In my last post, I mentioned that I painted and slipcovered the French Country chair
that I picked up a while ago at an estate sale for around $30.00.
Well, here she is all romantic and pretty...
(Oh, she's definitely a girl.)
The chair originally looked like this...
(A perfectly fine chair with beautiful fabric that didn't work with what I have goin' on over here.)
I had also purchased some vintage lavender linens from Miss Mustard Seed's
booth at Wild Rose & Co.
Oh, how I love these linens and I'm always searching for more of them.
There was a set of four napkins and one huge, square towel or centerpiece linen.
I used the larger square piece to slipcover the top of the down-filled cushion.
The rest of the chair was slipcovered and ruffled with Rachel Ashwell's Dream White Linen,
purchased from one of my favorite fabric shops.
Linen ties keep everything in place.
I painted the chair with Annie Sloan's new, Pure White Chalk Paint
and hit it with two coats of clear wax.
(I'll share more about Pure White, French Linen, and Coco this weekend.)
And, here's one more shot just because I'm in. love. with. this. chair.
and because it took and entire Sunday to make the slipcover!
Before I go, I wanted to let you know that my friends,
have each recently written some posts about taking great photos.
(Donna is actually doing an entire series this month called, 31 Days from Blog to Biz)
Well, guru Marian shared the Flora Bella Photoshop actions that she uses
to make her great photos awesome.
I've been hemming and hawing over purchasing the Luxe set for months
and after reading Marian's post today, I finally made the investment.
And. Oh. my. heavens.
BEFORE actions...
AFTER the Cashmere action was applied (and adjusted)...
Pretty sweet, huh?
This post is long enough so I'll share more about actions next week
after I've had a little more time to play and get privy.
Thanks for reading.
{xo}
This chair is gorgeous Jami!! You did a fabulous job! Sunday well spent! It looks as though it would be so cozy to sink down into!
That chair looks amazing! What a transformation, love the colors and how soft and cozy it looks :)
Beautiful chair Jami!! :) Love your new photoshop too!! xoxo Rachel
Holy cats! I am nearly speechless...but not quite because I must continue to gush! That is soooo awesome...you are amazing northern girl!!!
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...LOVE how your chair turned out!!! and the florabella textures too:)
xo, Rosemary
Oh, Jami. What fun! I love the new look...she is perfectly you. :)
Ohhh my word Jami it is absolutely beyond gorgeous!!! I pretty much adore everything about i!
Thank you for sharing it with us!!
xoxo
Lori
This is so sweet! I love the ruffle.
~Danylle
That turned out beautifully. It's a totally different chair...so gorgeous! The ps actions are so fantastic, as is your photography.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G !!!!!! You did a beautiful job on this lovely chair Jami!
Jami...it's dream chic! Beautiful!
~Lynne
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Love that chair!!! You are one talented lady!!! :) And the new photoshop action is amazing!!!
XO's,
Jessie
You rock, you know that right? That chair is so decadent! And with the way you're snapping photos these days, every mag will be standing in line to have you!
Gorgeous! And thanks for the mention!! xo
Donna
Great transformation! That chair is beautiful and is just calling to be sat in, it looks so comfy!
Susan
The slipcover is just fantastic! I love how that chair came out!!
Your chair turned out beautifully, Jami! I love the ruffled slip and the pillow cushion! Nice fabric choices.
Wonderful transformation!
The chair is gorgeous. You have such a way with things. Just stunning.
I love that chair! Beautiful job! :)
Beautiful chair! Love it in white. Enjoy the fabulous day, Kellie xx
Such a pretty chair now! You've completely transformed it into quite a beauty. Love the linens. :)
- Susan
OH MY GOSH! I love it! What style and vision you have! Who wouldn't want to sit on that chair and sink into that beautiful fabric. I too am going to purchase those actions after reading Marian's post. Seems like cheating a little, but hey, I am no photographer and could use all the help I can get. I can not believe what a fast sewer you are, and the quality and attention to detail and unbelievable. Great job Jami!
I love the way this chair came out :)
What an adorable little chair! I love it - so plump and inviting! Great job!
Your chair is gorgeous, Jami! You did a beautiful job.
Jami! Would I love to sit down or rather sink down into that gorgeous million dollar chair! I can't believe it is the same chair you started with. How absolutely French chic!
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Oh, what a sweet little chair! Love how cozy it looks. I think I would feel like a queen! :0)
Your chair is gorgeous, Jami! Love the fluffy down cushion and ruffles. You truly transformed it! Great photos too.
Jami, So gorgeous!! The chair turned out perfect.
Hugs,
Sherry
Hi Jami,
Girl, this chair rocks!!! I would love to have this in my home, you did a fantastic job!!!
Hope your doing well sweet friend!
Have a beautiful weekend.
Sincerely,
Melinda
It looks so comfy and inviting now. Just lovely! God bless x
This is beautiful, Jami. I love using linens for sewing pillows. These cushions are fab. Will have to check out RA's fabric line now that she's opened a store close by.
~Tina
Jami ~ that chair is absolutely stunning! Your extreme talent is so evident in the visions that you have and the work you do! There is nothing better than the feel of vintage linen..... ♥
xoxo laurie
Absolutely scrumptious!!!
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
I have a chair & rocker like your girl!....Yuck on the country version and awesome on your new version! Now I need to do mine!
P.S. I want my house to grow up and be just like yours. Diane
this is so beyond pretty - I keep coming back to look at it! thanks for sharing & the inspiration! Now i'm on the hunt for a similar chair!
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