The Great Cover Up
I always try to see the beauty in all things, even when they’re in their most challenging, down and out state. Great bones are just that. . . .great!
This past spring, when I was poking around The Brimfield Antique Show, I found an old pair of distressed wooden chairs from Century Furniture. While they had lost their pretty upholstery somewhere along the way, their form and Chinese Chippendale-style motif gave them a true “garden” vibe. More charmed than daunted by the condition of the paint finish, wonderfully white and chipped, they came home with me.
Knowing that the chairs were structurally sound, that I already loved the finish as is, and that I didn’t feel the need to reupholster, I still wanted to add a bit of pretty, a little needed wardrobe makeover.
My slipcover tailor, Sally Newhart and I put our heads together and designed a pair of simple “apron inspired” slipcovers. These little coverings have pinched front corners, serged edges – which have less bulk than a conventional hem, and cotton twill tape ribbons on the back corners to secure the skirts to the chairs, just like an apron.
Placed in the gallery, I just love the light feel and summery look.
Happy decorating!
Love, Nora
LOVE!!!!!
new life for these lovely chairs, perfect !!
Simple. Clever. Perfect. Love ’em!
Such great chairs. The cover is perfect and keeps the chairs fully ensconced in the country vibe.
Great “bit of pretty”. 🙂
Karen
I don’t know what has changed, but I am happily NOW getting your blog. YEA…..
Hi Jinny! We did some “blog behind the scenes housekeeping”…..so happy it worked!!! Do enjoy! Love, Nora
Such a simple and pretty solution!
Love Love Love!