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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Cottage Green Chairs

The only thing better than finding a great little chair...



is finding a matching set of four chairs!





Single chairs are everywhere, but it's not so easy to find a nice set.





This set came from the same barn sale as Megan's Paris Grey Vanity/Desk you saw last time.




Don't they look nice and pretty now?








Chairs take forever to paint, so I used Behr's Ultra Premium Plus paint and primer in one in a soft green called Wasabi Powder. At least that eliminated the priming step.











The fabric was a remnant I'd picked up at another barn sale a few months ago. I was planning to make some pillows. But I love the cream and green combination and I had just enough fabric for the four chairs.



When recovering chairs, I always replace the foam and batting. It's just a good idea to start clean, fresh and cushy!



What a sweet fabric!


And there you have it! Not just one cottage green chair...


but a lovely set of four!



I think they'd look dreamy around a cream or natural wood table!

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33 comments:

  1. ~Sues Treasures on the Porch~August 21, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    They are charming!

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  2. Twice NiceAugust 21, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    That's a gorgeous color of green! I'm sure they'll go quickly at your next tag sale! Deb

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  3. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresAugust 21, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Cottage green is perfect. I love green. I like the seat covers too!

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  4. Korrie@RedHenHomeAugust 21, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Love these pretty chairs! The fabric is lovely.

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  5. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    love the chairs the color looks beautiful on them!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I love your little chairs. The paint and fabric totally transform them!

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  7. Linda@Coastal CharmAugust 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Congrats on finding the set...that's way cool!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  8. Holly LefevreAugust 22, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Great find! I am on the hunt for 6 chairs...last year I passed up a set that was only $75/set...and am still kicking myself (i was out of town at the time...but still!). LOVE that wasabi color!

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  9. Cassie BustamanteAugust 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    i looooove these chairs!!!! what a great set!!! and a great find! i am going to finally get some painting done this week and i can't wait. my parents are super and being so accommodating so i can work.... i need to as a stress reliever! :)

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  10. LANAAugust 22, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I absolutely love that green colour. Yes, I too am very fond of Behr's all in one paint. I have used it frequently - it sure saves alot of work. Lana www.lifeatwildberrycottage.com

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  11. Our Hopeful HomeAugust 22, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Gosh, they look so much better! Thanks for linking up over at Club G.W. with Charm Bracelet Diva. Love to see you there!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  12. Jessica @ Paint In My HairAugust 24, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    how did you know this is my favorite color! We must have very similar tastes, ever since I started linking up, your pieces are always the ones I check out--even before I know they're yours. ;) Nicely done! Jessica @ paintinmyhair.blogspot.com

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  13. Handy Man, Crafty WomanAugust 24, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    SCORE! Love the quilted fabric seats! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  14. very merry vintage styleAugust 24, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Very nice... so true, a set is hard to find. These look great! Thanks for linking this post up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  15. LindsayAugust 24, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    These turned out SO wonderful! The color you chose is awesome! Green is so soothing! Great job!

    I have a link party going on now, called Show & Share. I'd love to have you link this up!

    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-2.html

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  16. LindaAugust 24, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    so Beautiful!!!

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  17. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageAugust 24, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    What a terrific score, Sharon! You're so right. It's hard to find that many nice chairs, at a good price, and in decent condition.

    Thanks for joining the party again this week.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambeberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  18. PauletteAugust 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    They look so fresh in that shade of green! They're great chairs, and good for you to find four of them!

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  19. c. JoyAugust 25, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Good job! I like the fabric you've used.

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  20. JocelynAugust 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I love your chairs! And how wonderful to find FOUR!!

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  21. JeanneAugust 25, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Love your set of chairs. I agree, a set is so much nicer. Love the green and cream. You did a very nice job with the makeover.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  22. Lakeshore Cottage LivingAugust 25, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    you did a great job! I would love them around my white table!

    ok, so regarding the paint you recommend..do you have to sand?

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  23. Ann from On Sutton PlaceAugust 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I think the fabric is totally perfect. These will sell in a heart beat. Thank you for linking up to Open House Party. I sure do appreciate it!

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  24. At The Picket FenceAugust 25, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I seriously LOVE these!! If I had room for them and could get them from your place to mine I would be there in a heartbeat. LOL! The fabric choice was perfect too. Thanks so much for sharing this at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  25. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 26, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    These turned out so pretty! Love that gorgeous green, great job! thanks so much for linking up with VIF! xo Debra

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  26. Renee HanlonAugust 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I LOVE this transformation! I would love it if you would enter this post into my brand new Shabby Shares Saturday link party at http://rustic-crafts.com :)

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  27. TerryAugust 27, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    How lucky to find more than one chair! They turned out so perfect! Thanks for linking up, I love the transformation!

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  28. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    They look very nice! i really like the soft green color!

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  29. Bonnie@ The Hopeless RomanticAugust 28, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I know what u mean, im looking for a set of canebacks for my new farmhouse table. So far, no luck, urs turned out great.................Bonnie

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  30. Katie @ Wildwood CreekAugust 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful color!

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  31. JenniferAugust 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    These chairs came out gorgeous! I love the green - very smart to use the primer and paint in one!! Can I come to the barn sales with you - you find such great stuff!! Thanks for linking up to Saturday Social!

    xoxo

    Jenn

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  32. Jenn EricksonAugust 30, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Sheesh...I wish we had barn sales out here!

    What a beautiful set of chairs! I love the carved detail on the backs. Perfect color and fabric choices (as always)!

    Jenn

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  33. Julia @ 551EastdesignAugust 30, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Great chairs and a chic color:)

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