Anyway, they learned about my hobby/obsession and thought maybe I could fix it up and put it in the silent auction we have coming up in April. Structurally, it was in great shape...aesthetically...not so much.
Exhibit A:
Due to my fantastic picture taking skills *ahem*, you cant see it, but it's got acrylic paint in various colors on the wood and metal legs.
I wanted to try the fancy painters tape I had, so I painted it a light aqua color and used the painters tape. FAIL.
Exhibit B:
The color wasn't right at all. Looks great in my bathroom, not great on the chair. Plus, the painters tape pattern was just too...dainty and sweet for this chair.
I finally came up with this...and I think I like it! You can't really tell in the pictures, but I lightly distressed around the edges...maybe it needs more?
~Allison
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29 comments:
I really like it. The colors and stripes are perfect
Very cute! i think you found the perfect solution! Sometimes it takes a little trial and error!
Love the stripes Allison!
oh i love that!!!! so cute and the stripes are unexpected fun!
Very unique! I love the stripes, it will definitely get alot of bids!
So groovy! :)
Hey Allison!
I love your chair! I really have a thing for gray...so I like really love the chair!!!
Great job
Christine
greatoakcircle.com
Cute! I just saw a dresser painted the same way. DD2 didn't go for it for the nursery though! lol
Dropping by from Met Monday. When you have time, come see the chairs I had recovered.
Allison
Atticmag
LOVE THAT!!! Im so into gray these days!!! Love love love the stripes!
Very cute!
cute, cute, super-duper cute!!! The stripes look just perfect.
I'm a new follower from Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage :O)
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Love those stripes and the colors you chose!
Looks great! I'm a new follower from Making the World.
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Cheers!
Melissa
This looks great! Half the fun is experimenting!
~Pam
pamspaintparlor.typepad.com
I just stumbled upon your blog through Cheri's Tape Contest! I LOVE your blog, I just keep clicking 'older posts' over and over. You are amazing at making old look REALLY COOL! I'm inspired! NOW...I'm going up to click 'follow'! Have a great day & keep it up!
http://alilbitofthis-alilbitofthat.blogspot.com/
too cute! the stripes were the right way to go!
Love it! Industrial chic really describes it perfectly!!! I want to use some stripes, thanks for the inspiration!!!! Hey, did you change the blog, sorry if I am late on noticing that. I like the new look!!!
What a happy stripped chair. Love it!
Love the colors! I can't believe its the same chair. Amazing job!
Looks great! Where'd you get that fancy painters tape? I've never seen that before- ooh, the possibilities!
Kate @ welcomedtempest.blogspot.com
Love the stripes. What fun.
How fun, Allison!!!
Looks great. I think it has a real contemporary flair now. Great job!
Love your combination of gray and white stripes. It is amazing what a little paint can do.
I love this! LOVE!
Hello...
Sooo pretty! I love the gray and white stripes...it's perfect! You certainly did "breathe" new life into that chair! Best wishes with the school auction!!!
Happy Spring wishes...
Chari @Happy To Design
This is so cute! Just one question... how do you get your lines so perfect? I am literally right in the middle of painting a shelf for my daughter's room. I just pulled off the tape from my lines on it, and they're just okay. Not crisp and clean.
Maybe my tape just sucks?
What a darling chair~you did a wonderful job on it! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
cutie!
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