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Monday, August 29, 2011

My Restoration Hardware Inspired Chair

I have a love hate thing going on with RH these days.
 Right now I'm mostly experiencing the love part.

They have some way cool stuff. Like this bedding that I may have coveted once or twice.


Yum.

I also drooled over their very neat line of french grain sack inspired pillows.


So, that brings me to my Craigslist chair. My 3 month old likes to be rocked, so Derek kindly picked up this chair for me.(he actually does most the evening rocking so this was a win-win for him)


Please excuse the fact that I had already put the slipcover on and was too lazy to take it off for this photo.

The slipcover was....easy to do. But mine is faaaar from perfect!! I decided to leave all the mistakes and quirks and just live with it.

One big mistake though...My faux grain sack was painted around 3am and that was bad idea. I am sadly off center and short of sewing and painting another one, this little flaw is un-fixable. Oh well.




I'm still happy with it and it rocks just fine with all the mistakes.
Lee likes it too, most of the time:-)

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30 comments:

  1. Amy KinserAugust 29, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful chair! Great job.

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  2. Tami / Maddie LumpkinAugust 29, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Great job! I love it!

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  3. rachel August 29, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Love it! I don't see any imperfections. It looks absolutely fabulous to me!

    Rachel
    xoxo

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  4. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.comAugust 29, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Oh I love your chair and honestly I would have never known that it was off-centered. Shhhh...don't tell anyone :)

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  5. AngelaAugust 29, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    You shouldn't have told us...we would have never known. I think it's amazing!!

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  6. Patricia @ 9th and DenverAugust 29, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I think the off center adds character-- do you think ever single grain sack was perfect? I doubt it.

    I love your little club rocker... it looks absolutely comfortable!

    you did a fantastic job. I've not sewn a slip cover in years...don't know if I'd do it again.

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  7. KarenaAugust 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Jillian it looks great to me! Bravo!

    Come and join my new fashion Giveaway from Fresh Produce!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  8. LoriAugust 30, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Perfect, looks straight out of Ballard Designs or Pottery Barn!

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  9. DawnAugust 30, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    I love it, I think it looks perfect. Do tell how you painted your faux grain sack!

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  10. CherylAugust 30, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Love it. you know, to me the subtle imperfections is what gives it it's charm....and really as Nester likes to say, "it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful."

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  11. The Misty JourneyAugust 30, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Wow! I am starting to have a love hate relationship with The Virginia House too. Between these posts of things all vintage and lovely that I covet and wish I had time to make like you I am not sure if my covetousness means I should unsubscribe or if I just need to ask for forgiveness and move on. Love? Hate? both?

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  12. Nan BurgerAugust 31, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    A-MAZ-ING!!! Don't do a thing to it! It is beautiful!

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  13. Cassie BustamanteAugust 31, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    jillian, that is stunning! it looks soooo cozy and comfy and stylish, too!

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  14. the vintage bricoleurAugust 31, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Wow Jillian! I am impressed!! I don't mind little imperfections, they add character. Wish I was close enough to hold little Lee again!

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  15. Korrie@RedHenHomeAugust 31, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I don't see any mistakes! Just...character! I think it looks fabulous.

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  16. Louisa Book CottageAugust 31, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I like it, Jill! Where do you get your imagination and inspiration?!!!

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  17. ReviAugust 31, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hi! This is my first visit - thanks to Primitive & Proper. I have to agree with you about RH - love their asthetic. But, I am totally impressed with you and your upholstery and painting skills! I'm not sure how you manage that with a 3 month old, but whatever it is, keep doing it!
    -Revi from Revisionary Life

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  18. CortneyAugust 31, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    It is so pretty!

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  19. foreverdecoratingAugust 31, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Amazing!

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  20. redmetalroofAugust 31, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    How did you know I just bought a little loveseat yesterday and plan to make a new slipcover too? Now I know just who to call! My very own blogging sister! Yay, for Jillian- now mine will be perfect- HA!

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  21. Linda@Coastal CharmAugust 31, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    You did an outstanding job on her makeover...LOVE this look! Hope to see her at my NTT party:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  22. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Oh my gosh, I absolutely adore this!

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  23. Michelle VieraSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    OMG!!! You must post a tutorial on this one. PLLLLEEEAASSEE!!!!!

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  24. Tania PelletierSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Wow, I think it turned out great!! I never would have noticed that it was off center if you hadn't mentioned it!

    Tania

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  25. Inspired by youSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Fabulous job! I learned the hard way to stop working when I get tired. It just resulted in ripping out too many seams. I can't even tell it is off center.

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    You did such a fabulous job with this makeover. I also have a rocker like this that I bought with the intention to (someday) slipcover. You've given me great inspiration. Thanks!

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  27. Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    This is gorgeous! I have saved it so I can hopefully try one out myself! I absolutely LOVE it....visiting from Miss Mustard Seed ~ so happy I found your site!

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  28. Ticking and ToileSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Fabulous!!!

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  29. terrySeptember 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I love the chair...you did a fantastic job! it's ready to flop into with a good book and a cup of something! I want to know what that wall hanging is...wood, metal? it looks fabulous!

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  30. Dorothy FreemanSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Wow! You did a fabulous job on that rocker...I'd love it for my living Room!

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