Little Miss Claire
Sat on her chair .................it doesn't have the same ring to it does it? Ok - I'll work on that.
I was actually going to go out today and buy some Curds ( no really I was, I " get " into this, you know )
and then I could have made some POUTINE after I took the photos - and if you don't know what Poutine is please click on the link - this is an extremely popular dish here in good old Montreal - it's actually a heart attack on a plate - but you would die happy, I promise you AND you will not find this anywhere else.
Julie - try this - you'll love it, I swear! And even if the picture of it throws you off still make it. Google the recipe.
Anyway I changed my mind because I would have had to deal with a spider towards the end and that was a little too much - even for me.
Remember this antique beauty I found?
a couple of days.
I painted it in Paris Grey and White ( Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - waxed it - - reupholstered it including brand new odor free padding ( and added a little stencilled pattern on the seat )
And here she is now
.JPG "Stencilling Fabric")
What do you think - should I start writing kids books - or stick to furniture?
It's now sitting in a little girl's nursery - I'll leave the books to Doctor Seuss...................
XXX
Partying with the following lovely ladies
Nifty Thrifty Things
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-sunday-69.html
It's overflowing
http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/08/overflowing-with-creativity-84/
It's so very Cheri
http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/08/05/its-party-time-8-5-2012/
My 1929 Charmer
http://my1929charmer.com/sundays-best-42-par-tay/
I Should be Mopping the Floo
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/08/mop-it-up-mondays-28.html
Homemaker on a dime
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2012/08/creative-bloggers-party-hop-71.html
Under the table and dreaming
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/08/the-sunday-showcase-party-no-113.html
Lines Across
http://www.linesacross.com/2012/08/the-cure-for-common-monday-50.html
Jam's Corner
http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/08/marvelous-mondays-link-party-6_5.html
Making the world cuter
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/08/making-the-world-cuter-2/
The Dedicated House
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.ca/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-9.html
Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no-12550-giveaway.html
Our Delightful Home
http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/live-show-me-what-you-got-tuesdays-at.html
Kathe With an E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/08/youre-gonna-love-it-week-16.html
Beez Rental Designs
http://beezrentaldesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-treasures-tuesday-20.html
Krafty Kat
http://kraftykat76.blogspot.ca/2012/08/gettin-krafty-with-it.html
The Farmhouse Porch
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.ca/2012/08/welcome-to-week-27-of-cowgirl-up-link.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/08/knick-of-time-tuesday-46.html
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/08/totally-transformed-tuesday-4-features.html
Not just a Housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/08/show-me-what-ya-got-86.html
The Ironstone Nest
http://www.theironstonenest.com/2012/08/transformation-tuesday-link-party.html
Shades of Amber
http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.ca/2012/08/chalk-paint-link-party.html
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-inspiration-board-link-party-62.html
Debbie Does Creations
http://debbiedoescreations.com/2012/08/06/toot-your-horn-tuesday-24-link-party/
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/08/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-28.html
Uncommon
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/08/uncommonly-yours-link-party-40.html
Clean & Scentsible
http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-creative-spark-no-52.html
In the old Road
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.ca/2012/08/all-star-block-party-10-and-features.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.ca/2012/08/wow-us-wednesdays-78.html
The life of Jennifer Dawn
http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-5.html
Kammy's Korner
http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/08/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-and-welcome.html
Adorned from Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/apple-cinnamon-roll-pull-aparts-and.html
No Minimalist Here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/08/open-house-party_8.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/08/thursdays-are-your-days-poofy-cheeks.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/08/creative-inspirations-linky-party-26.html
The Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/08/transformation-thursday-no-164.html#more
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/08/poww-100-furniture-link-party.html
The 36th Avenue
http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/08/best-diy-projects-and-link-party-68.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/08/09/thursday-favoriote-things-blog-hop-linky-party-48/
Somewhat Simple
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/blog-link-party-with-silk/
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/08/potpourri-party-36.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/08/feathered-nest-friday_9.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/08/link-party-67-and-double-features/
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/08/its-inspiration-friday-no-77welcome.html
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/home-sweet-home-79_9.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-august_10.html
Days of Chalk and Chocolate
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.ca/2012/08/calling-guest-bloggers-and-friday-link.html
My Turn for us
http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/freedom-fridays-14.html
My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/how-to-dry-hydrangeas-show-and-tell.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/08/rustic-restorations-weekend-15.html
Chase the Star
http://chase-thestar.blogspot.ca/2012/08/keep-calm-and-link-up-1.html
The Shabby Nest
http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-friday_9.html
Finding Fabulous
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2012/08/frugalicious-fridayempire-patio-covers.html
One More Time
http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/08/share-it-one-more-time-5-and-features.html
Petites Passions
http://myricandreasen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/passion-parade-friday-link-soiree_9.html
Addicted to Decorating
http://www.addicted2decorating.com/addicts-not-so-anonymous-link-party-28.html
Classy Clutter
http://classyclutter.blogspot.ca/2012/08/spotlight-saturday-25.html
Hmmmm I think furniture lol
ReplyDeleteAnd I say that because you did an amazing job on that chair. I love the grey and white back, it is such a cute cute chair. And you brought that out, love the colours. great job
hugs Tobey
Such a mousey (and stinky) rocker to turn into a Parisian beauty! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! Love what you did with it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat chair!! Great transformation, love the colour combo. The dark wax sometimes is just too much. I like your idea of dry brushing the grey on the details, I think it will be a little more subtle.
ReplyDelete(I just finished a Paris Grey and Old White table. Great minds! Won't be able to post it til my return.)
You could both write AND paint, come up with a little poem on the tag for each piece, now that would be a unique twist, lol!
Your redo looks much better than the original chair! Much better!
ReplyDeleteJennifer @ Decorated Chaos
http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com
furniture is going pretty good i might hold off on the kids book lol j/k have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteStick to furniture Suzie....you are good, real good!!! I may rush out to our local Ashtons for a poutine myself!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That is amazing! This is one of my favorite makeovers I've seen in a while!
ReplyDeleteStacy
Love it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHolly
Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
DeleteHolly
Beautifully recreated! The colors are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful transformation, Suzy! I love the two different paint colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the chair, not so much the poem. ;)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you did an amazing job on the chair! I love it!!
Debbie, you're newest follower :)
Claire, a chair, a female chair...
ReplyDeleteIs this a nursing rocker? or a child's? A nursing rocker is full size on the top and bottom, but has short legs so a mother with a baby can easily stand up from it.
It doesn't really matter - she's a beauty!
Came over from Charmer.
This is a beautiful little rocker. I think you chose the perfect color to paint it and the seat stencil is lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour rocker really is a make over to cherish. My mom has an old small rocker she got from my grandmother and she said it was a sewing rocker. Thanks for sharing on Coastal Charm linky party.
ReplyDeleteGood to know - thanks Cathy ( you're a no reply blogger btw )
DeleteHugs,
I actually didn't mind the beginning about Little Miss Claire who sat on her chair. The rocker is adorable so continue with that skill.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from You're Gonna Love It Tuesday.
Debra
such a cute little thing! my goodness!
ReplyDelete~Trudy http://thriftscore42.blogspot.com/
That is a gorgeous chair! The silver and white look so classy.
ReplyDeletethanks so much Nicole - you're a no reply blogger so unless you come back to this post you won't know how appreciated your stopping by was :(
DeleteSO cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Erin - ( you're a no reply blogger - not sure if you're aware of that )
DeleteHugs,
Cute little rocker! Love the colors! Thanks for sharing at Gettin' Krafty With It!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little rocker! And the colors are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! She's smiling! She loves that you got rid of the stinky pad and dingy brown! She's a real beauty :-) Thanks for sharing her at the party this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteSweet Lady, stick to the furniture. You are awesome at that and we are going for awesomeness here.
ReplyDeleteThat chair is adorable. I love the two toned treatment and the stenciled seat. Home run, outta the park.
Hugs, Ginger
love the classic look! so pretty!
ReplyDeleteExcuse me while I pick up my jaw off the floor.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous transformation! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! Love it! I have Canadian Satellite and I see Poutine all the time. Looks so yummy. I am always humming, Swisssss Chalet! Couldn't find one on our trip up to Vancouver a few years ago...and never got a chance to go to a Tim Hortons!!! :) Someday!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Susan. Thanks for sharing at Shabbilicious Friday this week.
ReplyDeleteI say "stick to furniture" because this chair is so pretty! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the chair's new look!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
This is a wonderful re-do! It is beautiful...love all the detail! Thanks for sharing and linking up to Share It One More Time!
ReplyDeleteTammy
What a great chair! It looks so much better painted. Cute rhyme :) Thank you for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, what a great color combo! I started on a couple of chairs that only vaguely resemble yours and I was wondering how to paint them. I think the two-tone look is great! I will have to see what 2 colors I have that go good together & look good on a chair.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and delicate Suzan! What a lovely change!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing this week at the Creative Inspirations party at Embracing Change!
Stacey :o)
That doesn't even look like the same piece of furniture. You did an amazing job on it. Muffet will be thrilled.
ReplyDeletethanks so much Michelle!
Delete( no reply blogger!!! )
hugs,
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing on Marvelous Mondays, Suzan!
ReplyDeleteWELL done!!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is always beautiful and this is no exception! Hope you are well!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Trish
Hmm... I would say furniture, but you wrote a nursery rhyme that incorporated my fave food - poutine. I gotta give you credit for that! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to our Keep Calm & Link Up party - hope to see you again this Thursday!
Beautiful! I would love for you to drop by My Dream Canvas. I am also hosting a giveaway to win a 50 dollar gift card to HomeGoods. Do please enter the giveaway if you like :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice, I had to laugh about the smell. Check out my blog and see the French Chair I did, I totally had to vacuum and clean after ripping out the nasty stuffing. Made me a bit sick, next time I will wear a mask, you never know what is inside those chairs! Anyway it is a great makeover.
ReplyDeleteSuzan,
ReplyDeleteSorry this is late, but better late then never. Thanks so much for sharing with last weeks with Wednesday's Adorned From Above. The link party is open now for this week. I really like the stencil on this chair. I just bought a end table to redo and I am thinking about doing a stencil on it.
Debi Bolocofsky
www.adornedfromabove.com
Beautiful makeover!
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