Sunday, September 26, 2010

My new chair

For this Metamorphosis Monday I am sharing my new chair. When most everyone is changing out decor for Fall, well, I add in Fall to what is already there and sometimes something new.

Many months ago I found a gorgeous crewel embroidered fabric and I knew I had to use it somewhere in my house. Hopefully, on a chair that may or may not have  needed being reupholstered. Welllllllllll, that didn't work out so well because I only bought five yards of this fabric. What was I thinking??????

My next option was to find a chair that could be recovered with a minimal amount of fabric. I was visiting a local upholstery store and while talking to some decorators they told me about this line of furniture that allows you to send them your fabric. Who knew???

I decided upon a French Bergere' chair with the wood  finished in a driftwood stain. Here's my new chair.

I was so very pleased with how it turned out.


An up close look at the embroidery and have I mentioned that I REALLY like floral's. They make me happy.
The back has such beautiful detail work as well.


Here's how it looks in the room.


I like mixing prints and plaids because I think it gives a warm and comfortable feel to a room.

I am linking to Susan's party at Between Naps on the Porch.  I am also linking to Be Colorful hosted by Pam. Thank you for visiting my blog and please do come again.

15 comments:

  1. Your chair is GORGEOUS!! I just adore that lovely embroidered fabric and how it works with your other pieces!!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  2. Oh, that fabric is just gorgeous! Excellent choice on the chair. I love it!

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  3. Oh my goodness, your chair is fantastic. Love the chair and the fabric is stunning. It looks stunning. Hugs, Marty

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  4. I love, love, love your chair, it's just exquisite! That pattern is beautiful and I really like the way your mix and matched your patterns, what a wonderful look!

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  5. What a great chair -- I love that fabric! And your chair is the perfect foil for it! And it look so pretty in your room!

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  6. You mixture of patterns looks nice. Love your Cavaliers :)

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  7. Ooooohhh...I love it! I think I need one too;)! I have alot of the same colors in my family room...you won't mind sending it my way...will you;)?

    Your room is beautiful and the chair is the perfect addition! Love love love!!!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  8. I love a woman that isn't afraid of a bold choice and knows her style. :)
    This is lovely. Really.
    I would be flattered if you would consider sharing it at one of my first linky parties at Becolorful
    Pam

    http://becolorful.typepad.com

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  9. The crewel fabric is beautiful! I can see why it had to come home with you. Really lovely on that chair.
    Carolyn

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  10. What a beautiful chair! It looks perfect in your room!

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  11. Oxygen! OXYGEN!!!! I can hardly breathe after seeing this -- seriously, showing a fabric addict like myself something like this fabric on this chair is dangerous.

    OH MY GOSH -- it is so beautiful. That company did an excellent upholstery job, too -- beautifully matched and lined up. Gorgeous.

    Are you letting anyone sit in it?

    It's fabulous. Really, really fabulous.
    Whew .. . now I must go lie down ....
    Cass

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  12. The fabric is wonderful and the chair was just made for it. What a match. Love the detail wood work on the chair. It lives so nicely in your room too.

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  13. Carolyn- that fabulous is Gorgeous, and the chair looks so wonderful in the room! I think it ties the whole room together! Lovely job!

    joan

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  14. I am such a fan of this oh so pretty chair. Thanks for linking it up on Motivated Monday at Becolorful
    Pam

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  15. I think that crewel fabric has to be my very favorite. We had two humpback sofas covered in a gorgeous tree of life pattern and they lasted for many years before upholstery was necessary. I love florals too, for the same reason as you ...they make me happy.

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