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Steal of a deal!

July 6, 2011 by Laura

I have been searching high and low for the best deal on an Asian Garden Stool. My favorites came from Wisteria but retailed for $129. No thank you!

Last week I was at Garden Ridge (I was inspired by Sarah’s recent post and hadn’t been for a while) and found these stools! They aren’t that pretty and I wasn’t sure about the price until I saw the special red sign. “All red-lined items additional 50% off.” Talk to me!

Each stool was only $24.99! Can you believe that?! They had several other colors that weren’t on sale so I hunted on the shelf for two that were red-lined. These were definitely Asian-inspired and not my style but I knew a $3 can of spray paint would help that immediately. I grabbed two as quickly as possible and headed home one very happy girl!

Here they are, after several coats of spray paint! I am in love. Seriously, I think there is no difference between these and the ones sold for much more online. I loved the way they turned out and how easy they were to paint. I loved them so much that I went back and got another one for our bedroom – hah!

I turned the stools upside down to start painting the bottom first and realized using the paint I had on hand was a huge mistake. I had the spray paint sitting around because it wasn’t Rustoleum’s brand. That is the only brand I should ever use! It covers so well and is actually cheaper than other types. After correcting this mistake, each stool only took one coat of primer and one coat of glossy white indoor/outdoor paint.

The painted garden stools are perfect to serve as our ottoman/coffee table outside. The tables that came with the patio set have glass on top and aren’t conducive to the end-of-the-day, put-your-feet-up-and-relax style that I wanted. This is exactly what I wanted and just the right price! Run to Garden Ridge and grab your own stools before they’re gone. This is a steal of a deal!

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Posted in Before and After, DIY, Garden Ridge, Outdoor Living Space, Spray Paint | 11 Comments

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  1. on July 6, 2011 at 7:25 pm Karlee

    These turned out so well! I might have to copy you! Well done!


  2. on July 7, 2011 at 12:10 pm Comeca Jones

    Now that's a find!I saw them in three colors at Big lots they came in lime, green, red and yellow.


  3. on July 7, 2011 at 1:58 pm emilye

    Um, those look awesome!


  4. on July 7, 2011 at 8:49 pm Heather

    Wow!! I have been dying for a few of those but I can never understand why they are all sooooo expensive!!! Awesome job!!! Off to Garden Ridge:)


  5. on July 8, 2011 at 10:40 pm Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}

    Great work! I would have never tried painting a ceramic anything. Did u treat the stools with anything first to keep paint from peeling? Looks great!


  6. on July 12, 2011 at 1:18 am Shelley

    $25?!?!?! No way!!! I've been wanting some FOR-EV-ER, but can't commit to the pricey tag. I'm so jealous 😀


  7. on July 12, 2011 at 3:06 pm Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!}

    Great find — and transformation!!!


  8. on July 12, 2011 at 11:37 pm Jen

    Gotta love a bargain! Love your outdoor area 🙂


  9. on July 14, 2011 at 9:00 pm Julia @ 551Eastdesign

    It's super cute, and what a steal!


  10. on July 18, 2011 at 4:01 am Barbara@HausDesign

    LOVE this idea – what a bargain you found and once again spray paint saves the day! Well done!http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/


  11. on September 5, 2011 at 3:53 am Anonymous

    They have these for $25 to $30 at Ross. I've seen them in white. You just have to get them when you see them or they will be gone.



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