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hank you all for coming along on the slipcover journey with me and Grandma Eleanor. It’s officially finished now and I’m glad to say we are done. Eleanor really put everything she had into this project and she was proud of the finished product and I am too.
That $5 fabric I found at the yardsale really turned out to be a great weight for the slipcover and I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s not a precisely tailored slipcover, but rather a little bit shabby chic and that’s fine too. I shudder to think of what it would have looked like had I tackled this one all by myself. 
You saw the ottoman already, so here’s the chair.
We added velcro down the side of one of the seams in the back to get it in place and that worked out perfectly too.
And just because I know ya’ll want to see more of Grandma Eleanor, I took a few more videos of her on that last day we worked together.
We’ll start with me picking Eleanor up at her house:
Then, as we’re driving, Eleanor and I talked in the car along the way and I got some great dialogue with her, this one about her travels back in the day:
Eleanor loves horses:
And here we are with the finished slipcover. Eleanor thinks I’m taking her picture, I think. I didn’t tell her I was video taping, she’s so funny in this one:
Did you catch the tip she wants? Isn’t she hilarious?
She loves a little nip here and there, especially wine and is always trying to get us to stop at the store for some (says it helps her relax…you know, with that stressful life she leads . My hubby got her some brandy awhile back to appease her, but really her Dr. doesn’t want her drinking because of her meds.
That’s Eleanor for you!
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Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yardsales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me? 
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Your chair turned at wonderful…. Lucky you to have someone in the family that can so well!!!
xoxo
Julie
CUTEST…GRANDMA…EVER!! Get that lady a brandy. LOL Love the slipcover second only to her.
The chair looks fabulous. I love that it isn’t perfectly tailored. Looks like a great place to curl up a read a good book.
Grandma Elanor is just the cutest thing I have seen in a long time. Get the little lady a brandy – she earned it
Grandma Eleanor is wonderful! She just made my day. Thanks for sharing her with us.
Rhoda, These videos are so precious! My grandma passed away last Dec. at the age of 97. I wish I had done videos like this with her. They are something you will treasure always. Make sure you put them all on a DVD for safe keeping!
Rhoda – I LOVE this! She is just darling!!
Great slipcover!!!
That was fun, Rhoda! How in the world did you do that video, in the car!?
The slipcover is gorgeous. Eleanor, as always, is a gem. A little nip of brandy won’t hurt a bit!:-)
It looks fabulous and what a great lady to highlight.
You are always on the ball.
Cynthia
Grandma Eleanor rocks!!!
How funny..I lost my great-grandmother 8 years ago at the ripe young age of 5 days short of her 101st birthday, I wish I had taken the time to video her. I sure do miss her..
Your slip cover looks AWESOME. Have fun on your trip.
I got an e-mail from Vonda and they are in Tampa-didn’t know if you had heard from her yet.
Cheri
I love Eleanor – where in the world would we all be without the wisdom and “fortitude” of that generation? We should all have recordings like that of our parents/grandparents.
Fabulous chair, and your grandma is just so sweet.
Rhoda,
What a great looking chair……Grandma Eleanor is just the cutest thing ever!
Blessings,
Linda
Love the slipcovers. I have a couch and love seat that I have thought about recovering but don’t have the nerve to start the project.
The slipcover turned out great! What a great grandma you have!
The chair is lovely and Grandma Eleanor is a doll!
I love the slipcover and what a neat lady. She has such spunk. A lot of fun. Hugs, Marty
she is just too precious- what a treasure to still have her in your life- enjoy every moment! and WOW oh WOW can that woman sew! It truly is a lost art- they dont even teach it in school anymore-so sad!
Heartwarming
I love how the chair turned out and what a blessing to share that time with your aunt.
Go Eleanor!!! I can’t believe that she still sews at her age!!! I am amazed!! The chair and ottaman are just great! We need bumper stickers ” GO sew with Eleanor!” Love her!!!
I think she did a nice job – looks great! Wish I sew like that.
That is suppose to be “wish I could sew like that”. Coffee has not kicked in this morning.
Love it! Hats, Horses, and Brandy Wine!
That’s gotta be a song.
Your slipcover journey has been great fun to read about and it looks great. What a wonderful time spent with Grandma Eleanor. I’m sure it was a great time for both of you!
Oh My – Grandma really did a fantastic job!!
& the fact that you both got to spend time together makes it all the better.
Cheers to you Grandma E for a fantastic job well done!!
It looks great, Rhoda! I like the pleats on the ends. Now you’ll have to take a full shot picture of the room again! : )
Rhoda, You are blessed to have Grandma Eleanor in your life and she did a wonderful job on the slipcover. The lady deserves a nip of brandy!
I love your accents! Mary
She’s a hoot! I really enjoyed the videos. The chair looks amazing too!
It has been fun getting to “know” Grandma Eleanor, and she did a wonderful job on your slipcover. Those are not easy to make, I applaud her! This has been a fun adventure for all of us, thanks for it! Hugs, Cindy S.
I just love her!! She is the cutest lil thing…hehe. Yes Yes yes…I did take notes on your bathroom shelf. I could not get it out of my head. Then the other day I saw one like yours at a gift shop and I knew that I must make one. I still love yours the best…that dark blue is to die for~
She’s so sweet and ya’ll did a great job on that chair!
These videos are priceless!! I have played them over and over.. My mom in law is 97.. still sharp but not able to get around like your grandmother.. She is a hoot!! Loved how she was posing for the picture she thought you were taking.. ha…
Grandma Eleanor is just the sweetest, she did a great job on the slipcover.
I just love watching her videos.
Tracy
Rhoda, it’s beautiful! It looks wonderful just the way it is.
I hope we get to see more of Grandma Eleanor in the future. 
The time you are spending with Grandma Eleanor is wonderful! She is such a delight! Thanks for sharing her with us & I love the slipcover just the way it is. (I love the way she wears her shorts underneath her skirt & takes it off at your house, so modest!)
…oh, & her sunglasses are the greatest!!! Love ‘em!
She is PRECIOUS!! Reminds me of my “Granny”!! Thanks for sharing. The slipcover is fabulous!
Your grandmother Eleanor is a gem! I LOVED LOVED the videos! She reminds me so much of my great-aunt who passed away a couple years ago at age 93 … she, too, was full of spunk and I wish I’d taken videos. Thank you so much for sharing!
*big smile* I just love watching the videos of Grandma Eleanor!! Thanks so much for taking them!! She did a really fantastic job!!..I hope we’ll be seeing more of her and I hope you enjoy your lovely chair!
I can’t believe you got that fabric for the slip for 5 bucks! Fabulous deal. G’ma Eleanor did a nice job on the chair.
Did you learn anything so you could tackle one the next time?
I loved hearing about her on the cruise…and the good food
Love her, how adorable 
Love the slipcovers… I once read a magazine story about a family that did all the furniture in white slipcovers and they had 6 kids and Im thinking how impractical. But I read the story and they said it was great. If it got dirty they just took them off and washed them. It made so much sense, I certainly cant remove anything off my couch!
Love, love the slipcovers and Miss Eleanor is a sweetie:)
Blessings,
Carol
I love it and wouldn’t change a thing. Miss Eleanor is such a doll. You are very lucky to have her in your life and she is very lucky to be cherished by the “younger folks”!
Hi Rhoda,
Every video today of Miss E made me smile and what a great job she did covering your chair. Beats anything I could ever do with a chair. I think a little nip of brandy wouldn’t hurt one bit. TFS! Sheila
What a fab job…and fun time with Grandma Eleanor! I would love to learn to do some upholstery, but I am a wee bit chicken!
Well done…
Grandma Eleanor just makes me smile and get the warm and fuzzies. So much like my Grandma (except for the brandy-Grandma was a teetotaler). Loved the way she pretended she heard what you said. Her garden and home look so so…so Grandma like! You girls did an excellent job with that slipcover. The chair is charming and looks quite comfy too.
Oh I love Grandma Eleanor, what a treasure she is…make me miss my nana, who passed away 10 years ago at age 93..she was sharp as a tack til the day she passed..
I love the chair! I saw a great one at GW a few days ago that would look perfect covered but I can not for the life of me operate a sewing machine, I don’t even own one, refuse to even try it, I tried and have given up, refuse to do it again!
Grandma Eleanor is adorable! I miss my grandma
Cute grandma Eleanor! What a nugglet! The chair is just beautiful!
The videos of Grandma Eleanor are priceless! She is just precious!!!! She did an amazing job on that slipcover, considering her age. I love the chair and your room looks great!!! So many wonderful ideas in that room. I’m glad your husband gave Grandma Eleanor a nip of brandy. That was so cute, her asking for the brandy. LOL!!! Love & blessing from NC!
The slipcover looks so good. Grandma Eleanor did a fabulous job.
Rhonda
I’ve enjoyed meeting Eleanor…she is adorable…I hope when I’m her age I will have an upbeat attitude…
Priceless! Thanks for sharing your grandma with us.
I love the slipcover and Eleanor!
Great piece Rhoda!
Rhoda, It looks AMAZING! I wish I had that kind of skill.
Oh I enjoyed those video’s of Eleanor so!! I would give anything to have video of some of my deceased relatives!
Hey Rhoda,
I loved the videos! Eleanor reminds me so much of my Memaw. I live in Upper Alabama and I just loved hearing you all talk…there’s just nothing like the South. My family has had milk goats for a long, long time. My siblings and I were raised on goats milk.
I love how the slipcover turned out! Great job!
I hope you have a wonderful vacation.
Myra @ Happy Housewife Living Life Blog
Love the slip cover – she did a great job.
Gosh Rhoda, I absolutely love your adorable Elenaor and I am so impressed with the respectful and loving way you share your life with her. Giving her such purpose and enjoyment, and I know you enjoyed her as much as she enjoyed you. Loved the videos of the stories…thanks sweetie! stewcarol
Grandma Eleanor did a fantastic job making your slips. She is a hoot and you and your husband are so very lucky to have her, Keep her away from the brandy except for very special occasions! You want to keep her healthy.
Hello,
Just stumbled on your wonderful blog.
Dont believe i have ever been here before.
Love the slipcover post.
I do believe i have a chair just like the one you and
Eleanor just slipcovered.
Your house is beautiful.
Oh Rhoda – she’s just the sweetest Southern Belle. They don’t raise them like that anymore, do they? How great that she traveled to Europe across the pond by ship – I enjoyed that trip myself and know just what she experienced.
Eleanor’s sewing skills are still excellent – will she come to NC? I need a slipcover for my couch!!!!
All day long I’ve been trying to get redirected to your new blog – this was the last try and I got you – so glad! Now I can snuggle in my bed. Goodnight.
Hugs – Mary ACROSS THE POND
It looks great! Grandma did a wonderful job – she’s a hoot! What?????? You’re a sweet grandaughter.
Thank you so-o-o–o-o much for sharing the videos of Eleanor….. That just made the project so much more special!!!!!!!!!!!! and I know you treasure the slipcover because she made it for you…. How I miss my grandmother, mother and mother in law… they reminded me of Eleanor…. I would love to hear their voices again!!! I just love your web site….and hope you’ll continue many many more years…. I would love to see more videos!!!!!!
Your grandma Eleanor is so charming sweet kind and talented what a blessing to have her with you. I miss my grandmother “Nonna” so much. cherish every moment you have with her.
If she wants so brandy give it to her she deserves what ever her heart desires. PS Im going to use your wonderful idea of crown molding around the mirror.
Oh, I love Eleanor, she’s so sweet and I love her little laugh in the last video! It reminds me of my grandma… she passed away a couple of years ago and I really miss her
The slipcover turned out beautifully!
Tania
Good job you’ve done there,congrats!