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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

What Else I Found At The Thrift Store

While at the thrift store on Saturday, I was very excited to find a couple of pieces that caught my eye right away.  One was this chair.  I actually felt, dare I say it, giddy over finding this chair!

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For $38.99 it was mine!  The seat and back fabric is vinyl and I will be changing that out to a script fabric that I got a few months ago {or something similar as the script on my fabric is quite large}.  I will also be painting it.  I’m thinking Heirloom White with a glaze.  It does look like it invites a MacKenzie-Childs look with all the detailing and those legs!  Kind of like this.

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I don’t think I’d have the patience or steady hand to handle that though. 

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The detailing is great and I checked to make sure nothing was loose and everything intact.   Look at those legs!

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I was excited to find a chair with so much interest to it, but it is going to the bottom of the “to do” project list!  Au revoir for now chair!

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Linking up with

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays at Coastal Charm

Treasure Hunt Thursday at Blue Creek Home

Time Travel Thursday at Brambleberry Cottage

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway that is part of the 5th Annual Cottage Charm giveaway, running through May 29th!

Kathy

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24 comments:

  1. One Cheap B*tchMay 3, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Great find! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

    J

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  2. Amy ChalmersMay 3, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I LOVE that chair!!! So lucky!!!

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  3. Janell @ House of FiftyMay 3, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    That is just not possible. I seriously need some lessons in how to find the treasures. I went to our local GW to do a post (recently opened) but I couldn't find anything that inspired me enough to write the post! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the chair. Janell

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  4. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Hi Kathy! OH, what a wonderful chair! I want it! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. Paula ~ castleandcottagesignsMay 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Oh my!! What a find Kathy...gorgeous!! Can't wait to see them when you finish!

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  6. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMay 3, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    What a great treasure! That's a beautiful chair and it will be a masterpiece when you finish it.

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  7. Debra from BungalowMay 3, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I have never seen a chair with a heart shaped back like that. What a great find and such sexy legs on it too! LOL It will be beautiful when you're done with it!

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  8. Tara@JustDevineStyleMay 3, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    That chair is AMAZING! It is like nothing I have ever seen. I will have to say you find the best stuff at the Thrift Store! Have a lovely day!

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  9. Blue Creek HomeMay 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Oh my goodness, I can't wait until Thursday after THT to tell you how much I love love love this chair!!!!
    You are right a painterly look would be adorable, but it's shape is so wonderful a quiet finish will be stunning too!
    Can't wait to see how she turns out!
    Rhonda

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  10. Lynn at Cottage and CreekMay 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    What a beautiful chair. The back is so interesting and I love the carved legs. I can't wait to see how you transform it. Great find, for sure!
    ~Lynn

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  11. LuLu KelloggMay 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I could totally see this chair in a fabulous Ballard Design fabric!! Heirloom White with a glaze will be perfect!

    xoxo

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  12. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)May 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Awwww, it's a chair fit for a queen. I'm anxious to see what your gonna do with it. The detail work is just beautiful!

    God bless ya and have a glorious day sweetie!

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  13. birdie to beMay 3, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Great vintage chairs... I love them. We are house hunting now. I cant wait until we are in the shop stage. I will have a blast finding treasures like these!

    www.birdietobe.blogspot.com

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  14. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Hi Kathy!
    What a great little chair with loads of character. I would have been happy too if I had found it!

    I'll be waiting patiently to see what you do with it.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  15. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMay 3, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Wow...you MUST paint it like M-C...you don't need a steady hand, just some good painter's tape...and a gold krylon pen to cover any mistakes :-) If you find this chair missing, don't come to my house looking for it
    :-)

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  16. Donna, The Decorated HouseMay 3, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Hi Kathy~
    What fun lines that chair has! Just saying... paint me, paint me. :) It will be a fun project.

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  17. Yvonne @ StoneGableMay 3, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Kathy, I can't wait to see how this lovely chair turns out. The legs are gorgeous!!!!
    I'll be looking for the re-do!
    Yvonne

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  18. DebbiedoosMay 3, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Nice chair Kathy!

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  19. Blue Creek HomeMay 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Thanks for linking this beauty to Treasure Hunt Thursday. Alex was looking over my shoulder and saw the chair and she is crazy over it too!
    She called it Alice in Wonderland Chic!
    Rhonda

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  20. SueMay 4, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    This is going to make a nice re-do! I need to find me some small script fabric- all I see is the large print! Visiting from Rhonda's.
    ~ Sue

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  21. Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}May 4, 2011 at 11:21 PM

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  22. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Be interesting to see what it does when it's project time arrives. Some nice trim, curves and all. Enjoyed my visit, over from Brambleberry Cottage Time Travel Thursday - Thanks, Jenn

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  23. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Hi - visiting from Blue Creek Home. This chair is fantastic! Can't wait to see what you do with it :-)

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  24. My Secret Life in LillyMay 6, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Those are some sweet details on that chair!

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy