Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Aug 29, 2012

Behind the scenes

Can you imagine spending your afternoons sitting under a pepper tree on one of these chairs?

Christie and I had the chairs re- upholstered. Great work on the chair part but we were not too happy with the ruffle ....it needed something more to really make it Romantic & Rustic. Day 1 Christie came over and painted the roses, I watched her bring the roses to life. Always a wonderful experience seen her paint.

Day 2 Christie spent the morning making ruffles, three layers. In the afternoon we attached it to the chairs and finished it with ribbon.
Now they are complete!

We had a great time under the pepper tree. Christie worked on the set up, styling while I took photos.

Another great day at the TVM headquarters!

The chairs will be for sale at The Vintage Markeplace at the Oaks September 7th and 8th, 2012.

Linking to Feathered Nest Friday
Linking to Vintage Inspiration Friday #103

Ciao for now
Rita

5 comments:

  1. It was a great idea you had Rita, to re-upholster these chairs, I had alot of fun working on them with you! XO Christie

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  2. Oh....these are so wonderful!!!! Great job ladies:-)

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  3. Those chairs are gorgeous! I mean really--you never see anything like that. I am so impressed!

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  4. The chairs are beyond darling, Rita and Christie's roses add that special finishing touch. Such beautiful work the two of you do.
    xoxo
    Cori G.

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