At a pretty amazing sale (the same one we found that industrial tool chest) Jared and I picked up this unassuming little ottoman for only $3.  It’s the perfect height for a nightstand next to our super low Malm bed.  Originally I had planned to just re-finish the legs and upholster right over the existing blue fabric.  When I went to remove the legs I noticed a little hint of marigold yellow peeking out from under the top layer.  Curiosity got the best of me and I started pulling out each and every tack to find out what was hiding under the blue.

After that layer was gone I noticed some orange and olive hiding below the yellow.  Yet again I found myself removing rows of tacks.

None of the fabric is in very good shape (or to my liking), but it was fun to peel away each layer and see a different side to the stool.  As I type it’s sitting in the shed with stripping gel on the legs.  I have ordered some simple fabric to re-cover the top (I don’t want to give too much away until it’s finished).  I think it will make a perfect wide modern nightstand when it’s all finished.  Big enough for a lamp, books, magazines and cup or water and low enough to reach everything easily.

After photos coming next week.