Anyway, first things first, it was a great garage sale day in my area today! I did promise myself that I wouldn't buy anything for myself that was furniture as the garage is full right now. I did, however, find a chair for a neighbor...for one dolla! You need to look at the bones, because this thing is NOT cute in it's present state.
The seat is nasty.
I also scored 2 full gallons of paint...one in a dreamy cream by Martha and the other, a mistint blue...all for $6.
Ok, now on to the ugly part of the post. Have you ever painted something that ended up looking better before you painted it? I hadn't either...until this week.
Take this table
And THIS is how it ended up. You may want to shield your eyes. Yowza.
I sprayed it with a Rustoleum color and it was looking ok until I glazed it. It was the oddest phenomenon...it's like the glaze just stuck to it and wouldn't budge. I think it looks like something from a horror movie.
And to end on a good note, here is my latest chair transformation....I love it so! And I wish I had a place for it.
Old and Paint stained for $3.00
Sprayed with Rustoleum Sail Blue and the seat recovered with some gorgeous thrift store fabric:
A pop of color like this always makes me so happy!
~Allison
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I love that brilliant blue! So fun and colorful!
ReplyDeleteI really like the color of the first chair, with a new seat cover that is! Love the shade of blue on the last chair too!
ReplyDeleteBoth of the chairs have nice lines- nice accent chairs!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh do i love that blue chair. it just plain makes me happy to see.
ReplyDeleteAllison I was a little nervious when I saw that first chair pop up thinking it might be an after shot? no way thank goodness! great score for $1 and all that paint. Is there such a thing as a paint hoarder? We're in. Your blue chair is perfectly bright and floral, love that fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteThat blue is AMAZING!! And awesome garage sale finds. Sorry about the green table. At least you can paint over it ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright and happy chair! Love that fabric!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fun chair! Such a nice blue! I also love the first chair - I would love to redo that one, too! So pretty! And $6 for paint? Oh my...I better hit some more yard sales!
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
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that chair is so happy... i love it... i would buy that! : )
ReplyDeleteLike so many others said...that is a happy chair! The fabric suits it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the blue!
ReplyDeleteBetter for sure!! Great blog. Thanks for visiting me too.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I love what you did with it! I really love how you painted it such a bright blue!
ReplyDeleteNice and perky! Love the bold color maybe it's time for me to GET BOLD. GO BOLD OR GO HOME!!
ReplyDeleteOh, the blue chair is darling! I know what you mean about glaze "sticking" to some things. Drives me crazy sometimes!
ReplyDeleteGreat score! Funny story about the table... :) The chair looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteYour chair made me smile!
ReplyDeleteThat is one happy chair! You don't see the bright colors out there much these days so this is a nice sight.
ReplyDeleteAnd so glad you liked my French dresser! I have very little patience as well...I think I got lucky with the mod podge!
Emily
Emily
Also I thought I was already following you. Guess not :(. Following you now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bold chair! Love your cheery color ~ so much fun! Thanks for sharing this at FNF :)
ReplyDeleteI always LOVE your transformations! Thanks for linking up at the Sassy Sites Free For All party! When you get a chance, come back by and see what we've done for the American Crafter's competition... and maybe vote for us too! *wink*
ReplyDeletexoxo!
Marni @ Sassy Sites!
Oh lordy.. the color scheme on that first chair- horrid! But you're definitely right, it has tons of potential! And really, for $1 there's no way you could go wrong.
ReplyDeleteThat chair does make me happy. What a steal at $1!
ReplyDeleteStill time to link up for this weeks Throwback Thursday party.
www.luxeboulevard.blogspot.com
Visiting from FJI. That is one fun chair and the fabric coordinates so well with the bright blue color. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Allison...I'm a new follower and got here from your link at Sunday Showcase Party. I think happy is the perfect word for this chair! Most definitely a transformation. Well done! Come visit my blog if you have time...~Ann
ReplyDeleteAmazing work! Love the happy happy blue :)
ReplyDeleteHope to see you on my blog.
Sanghamitra.
http://rainbow-thecoloursofindia.blogspot.com
I love that bright blue color! very nice.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun colour for a chair!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I love the blue chair with vibrant fabric. You made it so pretty!
ReplyDeleteNo more ugly! Love that shade of blue and such pretty fabric you chose.
ReplyDeleteLove how your chair turned out :)
ReplyDeleteAllison, your chair turned out amazing! We love the color so much. Thank you for using Rust-Oleum and have a great weekend!
ReplyDelete- Rust-Oleum Scott
Ooh, I love how the chair turned out!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday}!
I hope to see you again tomorrow!
xoxo,
Vanessa
What a cute cute chair. Love that bold color. Thanks for sharing this at WUW.
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