5.02.2011

An Amputee Chair Makeover

Craigslist strikes again!  You might remember some of these CL makeovers here and here. What can I say? I love Craigslist. I might be addicted. I might have a problem.

Anyway, I first showed you these chairs in this post. I couldn't wait to get home and work on them. I ended up only having enough time to get one done, but I love the way it turned out.

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I call it an amputee because it has a twin. But the twin has arms. Lucky chair.

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I took the seats off, made a few minor repairs and sanded them down.

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I painted the frame in Martha Stewart's Heavy Cream and picked up this great coral fabric from Joann's. I'm hoping to have enough left to make a pillow.

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I'm in love. I can't wait to finish his armed brother. (I'm not sure why these are boys, but they are.)

What do you think? Eh? Not half bad?

Sincerely,
Ashleigh

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27 comments:

  1. GinaMay 2, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Very nice! I love what a good coat of paint and some fabric can do! :) love the color choices!

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  2. JacquelineMay 2, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    love the fabric choice.

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  3. SherrieMay 2, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful makeover! Are you going to make the other one to match, or something different?

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  4. KarenMay 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    It looks so beautiful. They are gorgeous chairs, and the paint just made all of the details pop.

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  5. Mikey FullerMay 3, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    These are pretty! I'm looking for 4 matching shield back chairs like this for my dining room!

    Now Following!

    ~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
    www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com

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  6. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Very nice, I loove that color, and the fabric is a perfect choice. I was excited to learn that you two are Ohio bloggers, me too! :)

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  7. Cassie BustamanteMay 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    beautiful!!! i love that fabric! and i am about to help you get closer to your first giveaway. then i think you will be 3 away. :)

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  8. JillMay 3, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Great transformation!I love the fabric you used! nice and cheerful!
    I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
    Have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  9. Ruffles n RaspberriesMay 3, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Ashleigh, you've done a beautiful job on painting these chairs! Wow!

    Also... You've been awarded withthe Versatile Blogger Award!! http://rufflesnraspberries.blogspot.com/2011/05/versatile-blogger-award.html

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  10. Iesha WilliamsMay 3, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Great job. The fabric is so darling.

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  11. Emily@LovelyBeastsMay 4, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Wow your chairs are really beautiful. Love the shape of the chairs, the fabric, and the pure whiteness :). Awesome job and great find!

    By the way, thank you so much for leaving such a nice comment on my blog. Following you now. I can't wait to see more of your projects!

    Emily
    http://lovelybeasts.blogspot.com/

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  12. the cape on the cornerMay 4, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    how funny, your title. and what great lookin' chairs!

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  13. Lisa @ MMTMay 4, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Cute Chair makeover!

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  14. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 4, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Love your sweet chair~ It is darling all shabby and white! Stopping by from Savvy Southern Style today :)

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  15. Prudently Painted VintageMay 4, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Love the paint color and fabric. Great update to the chair!

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  16. TruMay 4, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Visiting from Beyond the Picket Fence. Love the name of your post. Great job on the chair.

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  17. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeMay 4, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Visiting from shabby chic.. love the chair. You did a great job refinishing.

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  18. Korrie@RedHenHomeMay 4, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I like these SO much better in white! Beautiful work.

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  19. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMay 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Definitely not "half bad"! Love the fabric you chose and the white really brings out the detail in the back!

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  20. jandjhomeMay 5, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Beautiful fabric and what a difference the paint makes.

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  21. Screaming MemeMay 6, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Nicely done! :) fresh! Come by & sign up for my continual giveaway...this week a $100 giveaway! And a few of my recent posts about furniture and bird cages...and a hilarious story about me! ;) Meme

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  22. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceMay 7, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    So fresh and hip now in white! Thanks for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence!

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  23. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Love the new look. Thanks for sharing at WUW.

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  24. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 8, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    It looks great in white, Ashleigh! Much better look for "him"! : )

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  25. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Very pretty chair and your redo on it is wonderful!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  26. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 9, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful new look for your chair! Love the fresh white on it and she looks great even though she's an amputee. I like the material you chose for it, very pretty, indeed!
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  27. abeachcottageMay 10, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Wonderful transformation. Love the new colour and the fabric looks great. Bet his brother is jealous now :)

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