I have found, however, that I need a distinct place to do my studying. My craft table works fine to set up the laptop for research or paper writing, but it's not really comfortable enough for all the reading I'll be doing. The big nap-chair is ok, but being in the kitchen nook makes it a little noisy if the TV is on in the living room.
As I was walking the dogs last week, I noticed that someone had left this beat up, sad old chair on the side of the road to die. Sure, it was in pretty rough shape. But under that battered exterior, I saw potential. So I swung by and tossed it in the car to be given a second (or, judging by the age, a third) chance.
Based on it's condition and questionable origins, the chair stayed in the garage during the deconstruction process.
And there was a LOT of deconstruction! I tore out hundreds of furniture tacks and staples, ripped out bags of ancient batting, foam and fabric, and sanded down really awful finish on the wood. When all was said and done, the naked little chair looked even sadder than when I found it.
But, after many, many hours of love, dedication, measuring, fixing, painting, cussing, and more than one hissy-fit, I now have an amazing new reading chair!!
I even rearranged my shelves to create a cozy study-nook. I couldn't be happier if I were twins!
