Thursday, January 19, 2012

Weathered Chair

Is that snow in the background?  Well, yes it is.  I thought it made a pretty setting.  No, I didn't leave my chair there.





Here is the photo I took before the snowfall.




I decided to keep going with my "Old World" finish. I applied two shades of grey on the frame, followed by white gesso. You can review the technique HERE. I recovered it in drop cloth material.  I made the little pillow with a grain sack fragment.  The lettering and image were stamped on.

 (Update: I stamped the lettering and image on with vintage stamps.  Didn't make that clear at first).













Simple, casual, and comfortable.  I'm working on a footstool to match.

*The beautiful magnetic board on the left was a giveaway prize from Bella Rustica*

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87 comments:

  1. that is gorgeous! i love the finish- so cozy and comfy!

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  2. years ago who would have thought of using drop cloth material?
    no one would have . I was back there years ago LOL

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  3. LOVE that chair Rosemary! It looks perfect in that corner!

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  4. That is my kinda chair girl! And you got the casual elegant look down to a fine art!

    Veronica
    PS: Loving your banner.

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  5. OOO, I'll take it! LOL gorgeous as always.

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  6. Wow! Great makeover, Rosemary! Your chair is gorgeous!!

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  7. That so beautiful!!! I love your aesthetic, Rosemary!

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  8. Very nice, Rosemary. Looks like you found the perfect spot for it. What a difference paint/gesso makes!

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  9. Great luck finding that grain sack with the word and image already on it, Rosemary! I love the chair! It didn't look like anything special in its "before" attire, but you've certainly made it eye catching now.

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  10. Wonderful!! I love the "wash", linen and pillow, great job, Di@cottage-wishes

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  11. This is beautiful! I love that weathered finish. I'm just a sucker for french chairs. It looks perfect in your house too!

    Kristen

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  12. I love that chair makeover! It's amazing. That would look soooo good in my house too. I use drop cloths for alot of different projects too.

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  13. I am in love. You did a spectacular job Rosemary. I'm getting ready to do something very similar on one of my chairs and now I'm afraid to do it and have it compared to yours ;) This chair is perfection.

    Have a great weekend!

    Shari

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  14. Well youve managed to produce another BEAUTY!! This is STUNNING! I love the color choice and the simplicity of the fabric.Great job! Im following you stop over some time :) Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

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  15. It is sooo Villabarnes!!! And it looks great in the snow~

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  16. Beautiful work, as always. Agreed, the snow is a lovely backdrop. Thanks for sharing, liz

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  17. Oh wow, that is one seriously ugly 'before' shot. I love, love, love what you did with this chair, and the snow does makes it look pretty, lol. Glad you didn't leave your gorgeous art piece out there in the cold though.

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  18. Your work is beautiful! I absolutely love this chair. Found you "At The Picket Fence" today!
    Angie

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  19. I love it! It's beautiful. Today's project for me is something similar. However, I do not have an "official" grain sack...it will be a faux one ;-( Love the chair! Can't wait to see the stool.

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  20. You have an amazing talent. I am awe struck at every piece you've created.
    You've done another miraculously beautiful transformation..
    how I would love for my bedroom items to look like it. oh my- I'd never come out of my room:)

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  21. GREAT makeover on the chair!! I'm seeing a lot more gray in my store out here in southern Ca. I also loved peeking at the snow, although I will admit I don't "understand" snow or care much for the cold. I live about ten minutes from the beach and have been spoiled with warmer weather most of my life!!

    Take care, Sue

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  22. Love that chair. I never get tired of that finish!

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  23. That is gorgeous...Im in love with that chair - in fact, the whole corner where it sits.... sigh!
    Take care
    Nat

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  24. Beautiful! Love the finish you gave it.

    ~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"

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  25. Talk about a MAJOR improvement! I'm filing this one in my inspiration notebook Rosemary....It's really FAA! Vanna

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  26. So pretty, Rosemary! Everything you paint is always gorgeous! Quite a transformation!

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  27. Looks like it has been around forever. What a fabulous job as always!

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  28. Absolutely gorgeous and I so love the pillow too.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  29. Well done Rosemary! I love the style of that chair too.

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  30. Rosemary, what a great job... :Love the chair fabric and the paint. Good thing you don't live close by,I would have to come over and get it..Have a great weekend

    Pattie

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  31. Rosemary, this is my absolute favorite. You know how much of a French decor gal I am! This chair is to-die for. Everything about it is perfect! Hugs

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  32. What a beautiful finish! I love that old world look you are able to create.

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  33. What a gorgeous finish! You have such talent! Love the chair - and love that you took a picture in a snow setting - so sweet.

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  34. Oh Rosemary,
    I love it! All of it, the paint, the fabric and the accent pillow. You have great painting techniques.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    Ana

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  35. You just kinda mention the re-upholstery...it's really seriously well done. Certainly not a thrown in or easy. Beautiful chair Rosemary.

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  36. It sure does not look like the same chair, I am afraid I would have passed that chair by!......Good eye, love the finish!

    CArol

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  37. so pretty! I had to come see, because I finished my first upholstery job :) Love the gray and the gesso app.

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  38. Beautiful!!!! And the snow makes a wonderful backdrop!

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  39. Rosemary--Your chair and pillow are beautiful! Oh my!
    The snow makes the perfect backdrop!
    gail

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  40. Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful, Rosemary! It's a thing of perfection! ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  41. Very pretty and I love the snow in the background :)

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  42. Very pretty. I love the snow in the background as long as it's there and not here LOL!

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  43. Gorgeous redo, Rosemary! You always have the magic touch.

    ~Shanon

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  44. Rosemary

    Its breathtaking and beautiful!!! You style is amazing what a gift.

    lots of love
    Kate
    xoxo

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  45. Very very compliments for your works!
    These chair is faboulous!
    Kisses
    Francy

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  46. Hi Rosemary,

    Love the makeover!
    What a beautiful chair, great pillow too!
    Good for you!Love it!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  47. hope you pulled that beauty in!
    snow'sa comin!

    p.s. need frames!

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  48. I LOVE this Rosemary...this is awesome :) Keep it coming!!

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  49. Beautiful Chair, love the pillow too, can't believe you just stamped on those letters, I am always thinking it has to go thru the printer! can't wait to see the foot stool ~ Have a Beautiful & Blessed weekend...
    Cheryl

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  50. Ugh! I'm so jealous. I have been looking everywhere for months for a chair like this and have yet to find one. It's gorgeous Rosemary, but I expect nothing less from you! :)

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  51. You did a wonderful job with the old world look and upholstery!

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  52. Beautiful chair. Can't wait to seeing the matching footstool!

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  53. What a transformation! I love the finished chair and can't wait to see the footstool. Thanks so much for link to out Link It Up Party.

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  54. love the shape of this chair, rosemary! beautiful finish and i LOVE your pillow:)

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  55. Your little corner is darling ~ the chair is beautiful....xoox, tracie

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  56. Gorgeous! I would never guess that this is the same chair as in the before shot! You have worked your magic yet again:)

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  57. Everything fits together just perfectly. Even the snow is a fitting background. Nice work, as always.

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  58. What a great makeover the chair look beautiful.

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  59. This is so inspiring thank you!

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  60. pretty chair, Rosemary, and am loving that little pillow with the fleur de lis on it as well..so sweet!
    best,
    maureen

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  61. Oh, I want that little pillow with the fleur the lys, adorable, but yeah, along with the chair, I want everything! You always show such beautiful and romantic things my friend. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs,
    FABBY

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  62. Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this fabulous post to Potpourri Friday!

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  63. I <3 this chair! Nice job! I just finished a chair with a drop cloth which you can see here: http://bluestarantiques.blogspot.com but I think yours takes the cake!

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  64. absolutely wonderful! My aunt used gesso all the time and this made me think of her even though she used it in an entirely different way.

    I LOVE this chair, it would be so wonderful for my bedroom...now I have to go and hunt one down to copy you!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Natalie

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  65. This is gorgeous! Thanks for visiting my blog :-).
    Love
    Jutta

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  66. Coming back for another look at this gorgeous chair!

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  67. Another lovely make-over, Rosemary~ I really need to attempt this procedure. (in my spare time, of course~ LOL)

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  68. That's such a beautiful chair. Love the transformation.

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  69. wow what a wonderful change! love the fabric! Very pretty chair!

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  70. Great transformation Rosemary and the perfect space for the chair :)

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  71. Love the finish on this! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  72. Pure gorgeousness Rosemary! Love every detail, thanks for sharing your beautiful chair with us at Inspiration Friday!

    Heather

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  73. Sooo beautiful Rosemary!! Love this chair!! Thanks for linking up!

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  74. Wow Rosemary! I love your furniture re-do's. I am especially inspired by the chair with the gray paint and white gesso, as I have a similar looking chair in my garage. This is something I will definitely be trying. Thank you so much for sharing the how-to's. Patti @ OldThingsNew
    http://patricia-krank.blogspot.com

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