Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Easing into Fall~Chair Re-do

Last week I shared my Easing into Fall philosophy... 
  I'm not quite ready for fall colors so I am decorating with soft creams, browns and my beloved aqua.
I told you that I was working on a chair to replace the Parson's chair that put there temporarily.  I have been dying to find the time to reupholster this occasional chair.
 It was a Nebraska Furniture Mart clearance item that I bought a while back to furnish a Model Home.  I've always liked the lines of the chair but I detested the fabric on the seat.
I picked up this wonderful fabric in San Francisco at a Fabric Warehouse.  Am I the only one who visits a Fabric Warehouse on vacation???  Anyway, it's a suede like fabric in my favorite Aqua color.  I bought the remnant that was 2 3/4 yards for $13.00. 
I stripped off the Ugly fabric and 
painted it ASCP Duck Egg Blue.
I then painted Old White over the blue.  I cut out the fabric and couldn't wait to see how it looked.  I still had to wax and distress before I could staple the fabric onto the chair.  
I glued trim onto the edges of the fabric (two layers) to finish it off.  Before I did that I trimmed off all of the excess fabric.  What do you think?
I love the way the blue shows through. 
Should I distress more?  
I was kind of in a hurry since we were leaving the next day to go up to Colorado.  I also see a spot of wax there on the left that I need to buff out.  
Here's how it looks in my Entry Way.  I like how the dark chest and the light mirror and chair play against each other.  My sweet Cocker Spaniel even blends into my vignette!  
Before I go I have to share a birthday present that I just opened when I got home from our trip.
 My sweet son had this photo enlarged and professionally framed for me.  I cried when I saw it!  It has always been one of my favorite pictures but I never really told anyone.  
How cute are these guys?  This was taken the first year that we moved from California to Kansas.  How in the world did they get to be 16, 22 and almost 26 ??(the big guy has a birthday on Thursday)
OK, I'm done with the sappiness! 
 I can't wait to hang it on my Gallery Wall!
 Off to do more Fall Decorating!  
Even though it's supposed to be 97 today!!!

Until Next Time,
Beaux R'eves
XO Cindy
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29 comments:

  1. Love the chair....well I love everything! even the cute dog!

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  2. Hi Cindy,

    The chair looks fabulous. The picture is super sweet!!!

    Dee

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  3. How thoughtful of your son.. I actually liked the original chair with the chest..Maybe it just photographed well :)..But, as usual, you did a bang up job of redoing it...

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  4. Cindy your chair turned out perfect! It all s beautiful. It's still too hot here to think about fall.

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  5. Hi Cindy,
    I love the new look of your entry chair...I think it looks perfect, just enough distressing. It all looks beautiful.
    Such a sweet gift from your son a gift from the heart...
    Happy Happy Birthday to you, I hope your day and year bring you all your dreaming of.
    Have as sweet day, Elizabeth

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  6. Your entry looks lovely. Everything goes together very well. It's very pleasing to the eye. Your chair is quite pretty too!

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  7. I love how you did the chair and how the blue shows through. PLEASE tell me what your carpet runner on the stairs is. I LOVE IT!!!! The doggie is adorable too. XO, Pinky

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  8. You did a fabulous job, Cindy! It looks like something off a showroom floor! The aqua color is perfect for your entry and I love the style of the chair! How sweet that your favorite picture was blown up and framed, too. What a great gift...your family is lovely!

    XO,
    Jane

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  9. your entry look's beautiful.You did an amazing job with the color on the chair. Kids sure do grow fast, That was ver sweetb of your son.

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  10. I like your chair a lot. The blue peeking through and the fabric are kindred spirits. I tried to comment on your previous post but Blogger did not let me. You got some good Habitat buys. I shop at a S.C store and the prices are a bit high there too. I go when Joe gets a senior discount:) xoxo, olive

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  11. LOVE the chair Cindy! Your entry looks beautiful! What a sweet picture and such a sweet surprise!

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  12. The chair looks great, and I love the sweet photo. What a wonderful surprise.

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  13. I love the chair redo! You're right about the light chair and mirror contrasting with the chest. Genius! What a very thoughtful gift from your son. Awwww. Very sweet. You're blessed.

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  14. I like what you've done with that chair! It looks good there. And yes, your cocker spaniel looks great there too!!

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  15. You did such a great job on that chair. I own both of those AS chalk paint colors, but I have not done the blue first and then the white. I have to try this. I adore the fabric too. I am an aqua fan too. I am going to add you to my sidebar so that I don't forget to stop by. I really like your style. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

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  16. Oh, your chair is so soft and pretty. I love the colors, fabric, finish, everything!

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  17. That's one gorgeous chair!!! Love everything about it!

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  18. Okay that's it. Now I have to paint one of my chairs that I have been sick of.
    That is gorgeous!!
    Katie

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  19. Great job on the chair--love the blue showing through :) Nice picture too

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  20. Your chair looks amazing. it is soooooo chic.
    rita

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  21. I thought the chair in its original condition was a striking piece and went so well with the chest of drawers. I was dismayed to see the painted chair, but if it makes you happy, that's all that counts.

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  22. Nice makeover! Thank you for sharing your creativity at Potpourri Friday!

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  23. I really do love this chair. I will be featuring it tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  24. Love the chair...love everything around it! So pretty!

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  25. Cindy your chair and entry are just wonderful, I'll be featuring this post on Vintage Inspiration tomorrow, thanks so much for linking up to the party!

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  26. Oh, so loved your fav. photo! Me too, I have a few photos like that.:)
    Sherry

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  27. I'm a little late to the party, but oh, my, gosh, how I love your site! The chair is absolutely gorgeous!! Ilove the blue peeking through the white. You've inspired me!

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    Curtain

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