First Floor Duckies

My fellow duckies have been asking me to post pics of the new house. I've been hesitant to do so because there is just SO much to do to the house still.

What I have discovered in the 3 weeks that we've spent there is that this work is going to take not weeks, but months and even years!! Yikes!

 So WTH, here are some pictures of our little place, or at least the first floor. The basement and 2nd floor will have to wait - they are still filled with boxes! 

Kitchen

Dining Room

Anxious to replace the hideous wooden/brass (who thought this combination wood be a good idea?!) chandelier!

Living Room (the Clean version)

I thought I had a bazillion books/dvds/pictures to fill the book shelves. Turns out I was wrong. Need to work on filling them (without making them look cluttered!).

Living Room (real life version)

The ugly chair.

Z and I acquired this gem in Canada - for free! It's hideous, but it is soooo comfy, and it swivels, and rocks, and it's just cool. 

Anyone have tips for reupholstering??

 I can refinish the wood portion beautifully, but I am clueless when it comes to fabric (and not very handy with a sewing machine, so slipcover is out!) 

Come on crafty friends o' mine! How can I make this chair beautieous again??