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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Green Italian Chair






I seem to have a green thing lately--not sure why, but I do love the color green so I am going with it!

   I found this grungy chair with great bones at a garage sale awhile back and when I looked closely, it was stamped on the bottom-From Italy.  The wood was in a faded condition, but the chair was sturdy and well made so I bought it.  
Before:





I decided to go with a bolder print on this chair so I pulled out a green and white fabric and used it on the chair.  I aged the frame and legs with home made chalk paint and dark wax.  




My sun room is done in green, white and black and I took this sign off the wall for the picture.  I might have to keep the chair in my sun room too! 












Lovely curved legs


Love the details! 






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40 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful fresh color! You've done a wonderful job with this little chair. Congrats on being featured at Becky's Beyond the Picket Fence.
    Blessings,
    Patti

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    1. DD's CottageApril 30, 2014 at 7:59 PM

      Thank you Patricia--I love the green and it is fresh--I like that word for it!

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  2. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMay 1, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Love it!!...so beautiful!...I would keep it too....such a great chair!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 1, 2014 at 7:15 AM

      Thank you Shirley--I am in love with green right now!

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  3. Mindie HiltonMay 1, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Featuring tomorrow at Bacon Time!

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  4. MarigeneMay 1, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Gorgeous, I wouldn't part with that chair if it were in my house! ♥♥♥ it.

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    1. DD's CottageMay 1, 2014 at 12:51 PM

      Thank you Marigene-it's on my list of maybe I will keep. I have a French pine bench that I would have to get rid of or move so the green chair could stay. It might happen.

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  5. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    I have been loving all your green! It has not been very long since I found your blog, but it has quickly made it to my favorites list! What an amazing makeover on that chair...LOVELY!

    Blessings!
    ~Sherri

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    1. DD's CottageMay 1, 2014 at 12:53 PM

      Thank you Sherri! I am loving green right now ( Spring thing maybe? ) Thank you for the nice compliment about my blog--I just started in in Dec. so it's really nice to know people like it and read my posts. Have a good weekend!

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  6. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 1, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Oh I LOVE that chair!! Awesome makeover!!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 1, 2014 at 7:36 PM

      Thank you Martina! Green is my color as of late!

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  7. Alison AgnewMay 1, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Simply gorgeous! Love the fabric and aged paint combo. Well done! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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    1. DD's CottageMay 1, 2014 at 7:36 PM

      Thank you Alison-I didn't want a neutral so I went for it!

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  8. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeMay 1, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Oh my, this is gorgeous! Love the sign too ;)
    Hugs,
    Jamie

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  9. Eclectic Red BarnMay 2, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Love your chair. I am usually not a big fan of green material but I love this one. so perfect for this chair. You did a great job.
    Have a great weekend,
    Bev

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  10. UnknownMay 2, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Love it, Darrielle. I just picked up a similar chair yesterday. I think I am going to paint the fabric again. I realized it is silly for me to reupholster anything in my house... it will looks good for about an hour then I will see little paw prints and hand prints all over.

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    1. DD's CottageMay 2, 2014 at 11:05 AM

      Thank you Victoria--I am lucky my daughter is now 11 and for the most part keeps furniture clean!

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  11. CynthiaMay 2, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    This chair is gorgeous!!! Love the curves and that fabric. Have a great weekend!!

    Cynthia

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    1. DD's CottageMay 2, 2014 at 11:06 AM

      Thank you Cynthia--you have a great weekend too!

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  12. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingMay 2, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    What a beautiful chair! Love, love, love the pattern and color. Great choice!!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 3, 2014 at 6:49 AM

      Thank you Jennifer--I am liking the green too!

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  13. joettererMay 2, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Why can't I find such a cool chair? I'm jealous. LOVE the green & chippy white. The sign looks too cute on there, really. www.minnesotajunker.blogspot.com

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  14. Yvonne @ StoneGableMay 5, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Wow! What a makeover! LOVE that you went with the sassy spring green! Pinning! And featuring on Facebook! So happy you shared this with us!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 5, 2014 at 6:23 PM

      Thank you Yvonne--I was feeling like a sassy color and not a neutral on this project.

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  15. Kim May 6, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Gorgeous! This would go in my bedroom...love, love, love it! :)

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    1. DD's CottageMay 6, 2014 at 11:31 AM

      Thank Kim--Green has been my color of choice at the moment!

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  16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.May 6, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    I'll take the chair and the sign! I just love the fabric you chose and I agree, green feels so fresh right now! You really did a beautiful job!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 6, 2014 at 2:23 PM

      Thank you Sharon! Green is my color right now!

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  17. Debra@CommonGroundMay 7, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    oh wow, I'm totally in LOVE, that print is perfection!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 8, 2014 at 6:52 AM

      Thank you Debra--the sassy green was calling to me!

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  18. Angie @ Knick of TimeMay 12, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Another gorgeous makeover - love it!

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  19. GailMay 13, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    What a beautiful chair Darrielle! I love the fabric!!

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  20. RPK InteriorsMay 14, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    Fabulous reupholstering job! Love the paint finish, fabric selection and love how you paid attention to the pattern and centered it so perfectly on the back and seat! Very professional! Maybe a tutorial one of these days? :)
    Robin

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    1. DD's CottageMay 15, 2014 at 7:32 AM

      Thank you Robin! I had help with this one from a friend who does upholstery. I try my best to figure it out but asking for advice really helps me.

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