Reupholstered Ikea Skruvsta Chair

I took apart the chair and removed the fabric, carefully unstitched it and then used the pieces as a template. A combo of clear tacky glue and fiberfill was used to fill up the hole in the foam. When this fabric wears down I will try making a slipcover instead of taking the whole thing apart again (gazillion staples, achy fingertips).  No more gaping foam holes, yay! Next office chair will definitely be armless.

chair search winner

...for now.

Thanks to the kind commenters on Decor8 I found a new office chair. The Skruvsta at Ikea. I was originally going for the plain white one, but the Ikea I went to was out of stock/oversold of 90% of their office chairs including the white Skruvsta and this patterned one was the LAST ONE in stock! I think I am better off with the patterned fabric anyway in case the dye in my jeans rubs off it won't be as obvious. An unexpected plus was when I brought it home it matched up perfectly with my orangey-red inspiration wall. YAY for coordination. Now I just have to test it out to see if it can withstand 8-10 hours of computer work/ internetting every day. My back was seriously killing me after working while sitting on a folding chair! I guess that just shows how important it is to have a good back-supporting chair.

Thanks again for the tips! I ♥ the internet!

MOMA/Muji loot

1. metal bookend / pen holder. YAY for multi-functional.
2. notebook with a removable zip pouch plastic cover. It is reusable, me gusta.
3. rod magnets
4. notebook set. This was the best deal- 5 notebooks for $6. Nice.
5. magnet hooks
6. zip bag w/ handle. Got damaged on the way home from the hooks :( $8 bucks down the drain. Well, I guess it is still functional but it looks bad.

I can't wait till Muji opens its own store in Manhattan. It should be happening within the next few months.