Today was a snow day. I don't want to talk about it. Every time I do, people leave me comments about how it's 70 degrees here, 85 degrees there or that they're sitting on the beach; they're picking their first crop of snowdrops or planting their sweet peas. So I'm just going to sit here in my igloo and be happy.
I wanted a diversion from shoveling and painting windows so I decided to strip the Louis XVI chairs I bought on ebay and search for some inspiration for their makeover. The welting must have been glued on with gorilla glue and there must have been a thousand staples in the upholstery. It took me a few hours with a screwdriver and pliers to get the job done.
And here he is stripped down. Isn't it a huge improvement? They remind me...
...of the Louis XVI chair from Wisteria found here.
I tend to want to change paint colors, drapes, duvet covers, pillows, etc., every few years so I'd like to keep them fairly neutral.
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I'm thinking that a medium gray with a neutral linen would look great with the new wood and zinc pedestal table. But I'd love to put some pattern on that opening on the back.
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I've been thinking that I'd like to use a light with a more contemporary drum shade over the table. Except for the table, I really love this room. I love the light, the bookcases, the window seat and I even find the lucite chairs with grain sack cushions an interesting juxtaposition. I really don't dislike the table, but it might be nicer for my imaginary summer home in Spruce Head, Maine.
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The metallic finish is interesting and I love the combination of gray and brown (in the floor).
The boys love them too!
I think I'll go get some paint this weekend if I can get out of my igloo. A few light glazes might be all they need.
Any suggestions?
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