The Chair & a Reader Shout Out

Thank for your sweet comments yesterday. Parker enjoyed reading all of them last night after dinner and I think he was happy that we shared his poem.

In other news...

I am happy to report that I am making progress on the chair.  Because this is my very first upholstery project other than simple stools and dining chairs, to cut my losses I am using a drop cloth.  Don't worry, I will find a way to jazz it up.  I really want the back to be tufted instead of channels.  Jenny's post today has me dreaming of brass buttons.  If not buttons, then certainly nail head trim.

Amanda Nisbet via Little Green Notebook

After all of this recent discussion of upholstery, one of my favorite readers shared one of her projects with me.  Many of you know Allison.  She is such a sweetheart and leaves the most thoughtful and supportive comments.  Allison was inspired by a project that she saw on the Isabella & Max blog  and here it is.

I could just eat this chair up it is so yummy!  Thank you for sharing this with us Allison!  I keep telling her that she needs to start a blog.  That's all for now - my chair is calling.


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22 comments:

  1. Oh, I LOVE the brass buttons! So pretty!

    Emily Hewett
    A Well Dressed Home
    awelldressedhome.com/blog

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  2. Now that is one gorgeous chair!!!!

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  3. I am lovin those brass buttons! Allison's chair is so darn cute and chic. Great makeover!

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  4. Perfect that you are using a dropcloth, I'm sure when you are finished with this chair it will be absolutely lovely, I can't wait to see!

    Cathy

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  5. Can't wait to see it when you are finished.
    I have a beautiful channel chair that has been in my family since I was born, thus making it an antique. Very similar to this one.Can't wait to have it recovered.

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  6. I'm LOVING that turquoise chair!! Can't wait to see what yours is going to look like - Fab I'm sure!

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  7. I love those brass buttons too! Good luck with your chair - I know it'll be fabulous!

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  8. Loving the brass button idea! Genius idea to use a drop cloth! This will be a great experiment. I used an old shower curtain on my fabulous ten dollar find chair :) I know your chair will be completely fabulous!
    Kelle
    xx

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  9. allison is the best! i just love her and can't wait for her to start a blog. i know it will happen one day soon. she is so sweet and so talented. i think the world needs more people like her- just positive!

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  10. I love drop cloths and I know your chair will be fabulous! Can't wait to see it done!

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  11. I reupholstered similar chairs with drop cloths a couple of years ago and they are holding up well. I think you'll be happy with it!

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  12. Oh, Rene, your chair is looking great! Thank you so much for the shout out and your encouragement. How sweet!

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  13. Oh, I just LOVE Allison. I am in awe of that chair. It is just so darn cute. WOW!!!

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  14. A drop cloth was a good idea.....if it doesn't work then you don't have too much invested :) Although I have complete confidence in you. Love the cute chair...the color is my fav or course.

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  15. Allison is talented and such a wonderful commenter, yes, when will she start a blog?!? Glad to hear you're making progress on your chair, these projects certainly can take awhile, but LOVE those brass accents from Jenny's site! Janell

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  16. Adorable chair! I'm impressed you are going for it with your reupholstery!!

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  17. Great job with the chair!! It turned out so perfect:)

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  18. I can't wait to see the chair finished. I have been wanted to learn how to reupholster a chair,now I can pick your brain!
    Take Care,
    Heather

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  19. Allison is a doll. I love her. I had no idea she was packin' that kind of talent! I'm am absolutely smitten with both of your chairs. Beautiful.

    Hugs,
    Jami

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  20. I can't wait to see how the chair turns out. What a great idea to use the drop cloth.

    Great job by Allison! Her chair is beautiful!

    Lori
    www.lorimayinteriors.com/blog

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  21. I'm sure your chair will be great! Can't wait to see it all done!

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  22. Can't wait to see how your chairs turn out!

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