So last time I mentioned that I was working on another painting project. This one was kind of small, in more ways than one. However, it took me a while to get it done... there is just always so much to get done at nap time, and this took about a month of naps to complete.
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| Easily one of the greatest pictures we have on file. Are these not two of the cutest babies you've ever seen? |
My neighbor gave us these little Adirondack rockers because her kids had outgrown them. As you can see they were not in the best of shape. The red one especially, with peeling paint and loose screws. I didn't know if it was even going to be saved. But with a little sanding, priming, and a trip to the local Ace hardware store for a can of $5 "mess up" paint, both chairs look almost brand new.
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| Not bad, huh?! |
I wanted to make the chairs a little more interesting than simply painting them the "Pinstripe Grey" color I found in the mess up bin at the store. (I used outdoor paint because these chairs will be outdoors most of the year.) The chevron trend is so prominent in home decor right now that I almost feel it is overused. However, it makes such a graphic impact for such a very simple application. I printed off a template on the computer, measured off where I wanted to place them, traced in pencil, and then hand painted. The blue color is just a mixture of a couple of indoor paint colors we have sitting around. And there you go, new perfect little seats for my perfect little boys.
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| Yes, they are always this adorable. And yes, Will's hair is always this awesome. |
