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Be Inspired: Free Chair

My favorite thrift store usually has free items out front that are first come first serve.  The usual suspects are old, dingy couches with nits in them and broken chairs.  But occasionally I can find something neat.  A couple weeks ago I took home this cute little chair, since it was free I decided to try something different. 
I wanted to stray from my "safe" colors and go with a bold new look.  First I picked out some fabric to recover the chair, then I picked a color within the fabric that I already had in my collection of paints.  Yellow.
 
 
I also added a bit more cushion on the seat.
 I adore the sweet lattice work.
Can you tell I'm ready for Spring?
I want to challenge you to create beauty in an unwanted item, and send me the proof.

10 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    oh i love it! the yellow is so cheerful! why is it snowing outside my window? this chair makes me want spring!

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  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.February 8, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Gosh that is cute! Love the color and the fabric! And free is always a good thing!

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  3. AllisonFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I love this chair, Kathleen! It's a touch of spring! Yellow is such a happy color and fun fabric, too. Our weather was gorgeous today and I am ready for spring to be here.

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  4. christine bentleyFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    hahaha..."nits in them"

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  5. SarahFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    It looks like such a sturdy chair! Love it!!

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  6. StephanieFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    So pretty ! I have a chair that needs some color love!

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  7. Peggy~PJH DesignsFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Love the yellow, love the material, love the chair! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  8. Kim @ Too Much TimeFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Oh! That yellow is just great! I love anything to do with pallets and this is my new fave! I would love for you to come link up at my party going on till Monday night:)

    Kim
    http://too-much-time.com/2012/02/get-schooled-saturday-9.html

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  9. KatieFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    I love this chair! It's so bright and happy! The yellow looks great paired with the colorful fabric!

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  10. AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Love the yellow and adorable fabric! ~Serena

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