Stool Redo

Do you have a bathroom with counter space and storage? If you're renting or planning on moving soon - enjoy it while it lasts because it isn't guaranteed. I unfortunately took this aspect of life for granted and now live where the counter doesn't span much further than the edges of the sink. Now, for a guy, (most guys including my husband) this doesn't bother them one bit. Besides shaving and brushing his teeth there is really no need for excess prep space in the room that houses our 'oval office'. For a girl on the other hand there is the hair and the make-up and both of those things require space which could not be added to the bathroom. This resulted me in moving it to our bedroom. Sometime in the future I will go into detail what fully consists of my make-shift vanity but for now I would like to focus on one my favorite aspects - the stool.

After searching high and low for a vintage stool in need of a little TLC I had almost given up on what I was looking for. This is a proven fact because I settled on a stool and purchased it. Then, after a random stop I had a random find - my dream stool! Vintage inspired, TLC, and a lot of potential :)

Remember, I said it needed some TLC which included some sanding and wood filler. The seat of the stool had some cracks in it that would snag my clothes and most likely pinch my toosh. I didn't know that wood filler existed until my dad, who luckily was here for a visit, informed me of it and showed me the proper way to use it which is something I am certain will come in handy in the future. Also, the best selling point - $10!!!! (similar metal stools could run close to $300 at restoration hardware!)

I wanted a fun color but something that would go with our bedroom furniture so after the elbow grease was in place and the silver foot circle (for lack of a better description) was removed I started spray painting in Rustolium Aqua color and drum roll please......

I love this stool! It is a little pop of color in my vanity area and it also comes in handy for other areas too. It has become my personal computer prop as well. The little time I get with Jake, going to bed together is a ritual we hardly miss when we are together, however, since I get to sleep in and he doesn't I'm not usually tired when he goes to bed. To get the best of both worlds I will pull up this awesome stool, open my computer and watch a movie or show my computer with my headphones in.

{total re-do break-down}

Stool - $10

Spray paint - $3.50

Wood filler - $4

Sand paper - $0 (previously purchased)

Total - $17.50