Thursday, February 28, 2013

~ A Cinderella Story ~

“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it” 
~ Confucius

My apologies to Confucius, I don't think this is what he had in mind with this lovely quote!

Anyway for those of you who follow me on Facebook, remember this ugly duckling I found abandoned at a flea market?

 She has been transformed!
Here's a peak at the journey my little chair and I took together:
We meet at a Flea Market in Battle Lake, MN. It was a lovely, warm September day and my sweet, albeit homely little friend was abandoned at the side of the road. I took her home, gave her a room (in the basement) and pondered what to do with her.
Lily had a few ideas!

 I took off her worn, tattered, out of date fabric, gave her a fresh coat of white milk paint, waxed her and added new stuffing. Then I replaced the very old, very polyester fabric with this wonderful new embroidered linen fabric.
She now holds a prominent place in my office/photo studio.

 Isn't she pretty? 

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9 comments:

  1. ReneeFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Thank you Laura! :-)

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  2. chateau chicMarch 4, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Wow, she is fabulous! What a terrific transformation!!
    Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm a new follower.
    Mary Alice

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  3. Christy JamesMarch 4, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Wow, this turned out so pretty! She's an ugly duckling no more!!

    XO,
    Christy
    Confessions of a Serial DIYer

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  4. Between Blue and YellowMarch 4, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Very pretty! Those old chairs clean up so nice. Great fabric!

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  5. GretchenMarch 4, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Wow...that's a dramatic transformation! Nice work--it looks great :)

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  6. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    That truely is a Cinderella story! Absolutely love it.

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  7. Miss Val's CreationsMarch 5, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Awww! She is now beautiful! Nice work.

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  8. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 6, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    You are right...this is quite the Cinderella moment for this old chair! Beautiful!

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  9. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieMarch 24, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    She looks Fabulous! I have a vintage chair of my Mom's and one of my Grandmas that are similar in shape that I have redone and I LOVE them. Stop by and take a look, they are shown in my current post for my living room redo on a budget.

    Have a blessed Easter!
    Hugs, Sherry & Marie

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