In the spirit of lifelong learning I have begun a part-time course in Upholstery. Well, something had to be done about all those poorly chairs I have accumulated and I certainly wasn't going to pay someone else to do it! I chose this little nursing chair for my first project. Something I might complete in a term so that I don't lose enthusiasm!
I thought I had enrolled on a beginners class but quickly realised that all of the other 'student's had been attending the rolling course for many years and were working on some beautiful restoration projects of quite breathtaking complexity. But still I decided to stick to my simple starter project. I removed the grotty coverings and sanded off all the cracked polish. All the other work in the class is being restored to original condition, but we already have lots of traditional furniture at home, so I decided upon a change....
... and I painted it pink. Or should I say "I painted it PINK!!!!!"
I hadn't expected it to be quite so bright, but it makes me smile every time I look at it!
So, today I took my little pink project along to class. I was late and the only free bench was right at the front. Well, amongst all the brown wax and polish, it was certainly a show stopper..... I'm not sure that was in a good way... but Hey! It's my chair and I love it!
I just need to persuade hubby that he can live with that shade of pink and I might be allowed to bring it home again!
Hope you're all having a lovely week. t.x
I thought I had enrolled on a beginners class but quickly realised that all of the other 'student's had been attending the rolling course for many years and were working on some beautiful restoration projects of quite breathtaking complexity. But still I decided to stick to my simple starter project. I removed the grotty coverings and sanded off all the cracked polish. All the other work in the class is being restored to original condition, but we already have lots of traditional furniture at home, so I decided upon a change....
... and I painted it pink. Or should I say "I painted it PINK!!!!!"
I hadn't expected it to be quite so bright, but it makes me smile every time I look at it!
So, today I took my little pink project along to class. I was late and the only free bench was right at the front. Well, amongst all the brown wax and polish, it was certainly a show stopper..... I'm not sure that was in a good way... but Hey! It's my chair and I love it!
I just need to persuade hubby that he can live with that shade of pink and I might be allowed to bring it home again!
Hope you're all having a lovely week. t.x
Comments
Hen x
Good luck with the course - I know that chair of yours is going to look great.
(VERY annoying when the experienced attend a beginners class - but good for you not letting it put you off.)
Can't wait to see your choice of fabric - 70's maybe??!! Purple??!
Niki x
Allison x
Brilliant.
Lisa
Knitty, Vintage and Rosy
Look foward to seeing it finished.
Love Emma x
Lovely blog, makes me smile. :)
MrsL
Lovely shade of pink!
sweet chair...i have a weakness for pretty chairs!
xxxxx
M ^..^
Libby - well if hubby really can't bear it you might have to have it! t.x
Niki - actually it's great - they are mostly 'mature' students, very rowdy and huge fun - and they're all keen to teach me too so I feel like I'm getting more than I paid for! t.x
Lark - don't hold your breath! One lady has been working on the same chair for 3 years... t.x
KVR - isn't it scrummy! t.x
M/M - yes it does make your eyes flash - in a strobe sort of way! t.x
Lavender - I shall look it up and email you - but the photoes only show one shade- it looked completely different the evening before! t.x
Mrsl - so pleased I made you smile! t.x
TM - yup! t.x
BL - that's kind of where I'm at - any tips for getting it past their masculine gazes! t.x
MM - sadly my weakness is for broken and neglected chairs - I'm working towards turning them into sweet chairs! t.x
Lottie - me too! When I come up with it... t.x
O.C. - me too too too! t.xx
PS - ho ho! I wonder if that line of thinking would help to persuade hubby! t.xx
And it makes you smile!!
:)
Kimx
Nice to find someone quite local (I live on the Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border, but my fiance is from North Norfolk (Sheringham)
I look forward to reading more!
Take care,
ShabbyFantastic xxx
Donna - it's a revolution!
BBR - I like it too, thank-you! t.x
L&A - ooh you have such good taste! t.x
RR - can you call and tell him for me?! t.x
B - ah the fabric - well that's a whole other post! t.x
SF - do drop in again soon t.x
A
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Gill in Canada
Lucy B
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Vintage Floral and Gingham
GG why thank-you t.x
JW - you're so right - if only any of the poorly chairs we own were a matching set that would be perfect! t.x
Gail - you're very kind! t.x
FE - I think that might be a few weeks yet! t.x
BB - the transformation is very slow - I had no idea there could be so many layers in one teensy chair! t.x
Gill - isn't it just!
JW - I'll be right over! t.x
C - hmmm, I found deciding on the paint colour was the best incentive! t.x
VF&G - I shall! It has just been through a very amusing 'Tom Jone's phase! I will reveal soon! t.x
LOVE her!!!!
Just want to thank you SO SO SO much for visiting my NEW home here in blogland!!! It has been such a stressful week!!! I am happy to say that I am finally settled into one address!! My second blogger address in 2 days!! Thanks to AOL! ughhh...anyhoo....you may have bookmarked my first NEW blogger address.....well I am here to tell you that I have a NEW NEW blogger address ..LOL! Here it is...
http://everyday-is-a-holiday.blogspot.com/
Thanks so so much for following my lil blog!!!
I am so so happy to be in my new and final home!!!
Happy Happy Fall!!!
luv ya!!!
xoxo Jenny
Denise Nantasket Beach ,Mass.
CdeP you're very kind - my much neglected blog will hopefully get back on course soon! t.x
CCC - ah! the fabric.....well... t.x
DS - me too! t.x
A - thank-you t.x
Your chair is gorgeous and I'm sure will look spectacular when you have finished.
xox Nicole