tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post5127990508916724738..comments2024-03-28T11:43:19.438-06:00Comments on Interior Frugalista: How To Build A Large Upholstered OttomanMarie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-9737587362497861332023-02-27T17:29:44.169-07:002023-02-27T17:29:44.169-07:00It cost us around $100 Canadian to make. We built ...It cost us around $100 Canadian to make. We built it a few years ago so prices have likely gone up. The most expensive part was the upholstery foam.Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-78920089485107210412023-02-25T05:30:08.842-07:002023-02-25T05:30:08.842-07:00How much was the overall cost to make it?How much was the overall cost to make it?DJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-29389326739063940352022-11-03T09:03:50.064-06:002022-11-03T09:03:50.064-06:00Thank you very much Elizabeth, I hope you found th...Thank you very much Elizabeth, I hope you found the instructions helpful! ~Marie 🙂Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-74965599070585763492022-11-01T05:32:02.178-06:002022-11-01T05:32:02.178-06:00Maria, amazing work! You have a real talent! And t...Maria, amazing work! You have a real talent! And thank you for sharing your instructions!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678487268214360301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-15100616768481366002022-01-03T08:51:29.702-07:002022-01-03T08:51:29.702-07:00Congratulations on your new ottoman build! I'm...Congratulations on your new ottoman build! I'm so glad to hear you found our instructions easy to follow. I would love to see a photo of your ottoman. If you scroll to the top of the blog where it says "contact me", you can email me directly from there. Enjoy your new ottoman!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-78691195514858908172022-01-01T16:29:35.813-07:002022-01-01T16:29:35.813-07:00Over the past couple of days my husband and I made...Over the past couple of days my husband and I made a slightly larger version (think twin sized memory foam mattress,$100, since, at present, the price of foam is ridiculous) of your ottoman. Your directions were precise and so easy to follow. I love my new ottoman and can't thank you enough for sharing yours with us. I'd love for you to see how it turned out but don't know how to Lianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14425785124056887085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-55096725011142150782021-01-06T13:46:40.507-07:002021-01-06T13:46:40.507-07:00That makes me very happy, Barbara! If you decide t...That makes me very happy, Barbara! If you decide to build an ottoman I'd love to see it. Happy building 👍🏻Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-74944412460507131632021-01-06T11:18:59.332-07:002021-01-06T11:18:59.332-07:00Marie you've so inspired me! Thanks for the gr...Marie you've so inspired me! Thanks for the great easy instructions!Barbara at Mantel and Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118339852243503635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-10717916224611381802021-01-06T07:07:07.187-07:002021-01-06T07:07:07.187-07:00I love hearing stories from others who saw somethi...I love hearing stories from others who saw something they loved but was out of their price range and recreated it themselves for a fraction of the price. Isn't it so rewarding? Thanks for sharing, Jenn! Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-84022783244056155912021-01-06T06:46:28.120-07:002021-01-06T06:46:28.120-07:00I just love this! An upholstered ottoman was one ...I just love this! An upholstered ottoman was one of the first things my husband and I ever built! There was one in the JCPenney catalog that was way out of my price range, so we recreated it! Our plans were very similar to this! I love the moulding addition, that puts it over the top! Found this post through your 2020 highlight post! Thank you for sharing at our link party!Jenn The Everyday Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07062659862905075050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-49037706333480391622020-05-30T12:21:04.053-06:002020-05-30T12:21:04.053-06:00Thank you, Marilyn! xoThank you, Marilyn! xoMarie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-20408736895461062102020-05-28T07:17:03.296-06:002020-05-28T07:17:03.296-06:00Thank you very much, Maya, your sweet comment made...Thank you very much, Maya, your sweet comment made my day! xoMarie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-45937783165497626412020-05-27T05:13:53.122-06:002020-05-27T05:13:53.122-06:00My Gosh Marie!! Your ottoman is just impressive! I...My Gosh Marie!! Your ottoman is just impressive! I am in awe with your skills!!!Maya Kuzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02774179260347442250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-42172238221492949382020-05-25T10:14:02.421-06:002020-05-25T10:14:02.421-06:00You just made my day, Michelle! Thank you so much ...You just made my day, Michelle! Thank you so much for your sweet comments because it affirmed that we accomplished our goal of making it looks less umm homemade. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-60598074133366078942020-05-25T07:35:18.817-06:002020-05-25T07:35:18.817-06:00Wow Marie, you guys rocked this one out of the par...Wow Marie, you guys rocked this one out of the park. That looks like it comes straight out of a high end home decor boutique, trimmings and all. The only ottoman I've ever managed to make was with plastic bottles ;-) Yours is beautifulA Crafty Mixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908158708548749000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-1137830634668646502020-05-24T11:55:42.105-06:002020-05-24T11:55:42.105-06:00Thank you so much, I'm glad you like the tutor...Thank you so much, I'm glad you like the tutorial because they are always a bit of a challenge to write. Appreciate the pin too! Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-1409214962335131932020-05-24T09:45:30.193-06:002020-05-24T09:45:30.193-06:00Wow! This is a fantastic tutorial and you make it ...Wow! This is a fantastic tutorial and you make it look so easy to make. I love the fabric you used too - so pretty! Pinning this for later.Chalking Up Successhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734314291946188374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-91033997907867935752020-05-24T07:23:24.042-06:002020-05-24T07:23:24.042-06:00That's a huge compliment, Lisa, thank you so m...That's a huge compliment, Lisa, thank you so much! Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-22191043170072509792020-05-23T16:11:19.921-06:002020-05-23T16:11:19.921-06:00Wow! Looks great! Hard to believe it's homemad...Wow! Looks great! Hard to believe it's homemade. It looks like it came from a high-end furniture store.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02995602237194547534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-63917538615371277992020-05-22T17:39:48.372-06:002020-05-22T17:39:48.372-06:00Thanks so much, Kris. I'm so pleased with the ...Thanks so much, Kris. I'm so pleased with the new size for our living room. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend! Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-18812716230016855882020-05-22T17:27:39.413-06:002020-05-22T17:27:39.413-06:00Marie again you are the furniture whisper. Love t...Marie again you are the furniture whisper. Love this. It is a beauty. Have a great weekend.<br />Hugs,<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-16023394358798712262020-05-22T10:04:26.710-06:002020-05-22T10:04:26.710-06:00Thank you Gail, I ditto the sentiment right backat...Thank you Gail, I ditto the sentiment right backatcha! I'm so envious of your amazing crafting abilities. Have a good Memorial Day weekend. xoMarie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-56060077159705962432020-05-22T07:13:59.406-06:002020-05-22T07:13:59.406-06:00I love your woodworking skills, Marie! You create ...I love your woodworking skills, Marie! You create the loveliest pieces! I am so envious!Gail @Purple Hues and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563652510435031148noreply@blogger.com