saltbox treasures: a new French chair

Sunday, May 15, 2011

We picked up this chair
for free on craigslist.

It had a break in the back scroll piece
and needed some love.

The Captain
glued and clamped the back piece,
and I made a simple seat slipcover
from a canvas drop cloth.

We started out with this . . .

then this . . .

and now it looks like this . . .

I love the way it turned out.

Now . . .

do I keep it or sell it?

It does look nice in our living room . . .

kinda adds a French flair to the traditional.

Have a great day!

~ Julie

P.S. I've decided to keep the chair for now.
Thanks so much for your comments.

Linking this week with some of my favorite parties:

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/05/pottery-barn-bedford-office-update.html

http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2011/05/mantel-makeover-and-wow-us-wednesdays.html
http://frenchcupboard.blogspot.com/2011/05/voila-french-inspiration_19.html
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/vintage-inspiration-friday-38-paper.html
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/05/feathered-nest-friday_19.html
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2011/05/show-and-tell-friday_19.html
http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2011/05/furniture-feature-friday-favorites-link.html

23 comments:

KayeMay 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM
That is beautiful!!!
Heaven's WalkMay 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Ooooo lala, Julie! What a steal, girl! How in the world did you ever fall into that?? :) Guess I better spend more time surfing Craigslist, huh? lol! It looks great in your living room!

xoxo laurie
Ann from On Sutton PlaceMay 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Hey Julie...how in the world did you get that for free? I guess I need to check out Craigslist more often. Love the little slipcover too. Since it was free anything you make from selling it will be profit. I say go for it! Have a great week...~Ann
Vintage GalMay 15, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Julie ~ I'd keep it~! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT ;-)
lifespassionMay 15, 2011 at 8:22 PM
I think it's beautiful!
ErinMay 16, 2011 at 4:59 AM
Looks great Julie!!! I love the simplicity of the fabric, I'd be hard pressed to choose selling it:)
ReneeMay 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM
What a great chair, and FREE!
Looks amazing!
Tammy@Beatrice BanksMay 16, 2011 at 2:54 PM
I've never seen anything that amazing on the free section of Craigslist! Looks to me, it's a keeper!
DebbieMay 16, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Keep it!! I love the way it turned out.
Amy KinserMay 16, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Very pretty! Great find. My vote is to keep it.
Allison@FabRehabMay 16, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Oh free! I love free! Love french too! Great find and fix!
MariaelenaMay 17, 2011 at 3:58 AM
I love it too...it's lovely....Mariaelena
Becca BertottiMay 17, 2011 at 4:46 AM
Love the new look ... great job !! And, pretty sure I hear it begging you to keep her !! *Becca* (your newest follower)

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Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMay 17, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Gorgeous, Julie...I love the beautiful lines and with simple cover...perfect!
Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursMay 19, 2011 at 3:47 AM
Well, Julie, I would keep it ... What did you decide?
Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM
What a beautiful chair. I would have a hard time parting with that. Thanks for joining WUW.
FABBY'S LIVINGMay 19, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Oh keep it! I love that chair...I have a love affair with chairs, I think they really give character to any part of a room. I'm also at FF.
Hugs
FABBY
SarahMay 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM
I vote: Keep It! It's got great character and looks terrific in its new skirt. ~ Sarah
Debra@CommonGroundMay 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Gorgeous! love that little slipcover. It looks great in your space. Thanks so much for linking up with VIF! xo Debra
JulieMay 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Great chair, and can't beat the price! The simple seat cover really suits it, too! Great job, all around. :)
Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 21, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Such a charming chair- I love the back and the seat cover is perfect- not to mention the fantastic price!! :) Thanks for sharing this at FNF- have a wonderful weekend!
UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM
Very pretty. Don't know that I'd part with it! Love the slip. Thanks for linking with air your laundry friday!
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