I have been a decorative painter for 16 plus years. I love rescuing vintage pieces and giving them a new life. I fell in love with the Shabby Chic style of decorating many years ago which changed my style from fun and funky to chippy and distressed. I love pink, turquoise, roses, and fabulous vintage finds and furniture with chippy paint. Tag sales, flea markets and auctions are where I love to be.
I did this project a while back with the intention of sharing a kind of how to makeover project (but then I forgot) so here it is now. I found these chairs at my favorite junk shop. The canning was in perfect condition and the cushions were clean and in good shape.
I loved their shape and size and had a vision in my head of what they could look like.
I started by sanding lightly, being very careful of the canning. I washed them throughly and let them dry. I then applied a good primer coat to the arms, legs, etc. with a brush. I sprayed the canning with a can of primer. Next I applied two coats of paint with a brush all over, again, being very gentle on the canning. I had the cushions recovered in a pretty white fabric with pink and green stripes. I topped the project off with a floral pillow I made. Quite a transformation, don't you think?
I don't know if I can visit you here anymore. I leave depressed that I can't have each and every one of your beautiful pieces! LOL! Fabulous as always girlfriend! bunny hugs, shell
7 comments:
They look so pretty!
Hugs~Kelly
Gorgeous re-creation.
TTFN ~ Marydon
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What a beautiful makeover!
How lovely! You did a beautiful job. Have a nice day! Twyla
They turned out beautiful! You did a great job!
Hugs,
Lee Laurie
I don't know if I can visit you here anymore. I leave depressed that I can't have each and every one of your beautiful pieces! LOL!
Fabulous as always girlfriend!
bunny hugs,
shell
Gorgeous finished product!!
Happy day.
xojanis
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