Mongolian Lamb Stool DIY ||Inspired by Preciously Me

December 17, 2012



Happy Monday cuties!  So excited about this DIY.  You know me and my easy DIYs...they are pretty much spray paint, decoupage, spray paint some more, use painter's tape, gold leafing pen....and TA-DA!!! a beautiful result.  Well, except for the Ikea hack dresser here.  That was a bit more hardcore.  But not even that one had me cutting wood or needing some power tools so this is the reason why I'm so proud of this DIY- it was my inititation to more difficult DIYs.....but I came out on the other side- happy and triumphant.

I have to acknowledge my sweet and dear friend Nadia, from Preciously Me, who was the one who came up with this Ikea Hack.  Her stool, styling, and post (see here) were so beautiful that I was inspired to try it myself.  People read blogs for different reasons and what keeps me coming back to a certain blog is because I have found a source of inspiration in them.  Inspiration to get out there and create a beautiful piece of furniture, to style an area differently, to create an accessory for my home or myself, to decorate a more beautiful table for a dinner party, to cook more special meals, to read more, to update my wardrobe....basically, I love blogs that inspire me to want to make my world and my friends' and family's world more beautiful and meaningful. Enter Nadia and her sweet blog which curates amazingly decorated homes.  When I saw her stool I was mesmerized and had to try it .....et voila!




My home is now two  Mongolian wool stools cozier and richer.  I can't tell you how thrilled I am with this DIY. I hope you get inspired as well!  See directions here.

Some of you were asking about the best way to do gold dipped legs.  I just measured 2 inches from the bottom and used blue painter's tape to cover the rest of the leg (so I just left exposed what I wanted painted gold).  First I primed the area with spray primer and then I did two coats of gold spray paint.  C'est tout!
[all images by yours truly]

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43 comments

  1. Sadie + StellaDecember 17, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Ok missy. These look absolutely fabulous. I am blown away!

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    1. Sadie + StellaDecember 17, 2012 at 4:31 AM

      Also, what did you do on the legs? Just paint the bottom gold? Or was it already that way? Do tell!

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  2. WeHeartHomeDecember 17, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Awesome!! They look really great :)

    Xx. Holly.

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  3. Linda {Calling it Home}December 17, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Cute little furry things! Still waiting for your address.

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  4. decorayadoraDecember 17, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Yo hace tiempo tengo ganas de hacerme uno así. No he encontrado ese tipo de piel por acá . Pero ya lo haré
    Gracias por compartir esa idea si que la copiare.
    Cariños y como lo pasaste el fin de semana???

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  5. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Oh wow this incredible! Amazing Albertina! I need a stool jut like this!

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  6. CarlaDecember 17, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Ok this is too fabulous! You did an amazing job!!! Do share with us how you did the gold dipped legs, pretty please...

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    1. Albertina M. CisnerosDecember 17, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      I added a note at the end of the post with directions.....easy peasy sweet friend.

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  7. Kim@ChattafabulousDecember 17, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I love these!!! And I love the black rug too!

    www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com

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  8. jackie jadeDecember 17, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    aww thes are super cute! i would love something fun and fluffy like this in my home!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 17, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Ahhh! I'm so proud of you!!!! I'm very impressed. I'm the same way about DIY's, but maybe I could even do these!! And your rug btw is incredible!! I am in love. xoxo

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  10. Julie LeahDecember 17, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    What a fabulous DIY!! And I love her pink version, too!

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  11. Gaby [The Vault Files]December 17, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    They look so fun and glamorous!

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  12. LiveLaughDecorateDecember 17, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    You've become a DIY beast mami. Love em. So whimsical. Fun. Tres bien indeed. Happy Monday!

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  13. The Pink PagodaDecember 17, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Love the stools, but insane over the pink on the windows! GORGEOUS!!!

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  14. KristenDecember 17, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    O WOW! These look rediculously good. The gold was a genious idea. You have inspired me to give it a go as well! one of these would look great beside my fireplace.

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  15. HannahDecember 17, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Okay I have already bought the materials to try this! Will definitely credit you and Preciously Me for the idea! I'm so excited!

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  16. Erin | Holtwood HipsterDecember 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    So pretty Albertina! The lamb's wool looks so fluffy and delicate. Like the contrast in textures in this vignette. I up-cycled a 1970's brass legged stool with a little sheepskin recently and it always makes me smile when I see it. It's the little things we have a hand in making sometimes that mean the most, right?

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  17. Preciously MeDecember 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Bravo Albertina!!! Vraiment magnifique!
    Your stools are so beautiful and this gold accent is just perfect ♥
    So congratulations for this DIY, I knew you could do it :)
    And thank you so much for all your lovely words!!!

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  18. Dana McDowellDecember 17, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Wonderful!!! They look so great with the console you paired them with!!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 17, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    They look gorgeous!...as does the whole area you have them styled in!

    xx

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  20. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    These are AWESOME and the interior design is fabulous!! Thanks for sharing!
    Whitley
    wwww.thequeencitystyle.com

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  21. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Absolutely adorable weekend outfit!!!
    Whitley
    www.thequeencitystyle.com

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  22. Marian LefeldDecember 17, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Te quedaron sensacionales!

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  23. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    well you are quite the genius!!! love love.
    xo,
    B
    http://www.brightontheday.com

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  24. designchicDecember 17, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    They are adorable - just love the legs too!!

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  25. Tiffany LeighDecember 17, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Soooo cute! Love them as a pair!

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  26. Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeDecember 18, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    albertina - its PERFECT!! Great job!

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  27. cristina [Via Blossom]December 18, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Two words: TRES CHIC!

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  28. UnknownDecember 19, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I agree with LiveLaughDecorate.. You are the DIY beast! Those are so fun, I love the look!

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  29. Elisa of Fancy Free MeDecember 21, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I love these!! I'm going to have to make my own-absolutely brilliant!

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  30. Amal -- Sybaritic SpacesDecember 26, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    These are fabulous! You have set off a chain reaction I am inspired to try my hand at this, thanks and happy new year! Amal

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  31. Naomi@DesignManifestDecember 27, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    super cute! I wish I could fit a little one of these in my bathroom.

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  32. UnknownJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    FANTASTIC! Love these.
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome. com

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  33. Tiffany LeighJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    I'm back to say I am in love with your rug.

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  34. Nicole Michelle CentersAugust 16, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    This is fabulous! I just bought some Mongolian lamb pillows for my couch- I am obsessed with petting the fur! I also love your pink drapes, very chic ;)

    Nicole
    www.eleganceandclutter.com

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  35. John PouliotMay 13, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    where did you find the stools you used - the legs are different than the Ikea stool and the mongolian "fabric"? Yours look perfect!

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  36. Albertina M. CisnerosMay 13, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    The Stools are actually from Ikea (this one: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10135659/). I jsut painted the bottom gold with spray paint. And the Mongolian fabric are just Mongolian Lamb wool pillows that you can find at West Elm or other home interior stores. Thanks so much!

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  37. UnknownSeptember 4, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Your rug is incredible! Where did you find it?!

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    1. Albertina M. CisnerosSeptember 4, 2014 at 8:11 AM

      Thanks Courtney! It's from a local store in Dallas but I don't remember the name. If I can dig up the receipt I will let you know.

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  38. UnknownSeptember 23, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    Love the rug! Would love to know where it's from!

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  39. UnknownJune 22, 2017 at 7:13 AM

    Hello, where did you purchase the fur cover from?

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  40. Albertina M. CisnerosAugust 7, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    Sorry for the delay in replying! I missed your comment. I got them at a local fabric company called Childress (https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-childress-fabrics-and-furniture-dallas)

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