Brass Hanging Planters || 2018 Flip List Item No.5

If you've been following us for a while then you've probably heard me talk about my annual Furniture Flip Bucket List and for those of you who aren't in the loop - it's basically a declaration of what I'd like to accomplish each year.  Well my friends, this post is about crossing one of those items off this years list plus crossing a secret bucket list item off as well.

Ok so before we get to item No.5: Hanging Planter, we need to talk about a dresser - what else?

I recently saw this 5-drawer beauty on Facebook and picked it up with a very particular plan in mind - I wanted to straight up copy Chelsea's take on this piece:

Mid Century in 'Scholar Green'

January 2017

Ok.  So I admit that I have tried to copy her once before when I refinished this piece but struck out when I found the base was made with two different types of wood that I had to stain in order to match.  So when I brought this tallboy home, sanding the legs was like scratching a winning lotto ticket.

Finally, I could cross this secret bucket list item off: refinish a piece in a green and bare wood two-tone!

It's no secret that this green is our favorite.

Oh you dark and moody minx!  How your velvety emerald make my heart pitter-patter especially contrasted against those buttery naked tapered legs.

The five drawers make for lots of storage.

For styling, I deployed my favorite terra-cotta touch. 

And, of course, the bucket list hanging planters!

These were surprisingly simple to make - start with some shallow brass bowls and two brass macramé hoops:

Supplies

Brass Bowls + Macramé Hoops

Flip the bowls upside down and brace the brass rings between to pieces of wood allowing the ring to rest on the bottom of the bowls.

Step No.1

Position Upside Down

Apply a bead of super glue epoxy that's rated for bonding metal and dries clear.

Step No.2

Apply Glue 

Allow it to dry for the recommended length of time to ensure they will be able to bear weight when flipped right-side up.

Step No.3

Let Dry

Tie a string to the top of the ring then I fill with your favorite plant babies.

Step No.4

Hang with String + Fill with Plants

Hit me up with any questions if you decide to make some of your own planters!  And if you're shopping for a gorgeous green tallboy - hit me up for shipping or purchase options!

Hunter Green 5 Drawer Tallboy
34"W x 19"D x 45"H
Now Available for Sale
$495


If you are interested in this piece or a custom order like it, please contact me at cate@stylemutthome.com.

Four down, Three to go.  Catch up on the 2018 Furniture Flip Bucket List:

Pendleton Slipper Chairs || 2018 Flip List Item No.3

First Flip List item of the year is a wrap!  Wait... what’s a Flip List you ask?  Well every year I set out to do seven new diy projects. Usually they’re a combination of things (both furniture and decor related) that scare me and things I’ve always wanted to try.

So this year’s list is as follows:

Now let’s meet the slipper chairs:

It was actually that citridelic yellow that drew me to them in the first place, but up-close, the fabric was sad and scratchy.  I loved the beautiful wood and cane frame so that had to stay, but the seat fabric was another animal.  I decided to do two things I’ve long wanted to do: 

1) Restore these beautiful chairs
2) Use a Pendleton Wool Blanket pattern to do it: 

Pendleton wool comes from a family owned company that's been weaving wool blankets for over 150 years.  They have a myriad of blanket patterns - mostly Native American inspired designs but they also produce a series of blankets unique to several National Parks.  It is these blankets that inspired my latest reupholstery project - specifically the Glacier National Park pattern.

Rainier National Park

Glacier National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

To me, the bright-colored stripes on the upholstery are a young twist on a classic design.  

To keep it fresh, I cut the patterns to be mirror images of each other instead of centering the design the keep it symmetrical.

I would have loved to use the real blanket on this project but they are admittedly priiiiiiiicey.  Plus let's be real... I don’t think I could bear to cut one up.  So instead I had a suede replica made by Spoonflower - something soft for the tushy (and less itchy than wool).  

The handy thing about the pattern was I could use the lines in the design to help create pleats at the corners. 

There is something somewhat traditional about cane-backed chairs.  So to me, pairing them with the primary colors of the classic Pendleton pattern makes them tres Ralph Lauren (as Chelsea puts it).

That gorgeous cane just needed a little oil to bring it back.

And this time, I moved the entire Matisse grid wall from our kitchen just to style this shoot.  

Pendleton Slipper Chairs
Now Available for Sale
$345 for the pair

If you are interested in this piece or a custom order like it, email me at cate@stylemutthome.com for availability or to ask about our third-party shipping policy.

One down, six to go.  Catch up on the 2018 Furniture Flip Bucket List:

2018 Furniture Flip Bucket List

The start of the new year usually means one thing around here:

Every January, I like to do something brazen.  I like to issue my declaration of intent for the year - ideas I want to tinker with, projects I want to tackle, personal challenges that make me nervous and excited  all at the same time.  I let it all hang out...

There are some successes:

2017 Flip List

Item No.5: Play with Leather

Some failures:

2016 Flip List

Item No.1: Build a Baker's Rack

Some experiments:

2015 Flip List

Item No.5: Vintage Educational Chart Hacks

Some personal victories:

2016 Flip List

Item No.3: Build a Chandelier

And some redemptions:

2017 Flip List

Item No.7: Build Something (well) 
see 2016 Item No.1

So without further ado, may I present to you the 2018 Furniture Flip Bucket List:

No.1: Miter Corners

This past year I finally figured out how to do a good basic butt joint, this year I'll like to figure out how to miter corners (click for source).

No.2: 3-Tiered Table

I've been eyeing this clover coffee table by West Elm for a while now (click for source).  I'd like to find out if I can actually one of my own.

No.3: Cane Slipper Chairs

I was drawn to these citrine chairs like a sailor to a siren, but the sorry state of the seat fabric means I'm going to have to find new worthy upholstery...

No.4: Stupid (late) Hardware

I ordered some brass hardware for a custom order with a tight timeline, but it arrived two minutes too late.  After I found an unconventional solution that my client loved (click to see what I mean) I still had these pulls to do something epic with...

No.5: Hanging Planter

I'm a sucker for a proper forum to show-off my recovering black thumb like these hanging planters by Sonadora Studio (click for source).  Here's to fashioning my own metal hanging planter!

No.6: Wall Task Lamp

Mod task lamps like this AllModern find are taking the décor world by STORM (click for source).  I'm thinkin' it might be time to Frankenstein some more lamp parts into a chic hack of my own.

No.7: Experiment with Neon

Now I don't know if I'll be experimenting with a neon paint treatment or actual neon lights like this DIY sign (click for source), but either way I'm pumped to play!

I will be tackling these items in no particular order throughout the year so be sure to check back in every once and a while to see where I'm at.  In the meantime, catch up on how 2015, 2016, and 2017 turned out.

Hey!  And if you're also thinking of shaking things up in 2018, we have some good news!  On January 10th, Chelsea is offering design advice over on Room Hints for a fraction of our regular eDesign packages (only $49!).  Simply register here, upload pics of your space with any of your nagging questions (don't worry, they walk you through it) and she'll get back to you with 5 tips, tricks, products, or ideas!  Spaces are limited so don't miss out!