I found this little antique dealer place down by the beach. He has all sorts of stuff. He offered this

chair to me for 5 bucks! Such a deal!!! Im decorating my sons girlfriends bedroom in shades of gray and white and black w/accents of purple. So I figured she could use this chair at the desk I re-did.

I will post photos of the entire room next week, but for now, here is the chair.

The cushion was in great shape. 

 Did a couple coats of CeCes in white and distressed. I have since distressed the cane

part so its not quite so stark white.  And the purple in the photo looks quite, well, um purple. 

Like something Prince might wear. Its actually more subdued in person. Little more on the lavender

side! 

                     A little black trim to tie it into the grays/blacks in the room decor.

 I wish the guy had a few more of these!  5 BUCKS! Unreal. 

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Wine bottle stoppers 4 and 5

These are in sycamore. They are starting to look like beer taps in sports bars.

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Revealed 5 Simple Ways To Make Money Woodworking

If you have a flair for making things using wood, then you can really make a career in WOODWORKING . Wood is a wonderful thing to work with, and if you can use it to create things that people want then you’ve got a great chance of building a good business.Here,I would be discussing 5 cool ways you can make money woodworking and they are as follows.
• Focus On A NicheThe key to getting started is to find out what you are good at. It is important for you to find your own unique selling point to differentiate yourself from the competition. You can begin by doing what you feel capable and comfortable with.
• Determine Your CustomersIt is important for you to determine who your customers will be. You might decide only to make items for a certain age group or for a certain use. If you are into school furniture then you know your customer base would be made up mainly of school owners.
• Have An Online PresenceThe importance of having an online presence is often underestimated. You should create a website and upload samples or photographs of previous work done for people to see as this would assure them that you are capable. It is also a smart way of getting additional customers as people can find out about your business by doing a search online and would be redirected to your site or they can be referred by satisfied customers to your website.
• Advertise! Advertise!! Advertise!!!If you create a product or have a specialty and no one knows about it then how do you expect to make money from it? You can advertise by placing adverts in the local media like T.V, Newspapers and Magazines related to your niche or you can advertise using online means like Media Buys or on Social Networking sites. This will get your art, crafts or furniture to a larger audience. You can also create brochures or fliers which you can give away at supermarkets, grocery stores, restaurants, bus-stands e.t.c
• Attend Local Craft Fairs And Trade ShowsAs a serious woodworker looking to increase your portfolio, you should endeavour to attend trade shows, craft fairs, and other events related to your product. Craft fairs all over the country are often populated by people who put their woodworking skills to good use, and it is an opportunity to attract more customers by giving away leaflets, business cards or pamphlets and also to showcase your products.
You really can make a lot of money by carving out a new career in woodworking as the possibilities are endless and your skill level doesn’t matter.

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Top 5 Ways To Make Woodworking Easier For Beginners

Woodworking is not as daunting as it may seem and it is not necessary to spend a fortune on tools. The important thing is to find your own unique selling point to differentiate yourself from the competition. Here are some useful tips to help make woodworking easier for beginners and professionals as well.
• RESEARCHResearch the market thoroughly by going online to see what other people are selling and what they are charging for it. To get an idea of how people run their businesses, you can go to local craft fairs and trade shows. If people pay for them, thats a good indicator that there might be a market for them.
• GET THE RIGHT TOOLSWoodworking can be done by all with the proper tools and training, acquiring the proper tools allows you to work efficiently. Using a wide variety of materials you can create works of art, elegant or practical furniture and gifts or crafts. Initially you will have to make a considerable investment to purchase the equipment and materials you’ll need but in the long run it will pay for itself.
A Basic Tool Chest will consist of the following:
1. CHISEL
2. CLAMPS
3. COMBINATION SQUARE
4. DRILL BITS
5. ELECTRIC DRILL
6. HAMMER
7. HACKSAW
8. PLIERS
9. SCREWDRIVERS
10. TAPE MEASURE
• HAVE A NICHEAs a beginner, it will do you a lot of good if you would limit yourself to what you know best. If you are good in building small items, then become an expert in that, and only that. You shouldnt be making a kitchen cabinet one month, and then desk the next, and then building a deck the next month. Find your niche, and stick with it.
• KEEP RECORDSIt is vital for you to keep excellent records. You can keep a file on every piece you ever make. It doesnt necessarily have to be something fancy but just information about each piece, like a material list with prices, and a small sketch of it.
• ORGANIZED WORKSPACEYou should try to organize your workspace, whether it is a shop, garage or cleared space in the basement. It should be clean and tidy as possible and safety should be the number one priority. A clean shop is a safe shop and you need to be professional if you really want to make money woodworking.
Here’s a quick run down of the major points.... do your research, get the right tools, become an expert in whatever niche you choose, keep good records, and organize your workspace. Don’t forget to enjoy what you do and make some money.

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