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
Where da parties at?




31 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!
How smart!!! I love the stripes and that you are sooo good w/ tape (I say your table too from So Very Cheri!)
If you have and extra minute, come on over on Wednesday and link up one of your inspiring ideas to All Things Inspired. xo
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
cute, cute, super-duper cute!!! The stripes look just perfect.
I'm a new follower from Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage :O)
http://SallyLeeByTheSea.com
Love those stripes and the colors you chose!
Looks great! I'm a new follower from Making the World.
http://www.champagnethursdays.com/
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!
As I've already told you...GREAT project, I love it. I just had to say it again!
xo
Robin
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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