a place for Mango

Mango loves to lay in front of our sliding glass door. I've had the idea for a long time of finding a bench to put right where she lays, so she could have a comfy place to sit in her favorite spot. Every time I went to a garage sale, antique store, etc. for the last year or so, a bench has been on my mind, but I never had any luck. A few weeks ago,  my mom and step-dad called me to say they just left a garage sale and had found a small bench with a padded top. Perfect! It was old and needed a little work, but honestly that's kind of a bonus for me! I love painting things white and picking out fabric, so a piece of furniture that needs work is like an invitation to do so.

Mango liked it even before I did any changes. She immediately jumped up and made herself to home.

 

I chose a nice thick foam so it would be comfortable, and a greeny, turquoise leaf print fabric. I knew I would be painting it white, since I had white paint left from my last chair project. Even after finishing, I still have lots of paint left. Sounds like I need to find another piece of furniture....

A few coats of paint and some staples later, the final product:

Mango is definitely a fan. Whenever I go outside to take care of the plants, she plops herself on her bench to watch my every move. I think this is my favorite project yet. It's the perfect size for the space, and is a pretty little surprise in an area I would never think to put anything unless Mango had given me the idea! Thanks, kitty.