... with a bit of paint?

First you take a look around and see what 'old' thing could use a sprucing up. What about this red bench?

A little pretty blue paint and some lively coloured cushions and oh my gosh ... isn't this like a breath of fresh air? 

Suzanne of S.HOP Talk gave this bench new life with just a bit of paint and as you can see below, she roughed it up a bit to let the old red show through. I found this delightful DYI project at Knack Studios where Suzanne has been guest blogging. 

Isn't it amazing what paint can do?  From where I am standing in my shop, I can see a few fine pieces of furnishings that would look wonderful with a coat of colour ...