Thursday, June 30, 2011

A Peek at My Dining Chair Makeover and a Vintage Ballet Dress


it was love at first sight... this vintage ballet dress was found at Round Top Texas by a dear friend who is an antique dealer.
The ballet dress will be beautiful on a mannequin in my sewing room as soon as i can find it one.
For now she is posing on one of my dinning room chairs.
When my chairs finally dried i brought one inside to see what it looked like at the table.

Here is a before picture..


They still need a lot of work.... reupholstering, sanding and waxing but the transformation with a little paint made a huge difference.
i bought these beauties off craigslist for $10 a piece.


i can't wait to see what they look like completely finished!

until next time,

xo
Cheryl

I'm sharing at..
French Country Cottage- Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed- Furniture Feature Friday
Primitive and Proper- Piece of Work Wednesday
Faded Charm- White Wednesday
My Romantic Home- Show and Tell Friday
At The Picket Fence- Inspiration Friday
Posted by Sweet Young Journey at 9:11 AM

26 comments:

  1. LaraJune 30, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Cheryl!

    Oh your ballet dress is divine! It brings me visions of Swan Lake. I am a huge fan of classical ballet! I rent ballets all the time from Netflix; they are just comfort soup to me to watch & listen to. You have done an excellent job on your new to you chair! What a great deal! I love the detail on the top of the chair. You have styled one gorgeous photo with the dress on the chair. I am loving your blog & love when you post to it.. I like everything you share with us!

    Take Care,
    Lara

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  2. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Hello Cheril,
    your idea is great!I love it.
    Bye Vlaďka

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  3. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I have the EXACT SAME CHAIRS!!! haha! I got them online a few weeks ago, the whole set of 6 plus the table and two leaves for 40 bucks!! I'm painting mine white too! That is too funny!! Looks good! love the dress, gorgeous!

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  4. Rachel Noelle PallasJune 30, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    LOVE the chairs~ Beautiful ballet dress too. I was a ballerina for years and loved being on pointe. Hugs, Rachel :)

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  5. Barb@curlywillowdiyJune 30, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful! The chair legs peeking out from under the dress look like a dancer on her toes! Haha!!

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  6. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Oh, that dress is gorgeous. It looks beautiful on the lovely chair.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  7. Pam - @diy Design FanaticJune 30, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    The chair has really good detail! Great transformation!

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  8. The Decorating DiariesJune 30, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I absolutely adore this dress and your chair looks wonderful. I wish I were that lucky with craigslist.

    Janet

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  9. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    me too - can't wait to see them finished - this little sideways peek has gotten me so curious now. I've always loved pretty cane back chairs. And just how precious is that dancer's costume? What an awesome find! I didn't make it to Round Top this past spring and am totally looking forward to the autumn market there. Take care :)

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  10. Cassie BustamanteJune 30, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    it looks so pretty so far!

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  11. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysJune 30, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Oh so pretty!

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  12. BluBabesCreateJune 30, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Oh me likey!

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  13. AngelaJune 30, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    The chair, the dress...Wow! I love it, so romantic and pretty.
    Hugs,
    Angela.

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  14. CarolynJuly 1, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    I love the dress and the chair!

    Carolyn

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  15. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJuly 1, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    So very pretty...the dress and the chairs :) Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  16. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    WOWZADOODLE! I am in love with this!
    Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com

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  17. Susan EvelynAndRoseJuly 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    LOVE that dress! I'd love to find one for my daughter's ballet-inspired room some day.
    Great job on your chair, too!!
    TAke care,
    Susan

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  18. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    What a lovely idea!

    Benita

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  19. TriciaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Oh Cheryl, what a pretty dress! I would want to try it on...did you do that? lol. Love those chairs too. They're so sweet, yet elegant, painted white.

    xo Tricia

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  20. ♥Gabriella ♥Hemma På Dunderbo♥July 2, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    what a beutiful chair..hugs from Gabriella

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  21. SusanneJuly 2, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I agree with an earlier comment, the chair looks like it's wearing point shoes/toe shoes/slippers?, sorry not a dancer. Either way, your DR is beautiful so far, with the door and the runner, yum. Looking forward to seeing the finished chairs.
    Susanne.

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  22. CindyJuly 2, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    That is such a sweet ballet dress, it will be adorable on a mannequin! Your chair is gorgeous, I look forward to seeing it completely finished. I will follow you, then hopefully I won't miss it!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  23. Heaven's WalkJuly 2, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Your ballet dress looks fabulous hung on that sweet chair! Right out of JDA magazine, girl! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  24. Lynda @ Happenstance HomeJuly 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Your chair is looking beautiful and that dress is so pretty! I really like your blog - just signed up to follow. Have a happy fourth!

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  25. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJuly 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I'm working on some very simular chairs right now. Boy is painting the cane a chore! I hope my chairs turn out as pretty as yours!!

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  26. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJuly 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Absolutely love this~ how sweet and charming!! The caning is wonderful on that chair and the dress just gorgeous as well! Thanks for sharing this at FNF~ Happy 4th to you and yours Cheryl!! :)

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