Tuesday 13 October 2009

A Little Project




I thought it would be fun to show you a little project I am working on for a client. Not only do we love to work on large jobs, we love to help clients with small things too. This little antique stool was dropped into me a few weeks ago by one of my clients who had picked it up in Melbourne. Although there might be some protests from a few of you with regards to us replacing the original tapestry on the stool, the client wanted it recovered in a more vibrant fabric. We chose a beautiful pink and yellow painted silk and we are trimming it with hot pink gimp. I am looking forward to seeing it when it comes back from the upholsterer in it's new cover.
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31 comments:

  1. christa elyce13 October 2009 at 12:50

    aw vintage tapestry is wonderful. but i really like the pink accents. i'm excited to see how it turns out!

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  2. beachvintage.com13 October 2009 at 12:53

    I couldn't imagine anyone not wanting this beautiful new fabric. It's so pretty Anna.

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  3. La Maison Fou13 October 2009 at 13:10

    nice transformation!
    A much more modern approach!
    Lesle

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  4. katiedid13 October 2009 at 13:18

    I promise I won't mind! It'll be beautiful,and the cover can always be saved. I have been quite busy of late, and just had a chance to go back through your blog for all I've missed. I LOVE your window display!! And I noticed the garden table also...my mom has always had something similiar at her various homes. Wonderful!

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  5. susan said so13 October 2009 at 13:41

    Ahhh, the original cover is nice, but the new fabric will be FABULOUS! So happy and cheerful! Good choice in my opinion!

    xox,

    Susan

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  6. Romana13 October 2009 at 13:52

    Lovely fabric choice. There may be some protests about replacing the tapestry,but I wouls rather the stool be recovered and actually used, than be hidden away in some garage or attic.

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  7. MissBliss13 October 2009 at 14:06

    Gorgeous fabric choice! I love projects like this; the little things around us all matter too!

    Just found a vanity and I'm trying to decide whether to have a "project" or leave it as it is...oh the possibilities!

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  8. SimplyGrove13 October 2009 at 14:14

    Looks amazing!!! xx

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  9. Anonymous13 October 2009 at 17:16

    What a beautiful find, can't wait to see the finished result! Jas xx

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  10.  Viv13 October 2009 at 19:57

    It's going to look lovely! Will your client keep the tapestry?

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  11. Chicago Chic 13 October 2009 at 20:27

    Oh I LOVE this!!!

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  12. Chicago Chic 13 October 2009 at 20:27

    Oh I LOVE this!!!

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  13. Anonymous13 October 2009 at 20:41

    What fabulous fabric!!

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  14. Gelati Art13 October 2009 at 21:13

    Divine, divine, divine Anna. You've given this piece a whole new lease on life. Did you also paint the legs black? I LOVE the fabric you have chosen. It is so glamorous. What a makeover - from granny to glamour!

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  15. Anonymous13 October 2009 at 22:25

    Love the new fabric- the tapestry has to go!

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  16. One of my Hobby Blogs13 October 2009 at 23:17

    OMG - that pink is fabulous - I'm currently going with a hot pink accent colour in my living/dining open plan, and I've been searching for great fabric (preferably cushions)... I really can't find many in Melbourne - any ideas??? I went to Bed Bath Table The Works (Hawthorn) - legendary Interior decor huge shop in melb today, but they only had two suitable... very disappointing. Not sure what to do now

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  17. Greet Lefèvre14 October 2009 at 00:06

    It will look fabulous! I am sure!

    Greet

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  18. carla rothberg14 October 2009 at 01:05

    i think that's beautiful!

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  19. Freck14 October 2009 at 01:17

    No protest here. I love the new fabric. Please post the finished product, can't wait to see!

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  20. custardbydesign14 October 2009 at 02:06

    i love the fact that your client isnt treasuring something old and dated and they arent afraid to funk it up and get with the times...

    great choice of fabric...

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  21. Heather14 October 2009 at 02:32

    The tapestry fabric could be re-appropriated and I love the new covering. Beautiful.

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  22. Julia Walsh14 October 2009 at 03:42

    I adore that fabric! Can you tell me the name?

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  23. LIBERTY POST EDITOR14 October 2009 at 05:29

    So happy looking! Class. Pretty. Are you going to paint the legs?

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  24. Katherine Lee14 October 2009 at 07:39

    Beautiful! I love that vibrant pink. Did you teach yourself how to upholster? I really want to learn!

    xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea :)
    http://www.urbanfleadesign.net

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  25. peoplecrush.blogspot.com14 October 2009 at 08:46

    I used to run from florals because I grew up in a house full of rose prints. But, sometimes we grow up to be just like our parents. I'm now thinking of painting my farmhouse dining table and chairs a glossy black and then softening the scheme by recovering the chairs in this floral print. What do you think?

    http://www.calicocorners.com/product/designer+fabrics+for+the+home/shop+fabrics+by+color/pink/keira+white.do#

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  26. mom23blessings15 October 2009 at 05:19

    I love love love that pink floral! Looking for something like that for my daughters bedroom. Can you tell me what line that is? or where I could find something similar? Thanks!

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  27. Angelina B15 October 2009 at 14:25

    LOVE, love the fabric! This is exactly what I've been looking for. Would you mind sharing the name of the fabric?

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  28. Kori16 October 2009 at 01:53

    I absolutely love this! Thanks for all the ideas! Kori

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  29. Michaela18 October 2009 at 01:55

    Love your blog, I also checked out the Black and Spiro site and loved that too. Any chance of a move to Scotland perhaps?! One question, do you know when the tapestry was made? It would help with a project im doing at the moment. The new fabric you have chosen is to die for though.

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  30. Gaboushka19 October 2009 at 04:45

    That Designers Guild silk is lovely, a bit 50's Cecil Beatoney... nice!

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  31. Unknown23 October 2009 at 08:31

    THAT is going to look AMAZING!!! Can't wait to see it in a room.

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