Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Restoration Hardware Wanna-Be Chair

We are heading off to vacation tomorrow morning--so what am I doing on the computer?!  I thought it would be a great time to share my Restoration Hardware Wanna-Be Chair with you -- finally!


Mine
(Okay, I guess I could have scraped even more paint off)

Theirs
Sells between $595 and $790


I bought two of these burgundy chairs (from Craigslist) and it only took me until 2012 to finish the second one!  Inspiration had to strike, I guess.   It just got all of the double welting finished last week.  The fabric is a linen-look blend.  Plus, I'm telling ya it's really comfortable, maybe because it's a Thomasville.  (I will probably be selling this chair.  If you are in the Tampa Bay area and are interested leave me a comment or email.  Crazy, I know, but I'm trying to weed out my furniture, um, collection.)

(I made the welt cutting about 2 1/4" bias strip of the fabric, then folded in a single piece of cotton welt and stitched, then added the second welt piece folding the remaining fabric over and stitching with my double welt presser foot.  Here's a double welt tutorial at Much to do With Nothing for you to check out.)


To see the first chair and how I got to this point, click HERE.

I'm so out of practice for blog posts, I barely know how to compose one, anymore.  I'm making changes in my living room and hope to be able to show them to you before long--hint--I'm making it less formal and adding a pretty aqua blue.
 

A great-big shout out "Thanks!" to my friend, Kathleen, at Charm Bracelet Diva for cluing me in that I would have fewer problems if I switched over to Google Chrome!
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18 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 25, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Wow, great job, Kim! You did a fantastic job on this chair. Enjoy your vacation!

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  2. Korrie@RedHenHomeJuly 25, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    The chair looks terrific!

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  3. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    The chair looks professionally done with that double welt, Kim. Great job!

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  4. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Just beautiful! Great job!

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  5. NanaDianaJuly 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    You did a wonderful job, Kim. I have never done the double welting but it looks spectacular when it is done!

    Have fun on vacation. Stay safe! xo Diana

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  6. UnknownJuly 26, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I like your chair better than Rest. Hard. It is a better color. I am coming up on my first upholstery project so thank you for the inspiration.
    I am having lots of troubles with blogger, did your swith to Chrome help with blogger?
    Good to see you blogging.
    Traci

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  7. Sonny GJuly 29, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Beautiful Transformation. applause applause

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  8. reFresh reStyleAugust 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I love it, you have skills! Great job!

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  9. Mary Sullivan FrasierAugust 15, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful job, Kim! Love the fabric. If I was in the Tampa area, I'd be mighty tempted. :~) You're definitely not alone when it comes to posting. LOL I've been straight out with family and life in general and blogging has taken a back seat of late, so hang in there, girl. I hope you had an awesome vacation!

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  10. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorSeptember 16, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    If I were you, I would have a HARD time getting rid of this beauty! It's gorgeous, Kim! You did an amazing job.

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  11. SuzSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    You've done a beautiful job. It looks great!

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  12. Melissa AndersonOctober 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Wow! I love this chair! I actually think it came out better than the Restoration Hardware one, hehe! Plus I am so glad I discovered your blog, you have got some great inspiring posts!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    I recently received “The Lovely Blog Award,” and I have the opportunity to pass it on. I have read your blog and love your posts. Here are the rules if you choose to accept: http://365daybook.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/chain-letter/

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  14. Kameel huise tussen sporeNovember 3, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks for sharing. A wonderful inspiration. Love from sunny South Africa.

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  15. ConnieNovember 6, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Your chair is wonderful . . .it is perfect:)

    Have a great vacation
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  16. Divine TheatreNovember 13, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    That chair must be sooo comfortable to keep you out of Blogland like it has! LOL!

    Hoping you are well...

    xo

    Andie

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  17. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Hi, friends!

    We're having some rainy and cool Fall weather which makes for a good day to do one of my favorite things... stay inside, burn my "Leaves" candle, drink coffee and blog. Wow, that makes me sound old and super boring.

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  18. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I want to share these creatively creepy Halloween invitations with you. I wish I could tell you that I made them but I totally didn't. My super-talented friend Julie is the mastermind behind this awesomeness.

    The invitation includes a spice jar filled with an eyeball floating in "embalming fluid". The tag reads, "We hope to see you." The larger card includes all the party info.

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Thank you for taking the time to comment. I do my best to pay a return visit. ~Kim