Here is a little sitting area, at our home, ”The Painted Nest”. We use it mostly as a place to put on and take off our shoes.
The chair, a vintage flea market find for $2.00, was in bad shape visually, but quite sound, structurally. So, The Muse was quick to grab this treasure!
Upon bringing it back to the studio…it was sanded down~stained~glazed~the cane insets, painted a crackle white~the velvet green was painted with a hand-mixed fabric dye~and lastly, a new memory foam cushion was made to fit. It is one of the most comfortable seats in the cottage (yes, the memory foam is 4 inches deep)!
Although, at first glance, the aged olive green velvet may not have appeared to work with the faded turquoise cushion material~The Muse knew that she had the inspiration of the wonderful “plate” fabric (seen as the pillow). It features roosters and hens on a variety of dish and platter shapes. The colors in this fabric (look closely) are the exact same colors used for the revamped chair. This delightful fabric has all the colors used throughout the space. The pillow is handmade by The Muse…basic stitching with a wee bit of musey~ness, some playful brush fringe.
With all the myriad of doorways we have at “The Painted Nest”, this little sitting area, seems just right for us.
Thank you for taking time to visit,
~Love~
The Muse
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Wow! what a steal at $2 Muse! Now…memory foam…we’ve never thought of that – wow! We’d never get our bum out of that chair
LOL…yes, the memory foam often cause cases of “Tushy Lingering”
LOL
I so loved having you over for a visit
Wondering why I cannot see the rest of the post when I click “more”…
anyhoo….I think this flower lady’s bum may have left some prints in that chair! I think it misses me! xo Love ya sis!
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And it was a comfy chair wasn’t it? word is, it misses you!
I don’t remember my credentials…Knock knock knock…….LOL Little Muse, Little Muse….let me in……….
Okay, don’t panic…i have the key!
How beautiful! I love finds like that and then to make them my own. I am moving into my own apartment recently and have a little collection going of simple decorations from Dollar Discount, flea markets, etc, to decorate my “space” with. Waiting on the apartment to start on bigger peices like furniture, but cannot wait!! All your stuff is so lovely. You certainly have great talent!
IT WORKED!!! I’M IN!! Thanks so much…I could feel the frost bite nipping at my toes!! xo Love~
What a darling seat.
Love that chair wow what a deal !!
My daughter once bought a similar chair and recovered it, turned out just fine.
Have a great week
Diane
The chair turned out beautifully! You have so many talents, and I enjoy seeing all of them on all of your blogs! Love the fabric on the pillow. laurie
Don’t ya just love it when a great bargain works out this well!!! It is beautiful…
Hi Musey…
A nice chair to sit and take off those shoes(:)
Manniquins-Yes I have her on ebay and I can paint a redhead with brown eyes (:)thanks for the nice words~
hugs,Patty