Thursday, October 10, 2013

Happy Accidents

We are having a dinner party on Sunday night and I was at Cost Plus World Market this morning looking for some items for the party.


In the kitchen section, I came across this  towel with a French grain sack look and knew immediately where I could use it.


There will be 6 of us for dinner on Sunday, but with my chairs and window seat there is only seating for 5.


This chair will be drafted for duty on Sunday night and I do not like the yellow polka dot seat cushion.

Before I blogged or had ever heard of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, I found the chair seatless on the side of the street.


I don't even know what type of red paint I used and the seat cover was just some yellow polka dot - yes, it is that bright - that was left over from a quilt project.


I removed the seat cover and did a little sanding - oh how I wish I had used ASCP!


I stapled the fabric to the existing chair seat on 3 sides.


Once the fabric was in place I stuffed the seat cushion with batting I had on hand and finished stapling.

Steve was out on a run and I tried to screw the seat cushion back onto the chair, but I didn't have the strength so I had to wait for him.


For $3.99 (+ tax) and 30 minutes of my time, I have a totally different look that I really like.


I tried the chair in several places and with different items on the seat.


I would like for the chair to be sitting in the entryway right now, but Lulu's crate takes precedence.


The found chair with great legs and scalloped edges is sitting in a corner of the guest room ( a total disaster at present) waiting to be used on Sunday night.


It was total serendipity that I happened to notice the towel at Cost Plus and that I had the time to redo the seat cover.

I just love happy accidents.

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53 comments:

  1. StacyOctober 10, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    This is creativity at its finest. The new look of your chair is fabulous!!

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  2. Phyllis @Around the HouseOctober 10, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    I love how your chair turned out, it looks just so sweet and it was so smart of you to connect the two and put them together...Love the chair anyway, thanks for sharing...Phyllis

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  3. cynthia lee designsOctober 10, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Love, love, love...your chair!! It turned out great!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  4. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow October 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    So pretty!!!

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  5. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)October 10, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    I love the new look of the chair - these are the best kinds of "accidents".

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  6. Castles Crowns and CottagesOctober 11, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    G E N I U S are YOU! Carol! You simply are WONDERFUL! What a remarkable idea. I think we all have our gifts and this is how they are manifested. You see a certain object and you are either struck with the perfect idea on how you can transform it (the towel as a upholstery material) or to look at leaves falling from the sky as gold. Whatever we see and want to transform, it fulfills a need to create. BRAVO! And thank you so much for always coming by. Much love and have a great party! Anita

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  7. Vickie @ Ranger 911October 11, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    I love the new look of your chair, Carol! The towels would make great pillows, too. Enjoy your party!

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  8. lynneOctober 11, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    I love when things pop up like this so unexpected! Makes it sort of like a present!!

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  9. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowOctober 11, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    You did a great job ; it looks awesome! :)

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  10. PieraOctober 11, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    fantastico!!

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  11. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanOctober 11, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Was "meant to be". So cute, now.!

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  12. Ricki TreleavenOctober 11, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    I love the little red chair, and how smart are you to have thought of the towel for the chair....brilliant idea! I usually get so overwhelmed in World Market that I forget what I came for to start with!

    Very cute chair!!! LOVE the red.

    xo,
    RJ

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  13. DawnOctober 11, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Love it's new look. It is perfect.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    What a great idea. I love how your chair turned out. Enjoy your dinner and I did reply with an appetizer idea.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    That towel was made for that chair - a match made in heaven!

    Mary

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  16. KathyOctober 11, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    I love when one of those light-bulb moments happens and you know just what you need to do. Perfect!

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  17. Patricia @ 9th and DenverOctober 11, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    that is so cute!
    Happy accident for sure! It looks great ...I saw some similar to these at the Mennonite bakery!
    I was thinking they'd make cute curtains... but this is adorable for an odd/extra chair.
    Pat

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  18. PaulaOctober 11, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Lovely! Great job, Carol!

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  19. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsOctober 11, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    It turned out great! I have that same towel!

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  20. 20 North OraOctober 11, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Great redo and so inexpensive!

    Judy

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  21. StaceyOctober 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    What a great idea! That turned out fantastic.

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  22. fiona andersonOctober 11, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I love the new distressed look of the chair and the towel fabric works perfectly.

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  23. PoppyOctober 11, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    My heart has skipped a few million beats...your GORGEOUS red chair with the fabulous new French farmhouse-y fabric almost caused ME to have an accident at the stunning sight of its reveal!!

    Thanks for your sweet comments earlier, very much appreciated!

    xo
    Poppy

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  24. greenthumbOctober 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Looks great you did a good job.

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  25. Linda @ A La CarteOctober 11, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Love that towel and it looks wonderful as a new chair seat!

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  26. Shabby chic SandyOctober 11, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    What a great idea--that looks fantastic!

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  27. My Garden DiariesOctober 11, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Now that happy accident rocks the house!!! I had no idea where you were going with the awesome towel and to see it on that chair....amazing!!!!!! It is such a beauty!!!! Have a lovely dinner friend!!!

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  28. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapOctober 11, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    what a great chair you ended up with. Happy accident for sure

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  29. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryOctober 11, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Carol, your chair is stunning. I love how you covered the chair with a tea towel - looks terrific! Have a wonderful dinner party with friends.
    Mary

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  30. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 11, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    I love it!!! What a great idea! Ikea here in Orlando has towels like that and I am going to pick some up to save for little jobs just like this!!!

    Carol

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  31. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresOctober 11, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    What a pretty happy accident it is. I would have bought that towel and probably a few more to go along with it for another project. Love the red chair and its new look.

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  32. Betty October 12, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    It looks like it was made for the chair. I love the color you painted it.

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  33. farmhouse-storyOctober 12, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    the chair has such great curves and now a sweet seat--love your happy accident, carol:) happy weekend!

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  34. SandyOctober 12, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Carol, I want to come to your party and sit in THAT chair! Love it! Isn't it great when everything comes together so perfectly? And to think you found that chair on the side of the road. The tea towel was the perfect find.

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  35. Chatty CroneOctober 12, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    That was a beautiful change - not only that - but how in the world did you ever have the vision to do something like that????

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  36. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseOctober 12, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    What an amazing result for thirty minutes of your time. I wish all my half hours were as productive as yours!

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  37. MelanieOctober 12, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    What a fantastic idea to use a dish towel (and I love that one) as a seat cover! I love your creativity in thinking outside the box.

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  38. DianeOctober 12, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Wonderful idea - I would have never thought the towel would have been large enough to cover a seat cushion! Hope everything goes well this evening!!

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  39. JP October 12, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Wow...lucky you to have found that beautiful towel! And it was the perfect thing to use to transform your chair...it is perfect, now! It reminds me of my grainsack painted bench that I did a few weeks back. Enjoy it!

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  40. DewenaOctober 12, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    That is pretty! As if it were meant to be!

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  41. camp and cottage livingOctober 13, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Serendipity indeed!
    I love it when an unexpected surprise comes our way.
    The towel seat cover works perfect with your red chair.

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  42. Vintage Paint and more...October 13, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Carol, I am in love with this little chair - the towel was truly perfect.... I love it when a "plan" comes together, lol... have a great week... Cathy

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  43. AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Serendipity is a great feeling isn't it? Love the red chair and it's new found cover. I know your party will fabulous! xo

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  44. My Little Home and GardenOctober 13, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    That was a fortunate find and I like how you have an idea and act on it right away. Have a wonderful Sunday evening.

    -Karen

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  45. must love junkOctober 13, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Brilliant! Your chair looks like a million bucks-love it!!
    Susan

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  46. Celestina MarieOctober 13, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Hi Carol, Oh I just love it and the way it turned out. I also found one of these towels at World Market in the blue. I have not done anything with it yet. Love your idea for a seat cover. First I was thinking of making the blue stripe black with my paints.
    Love how you display it too. Serendipity is wonderful. I bet you are having a wonderful time hosting your party.

    Thank you for stopping by. Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  47. Manuela@A Cultivated NestOctober 13, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Cute chair and it does have lovely lines! That's a great idea to use the towel as a seat cover.

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  48. Something Nice and PrettyOctober 13, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Love the chair and the new seat with the towel!

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  49. Terra October 13, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    You are very creative to see the towel and think of it as the new chair seat cover. It turned out great.

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  50. SandyOctober 13, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Hi Carol, Thanks for popping by and leaving a comment about taking time for ourselves and finding balance with blogging. Dropped by to see how your dinner party went. I bet your guests loved what you did with your chair.

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  51. UnknownOctober 14, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    The before and after of you chair is so wonderful. It is amazing what a little bit of creativity and TLC can do.

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  52. Down by the seaOctober 14, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    That looks great, they go so well together!
    Sarah x

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  53. SarahOctober 14, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Serendipity ~ one of my favorite words! Love the look of the new seat on that wonderful red chair. ~ Sarah

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