It's all about the DeTaiLs ~ Chair!

Chair Back

It truly is 

All about the details

Especially when you

Are talking about

THIS CHAIR!

Here is the chair Before I got my hands on it. It really needed some love, don't you think?

First, I must tell you that I am self taught when it comes to upholstery. I thought I had a picture of this chair in the 'naked' state of wood but can't find it :(

Second, I watched 13 YouTube videos that not only taught me a great deal, but gave me the courage to do this. I found Chris at DIYUPHOLSTERYSUPPLY.COM and a series of videos that went from start to finish on a chair similar to mine. I started with this first video...HERE.

Although I had done a lot of recovering and a couple of full chair recovers, these videos taught me things I never knew.  

And Third, it helps that I am a perfectionist. I stripped the chair down to the bare wood. I then painted it with Annie Sloan's French Linen and distressed it. Then I had to select some fabric. I wanted it neutral so it would be stylish for a long time to come and no mater where in my home I placed it. I chose to use the leftover linen fabric from the vests that I recently made for my son's wedding! I made 8 of these vests!!!

Drum roll please.........................

Here is the After!

Now, let's look at the DETAILS!

Loved the front wood detail of the chair base and

 took a que from my sofa and added nail head to the front.

I put on lots of single and double cording that I made.

Since I adore roses (it is my middle name after all) and love the unexpected in details, I added fabric roses in unexpected places...Like here at the base of the side arm.

On both sides no less! I even added leaves!

And in the lower back corners of the chairback.

It was time to decide on making a pillow specially for this sweet chair. Then I remembered I had this grainsack bolster pillow, that I made previously, that would be a nice contrast for now.

Here she is all comfy and sitting pretty in her new space.

Do you think you could take on a project like this? After completion, I told my hubby to 'shoot me' if I ever want to upholster a naked chair again. After all, I had to build the comfort from scratch with burlap webbing and layers of foam. I rate this project as difficult and not for the faint of heart, but she's done now! 

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Monday
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple  
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage 
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter 
Sunday's Best @ My 1929 Charmer
DIY'ERS @ Home Coming 
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Creative Link Inspire @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
Tuesday
Give Me The Goods Party @ So Much Better With Age 
Project Inspired Linky Party @ Cupcakes and Crinoline
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
From Dream to Reality @ The DIY Dreamer
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home 
Wednesday 
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Before & After Wednesday @ The Dedicated House
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design 
What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond
Adorned From Above Party @ Adorned From Above
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Work It Wednesday's @ The Happy Housie
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters 
Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts
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Thursday
Under $100 Link Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Link Party Thursday @ Bloom Designs Online
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours 
Throwback Thrusday @ Glitter Glue and Paint
Create It Thursday @ Lamberts Lately 
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Thrifty Life Thursday @ Revisionary Life
Foodies & Crafties Soiree @ KiddieFoodies
Friday
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Fabulously Creative Linky Party @ Jennifer Rizzo
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Design It Friday @ Finding Fabulous
TGIF Linky Party @ A Peek Into My Paradise 
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Creativity Unleashed Link Party @ One Project Closer/The Better Half
Inspire Me Please @ Liz Marie Blog
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That DIY Party @ DIY Show Off
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Sunday Show Off Linky Party @ Twigg Studios
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Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper
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Every Room In The House @ A Joyful Cottage
Get Your DIY On @ The Hankful House