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Monday, March 7, 2011

RESCUED FRENCH CHAIR


Do y'all remember this chair? I had SERIOUS buyers remorse after paying a hefty 35.00 for this chair that had been eaten by a dog and had a huge hole in the caning.  It's been sitting in my basement for a month. I finished the paint job a while back but just couldn't seem to get started on the upholstery. Mostly because it scared me. I'm still learning and I was terrified to mess it up. I borrowed my Dad's compressor and I am in LOVE with it. It made things so much easier! I am already thinking of more projects I can do with this tool.



So what do ya think? It kind of has the Miss Mustard Seed look because I used that signature white trim she uses on her french chairs. It sure beat having to pipe around the whole thing.
I absolutely love the paint job. It turned out way better than I thought it would. I found an oops blue at lowes and painted on a solid coat. I dry brushed on a coat of white and then finished it with a glaze of watered down espresso beans paint. When I started to distress it with a 150 grit paper, the original cream popped through and it looks amazing.


It made the detail pop....



And you can't even tell that a dog was ever around.....


I'm going to have a hard time parting with this one!
linking to: THE DIY SHOWOFF, BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH, FURNITURE FEATURE FRIDAY, FUNKY JUNK INTERIORS, MY UNCOMMON SLICE OF SUBURBIA, PRIMITIVE AND PROPER,
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29 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteMarch 7, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    thank goodness you came along to save that chair!!

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  2. GinaMarch 7, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    YAY! Its so beautiful now!! I love the color choices you made too. Simple and shabby chic. Gorgeous!

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  3. Sue@Uniquely ChicMarch 7, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Fantastic, I love the finish on it.

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  4. alisonMarch 7, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    That turned out beautifully! I know what you mean about being scared.

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  5. Good Time CharlieMarch 7, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    You did fantastic! Whole new world opening up for you here.

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  6. ChrissieMarch 7, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Oh it looks amazing! No more buyers regret now!

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  7. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    SOOOO pretty Kelli!

    love it! Do you HAVE to part with it? I know, it's really hard sometimes. My sweet blue ladderback chairs sold on Saturday. It waas sad to see them go, but the customer seemed so happy : ).

    cori

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  8. ~K @ VintageSkyeMarch 7, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Well worth the $35! It is fabulous!

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  9. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 8, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Looks stunning...hop over and show it off at my NTT party!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. Lucydesignsart.comMarch 8, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    this turned out great! love the paint finish

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  11. sheerserendipityMarch 8, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    The chair looks beautiful! Great job!

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  12. Alison AgnewMarch 8, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    i adore this so much that i'm now following...just over from my uncommon slice...love the white trim...is it glued? i've never tried my hand at this type of project...you might just be inspiring me!

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  13. AllisonMarch 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love this transformation! Wonderful job!!!

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  14. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMarch 8, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    This is stunning! I would say $35 isn't to shabby for a beautiful chair! You did such a great job!
    Thanks for linking!
    XO
    Kristin

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  15. decorating diva {aka deanna}March 8, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    so worth the effort and the $35! it turned out great! miss mustard seed would be proud!

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  16. KarenMarch 8, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    The chair is beautiful. I love the paint finish its so pretty.

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  17. willowcreekMarch 8, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    It is gorgeous! I am a new follower, your blog is great. Come check mine out sometime.

    Ericka
    willowcreeks.blogspot.com

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  18. SueannMarch 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Wowzers!! It turned out beautifully!! Well done!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  19. RenéMarch 8, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    You did a great job! I am a huge fan of drop cloth and the blue you painted the chair with is also a fave.

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  20. Fishtail CottageMarch 8, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Fantastic find & fantastic makeover! That chair is beautiful! xoox
    ~Tracie

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  21. hilary@oldhousetrueloveMarch 8, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    that came out beautiful!

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  22. The Shabby HomeMarch 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Kelli ~ I've tried a few of these myself... I understand the scared feeling and the love of the new tool! Love the paint color. I haven't used the gimp - but always make the double welt... it's cheap and covers very well.
    I'm new to your blog and to blogging.

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  23. Little Miss Penny WennyMarch 9, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Kelli, that looks unbelievable! You could have fooled me to think it was done by Marian herself. I LOVE the frame of that chair, absolutely gorgeous. You did an excellent job with the upholstery. Once you go pneumatic, you never go back! Definitely invest in an air compressor and pneumatic staple gun for yourself. It will be life changing. I'm working on a re-upholstery tutorial right now that includes making your own double welting piping. It's actually a lot easier than it looks, and makes the finish look so professional. Come check it out in a few days if you're interested. Your trim looks gorgeous as is though! Great work :)

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  24. DebbyMarch 9, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    It looks wonderful, what a sense of accomplishment. I am still trying to get up the nerve to try a few of her projects as well. One of these days.

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  25. ErinMarch 10, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Beautiful chair! I found your blog at Between Naps on the Front Porch. You have such great ideas and I'm your newest follower! I'd love it if you'd follow me back: http://stillwaterstory.blogspot.com/
    Again, you did a fantastic job with this!! :-)

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  26. JacquelineMarch 11, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I had to stop by and check this out.....you did a wonderful job. I love the color and the detail on the chair. The fabric you chose is so simple and now I need to start thinking about the chair i have collecting dust that needs to be upholster...I'm to scared to start...lol

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  27. Kate FredricksonMarch 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    It's so gorgeous! I love the little detail at the top.
    Kate @ welcomedtempest.blogspot.com

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  28. Barefoot BlueberryMarch 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    A girl after my own heart! It looks amazing. I'm your newest follower!! barefootblueberry.blogspot.com

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  29. Ticking and ToileMarch 16, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    um...gorgeous!! :)

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