The Cover Up

What's It Wednesday #121

This week I made a find that left me in a bit of a dilemma. I'd been wanting a small bench for my vanity. I could just see it all covered in white ruffles! (sigh)

Just one problem, this is what I found. A sweet little bench with an embroidered top that had seen better days.

A lid that lifts for storage,

And legs that were less than sexy. I could always paint it and recover the seat, but that was not the vision. Oh, and did I mention I can't sew a bit!

Never one to let a little thing like that crush my dreams, I found this sweet little communion dress at my local Goodwill...

See all those gorgeous ruffles? You see where I'm going with this?

I cut off the bodice and velcroed the waistband together. It makes the perfect no sew cover up!

So if you are in need of some soft, romantic ruffles, layered with crinoline for extra poof, look no further than your GW or thrift store.

That one time fancy dress can be used to cover a round inexpensive side table, add a pretty ruffle drop to a daybed, a curtain topper, or...

a bench cozy. The perfect cover up!

Hugs,

Patti

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