Hello Everyone!
I just wanted to share a few pictures of my chair that I had recovered this summer.
In the picture below you can see what it used to look like.
The green chair in the corner~
The green chair in the corner~
I used to keep it wrapped with an antique sheet.
I had it recovered in one of my antique hemp linen sheets.
I really like how it turned out.
On another note....
I purchased some Florabella actions this last week!
Now I know what I have been missing out on all this time!
I used actions on all of the pictures in this post.
You can see both of these pictures have slightly different actions applied to them.
I can't wait to show you what a difference they made on some pictures I took of my nephew's wedding.
I was so disappointed in how my pictures of the wedding turned out.
However I was able to salvage a few of my pictures with the Florabella Actions.
They are well worth the investment!
Hope you all have a great weekend!
Take Care,
Maria
Maria
I am in LOVE with that chair!!!!!! Absolutely STUNNING! That is a chair that I would love to have in my home...
ReplyDeletebeautiful...nicely done:)
http://thesequinedlobster.blogspot.com/
The chair turned out so beautiful!! Your pictures are great, I love the subtle difference! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt is dreamy, something I would love in my bedroom!! Very inspiring!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
I'm in love with that chair too! It's absolutely gorgeous! and the light in your home always gets me ~
ReplyDeletethe footstool is amazing too!
Happy fall!
Sarah
Gorgeous my friend!!! Why aren't you using xlarge pics??!! :) The chair is beyond fabulous and your pictures are too!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs ~
:) T
The chair is gorgeous, the grainsack you put on it is perfect. What color is the frame on the mirror, if you don't mind my asking? I have a filing cabinet I would love to paint that color. I'm going to check out the photography app, it looks like it really makes a difference in the photo's which are already fantastic. I love all your pics. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteYour chair turned out lovely. The fabric is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
beautiful maria! i just can't seem to cut into my hemp cloths though....hhhmmm...how did you do it?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous chair!
ReplyDelete~B~E~A~U~T~I~F~U~L~ :)Rachel
ReplyDeletelove it Maria! gorgeous chair and great job done! happy weekend! xo
ReplyDelete..s w o o n i n g !...over your chair!...wonderful job!..I am going to go look @ Florabella Actions...although I don't think even they can help me!...
ReplyDeleteYour chair turned out beautifully Maria, I love the lines of it and the hemp linen suits it perfectly!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are wonderful too, I'll have to try the Florabella actions, they really do make a nice subtle difference. And I'm looking forward to seeing the pics from your nephew's wedding!
Enjoy your weekend.
Kat :)
Stunning chair, Maria.
ReplyDeleteAren't those actions just the BEST?
Girl, you are going to have so much fun editing and playing!
I've got some big news to share, I'll mail you later. :-)
Hugs,
Anne
Oooh I love those actions. I am totally hoping over to the site. But, more importantly, what a great chair! I think two of these would look darling in any living room.
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ReplyDeleteLove the chair re-do and LOVE your living room!
ReplyDeleteHello Maria
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing fine... are you still on a pink cloud after seeing your home on Fifi's book cover ;)
Niice post this is, chair is looking great. I'yo enjoyed seeing a bit of 'you' again.
have a great weekend with your beloved ones
x desiree
Stunning chair Maria!
ReplyDeleteNo Surprise how "Just FaB" it turned out!!! You have such an eye Maria...
ReplyDeleteJeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!
the chair is gorgeous maria. and i love the pillow that is on it too. what actions did you use. i have them but need to play with them more. great shots. and weddings are hard!!
ReplyDeleteMaria, your chair turned out beautiful!! Your antique linen looks so soft to the touch... just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of white chippy pained metal outdoor chairs that I recently bought. I want to replace the seats with some of the grain sacks I told you about, but I'm nervous. I've never done it before, and I don't want to ruin my grain sacks.:{ I love the look though, so I'm gonna go for it! :)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Talk soon,
Hugs ~ Jo
Your chair looks just beautiful...you have such an eye for things!
ReplyDeletewishing you a great weekend!
xo,
annie
Very cute chair!
ReplyDeleteI love love love that chair! Absolutely Frenchy and stunning. Love the stool too, what a perfect pair. J'adore your blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
-marie
i love the paintwork!!
ReplyDeleteYour chair looks so beautilful! And fits perfect your gordeous home. Nice weekend, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteThe chair is absolutely fabulous! Love it all xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteYou did a stunning job on your chair! What a welcoming, comfy thing it is now. :-)
ReplyDeletePerfection! Complete eye candy.
ReplyDeleteThe chair is gorgeous!! I love the choice of fabric and the finish is just beautiful. I also love your mirror! Delightful!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love FloraBella AND I love your chair. It's just beautiful. I bet you're glad you had it done.
ReplyDeleteLove the chair! That fabric is simply perfect. I have an old chair with similar style that I am waiting to find the perfect fabric to use to recover it.
ReplyDeleteHi Friend!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tracey!:)
Your pictures are gorgeous. Your chair is to-die-for... and I am envious that you figured out how to use the actions!:))
Beautiful as ever!;)
Love you,
Mel
Oh my dear, this looks sooo great! I would love to come and sit with you in these chairs!!!
ReplyDeleteI took those pics in the morning light! This is my favorite time for photography!
Hughs and have a great weekend, Anja
The chair turned out gorgeous Maria! You amaze me! HUGS
ReplyDeleteThe chair is wonderful, Maria. Did you find easy to install Florabella actions? I want to purchase them as well but wonder if I will be able to use them....
ReplyDeleteHugs my friend
xxx
Fabulous chair! It looks so good in your room.
ReplyDeleteI love the chair...but LOVE the blue mirror even more! :)
ReplyDeleteHuggs, Veronique (Holland)
I'm in love with your chair makeover, it's so pretty! The fabric is beautiful! Love that you have been posting more, I've missed you :)
ReplyDeleteXO
Kristin
I love it, amazing work :)
ReplyDeleteDear Maria,
ReplyDeletewow, your chairs are so beautiful! So special!
I wish you a wonderful weekend,
Hugs,
Yvonne
Hey Maria! I love how your chair turned out, which is funny since I thought if you never changed it, I loved how it looked before LOL...That is so cool you are using the Florabella Actions, I love how pictures look with it and hope to learn how to use it someday...all in all, fabulous as usual. PS - I love the big light blue mirror behind it too - you really have the touch.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Gina
The chair looks great. I guess I need to purchase photoshop first.
ReplyDeleteLove the chair makeover. The hemp material was a good choice, also really like that pink cushion.
ReplyDeleteLove it, Maria... it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, is it raining there too?
xo~Tracie
Your chair looks so nice Maria!! What a difference! I keep playing with my photos too...makes my blog look a little better, and it's fun.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you.
Debbie@houseatthelake
Great photos girl! Beautiful chair! Fun catching up! I have been so sick and out of the loop! I need to stop by and see everyone! Florabella is awesome! We are too funny! lulu
ReplyDeleteYour chair is stunning, Maria! I love your throw pillow as well. And, your photos are gorgeous! You always have such pretty posts! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour chair is GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like their is a little monogram on the corner of the chair's seat...I like how you saved that part. Your chair turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have some of the florabella actions too...don't you just love the way they can transform a photo?! Best wishes :)
Something so sweet about those chairs. Beautiful~
ReplyDeleteLove it! You did amazing job!
ReplyDeleteAnnie
|I loveeeeeeee whate you id whit the chair it is realy amazing..... bravoooooooooooo..... have a greate weekend viana
ReplyDeleteJust a little note to say a big thankyou for your beautiful blog , so full of inspirational ideas. Such a sweetie of a blog, always a treat to visit.
ReplyDeleteLoving your new picture banner, super little chair, I can't resist antique linen sheets either.
Thankyou once again
Emma
Love your chair makeover Maria and your pictures are always so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour chair makeover is so gorgeous, Maria - I love the detail on the wood & the antique hemp fabric! Your header change is fabulous, too!
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Lara
Gorgeous chair and I am so glad you put it in your header!!
ReplyDeleteI think better start doing some homework on photo editing ~ looks like I am missing out on alot of fun!
Well Maria,
ReplyDeleteYou certainly don't have to keep it covered up now !! It looks wonderful. .... and your photographs are brilliant with or without Florabella Actions !! XXXX
I've missed you and your posts!
ReplyDeleteI love the chair and the photos!
I have photoshop and don't have a CLUE how to use it...gotta take a class eventually!!! And, then I've gotta add those elements to it!
Love the chairs, new header, and you!!!
ReplyDeleteI love Florabella too. What set did you buy?
ReplyDeleteyour talented...and wow, the mirror is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteHeavenly!! Love the chair and the mirror.
ReplyDeletexo, Sherry
Love the chair...it makes a gorgeous blog header. My hubby got me photoshop this summer and I still haven't taken the time to figure out how to use it. I don't even know what 'actions' are. But I like that name 'flora bella'.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with a chair.
ReplyDeletehi maria! i always love your pictures! and i love how your chair turned out! i have one thats very similar that i want to redo! its sitting in my garage where its been for over a year! i think you might have put a spark under me! thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeleteYour new header photo is really beautiful and I love the chair and the blue mirror. Hope you have a good weekend, hugs from cold Switzerland, Maureen
Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeletehi what a lovely blog you have and nice work with the chair
ReplyDeletewish you all the best
Marianaskeramik from Sweden
Hi Maria! I love to see pictures of your house... and your chair is just perfect ! Did you do this work by yourself ?
ReplyDeleteHave a great sunday !
gorgeous, and I love your blog!! We have very similar tastes, as I love all white!
ReplyDeleteI love it Maria! I need to have my bench and french chair recovered... at least the bottom cushions. Yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!!Well worth the wait I would say after all that time under a throw!!Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHow I love your style!! You always have nice photos...and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteOh, Maria - that chair is just fabulous, girl!!! Seriously beautiful! Was that a grain sack that you used? LOV the hemp linen fabric!!!!! I've just recently discovered a total weakness for it....
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!!
Now.....can you come over to my house and work your magic here....?
xoxo laurie
sigh...frenchie chairs are my WEAKNESS. I have some pretty rough looking ones simply because they asked to come home with me! Yours is absolutely gorgeous...
ReplyDeletestunning! as is everything to go with it...congrats on being in Fifi's book!
ox
Lara
Wow....what a beautiful blog you have!! You inspirate me!!!
ReplyDeleteHpoe it`s ok for you, if I link you to my blog??!!
Have a nice day!
Kristin from Norway
Maria your chair islovely! I know how it is to have a cover draped over a chair because you like the chair but not so much the upholstery! Please come by my blog and enter my giveaway for a copy of The French Inspired Home. Now I know you are over the moon about being in Fifi's new book (which I preordered) but this book has lovely frenchy images too!
ReplyDeleteHi dear Maria!!!! I think your chair is FAB!!! You really did a wonderful job!!! Have a great new week, dear!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Mara
What a beautiful chair..I've never seen anything quite like it!!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!!
I love what you've done to it!
Its dreamy :)
Deborah xo
Wow Maria, great job!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rozmeen
Gorgeous. I am inspired to keep working on distressing the buffet in my living room. Great work!
ReplyDelete-Brook
love the chair! i have some of the florabella actions they are wonderful! which set did you get? hope all is well! susan
ReplyDeleteWow, you are so clever, the chair looks amazing. I absolutely LOVE what you have done x
ReplyDeletePitter patter! Love those nubby French linen sheets with little red monograms!
ReplyDeleteHav ea great week!
Linsey
So very pretty. I always love the beauty I find here. Your images are so soft and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCiao Maria!!!
ReplyDeleteI posted your wonderful bedroom on my Italian blog, as agreed! I'll wait for a coffee!
Gianly
http://giato.blogspot.com
Hi Maria. Your chair is beyond beautiful!! I LOVE that you recovered it with vintage linen...and that monogram just made me weak at the knees!!! GORGEOUS & PERFECT!!!! Hope you are having a lovely week. Hugs as always ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteI just love the way you decorate your home :) it`s so calm and fresh.
ReplyDeleteLove your chair. I have a similar chair to reupholster but sadly not the skill to do it myself.
ReplyDelete~Melanie
www.theoldwhitecottageblog.com
Beautiful as is everything you put your dreamy white touch on! Love that you repurposed and used vintage linen to recover.
ReplyDeleteThe chair looks amazing...just like everything else you do! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blog! I am BRAND NEW to blogging...also a stay home mom. I design the homes my husband builds. I'm starting to put the collection on my blog www.NorthwestHospitality.org. It's overwhelming! Can this be profitable down the road or am I just wasting precious time on the computer from my kids. I already have subcontractors wanting to advertise, but need to learn how!Chicken before the egg. I chose wordpress, should I switch to blogspot? Seems more desing blogs there. Love anyone's advise. Sarah www.NorthwestHospitality.org
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chair and absolutley beautiful home. I am new to blogging so this is an inspiration for me. http://Lavievintagebleu.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a dreamy chair! The linen is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteKerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com
Love the chair and foot stool, you did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have that skills making an old chair into a brand-new looking one. It's totally gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I hope you also have time to checked one of my bookmarked site on the net that offers fabulous chair covers and tablecloths with a very affordable prices. - lnlclothing.com
Maria,
ReplyDeleteHappy new year. I saw this image on interest today and repined it. I was not in the blogging world in 2010 when you posted this. But when I looked at it more closely I thought, that is Maria's pillow. And so it is. I think this is my favorite of any of your posts! I just love it! I wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2012.
MC
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