Monday, March 21, 2011

My old new chair.


Here is my little chair. I am thinking it might just be a slipper chair. Anywho, I bought it about 3 years ago just as it sits. I draped fabric over the edge and thought K it's done! Well once my bedroom started it's makeover....so did the chair.

I sanded then decided not to take all the veneer off. I then painted it white. Looked at it a while..........wanted more dimension. I did my "old" look. Steel wool and dark walnut stain. Happy with the finish!

Next came the decision of the fabric. I had more of the check and the RL fabric. I did not choose either one!
Now that was a surprise even to me!


I had my new Silhouette DS machine. I am not very proficient as yet. I did make the Laurel Wreath with the drawing tools. I was so pleased with the top back....then another decision to be made. The dreaded bottom! I just went with the linen plain. I figured I could always add a stencil if I wanted.
I will say I am very proud of how the chair and the fabric turned out.
Here it sits in its new home.
I hope y'all enjoyed the show!
Smiles, alice

20 Comments:

Blogger Prior said...

Alice, I am just sooo happy to see you posting again, and that chair is very awesome! I just love linen. You are doing great with your new toys, lol. Lezlee

March 21, 2011 9:36 PM  
Blogger A Cottage Muse said...

Hi Alice...the chair looks so pretty!

March 22, 2011 10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It is so beautimous....I think you need to go into business making American beautiful one antique at a time!!!! Just love it! Linda Lou

March 23, 2011 6:04 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love the chair!!Just happened to remember your blog and popped up on the chair-good job!-Jodi

March 23, 2011 7:37 PM  
Blogger Rustic and White said...

Alice, Thanks so much for stopping by my blog...and yes I really did do the happy dance...my husband just shook his head and smiled:o) I love your little chair. I think you did a fantastic job with the paint and the fabric is delicious! I am so glad I found your blog. I am your newest follower!
Cheers,
Carrie

April 2, 2011 2:01 PM  
Blogger decorator to the stars said...

GREAT BLOG, LUV IT :) STOP BY & SAY HI! GIO

April 17, 2011 7:06 PM  
Blogger The Green Pea said...

Alice thank you for stopping in. Your chair has inspired me to try something like you did with the five chairs someone gave to me last night. sandi

April 19, 2011 9:19 AM  
Blogger Lisa said...

That is a spectacular piece! I just love what you've done with it. You've really done it justice! It was meant to look like that.

April 26, 2011 10:20 AM  
Blogger 'odd and old' Linda Dacey said...

hiya from france
thanks
for your visit
as you say
bruges is wonderful
as is your chair
chapeau mrs
...

***

May 6, 2011 10:32 PM  
Blogger beth said...

Hi Alice,
Love your chair - you're very clever doing that silhouette. Hope you have a good time on Oz. I live on the south coast of NSW, about 3 hours south of Sydney.
Beth x

June 17, 2011 10:48 PM  
Blogger artteachergirl said...

Hi Alice...I'm always late to the party! Thought I'd just check in and see if you had posted lately, and there was the chair! It is gorgeous! It's the look I am going for on my dining room chairs...they are a slow work in progress. Great job! Vicki

July 24, 2011 5:20 PM  
Blogger Spittin-Toad said...

Love the chair!!! I just bought two chairs at the Good Will and was not sure what to do with them...Hmmm I really like the linen...but I have two teenage boys and all their friends...I'll have to think about it! :)
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for following me...It made my day!!
Denise

August 7, 2011 6:37 PM  
Blogger Jamie said...

oh my gosh, you did such a great job! absolutely beautiful!!!

August 22, 2011 8:31 PM  
Blogger The Paper Mulberry said...

Oh Alice what a beautiful chair that you have made truly divine!!!! Thank you so much for leaving me such a charming message, I am thrilled to have found your blog and I am now your newest follower! Hugs from a 500 year old farmhouse in England - Glenda xxx

September 16, 2011 4:33 AM  
Blogger Linda said...

Alice, you really did a gorgeous job with the chair!! It had beautiful bones, but you made it truly special! Very inspiring!

October 5, 2011 10:29 PM  
Anonymous Cathy @My 1929 Charmer said...

With work as great as what you did on your chair your should be very proud. It has really great bones, thanks for stopping by and liking my Joy project.

November 17, 2011 9:49 PM  
Blogger Andrea @Oasis Accents said...

It turned out beautiful! Thanks so much for the follow, I am following back =) You should link up at our Sunday's Best party!

November 28, 2011 8:12 AM  
Blogger Ann said...

Stunning chair! Thanks for visiting and your nice comment.

January 17, 2012 8:29 PM  
Blogger Karla Medina said...

Beautiful. I love it. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and taking the time to comment. :)

January 20, 2012 8:52 PM  
OpenID shabbylisaw said...

You did an amazing job on the chair. I didn't care for the before state, but love the after...great work!

January 22, 2012 7:02 PM  

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smiles,
alice

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