Monday, January 31, 2011

New Old Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

Happy Monday morning! I hope you all had a great weekend!

I just wanted to share my latest craigslist acquisition.

Our existing kitchen table and chairs were driving us nuts (the set was a bit too small and the chair backs had a wrought iron detail that would constantly get stuck on my husband's belt when he sat down!) so on Saturday morning I drove out to Annapolis to pick up a pedestal table and a set of 5 of these babies...



I know they look a little rough right now, but I think they'll be gorgeous after some TLC. My head is swimming with paint(perhaps inky blue or dark teal/peacock?) and fabric ideas!

Have I mentioned how much I love CL? I sold our old set for $25 more than I purchased it for 2 years ago and purchased the new set for $25 more than that, so i'm only out $25 for the change!

I could use your help- I know I've seen tons of great chinoiserie chair makeovers out there, but I can't seem to put my finger on the images online. If you know of any great chinoiserie chair makeovers/ images out there- please share!

Love,
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8 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Sorry no images that I can find, however your chairs are wonderful. Can't wait to see them all redone. Hugs, Marty

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  2. SamiJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    The only place I can think of right off the top of my head is at My Little Happy Place. ;)

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  3. RachelJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Pam can't wait to see what you do! So holding my breathe I know it will be amazing!

    Hope you have a great day

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  4. jvw homeJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I LOVE a great CL find and these are amazing.
    I found a chinoiserie coffee table at a consignment store a few mths ago and made it over (from red to brown paint), you can see it here:
    http://jvwhome.blogspot.com/2010/11/mollys-chairs.html


    And also I follow a blog that I think has some chino chair makeovers:

    http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/


    I love your peacock/teal paint idea!

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  5. jvw homeJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I just noticed your blog design and mine have a similar style....no wonder I love your ideas too!

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  6. jvw homeFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    thx Pam for stopping by today....looking fwd to the chair reveal!
    xox

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  7. jvw homeFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Pam,
    on today's "Habitually Chic" blogpost, there's a new coffee table that looks exactly like mine! ck it out here:http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/

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  8. The 5 BickiesFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    love the chairs!

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