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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Finally - Metamorphosis Monday

This was the rickety old chair I bought at the church garage sale about 2 weeks ago. DH rebuilt the legs to make it a sturdy chair again. We painted it and made a new seat for it.

Here it is all fixed up with a toile covered seat. Notice I added a medallion in the center - I thought it needed that. Some people think that DH does everything - well, I did painting and recovering of the seat so I did take part in this chair's reincarnation. It will be used in various places all through my house. Click on the picture to see it close up. Thanks again to Phil!

Now, be sure to check in with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch to see the other changes that people envision in things that are cast-offs.

11 comments:

susan said...

YOU did a great job and that medallion was just the extra touch that made it special..Love the white with the toile seat cover!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Great redo - pretty!
Glenda

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

Lovely re-do! It has a new life! Great job!

Anonymous said...

This looks amazing !! I love it !

Kammy said...

I love your change - darn right you should have some credit...I bet
you had the vision - that is 99% of
the change, sister !
Love the chair !
Hugs ~ Kammy

Brenda Pruitt said...

I love the detail and the lines of this! Amazing job!
Brenda

Sarah said...

Lovely transformation! I love toile. :)

Joyce said...

Like night and day this redo. Now sit down on your beautiful chair and read all the other posts for the day:)
Joyce

Claudia said...

ahhh... very nice transformation!

I dont know what i would do with out Paint! ;)

TTFN~~Claudia ♥

Cass @ That Old House said...

Excellent job! I love the medallion -- it does add just the right touch to the chair, makes it more "special." Great transformation!
Cass

Eleanor said...

You did a reallly good job but I want to know (for my own reference) did you have to sand down the whole chair first and give it an undercoat? That is what I find intimidating!

Thanks also for the visits re the D Day landings. I found your comments about your dad very interesting. It has taken me so long to get back on track after being away and getting blogs posted that I have neglected all those who kindly commented. Love Eleanor