$2.50 Goodwill Chair Makeover

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{Update: I used leftover Annie Sloane chalk paint on this so my only cost was the price of the chair. ( I really love that paint!) After seeing how expensive chalk paint is though, I made it myself for just a few dollars – learn how HERE.}

Goodwill Chair Makeover

Oh my.

I have never (ever?) been so in love with a $2.50 purchase.

If you ever (EVER) come across a chair for $2.50, I expect you to buy it. Not cute enough for you? You can send it right on over to me.

I'll even pay the shipping. (Ummm, let me know though first.) 😉

When I saw this chair at Goodwill a few weeks ago for $2.50, I knew I couldn't pass it up. The lines were pretty basic, it was solid (legs were all in good shape), so I snuck it home in my trunk. (My poor husband – he doesn't ever complain about my garbage day finds but I do think he wonders what on earth I'm thinking some days!)

And, since I'd made a few donations at Goodwill that day I had a coupon for 10% off my purchase, making the grand total on the cost of my chair just $2.25. (Seriously, how awesome is that?)

So, I let it sit for a few weeks in my car, finally brought it in and set it in our kitchen, and this morning at 8:15 pulled out my Annie Sloan paint. (Remember the piano I painted a few weeks ago? That meant I didn't even pay extra for more paint. Love. that.) The paint color is Annie Sloan Duck Egg.

Because I didn't think you'd believe me, I even included some pictures of our clock so you could see just how fast this project went. I started just before 8:15, was finished by 9:00, and fluffed it up a bit in time to share these pictures with you.

(I have next to no patience at all, so I couldn't wait to finish!)

All I did to prepare it was sand down the rough spots a bit, then layered two coats of Annie Sloan chalk paint. I still need to add some wax to finish it off, but wanted to let it dry for a day before adding that in.

The chalk paint was a little pricey (read more HERE), but after using dozens of cans to spray paint items at home I think in the long run it may be your best bet. One small can has worked a ton for me, and I still have probably half a can left.

Seriously, never (ever!) underestimate the beauty behind a Goodwill or thrift store find. You may not find something fun like this every time you shop, but every once in awhile you come upon something just perfect!

(Goodness, I keep moving it to different spots and love it everywhere I see it ~ amazing what a little $2.50 happy will do!) 😉

(I also fell in love with this wreath yesterday at TJMaxx – it reminds me of cotton in Alabama when it blew everywhere each fall!)

If you'd like to learn how to make chalk paint to use on your projects at home, check out this super fun find we did with a sleigh bed – you won't believe how it turned out!

Join me over on Pinterest (I love that place!)  If you have a blog and have done a little fluffing in your home, I’d love to see it, so leave your link in the comments section. Also, if there’s a craft you’ve seen on a website that you’re hoping to make, feel free to share that link as well (I’m always looking for new ideas!)

See previous Friday Fluff Up projects and ideas . . . and Happy Fluffing!