Wednesday 18 May 2011

Happy Birthday Max

It's hard to believe that our little Max turns 1 tomorrow.  To celebrate his first year, Harry and I recently created this little chair for him for his bedroom.  Being quite small, it is actually the perfect size for him to climb up onto. I bought the vintage chair for a very small sum and then had it recovered in a plain white canvas.  Harry then drew all over it with fabric felt pens.  On the back I have written a special little note to him.  We also wrote his date of birth and a few of his favourite sounds on the chair too.  I hope it is something he cherishes and keeps forever.

PS.  If anyone is going to try this I would advise ironing the chair after you have drawn on it so as to seal the ink onto the fabric.
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63 comments:

  1. pve design18 May 2011 at 20:43

    what fun!
    pve

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  2. tinajo18 May 2011 at 20:44

    Such a wonderful idea! :-)

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  3. Anonymous18 May 2011 at 20:45

    Gorgeous Anna! I love a hand made prezzie xx

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  4. vicki archer18 May 2011 at 20:46

    Happy birthday to your Max, Anna.....that is the most adorable chair I have seen....xv

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  5. petals and vintage18 May 2011 at 20:49

    Anna, this chair is just so lovely. Something special to treasure forever.

    Max - one already? No way! Eeek!

    Pam x

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  6. The Stylish Press18 May 2011 at 20:50

    So beautiful Anna. What a keepsake.

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  7. Makeminemidcentury18 May 2011 at 20:57

    Oh, I see! That IS cute!

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  8. The enchanted home18 May 2011 at 21:00

    May I say that is one of the cutest ideas ever??? I LOVE this....its brilliant!!!!!!! How wonderful and whimsical, personal and fun and the best part is no one will have one like it anywhere else in the world!!!! This is fabulous!!!!!!!! Happy birthday to your little man, one year old is such an incredibly sweet age, enjoy every minute!!

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  9. meenal bishnoi18 May 2011 at 21:02

    Isn't this the most gorgeous gift!!absolutely unique and so very special..I'm sure Max will cherish it forever..( must add that harry is quite the artist!!)..a very happy first birthday to your little boy..xx meenal

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  10. Kate18 May 2011 at 21:05

    Anna, that is absolutely DIVINE! So so so special, hats off to you. Love that you hold family so close to your heart. This is something he can cherish forever. I have recently welcomed a new niece and you've inspired me to think outside the square . . .

    xo

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  11. Beck18 May 2011 at 21:18

    Anna, that is AWESOME!! What a wonderful keepsake for Max to cherish forever! Happy Birthday Max! Beck xx

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  12. Unknown18 May 2011 at 21:25

    What a great idea! I am sure he will love his new chair! Max is one lucky boy! Happy Birthday Max! -Ann

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  13. Brown Button Trading18 May 2011 at 21:37

    gorgeous pressie Anna, too clever x

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  14. Kelly Green18 May 2011 at 21:46

    Brilliant idea - it looks fabulous Anna! KG (ps are the years going by faster??? )

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  15. Sam's Table18 May 2011 at 21:48

    I love love love this chair - It is so unique!!! You guys are so clever! Happy birthday to the little man from WA.

    LOL
    Sam

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  16. Allie18 May 2011 at 22:14

    This is the most unique gift I have seen in a long time! It is adorable, and will surely become a treasured keepsake. Just fantastic.

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  17. Julie18 May 2011 at 22:50

    What a great idea. Amazing gift.

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  18. Unknown18 May 2011 at 22:57

    Me encanta! Una idea genial, la copiaré cuando tenga niños :-)

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  19. Katie @ Yankee and Peach18 May 2011 at 23:14

    What a fabulous project! My little girl turns 2 soon and it would be an ideal keepsake for her! Must keep it in mind... thank you for the inspiration.

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  20. Brilliant Chic18 May 2011 at 23:25

    That is such a special and fabulous idea!

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  21. Marina Mott18 May 2011 at 23:27

    What a wonderful idea! This chair is great!!!xx

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  22. IAMSNOWFLAKE18 May 2011 at 23:42

    Wow, that's such a great idea! It's lovely, cheerful and fun. I'm sure he'll love it. Great job!

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  23. Thea19 May 2011 at 00:08

    Oh wow! I think you have a budding fabric designer on your hands. The way Harry has filled in the canvas is amazing. Happy birthday to Max.

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  24. Pigtown*Design19 May 2011 at 00:33

    i love that harry knows that sailboats have keels! such a clever boy!

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  25. Unknown19 May 2011 at 00:51

    That is incredible!!! Love it!

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  26. cassandra19 May 2011 at 01:30

    what a sweet idea!! built with lots of love :) happy birthday max!

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  27. decorative deluxe19 May 2011 at 02:00

    what a great idea - cute chair!

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  28. decorative deluxe19 May 2011 at 02:00

    What a great idea! Cute Chair!

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  29. FairyFiligree19 May 2011 at 02:04

    So it's more than a year that I've been following your lovely blog as I remember you bringing your lovely bundle of joy home. Happy Birthday to the little one & great chair idea!!

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  30. Nane Cabral19 May 2011 at 03:13

    Olá Anna, amei seu blog! Também tenho um blog, se puder, me faça uma visita que ficarei muito feliz. Adorei as ideias para as cores e as imagens! Beijinhos, Nane www.vovoqueensinou.blogspot.com

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  31. Unknown19 May 2011 at 03:17

    Happy. Fun. Love. Best wishes for a happy birthday! *smiles* Norma

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  32. kalynor19 May 2011 at 03:19

    what a great idea!! Love it :)

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  33. Mindy19 May 2011 at 03:58

    That is adorable. I wish our children were little so I could make this for them. I may have to copy it when we have grandkids.

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  34. Ashley19 May 2011 at 05:09

    That is adorable! I'll have to keep that idea in mind for when I have children! So unique and fun.

    Ashley

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  35. EL at home...19 May 2011 at 07:10

    Happy Birthday little Max! xx
    Love that chair, what a fantastically gorgeous idea! Does Harry do commissions..?

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  36. The Glam Lamb19 May 2011 at 08:47

    This is too flipping cute!!!

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  37. The Glam Lamb19 May 2011 at 08:47

    This is too flipping cute!!!

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  38. The Glam Lamb19 May 2011 at 08:47

    This is too flipping cute!!!

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  39. Unknown19 May 2011 at 08:50

    i LOVE this chair!!!
    Where would I get plain white canvas?? Definitely have to copy this! :)

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  40. designchic19 May 2011 at 09:36

    This is the cutest thing ever and what a wonderful keepsake for your precious Max!!

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  41. designchic19 May 2011 at 09:37

    What a darling idea and wonderful keepsake for your precious Max!!

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  42. The Glam Lamb19 May 2011 at 09:56

    This is too flipping cute!!!

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  43. Lauren19 May 2011 at 10:23

    Absolutely amazing!! What a wonderful gift and keepsake!!

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  44. Allison19 May 2011 at 11:43

    I think this the best idea I've ever seen! Wow!

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  45. Gabrielle Lemoine19 May 2011 at 12:38

    Eek! What a fun idea! I love this.

    http://thevintagecampus.blogspot.com/

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  46. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}19 May 2011 at 13:15

    What a special unique amazing thing to do. Just proves that good design is not about fashion its about feeling too x

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  47. Anonymous19 May 2011 at 14:13

    I love this chair and so want to create one each for my girls xx You are so talented xx Jody

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  48. Treadgold19 May 2011 at 14:15

    Absolutely adore this idea! I think this will mean so much to him when he grows up and has his own family as well. Another fabulous idea. Congrats on the success of your big sale as well.

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  49. Annie Loveridge Interiors19 May 2011 at 15:56

    We have a whole lot of fabric pens left over from the last kids' birthday party (design your own t-shirt) that I have been wondering what to do with. Now I know! Thank you for the wonderful idea. Max's chair is just gorgeous. Happy Birthday x.

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  50. Nat @ dear little house19 May 2011 at 19:12

    What a wonderful idea!

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  51. Sandy19 May 2011 at 19:12

    So beautiful - love the art work - Happy birthday Max

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  52. Bubby Makes Three19 May 2011 at 20:03

    I adore this idea and might have to repost from my blog!!!

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  53. Anonymous19 May 2011 at 22:24

    This is such a magical idea. Your family will treasure that little chair forever. Happy Birthday to your gorgeous boy!

    Katie x

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  54. Mrs. Blandings20 May 2011 at 00:57

    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. This is just the kind of thing in life that strikes me as right.

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  55. Keren - The Brown Trading Co.20 May 2011 at 10:23

    Oh wow what a wonderful wonderful idea and a beautiful keepsake.

    Keren
    xx

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  56. Miss French Navy20 May 2011 at 16:47

    That is the most thoughtful, kind present ever! And how I'm sure something Max will keep and treasure forever.

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  57. julian_spano21 May 2011 at 11:41

    this is a great idea and thoughtful to say the least, this is a great way to create a personalized present, great job, check this out for more decorative crafts,its quite useful, www.lethalnspiration.com

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  58. WallFry22 May 2011 at 00:07

    Such a thoughtful idea that will be truly cherished

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  59. Diana22 May 2011 at 00:39

    This has got to be one of my new favorite projects to add to my "to-do"s, it's such an amazing way to capture their youth :)

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  60. bibbitybob26 May 2011 at 08:05

    What a gorgeous idea! x

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  61. Nici28 May 2011 at 00:48

    Looks so cute, what a great idea!

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  62. Dixie Redmond29 May 2011 at 20:55

    I love this idea. You and Harry did a great job!

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  63. PCovi 1 June 2011 at 00:27

    that chair is pure genius! i pinned it onto Pinterest!

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