My friend Chere is fantastically creative with furniture. Recently, she found this great table and chairs at the Goodwill in Kailua. They had a great shape and funky detail, but the dark brown color and outdated upholstery needed to go. Using white gloss enamel paint and a sanding block from Hardware Hawaii, she repainted the pieces and sanded them for a worn look. After covering them with clear polyurethane protectant, she reupholstered the cushions using fabric from Fabric Mart and a staple gun (no tacks necessary!). Looks like her dog, Gladys, enjoys the new backyard furniture as much as she does. 


 
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