I have done in my own home, things I have found in blogland, and also items I have for sale.

There's nothing I LOVE more than a good before and after. Here's the before:



Here's the after:









More to come on these chairs. Here's some other upcoming stuff: how to make and hang your own curtains, awesome vintage chalkboard school desk for sale, how to find the best thrifty stuff, lots of before and afters, and maybe even some cute pics of the kids.




Be sure to follow me so you don't miss anything exciting! What would you like to see on this blog??

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15 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteWed May 18, 03:07:00 PM MDT

    those chairs are adorable! and i loooove the piece in between them as well. it's awesome!

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  2. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comWed May 18, 03:30:00 PM MDT

    Thanks Cassie! Would you believe that piece in between used to be one of those rustic, old Mexico-type, pine things? Finally got up the courage to give it a makeover several months ago!

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  3. nickys nookThu May 19, 06:13:00 PM MDT

    ohhh i love the chairs you did a great job i will definately be following-i cant wait to see what you do next

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  4. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comThu May 19, 07:08:00 PM MDT

    Thanks Nicky! New comments on my new endeavor make me so happy! Do you have a blog I could look at?

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  5. RhiannonFri May 20, 08:30:00 AM MDT

    These look great! I love the fabric too! Thinking my dining room chairs could do with some chevrons...

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  6. UnknownFri May 20, 09:57:00 PM MDT

    Congrats on starting your blog! Those chairs are beautiful! I love the fabric you chose!

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  7. ♕DeeDee♕ at Fairfield ManorSun May 22, 07:58:00 AM MDT

    Great chairs!

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  8. Kristi @ Addicted 2 DecoratingSun May 22, 09:41:00 PM MDT

    Love the fabrics you chose! The chairs look great!

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  9. Decor & HarmonyMon May 23, 01:55:00 PM MDT

    Ditto! The chairs and buffet look fantastic :) Your newest follower!!

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  10. Heather @ DIYduJour.comTue May 24, 12:32:00 PM MDT

    Absolutely love those chairs! Beautiful!

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  11. JacquelineThu May 26, 08:23:00 PM MDT

    Your chairs look amazing! Love the fabric of course! I hope you will come join my link party and share these!


    Simply Creations Link Party #9

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  12. AnonymousThu May 26, 11:14:00 PM MDT

    I love your use of the geometric patterns. I love the chairs and the blog. Happy thrifty and refinishing. You've got the gift!

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  13. Korrie@RedHenHomeFri May 27, 07:56:00 AM MDT

    Very cute chairs! Love the chevron fabric.

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  14. abeachcottageMon Jun 13, 09:47:00 AM MDT

    Wonderful chairs! Love the fabric too!

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  15. mciheleWed Oct 19, 08:26:00 AM MDT

    Fantastic use of something old. I love when someone can see new use for something.

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