22 October 2009

Aaaand they're OFF!

To the Upholsterer, that is! The Chippendale chairs were finally dry enough (did I mention I had to let that oil-based paint set for FIVE days?) Anyway....off to get their Imperial Trellis groove on!
Thank goodness I have a sweet, patient, and design-oriented husband who was willing to be my translator - Lord knows what I would have come back with if he hadn't been there to help me out - although I can hold my own in the pantomime and sketch departments, if need be!
I'm rather certain the upholsterer thought I was a tad Loco for taking pictures while he measured the fabric....Aaaah...the sacrifices of being a blogstress! ;) Stay tuned - chairs due back end of next week!!
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22 comments:

  1. ms. less is always moreOctober 22, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    It's like sending your kids off to school... come back safe! lol! They are going to be JUST gorgeous when they are done - can't wait.

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  2. Linda at Lime in the Coconut!October 22, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Oooh Oooh Ooooh Lovely! They are absolutely fabulous!

    So is hubby fluent in portuguese? I can do cafe con muito leche...and una mas caiparinha por favor...Important stuff!

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  3. Vintage JunkyOctober 22, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    They are going to be fab-u-lous!! And who cares if he thinks you are loco, we are bloggers you know!!

    Have a great day!
    Michelle

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  4. Karen@StrictlySimpleStyleOctober 22, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Those are going to look great. The look on the upholsterer's face is priceless. Someone doesn't like getting his picture taken!

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  5. My Passport to StyleOctober 22, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Hi there cant wait to see the finished project!! Sharon xxooo

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  6. AverillOctober 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    The orange looks GREAT and I can't imagine how stunning the finished product is going to be. So exciting, Alison!

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  7. Chic Coles (Cole Design)October 22, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    They are going to look great! I love the imperial trellis you picked...cannot wait to see when they are done!

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  8. annechovieOctober 22, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    aah, those look gorgeous already - I can't wait to see the finished product! *also, I have painted a French chair - the Orange Bergere - but I'd like to do more! Have a great weekend! xo

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  9. LindsBOctober 22, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    ahhhh, soooo exciting!! They are going to look AWESOME!! I can not WAIT to see them- they are the perfect combo of colors too, I just love it!

    I'm totally giddy about it and they are not even my chairs :)

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  10. my favorite and my bestOctober 22, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    so excited for you!!! can't wait to see them.

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  11. My Notting HillOctober 22, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Looks like they're going to turn out beautifully!

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  12. High-Heeled Foot in the doorOctober 22, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Such fun! I can't wait to see them all finished!!

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  13. sarah @ realestatestyleOctober 22, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    they're going to look fab!

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  14. laurie @ bargain huntingOctober 22, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Oh, they are going to look so great! I can't wait to see them. laurie

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  15. MelanieOctober 22, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    What a sweet husband. Mine would have done the same thing for me. I can't wait to see the finished product. I can't believe that it took 5 days to dry. Why so long do you think?

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  16. paulaOctober 23, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    I can't wait to see! I am sure they will be stunning.

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  17. Style Redux 2October 23, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    How exciting-can't wait!

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  18. JMWOctober 23, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Love bamboo chippendale chairs! Can't wait to see the final product. :)

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  19. vintagelaundressOctober 23, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    I cant wait to see them when the are finished! What a marvelous job you have done so far. I'm so happy to have found your blog and I look forward to future visits.

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  20. Design ActuallyOctober 23, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I can't wait to see them, they're going to be gorgeous! You can't go wrong with Imperial Trellis!

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  21. Pink WallpaperOctober 24, 2009 at 4:21 AM

    they are going to look FAB!! can't wait to see them!

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  22. CarolynOctober 24, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    that orangey coral is my favorite color ever! i'm jealous. And I feel your pain with the photo taking...sometimes you gotta sacrifice your image for your blogstalkers. :)

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