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October 28, 2009

WHITE WEDNESDAY SITTING DOWN

I was given four old chairs by my mom and dad that were sitting out in their shed.  This is the first re-do of one of those chairs which will all eventually be painted white and embellished somehow.






I wanted this chair to look as if it had been sitting in the basement of a Parisien hotel for years, so used some graphite paper to write the words on the seat and the back has a room number on it.
Have a fabulous White Wednesday and don't forget to head over to Kathleen's blog for a list of all the W.W. participants.
Happy day!
xojanis
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24 comments:

  1. SandiOctober 28, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Hi Janis,
    Love this idea and you did a fabulous job! We must have been thinking alike...Today I posted white bar stools. :)
    Have a wonderful day!!
    Blessings~

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  2. GwendolynKayOctober 28, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    I love how the chair looks shabby chic! Blessings!
    Gwen

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  3. Nice and Easy AntiquesOctober 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    I love this idea...I'm working in a big sign for a customer today, and this was the perfect inspiration! Thanks!

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  4. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 28, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    ohhhlala! Tres jolle....or something like that! Such a clever, romantice idea.
    Love it!

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  5. Faded CharmOctober 28, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    What a great idea. I love it. Where do you get all your stencils or are they rub-ons? Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful Wednesday!

    Kathleen

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  6. RustydivaOctober 28, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Tres chic! Have a great week.

    Kenda

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  7. Mammabellarte Rita ReadeOctober 28, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Happy white wednesday! I love the look of numbers, thank you for not just sharing the peeks but also giving us ideas. Ciao Rita

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  8. maría ceciliaOctober 28, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Hello Janis, a SO excellent work and great idea, I just love your chair!!!
    Cariños
    Maria Cecilia

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  9. cindyOctober 28, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Those kind of chairs are my fave...and you did a beautiful job with it. Rustic elegance at it's best!

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  10. Julie MarieOctober 28, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Hi Janis... ooh, I sooo love those chairs! Everything you create is simply stunning... Bisous... Julie Marie

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  11. JuneOctober 28, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    As always Janis, I leave here full of ideas and inspiration. I love this little chair and all you have done to make it beautiful.
    Hugs,
    June

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  12. Sharon@Sharon at HomeOctober 28, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Love the writing on the chairs. Beautiful.

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  13. Miss Gracie's HouseOctober 29, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    As always, the extra touch! Cute!
    Rene'

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  14. IreneOctober 29, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    I love your chair, before I read what all the numbers were about, I thought perhaps you put your house number on it, and had it out for all to find your home. I love to have a chair on my porch, so I can sit down and take my muddy shoes off when I'm coming in from the garden.

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  15. GretchenOctober 29, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Love the chair Janis. You're technique is awesome and you've achieved the look you were striving for.
    Move to Minnesota. ;-)
    Me

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  16. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsOctober 30, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    I love how this came out !! Sooo very chic ~
    Thank you for showing us !
    xox
    Lori

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  17. cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comOctober 30, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Hi Janis this was to simple. Did you use stencels or what? Please visit me and tell me. I love the little crown. I can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the chairs. I'm going back to your blog to check out your cloches. I bought my first one this week. I used it in my White Wednesday.

    come visit
    cindy@stitches

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  18. AuroraSuzetteOctober 31, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    What an amazing job you did on those chairs. I would think they're the real deal!

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  19. RebeccaOctober 31, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Great chair!
    Have a frightful night and Happy Halloween
    Rebecca

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  20. Phyllis @Around the HouseNovember 2, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Love the chair, it is so creative. I love your blog and I am a new follower of yours and I will be back to see more, come for a visit

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  21. CaroleNovember 2, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Your ideas are always the best. Sometimes just something simple and elegant is all things need...and a little white paint!

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  22. AnaNovember 2, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Hi Janis,
    Love the chair. You always have the greatest ideas. I love the chippy, weathered look...tres chic. Have a wonderful week. Blessings.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  23. Bottega VenetaNovember 5, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Great!

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  24. Barbara JeanNovember 18, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    This is an awesome chair and idea!

    Glad i found you now off to see more.

    blessings

    barbara jean

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