Friday, September 6, 2013

A Chair's Before & After

 TGIF friends!  I worked on a little paint project yesterday and it involved this chair my mom found for me at a garage sale.
Look at her pretty shape.
 And here she is after... I used MMS milk paint in Linen. I didn't want her super chippy so I added a little bonding agent to the mix.
 I even dressed her up a bit and added this wooden applique. It's hard to tell in these photos but I painted the applique pure white to make it pop... then went over it with my sanding block.
 It started to chip a little in all the right spots... up here on the top...
 and a little down here...the rest of the chair I used my sanding block to distress it.
 I finished it off by wiping MMS Hemp Oil on the entire chair...love that stuff!
For now it has a home in my dining room.
 One more before & after...
                       Have a super weekend!!

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46 comments:

  1. Sunflowers With SmilesSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Love it Martina. The appliqué really adds a nice touch to it! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. NanaDianaSeptember 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I love that chair, Martina. Adding that applique was genius. Great job! xo Diana

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  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSeptember 6, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Good job, Martina. Love the applique added.

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  4. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapSeptember 6, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    love the details added, and the chair does have some beautiful lines

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  5. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeSeptember 6, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    The chair is beautiful, love the appliqué you added!

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  6. DeseraeSeptember 6, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    It turned out great....I love the little applique you added and the color is so pretty :o) Have a great weekend!!!
    ~Des

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  7. ANNESeptember 6, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Absolutely stunning makeover Martina! Love it xox

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  8. UnknownSeptember 6, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Isn't she gorgeous?
    That applique is just perfect for her
    What a beautiful transformation -
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  9. DIYbyDesignSeptember 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    What a pretty makeover. I love the details you added to the chair. Have a great weekend.

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 6, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    She is a curvy beauty, Martina! I love the embellishment you added in; it suits her. : )

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  11. chateau chicSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Your chair turned out so cute, Martina. Love the detail you added to the back.
    Mary Alice

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  12. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    What a sweet chair. It looks wonderful in it's new color.

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  13. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Oh Martina your little chair is simply darling! Love the shape but your paint job just puts it over the top. Great color!
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!!!
    XO Barbara

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  14. Lisa @ Texas DecorSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Wow! What a transformation! I love how you added the wooden applique. I recently added one to a drawer in my bathroom. Love those little touches. :) You did a wonderful job!

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  15. Curtains in My TreeSeptember 6, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    I liked it very much before and the after is wonderful also

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  16. Di@Cottage-WishesSeptember 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I love it, you did add the perfect applique! And wow the color is great. Di@Cottage-Wishes

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  17. Number Fifty-ThreeSeptember 6, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    LOVE the shape of the chair & the color you used!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  18. Brenda PruittSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Great job!
    Brenda

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  19. KellySeptember 6, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    I still haven't tried the milk paint yet, but I always love the look after someone uses it. Your chair looks so pretty in that new color. It's nice to have a mix of painted and unpainted wood in a room.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Hi Martina! Oh, the chair turned out beautifully! The color and the little raised piece is just perfect. You're so good at this! Thanks for popping in to see my little dolls.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  21. Shabby chic SandySeptember 7, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Great remake! I love what you did with it.

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  22. Pam KesslerSeptember 7, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Your chair is adorable? I have some milk paint sitting here just waiting for me to use it. I'll have to check into the hemp oil.

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  23. DawnSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Love the detail you added to the back and paint always make a project look better. Cute chair now:)

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  24. AnneSeptember 8, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    What a beautiful transformation Martina! Love this!
    xx
    Anne

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  25. Denise at Forest ManorSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    I love what you did with this chair, Martina! I'm always on the lookout for interesting chairs like this when I'm in thrift shops or antique shops. There are so many places in our homes to use a chair like this. You did a great job; I love the paint color and the wooden applique is BEAUTIFUL!

    Thanks for your visit and comments on our kitchen renovation, and have a lovely week. :)

    Denise

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  26. JunkchiccottageSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Oh Martina,
    It came out so beautiful. I love this. So pretty.
    Kris

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  27. xinexSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Beautiful, Martina! The applique made it even more beautiful...Christine

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  28. DebbiedoosSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Oh my goodness, what a wonderful makeover Martina. I love the redo!

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  29. AndreaSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I love that you added the applique. The color is beautiful too! Great job.

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  30. OliveSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    The chair had great bones and then you made it pop with color. Well done.

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  31. Becca BertottiSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Gorgeous, Martina ... your chair is beaming with happiness because of your fabulous makeover!

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Wow, what a transformation, Martina!
    I love the color and it looks wonderful in your dining room.

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  33. Phyllis @Around the HouseSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I love the way the chair turned out, it looks so sweet in the room, so updated...Phyllis

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  34. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    What a great transformation, Martina! I love the addition of the applique!

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  35. Pam - @diy Design FanaticSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Wow Martina! The new paint is fabulous, but the applique really makes it gorgeous!

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  36. Christy JamesSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Beautiful transformation, Martina! I love the detail that the appliqué added! XO

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  37. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Let me know when you're ready to sell it...I'm first in line! :D

    Linsey

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I just love this, Martina! You're so good at this and rally know how to make pretty! Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  39. Robin JohnsonSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the paint color you used.

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  40. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    So pretty Martina!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  41. CindySeptember 12, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Your chair looks really beautiful now Martina. It was pretty before, but the after is perfection!

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  42. DianeSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Well done, the chair is beautiful in its new colour....perfect amount of chippy!

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  43. Leslie HarrisSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Wow--I love the new chair Martina, it's amazing what a coat of paint and a great eye can do!

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  44. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    I love the color!...you did a great job...looks great in the dining room!

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  45. AnonymousJuly 29, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Hello. I am enjoying your before and afters so much. These chairs are beautiful!

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  46. Daphne@SteamnDryNovember 7, 2018 at 8:03 PM

    I really love it..Love the color. Good job!

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina