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Monday, February 7, 2011

A Second Sitting

This chair was brought to me by a great gal...it has suuuuch good bones and lines. Aaaand I just looked through my files and have NO before pic. Grrr....

So close your eyes....and imagine a french arm chair with floral detail and a caned straw seat. But this chair is a darker wood and needs updating. Do you see it?

Ok, so here's the after:







I painted her Benjamin Moore Mascarpone (AF-20), distressed her and glazed her with dark walnut stain. I love the way she turned out...but I'm going to try a different method of glazing on my next project...too many stain fumes are makin' me crazy. Stay tuned!
~Allison

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22 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    oooh, such a pretty lady! love those french inspired curves! i am picturing the before, and i know you did an awesome job!

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  2. ChrissieFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I really like your chair. You distressed her just right!

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  3. Paige @ Little NostalgiaFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    She's perfect! Who needs a before picture?

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  4. Pam - @diy Design FanaticFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Your chair is wonderful!
    PS. your word verification is still on :)

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  5. ARuddFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    So pretty! I wish I could find one of those on one my my thrifty trips.
    ~Angie

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Looks great and love the color. I prefer glaze. No fumes.

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  7. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Looks so wonderful white!! what a great chair!
    xo,
    Debra

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  8. PamelaFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Looks fab! I have two chairs very similar to this one but I just could not bring myself to painting them. I will have to live thru yours!:)

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  9. One Shabby Old HouseFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    The chair looks wonderful. I am anxious to hear what kind of glaze you use next. I use the walnut stain and I too would like to find something different.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    WOW, I just bought the EXACT same chair this past weekend at a garage sale for $4. I didn't even have to paint it, it was already the perfect white. Thought I would make a cushy feather pillow (using a drop cloth - faux linen look ) : ) Great minds in blog-land, gotta love it : )

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  11. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Ohhhh...I love this chair!! If I was a chair I would be this chair. :)
    ~Crystal

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  12. Sarah, Three BoysFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Looks GORGEOUS! Great job!

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  13. LizlovesVintageFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    What a beauty!!
    xx Liz

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  14. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    LOVE your chair!! I use Valspar glaze in mocha you buy it at Lowes. Martina

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  15. mariondee-designsFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    what a gorgeous chair and I love how you made her over! take care, Maryann

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  16. DIYbyDesignFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I'm so glad you joined the party with this awesome project. Thanks so much for participating. Hope to see you again next week.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I have a similiar style chair that I plan to paint and age whenever I get around to it. You know how that goes. Glad to see what it might look like. Your chair is great. Crazy stain fumes and all!

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  18. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    It's a gorgeous chair! I want one (or two!). ;)

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  19. Glenda @ Magnolia Bend DriveFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    She is a beauty in her fresh frenchyness!

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  20. JenniferFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love this chair ~ looks great!

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  21. KatieFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    This chair looks so good! I love it! I enjoy reading your blog... I nominated you for the stylish blogger award!!

    http://craptastickatie.blogspot.com/2011/02/excitement-overflow.html

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  22. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Love it! wonderful job!

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