So close your eyes....and imagine a french arm chair with floral detail and a caned straw seat. But this chair is a darker wood and needs updating. Do you see it?
Ok, so here's the after:
I painted her Benjamin Moore Mascarpone (AF-20), distressed her and glazed her with dark walnut stain. I love the way she turned out...but I'm going to try a different method of glazing on my next project...too many stain fumes are makin' me crazy. Stay tuned!
~Allison
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22 comments:
oooh, such a pretty lady! love those french inspired curves! i am picturing the before, and i know you did an awesome job!
I really like your chair. You distressed her just right!
She's perfect! Who needs a before picture?
Your chair is wonderful!
PS. your word verification is still on :)
So pretty! I wish I could find one of those on one my my thrifty trips.
~Angie
Looks great and love the color. I prefer glaze. No fumes.
Looks so wonderful white!! what a great chair!
xo,
Debra
Looks fab! I have two chairs very similar to this one but I just could not bring myself to painting them. I will have to live thru yours!:)
The chair looks wonderful. I am anxious to hear what kind of glaze you use next. I use the walnut stain and I too would like to find something different.
WOW, I just bought the EXACT same chair this past weekend at a garage sale for $4. I didn't even have to paint it, it was already the perfect white. Thought I would make a cushy feather pillow (using a drop cloth - faux linen look ) : ) Great minds in blog-land, gotta love it : )
Ohhhh...I love this chair!! If I was a chair I would be this chair. :)
~Crystal
Looks GORGEOUS! Great job!
What a beauty!!
xx Liz
LOVE your chair!! I use Valspar glaze in mocha you buy it at Lowes. Martina
what a gorgeous chair and I love how you made her over! take care, Maryann
I'm so glad you joined the party with this awesome project. Thanks so much for participating. Hope to see you again next week.
I have a similiar style chair that I plan to paint and age whenever I get around to it. You know how that goes. Glad to see what it might look like. Your chair is great. Crazy stain fumes and all!
It's a gorgeous chair! I want one (or two!). ;)
She is a beauty in her fresh frenchyness!
Love this chair ~ looks great!
This chair looks so good! I love it! I enjoy reading your blog... I nominated you for the stylish blogger award!!
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Love it! wonderful job!
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