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Friday, October 21, 2011

A shabby chic chair up-cycle {anddd please go and vote!!!}

Hello friends!  I am excited to share my latest project with you!!!
A chair up cycle and some fabric complete a corner of my bedroom this time!


American Crafter has been such a great inspiration and push for me to do projects I have been putting off, case and point------
I FINALLY got around to up-cycling this old chair!!!
Remember FOREVER ago when I shared a post about which garage sale finds you would have taken or left?!?!  Well this guy has been in the garage for months now....


 I found this now shabby chic chair at a garage sale for five dollars this summer andddd in reality I probably over paid for it at the time because WOW was it in bad shape! 
---but with some fabric and motivation it is now a chair I will treasure!  


Andddd since I was having fun with the chair I got excited to create the perfect space for it.


I also took some time and made a matching framed quote on the same fabric I used for the chair
The quote is a reminder to me, that home is wherever my husband is (since we spent the last year apart so it is SUPER meaningful to me!) & for those of you who know me and my crafting I love anything that has meaning!!!


What do you think?!
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how uncomplicated it was to re-finish the chair---are you interested in the "how-to-photos"??




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45 comments:

  1. Love Sweet LoveOctober 21, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Jaime I am DYING right now, this chair is absolutely the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen in. my. life. You are amazing girl you totally rocked this round, I hope you win!!!!

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  2. Darby HawleyOctober 21, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    That chair is stunning...absolutely gorgeous. The style, the new cover....everything is fabulous!

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  3. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love the way you glammed up the shot with the dupioni fabric pillow! Good luck!

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  4. Cindy @ CinsarahOctober 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love the transformation!!

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  5. Kim@todayismysome-dayOctober 21, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I've been looking forward to this round, and of course you did not disappoint! It looks great! The corner looks calm and serene- just the way a bedroom should. I'm voting for you again!!!

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  6. MelissaOctober 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Wow! The transformation is incredible!! How to photos would be awesome!! I love the quote too :)

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  7. Jen @Sadie InspiredOctober 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Jaime!! I love it! The colors are fabulous...adore the framed quote...that chair redo is amazing...love the lamp too - serious swooning over it all. :) Definitely going to go vote & of course pin it. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  8. Craftberry BushOctober 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    It's sooo perfect...what can't my chair makeovers come out like that? sigh! ...gotta go find me another chair and try again....luv ya bunches...good luck ! xo
    Lu

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  9. LindsayOctober 21, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    This is gorgeous! I am so impressed that it actually looked the way it did before. You have mad skills friend. I will vote now!

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  10. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Simply stunning, now I have a great inpsiration to a "found" ottoman,

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  11. KaceyOctober 21, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    It's gorgeous, Jaime! Wow! I have a very similar chair I also picked up at a garage sale for $5 - but I'm scared to dive in and try to reupholster it. I'd love to see how you did it!

    Kacey (via Miss Mustard Seed)

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  12. ZolaneOctober 21, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful, Jaime. Only too happy to vote for you!

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  13. Christie describeHappyOctober 21, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    You've given it a really new life!! Off to vote!

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  14. Liz @ Here's to Handy AndyOctober 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Wow! The transformation is unbelievable! What a beautiful space you created!

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  15. rachelOctober 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I want to see how you created this chair!! You are just fabulous! What a wonderful space.

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  16. Jen-uinely InspiredOctober 21, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    LOVE the chair! Did you reupholster if yourself? I would love to see how to photos if you took them.

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  17. RuthOctober 21, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    The chair is amazing!! I love how it turned out. You certainly transformed it from trash to treasure.

    I will go over and vote.

    Ruth

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  18. RuthOctober 21, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    The chair is amazing!! I love how it turned out. You certainly transformed it from trash to treasure.

    I will go over and vote.

    Ruth

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  19. Heather@Simply MommyOctober 21, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I love the chair! It turned out beautiful! I love to upcycle furniture, so I would definitely be interested in seeing how you redid the chair.
    Heading over to vote now :0)

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  20. Jen @ BungalovOctober 21, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Jamie you did an amazing job. I LOVe the color choices and your nook is perfect!

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  21. Pretty In PaintOctober 21, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    That chair looks so fantastic!! wonderful job!

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  22. Deborah MarchOctober 21, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    GORGEOUS Doc...I voted!

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  23. Evelene SOctober 21, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Beautifully done! I voted for you!

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  24. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyOctober 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    This is absolutely incredible. I love everything about this space, and that quote is a special touch!

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  25. Simply AJOctober 22, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Jamie... absolutely perfect! You couldn't have created a better space and your chair turned out amazing! I voted for you - good luck! AJ@queenofmynest

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  26. I am LOVDOctober 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Seriously I am not being biased...I think your project is the best. I'd say the suitcase is a good second, but you not only did a great job with your fabric project, I think you also have the best pictures of it. The pics look so warm and inviting. You took it the extra step with the framed art. Really awesome job and you deserve to win it all!!!!

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  27. KatieOctober 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    You did an amazing job on your chair!! It looks professionally done! Your little space looks so comforting too! Love the frame with the quote! And that ruffly pillow! It's all great!

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  28. TammyOctober 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I voted for your lovely chair!

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  29. Rachael @ Fresh Squeezed HomeOctober 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Love the chair so pretty. And I love the quote too...I've been meaning to make something to hand on our walls with that quote on it.

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  30. KristinOctober 23, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Um, yeah. This is Fabulous! LOVE It, Kristin xo

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  31. AttemptingAlohaOctober 23, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    This is truly SO beautiful! I'm in love. Now if only I could score a hideously ugly chair for $5 ((and convince my husband that I NEED it))... ;)

    Aloha,

    Charlie

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  32. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Love the chair! How did you make that cute sign too?

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  33. Technology InnovationOctober 24, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Jaime, Gorgeous furniture. The colors are fabulous, adore the framed quotation. That chair redo is amazing and that lamp is really impressive.

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  34. Polka Dot BungalowOctober 24, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Good Morning!

    Just love your chair! I am featuring it on my blog today { www.polkadotbungalow.blogspot.com }!! Have a very {Marvelous} Monday and a Happy Fall!

    {HUGS}

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  35. Tabitha@InspiredByGivingOctober 24, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    So beautiful Jaime! What a gorgeous chair and table and frame!! MY gosh! I'm speechless!

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  36. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedOctober 24, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Wow...from an ugly duckling to a swan; that chair looks gorgeous! I am, however, head over heels in love with the framed quote! Love it and it's shabbiness!

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  37. loreneOctober 24, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    wow the chair is gorgeous! I would love to know how you made the framed quote! great job on both...

    Lorene

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  38. Darby HawleyOctober 25, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I saw you linked up at Chef-n-training....I still love this chair!

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  39. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Jaime..Congratulations on moving to the final round of the American Crafter! I really love your project and the words are so sweet! :)

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  40. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 26, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    So darn cute!!! Love it~ Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! I'm having a giveaway this week- hope to see you at the party! :)

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  41. ScribblerOctober 27, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Hard to believe that's the same chair1 Great work.

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  42. 123 abc DaycareOctober 27, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Please do post the how-to-photos! I LOVE this chair!

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  43. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUENovember 22, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Jaime my love do you have a tutorial?

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  44. Punky PrepNovember 23, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I love the saying and the chair looks fab!
    www.craftingrebellion.com

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  45. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Stunning makeover - so subtly beautiful! (via Sensational Color on Facebook -> 36th Avenue)

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