This is the story of a sweet little yard sale chair I found for $5 at a yard sale last Summer. I think I love it so much because the elderly couple I was purchasing it from was so sweet. As a nurse I have worked with many elderly patients in the past and they are by far my favorite. They all have a story to tell and I love to listen. I’ve seen the spryest of 90 year olds and you can’t help but feel joy in their presence.
This couple seemed like they had shared a happy life together, but the chair did not look so happy. It was a few different shades of green before, and it didn’t really fit with my color scheme.
Here is this chair as I found it:
When a few blogging friends of mine decided to get together and have some fun with bright furniture makeovers, I knew just the piece and exactly what color I wanted to use!
The very first paint color I purchased in Annie Sloan was Provence. It’s a beautiful shade of aqua blue, but pretty bold…and perfect for this project!
I could have distressed the back a bit more and I still may…
I love this color. It’s so vibrant and gorgeous.
I love all the green peeking through:
I just painted my desk cottage white and slipcovered my accent chairs, both of which reside in the living room. This little chair is a fun pop of color between the two, even on a gloomy day. 🙂
Now I think it’s just as fun as its previous owners! How about you? Do you enjoy a bit of color or do you prefer to stay neutral?
If you enjoyed this transformation check out what my friends have been busy painting!
Meet me back here Friday. My Get Your DIY on co-hosts and I are sharing our “May Flowers” projects for our next themed party which starts this Sunday, May 4th, at 7:00pm EST.
My project is a super easy DIY you won’t want to miss! 🙂
UPDATE: See it HERE now!
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Rondell says
How adorable, love the style of the chair and the color really brought out the shades of green that was under the blue!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Rondell! I love the green peeking through too 🙂
Sherri S. says
So sweet and pretty. I love pieces of furniture that have or tell a story. Great job!
Happy Hump Day!
~Sherri
Christy K. James says
Me too, Sherri! Thanks 🙂
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
Christy what a beauty! Love the provence blue on on your fabulous find! What a perfect spot for it too.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Therese! XO
Beth says
This is so pretty! Provence is one of my favorite ASCP colors. Great job!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Beth! It’s such a dreamy color. 🙂
Krista @thehappyhousie says
LOVE love love it- that color makes my heart beat faster:) What an amazing little find and transformation!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Krista! I love that color too 🙂
Kathy, Petticoat Junktion says
Christy, That chair is so soft and feminine looking, Love It! I think the distressing is perfect too. I wouldn’t change it.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Kathy! I think I’ll leave as is then 🙂
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
I love neutral with splashes of color! 🙂 What a sweet chair…Provence is so pretty.
I agree, the green peeking through is perfect!
Nancy
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Nancy! I’m thinking I might add white to the Provence for my TV cabinet…might try it on a smaller piece first. 🙂
Jen @ Girl in the Garage says
Provence is my favorite! The chair has great lines, I would have bought it too. And the peeks of green underneath are perfect!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Jen! XO
Paula@SweetPea says
I’ll bet the elderly couple that sold you this would be thrilled to see the end result of your makeover. Your chair looks great with your desk! Love the color you used and need to add Provence to my AS collection of paints.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Paula! This looks almost like the color you used for your beautiful bench. It’s one of my favorites! XO
Trish says
Your chair turned out really pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Trish 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
What a pretty chair, Christy, and love the color! Your photos look gorgeous! Pinning! Happy May Day!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Cindy! Now if the warm weather would just stick around so we could enjoy it 🙂
Lisa Bertolini says
Very nice! I love the shade of blue you chose. I’ve been wanting to do something like this with my dining room table and my office desk. It’s just a matter of me deciding on the right color.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Lisa! I love this color too 🙂
Michele says
Really pretty in blue! Pinned
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Michele! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! XO
Andi says
Awww…it looks so cute at your desk!!
-andi
Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com says
I love that color, it’s similar to a table I painted in a Miss Mustard Seed color and just love the burst of color it gives the room it’s in. I like the amount of distressing you gave it, looks fantastic.
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Christy K. James says
Thanks so much Dawn! I love this color too…such a happy color!:)
distresseddonna says
The bright color was the way to go. the chair looks wonderful in its chippy patina.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Donna! It looks so much happier now 🙂
Ty @ Little Home Reloved says
Love everything about it! What a great find, the color looks perfect.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Ty!
Camille @gustave&voltaire says
What a great job! I love this chair, it’s gorgeous now! Well done Christy!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Camille!
Shelly- minettesmaze.blogspot.com/ says
Great makeover. Love this color and the distressing makes it looks so beautiful!! I pinned this to our talent board on DIY Sunday Showcase. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Shelly@minettesmaze