June 9, 2009

A Simple Chair

With the weather warming up nicely and my spring gardening chores complete I have turned to updating a few things on my porch to enjoy throughout the summer.
A few years back my sweet mother-in-law passed on a wonderful metal table and chair set she was no longer using. The set has begun to rust slightly and I have been wanting to give it a little TLC.
I started with the chairs. Here is the before.
And the After:
I love the way a quick coat of paint and a new cushion cover has such an impact. Today I'm working on a quick pillow of matching fabric for the backrest. I'll show you along with the completed porch update sometime later this week. Bet you can guess my color scheme?

9 comments:

  1. Looking good! Now you just need a sunny day and a cold lemonade, sit and enjoy your new chair!

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  2. Looks fabulous! Nice and easy read my mind.

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  3. Can I tell you how much I adore that chair??? I've been coveting a small bistro set just like that in cherry red (my downfall) at Kmart. I've been keeping my eyes open for a set at thrift stores, but nothing yet. You've rekindled my love. =)

    Great job!

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  4. Hi Robin...
    You have been very busy making things lovely!!
    Like the red top table...looks summer-ish!! and the stools are great!
    Painting cabinets...WOW that will be a BIG project!!!I'd start NOW...why wait for HOT weather...
    Deb :)

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  5. Love the fresh new look of your chair. I just bought some patio furniture and am dying to re-do it, but the weather isn't cooperating! :(

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  6. Your chair is darling. Love what you did. I say that you should live with that red top on the end table for a few weeks and then decide if you want to paint it or not. Mimi

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  7. Great job! It looks brand new again.

    Nancy

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  8. Such a lovely chair! Great job!
    Your blog is really, really nice!

    Hugs,
    Federica from Italy.
    http://sweet-as-a-candy.blogspot.com/

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