Here's my new mantra- stop dreaming and start doing. This slipcovered chair is the perfect example. I've wanted to do this for a couple of years and finally made up my mind. I Found a seamstress, bought $4 a yard cotton duck, gave her an inspiration picture and here we are- a chair that no longer makes me ask What was I thinking?. It makes such a difference in this room. You'll be seeing more of this room soon as we change it from the room the piano ate into a place where the girls can hang out with their friends. My brother is coming in a week and a half to take the piano, sweet hubby is on his way home right now with a flatscreen tv/computer monitor and we will be well on our way. I'll be back soon with more pictures and to ask for your opinions.
February 26, 2009
Slipping in to Something More Comfortable
Here's my new mantra- stop dreaming and start doing. This slipcovered chair is the perfect example. I've wanted to do this for a couple of years and finally made up my mind. I Found a seamstress, bought $4 a yard cotton duck, gave her an inspiration picture and here we are- a chair that no longer makes me ask What was I thinking?. It makes such a difference in this room. You'll be seeing more of this room soon as we change it from the room the piano ate into a place where the girls can hang out with their friends. My brother is coming in a week and a half to take the piano, sweet hubby is on his way home right now with a flatscreen tv/computer monitor and we will be well on our way. I'll be back soon with more pictures and to ask for your opinions.
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love the chair and the pillow!
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i found that very amusing.}
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chasity
GOOD JOB!!!! Don't you love it when we get ourselves into gear! We all have great ideas and sometimes just hold onto them for so long....and it feels so good to accomplish them.
ReplyDeleteand WOOHOO about getting a flatscreen tv...I'm jealous. :-)
I love it!! Can't wait to see the finished product!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it! Looks perfect and the pillow coordates so well with the room. I've wanted to do the same, but I'm afraid of what a custom cover would cost. I've had premade cover on order (backordered!) and I can't wait to get it.
ReplyDeletethat is just what I need to do , I have been dragging my feet .
ReplyDeleteThat looks wonderful, and I looove the pillow!
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is delicious!!! Where in the world did you get it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Kuddos to you girl for taking the plunge and doing what you want to make your house a home!!
It is funny how our styles change- the the chair. am sad I sold a super chair at a garage sale b'cuz I didn't have the "time" to recover!!! Looking forward to the rest of the pic's. Monica
ReplyDeleteI love it. I used to carry the green bird pillows in shop.
ReplyDeletelove the chair.
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That chair is so pretty. I'm happy for you! Does your seamstress come to Chicago? Lol..
ReplyDeletejen, you are making it happen! the chair looks great. can't wait to see what else unfolds!
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Oh my my Jen do I love your new chair. It came out perfect for your room. And I really adore that bird pillow. Where did you find it? Would love to hear more details on how you found someone to do slips. Great choices and I know we are about to see one fabulous room. Love it!!! RJ
ReplyDeleteI love your new chair.
ReplyDeleteAnd the pillow makes it even cozier looking.
Wendy
Are those builtin cabinets or free standing? If they are free standing, where did you get them? They are just what I am looking for. Thanks!~ Philicia
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Love the chair and the pillow. Wish I would just take the plunge and get some slipcovers myself. I love the look. The pillow makes my heart sing.
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE it!! You know me, I am a sucker for the white slipcovers!
ReplyDeleteThat chair looks wonderful. Good for you for just doing it! I have tons of plans, but don't get around to doing half of them! I love the chair, the pillow AND the walls - perfection!
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Oh my gosh, this is so funny. I have a room like that. My formal living room is so not what I imagined. I have a stupid goldish color couch that I thought I loved. Now all I want in that room is slip covered furniture - JUST LIKE THIS!!
ReplyDeleteI need to adopt that mantra. Good job Jen, it looks amazing already.
Oh Jen, this is soo neat, what was that chair before?
ReplyDeleteI love your postings and your thoughts keep writing...great ,creative ideas
Jen I love it. I love your new mantra too. I have so many projects floating in my head!! Time to buckle down and get to work!
ReplyDeletethe chair looks great. I need to just go out and start working on things in my house as well.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love white slip covers.
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It looks so great! You inspire me to get off my butt and do the same with a chair I have. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous room Jen! Looks like it is straight out of a magazine. I love the green walls.
ReplyDeleteThe chair looks great! I am on a slipcover mission as of late...I would love to learn how to do it myself!
ReplyDeleteGreat chair and what a great deal on the fabric. I love how the pillow matches the wall behind it...can't wait to see more pictures of what else you are going to do! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeletethe chair looks wonderful! i need to slipcover a chair too...but i just keep putting it off!
ReplyDeleteWow, nice work. Kudos to your seamstress. How long did it take?
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the pillow too. It's all so you!
I am laughing as I read your post...I should be painting woodwork right now...but I am blogging instead! Time to get moving!
ReplyDeleteblessings, kari & kijsa
PS...where did you get that fabulous pillow?
The chair looks great...perfect place to curl up with a good book or to watch the new flat screen! I need to stop fixating on the big costly projects and start working on the smaller ones and get them crossed of my list!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic! You must be so pleased. Thanks for the inspiration to get my butt in gear.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, thanks for stopping by my blog. I just looked through all of your photos with the "my cottage" and "decorating" tags...it's a slow afternoon at work...and I'm in love. Great blog!
Don't you just love that feeling, when you finally do something that was a long time coming?
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Your chair turned out gorgeous! I have a chair in desperate need of a slipcover. It's one of the few items that my husband brought into the relationship that I haven't gotten rid of, so I feel a certain sense of obligation to hang onto the thing. But it's a horrible shade of brick-red & currently sitting in the garage.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your lovely birdy pillow? My house needs one!
Jen......I'm "green" with jealousy!Dont' make us wait too long for full views of the room.
ReplyDeleteWhat' the name of that great color on the wall?
xoxo, Julia
Thanks for the inspiration to just "do it". Where did you find $4 cotton duck????
ReplyDeleteBeautiful slipcover!
ReplyDeleteI love the chair Jen!! That's perfect in every way... have fun getting comfortable and cozy!!!
ReplyDeletexo,
Kim
looks AdorAble! I need to stop wishing my walls would get repainted and DO it!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow! Where did you get the pillow?
ReplyDelete... and the slipcover! Perfect. I have similar plans to cover the couches inthe great room. They are a lovely neutral chennile, but in the summer I would like to change out and put covers on them, just to give the whole room a different feel... like new furniture!
Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault
Your seamstress did a beautiful job! The chair and pillow are awesome against your sassy sage wall.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog...I'm in Noblesville and could also use a good seamstress if you're willing to share his/her name! Love your blog...your work is awesome. TFS your talents with us.
There's that pillow again!!! I love the slip covered chair. So glad it turned out how you had envisioned. The girls must just be loving their new flat screen television.
ReplyDeleteOooh love the chair and pillow. My scraproom is white and green, and has been begging for a chair exactly like this.
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