Monday, April 4, 2011

The Sweetest Chair

I'm so excited about this little project, that I had to share. I have mentioned before that my friends Em and Grant are expecting a baby this summer. She and I spent some time tossing around ideas of how the baby's room should look. It's not actually a room but rather a nook off of their bedroom. - the "nursery nook". The perfect little spot and it is really coming together. They decided to stick with black, white and a little bit of green. It looks so cute!

Emily was on the hunt for an attractive, comfortable chair for the room. She wanted something upholstered and there was slim pickings around here. She considered custom ordering one but the fabric selections were limiting and the prices over $800.

I decided to take a peak at Kijiji for her. After a quick search I found a really ugly, dusty rose upholstered rocking chair. Ugly, yet it seemed to be in good condition and had simple clean lines. I knew if it had lived its life in a non-smoking home, she could be convinced.

I'm so mad I didn't save the original picture! Tt looked similar to this, but think soft velvety fabric:) :


She and Grant picked out a great black and white basket weave patterned fabric, dropped it off at the upholsterer and now they have an adorable and comfortable chair. Perfect for their nursery nook!


I especially love the little "Beaufort" pillow:)


Isn't it perfect?



Also, a big thank you for the mention of my living room as part of the new
Best of the Blogosphere Series at Centsational Girl. I was both shocked and thrilled!
I can't wait to check out the other blogger projects mentioned!

And guess what? I have over 400 Followers! I can't even believe it! Love you guys!

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  1. Cassie BustamanteApril 4, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    yes, perfect! i love that little pillow on it! so cute!

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  2. Alex {Things That Sparkle}April 4, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Love the way the chair turned out!

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  3. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Great chair and pillow!

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  4. Shannon @ What's Up WhimsyApril 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    It is adorable!! And I love that bench that I saw in the background!!

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  5. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    The chair is most certainly perfect- love! And ps, congrats on the followers- very deserved!

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  6. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    The chair is awesome, love the print of the fabric, turned out great!

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  7. ManWifeDogApril 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I'm a new visitor (came over from Centsational Girl) and I love your blog!! I'll be back for sure. Stop by my blog any time. (I try my hand at decor ideas/projects but I'm NO guru!) Just a wife who loves to change things around the house and shop at Home Goods.

    Man Wife and Dog Blog

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  8. Trisha @ The Sweet SurvivalApril 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    What an amazing transformation! I just love it and it will be perfect in the nursery.

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  9. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileApril 4, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    O wow! That chair is so perfect! The chair fabric reminds me of the chairs in Don & Betty's living room on Mad Men Season 3! Love it!

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  10. Danielle Oakey InteriorsApril 4, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    That chair is incredible. I love the fabric, you have such a good eye. Congrats on 400 followers!

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  11. KerryApril 4, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Love the chair! Ee're on the hunt for something perfect for our nursery as well, but prices are restricting us because I want something fully upholstered as well. I may have to look into getting a thrifty find and having it reupholstered, if I can get it done for a resonable price.

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  12. Naomi@DesignManifestApril 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    congrats!! That chair is too cute :)

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  13. A Vintage VineApril 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Love that chair, great find! The fabric is classic....the "nook" is looking good! Congrats on your feature at CG! Your living room is perfect!

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  14. lemondropdreamsApril 4, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I love that fabric AND pillow! Congrats on your mention and follower...

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  15. Swirls of HappyApril 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Adorable and I love that they have a "nursery nook" how perfect!!!!

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  16. ElsaApril 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Wow! Jane it turned out great...I love the fabric choice.

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  17. Carol@TheDesignPagesApril 4, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    What a beautiful chair transformation. Congratulations on surpassing 400!

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  18. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}April 4, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    So well deserved and *SO* exciting!!! That is awesome! And that chair is just about the cutest thing ever...the pillow just makes it for me!

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  19. JennyApril 4, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Adorable! Who knew such a tired old chair could be so stinking cute? The pillow just takes it over the top. :-)

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  20. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}April 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    That chair is great -- and the pillow adorable!

    congrats on the feature!

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  21. KristenApril 4, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    aww, i love it, and the pillow! so cute!

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  22. jandjhomeApril 4, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I love the fabric. Great work. I saw the feature and it was well deserved.

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  23. Lauren CaldwellApril 4, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    that chair looks great! can't believe what it started as!! :)

    Lauren @ tickled.

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  24. ElissaApril 4, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    first time commenter here... I stumbled across your blog recently and am awed by your transformations! I too live in Canada and can commiserate with how frustrating it can be to have limited shopping resources! You've done well :) And, that chair is adorable. I love the fabric!

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  25. Abby M. InteriorsApril 4, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    The chair is perfection! It reminds me of a sara richardson piece.

    Congratulations on 400 and the props from Centsational Girl! You are a blogging rock star!
    ...proud of you. :-)
    abby

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  26. natasha {schue love}April 4, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    This is a great makeover! So cute and modern and looks great in the nursery!

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  27. Michelle @ Ten JuneApril 4, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Shut the front door. That chair looks amazing!! And DUHHH your living room is fabulous, so glad you were featured on CG :)

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  28. alison giese InteriorsApril 4, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    The chair turned out great - I think a nursery nook is perfect, especially when the baby is so tiny. It's looking great!

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  29. emilyApril 5, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    What a great makeover! Love the fabric! And congrats on the followers -- it's well deserved!

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  30. MichaelaApril 5, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I adore that chair. How sweet! What a lucky baby (:
    I saw your living room on CG...so fun! Totally deserves to be there (:

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  31. elizabeth@themustardceilingApril 5, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    The chair turned out beautiful, I love the fabric! Congratulations to your feature on Centsational Girl and to 400 followers!

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  32. Barbara MatsonApril 5, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    That chair is fantastic! I wish I had taken my armchair to an upholsterer, its causing me heartache. Tomorrow's project is nailing 120 nail heads!

    Congrats on 400! Yay!

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  33. Chic ColesApril 5, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    That chair turn out so well.Congrates on all the wonderful things this week.400 wow!

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  34. ALRApril 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    This chair is gorgeous. I really like the fabric selection and the pillows are uber cute.

    Amy R.

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  35. Barnwood UrbanistApril 5, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    The chair is fantastic, but can we talk about that gorgeous bench in the background? Fabulous!

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