Chair Transformation and Wow Us Wednesdays #3

2.23.2011

It's that time of week again for Wow Us Wednesdays. I am so glad you are here and sure hope you will join us. You can share just about anything here. If you want to share a diy project, craft, recipe, home tour, whatever, just link it up.


I have finally finished this chair. I picked this up at an antique mall several months ago for $30. Since I have made over this guest room I need to lighten up this little chair.


     Much better, don't you think? Let's take a closer look.

















    Just white paint by Behr called cotton knit and some sanding. You would think that it would be an 
     easy project, but chairs just aren't that easy to paint. Anyway, it is done and it looks so much better.
 You can see the rest of the guest room here
Now it is time for you to link up all your wonderful wow posts.  

Guidelines:

1. Be sure and link up your intended post URL and not your whole blog.
2. Please add a link back to the party in your post so others can find the party and join in.
3. Take time to visit some of the links. You may find a wonderful new blog to follow.
4. No advertising please
If you are new here I hope you will become a follower.

I have a new giveaway going on HERE. Be sure and check it out.

Also Mr. Savvy and I are celebrating our 36th anniversary today!
Yes, I was two when I got married. No, just kidding. I was 19 though.
Happy Anniversary to my best friend!

Linking to The Shabby Chic Cottage for Transformation Thursday
Posted by at
Labels: ,

89 comments:

  1. Katie2/22/11, 7:58 PM

    I love it now!! It looks so cute!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Sherry2/22/11, 7:58 PM

    Kim,
    Your chair looks great! Worn in all of the right places. Happy Anniversary!
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  3. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage2/22/11, 8:00 PM

    Happy Anniversary!! I hope you have a romantic evening planned ;)
    Your chair looks really pretty panted white and distressed!! All of those spindles must have been tedious to paint!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Honey at 28052/22/11, 8:00 PM

    The chair looks great! I totally understand that you married when you we two. I married before I was born!

    ReplyDelete
  5. PAT2/22/11, 8:02 PM

    Happy Anniversary Kim!

    The chair looks fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Sunny simple life2/22/11, 8:03 PM

    I LOOOVE it!. You have given me a great idea for a yard sale chair I have been wanting to change. Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Confessions of a Plate Addict2/22/11, 8:04 PM

    Love your chair redo, Kim! And happy anniversary to you and your hubby! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  8. Martina2/22/11, 8:04 PM

    Kim what a cute chair and it looks great white. Looks like we were up to the same paint project this week. I just did a chair for Mackenzie's room. Martina

    ReplyDelete
  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~2/22/11, 8:05 PM

    Happy Anniversary! I hope you have a wonderful evening! You are both such special friends! And I love your chair! What a difference! Hugs to you and hubby! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  10. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜2/22/11, 8:06 PM

    Ahhh...Happy Anniversary Kim! I love the chair. So funny our friend Martina did one very similar in color..you will see it soon. Have fun!!~ XO

    ReplyDelete
  11. Brayton Homestead Interiors2/22/11, 8:07 PM

    I so agree! chairs are not easy at all to paint. Your finished chair has the most perfect color- thanks for sharing it. Not too white. Love the distressing you did...

    Karen

    ReplyDelete
  12. Step inside my home2/22/11, 8:07 PM

    Hi Kim, The chair looks right at home now in your guest room! Happy Anniversary to you & Mr. Savvy!
    ~Susie

    ReplyDelete
  13. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here2/22/11, 8:13 PM

    Kim, Happy anniversary to you and Mr. Savvy. I hope you have a fun evening planned. The chair looks wonderful and I think you could have a career in furniture transformation if you wanted.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  14. Linda@Coastal Charm2/22/11, 8:13 PM

    Happy Anniversary Kim and thanks for hosting.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete
  15. Mandy @ Creekside Creations2/22/11, 8:13 PM

    Happy Anniversary!

    That chair is so pretty and your guest room is just perfection! Every little detail and accessory is simply beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Anonymous2/22/11, 8:17 PM

    The chair looks great. I know what you mean about chairs being difficult. All those spindles! Your guest room is so cozy and pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  17. At The Picket Fence2/22/11, 8:25 PM

    Happy Anniversary Kim! I hope you and your hubby have a wonderful time celebrating and thanks so much for hosting another great party! I'm linking up my sister's bathroom remodel (#29).
    Vanessa

    ReplyDelete
  18. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage2/22/11, 8:27 PM

    Hi Kim~ Your chair looks darling all white and shabby and Happy Anniversary to you and Mr. Savvy!!! Thanks for hosting!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Linda (Nina's Nest)2/22/11, 8:33 PM

    Hi Kim. I like that chair re-d0. I got a "new" old chair yesterday, and I'm going to do the same thing you did! I wonder who will be first to get those dining room/kitchen chairs painted...you or me?! Linda

    ReplyDelete
  20. Vintage Gal2/22/11, 8:36 PM

    Kim ~ love the chair. Just perfect!~

    ReplyDelete
  21. Alison @ The Polohouse2/22/11, 8:36 PM

    Love it!
    Chairs are so hard to paint... especially the spindle-y kind!
    Just the perfect amount of sanding.
    I need to take lessons from you.
    A

    ReplyDelete
  22. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home2/22/11, 8:38 PM

    The white redo looks so fresh in your guest room, Kim. It was a good decision.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Handy Man, Crafty Woman2/22/11, 8:42 PM

    that chair looks so cute now! Great job.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Sarah2/22/11, 8:45 PM

    Happy Anniversary, Kim. We celebrated our 36th this summer, but I'm afraid I was older than 19 when we married. ;-)
    Like the new look for the chair. ~ Sarah

    ReplyDelete
  25. Olive Cooper2/22/11, 9:01 PM

    Kim, it turned out so pretty. I love Behr paint and needed a good color in white so thanks for posting this today. ♥O

    ReplyDelete
  26. Brenda Kula2/22/11, 9:02 PM

    Oh yeah, much better!
    Brenda

    ReplyDelete
  27. Erika . . . with a K2/22/11, 9:02 PM

    I LOOOVE what you did with the chair! This is giving me ideas for an old rocking chair I have... but you aren't making it sound easy to paint a chair! You really did an amazing job. Thanks for hosting another WUW!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Erika . . . with a K2/22/11, 9:02 PM

    Oh yes, and Happy Anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Wendy2/22/11, 9:17 PM

    Kim,
    Your chair looks great. I love white paint transformations and how you made the seat look worn!!
    So happy to have finished up one room to be able to share tonight!
    Hugs~
    Wendy

    ReplyDelete
  30. bj2/22/11, 9:19 PM

    Lovin' this chair...a lot. You are so good at this kind of thing. Everything you touch turns out so pretty.
    Thanks for hosting..:)

    ReplyDelete
  31. Marlee2/22/11, 9:20 PM

    The chair looks fabulous. You really have a knack for transforming furniture into works of art. Happy Anniversary! May you have many more years of happiness!

    ReplyDelete
  32. xinex2/22/11, 9:21 PM

    Happy anniversary, Kim! I think you are the best refinisher around, Love the chair!...Christine

    ReplyDelete
  33. Lynn Richards2/22/11, 9:23 PM

    Hi! I have seen your linky for Wow Us Wednesdays on a number of blogs, so I thought I would join in!
    Thanks so much for the opportunity-
    lynn

    ReplyDelete
  34. NanaDiana2/22/11, 9:24 PM

    It looks great, Kim. Nice job! Diana

    ReplyDelete
  35. countrycharisma2/22/11, 9:28 PM

    Chair turned out great. love the white and the look. I painted some this summer and they sold at the first show I took them to.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Jane2/22/11, 9:38 PM

    A beautiful transformation! I'm always impressed with your furniture redo's! You sanded that chair to perfection.
    Jane

    ReplyDelete
  37. Sherry2/22/11, 9:41 PM

    Happy Anniversary! I love what you did with the chair. I plan to check out a few of the others who have linked up.

    ReplyDelete
  38. The Polka Dot Closet2/22/11, 9:47 PM

    I love everything white!! Love your chair. thank you for hosting this party, I have linked up! Going to visit some party guests.

    Carol

    ReplyDelete
  39. Low Tide High Style2/22/11, 9:48 PM

    Kim, I'm officially dubbing you the Queen of Paint, your chair looks amazing! I really want to paint my kitchen chairs, and I love the color you chose for your chair and how wonderful it looks with the distressing!

    Yet another great project!

    Kat :)

    ReplyDelete
  40. Lindy2/22/11, 9:50 PM

    Cotton Knit. Sweet name for the paint you put on your sweet little chair. Love it. ~Lindy

    ReplyDelete
  41. Anonymous2/22/11, 9:50 PM

    It's really cute, Kim. I can picture it in a baby's nursery or a little girl's room too. Very light, airy and dainty looking.

    Di

    ReplyDelete
  42. Pam - diy Design Fanatic2/22/11, 9:58 PM

    Your chair looks great, Kim!

    ReplyDelete
  43. Lori @ Projects Plenty2/22/11, 9:58 PM

    The chair look wonderful now... love your color choice and distressing. The pillow looks perfect with the piece! Thanks for hosting another great WUW party.

    Lori

    ReplyDelete
  44. Pamela2/22/11, 9:58 PM

    The chair looks great Kim!!

    I did it ! I have joined your linky party...my first ever! I just worked my butt off in the last hour getting the island moved...stuff put on it...taking photos uploading....and figuring out this linky thing!!! Now I think I need a drink lol !!!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Martha's Barefoot Designs2/22/11, 10:01 PM

    Beautiful chair!!! Happy Anniversary to you two! May God bless you with many, many more.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Sue (Someone's Mom)2/22/11, 10:05 PM

    Much better...love it with the pillow!

    ReplyDelete
  47. Kathy2/22/11, 10:09 PM

    I think that is the same green in my apt...it is so soothing, I love it and I love what you did to the chair, just darling and that pillow is yummy

    ReplyDelete
  48. Allison2/22/11, 10:14 PM

    Happy Anniversary, Kim! 36 years is a long time! That is great! I love your chair in the white. I am painting a chair right now and no, they are not easy. Your chair turned out lovely and the perfect amount of distressing. I hope you have a wonderful anniversary celebration.

    ReplyDelete
  49. A Hint of Home2/22/11, 10:26 PM

    Happy anniversary, Kim! Congratulations for your years together! Wish you many more!
    The chair looks great and I'm sure it looks beautiful in your guest room.

    ReplyDelete
  50. Lila Grace Accessories2/22/11, 10:30 PM

    Happy Anniversary!! Love your chair makeover!

    ReplyDelete
  51. laurie @ bargain hunting2/22/11, 10:34 PM

    WOW is right! That chair makeover is fantastic! laurie

    ReplyDelete
  52. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)2/22/11, 10:39 PM

    The chair looks wonderful. It will be perfect in the guest room. Hugs, Marty

    ReplyDelete
  53. laurie @ bargain hunting2/22/11, 10:42 PM

    Belated Happy Anniversary! laurie

    ReplyDelete
  54. the cape on the corner2/22/11, 10:52 PM

    happy anniversary-so sweet! and super cute chair redo!

    ReplyDelete
  55. Kelsie From Our Country Home2/22/11, 11:02 PM

    Looks great...hey wanna come do my dining room chairs hehe...as you pointed out, chairs are not easy (or fun) to paint.

    Thnx for hosting such a great party.

    Blessings Kelsie

    ReplyDelete
  56. Pamela2/22/11, 11:10 PM

    OH kim I am having problems with the link!!! Can you please delete me?
    I had another blogger helping me over the phone with the link I dont know what happened!!

    ReplyDelete
  57. Glenda/MidSouth2/22/11, 11:19 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting again this week . If my post is not appropriate, just let me know. I am not doing anything creative around the home these days.
    I will be back to check our your post - I am on the run right now.
    Glenda

    ReplyDelete
  58. Cozy Home Scenes2/22/11, 11:28 PM

    I love the soft colors in your room, and the chair blends in perfectly! Happy Anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  59. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage2/22/11, 11:48 PM

    You are the Queen of paint! Lovely chair! There was no wow in me to link up this week, but I did want to wish you a happy anniversary! Thirty-six is no small achievement! Many happy days ahead!

    ReplyDelete
  60. bj2/23/11, 12:06 AM

    O, sweetie girl..if I could stay in your beautiful guest room, I would cook day and night for you...and then dance a jig each night. I love love your pretty house.

    I am thrilled to death that your new meme is soooo popular. Love it!
    Happiest 36th anniversary...and many many more.:))
    xo bj

    ReplyDelete
  61. Petie@inspirednesting.com2/23/11, 12:25 AM

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Hope you took a break from painting furniture to celebrate :)

    Your chair looks great...they are time consuming aren't they, with all the spindles, etc? Always worth the reward in the end though.

    ReplyDelete
  62. Maya @ Completely Coastal2/23/11, 2:30 AM

    Happy Anniversary!!! I got married at 36! Love the way you transformed the chair!

    ReplyDelete
  63. Vintage Gal2/23/11, 6:43 AM

    Kim ~ I'm linking up for the very first time ~ hope I did it right

    ReplyDelete
  64. Vicki2/23/11, 7:12 AM

    Cute as can be now! I think you need my project on the wall above it!

    ReplyDelete
  65. Karen2/23/11, 8:03 AM

    Kim, the transformatiion of the chair is gorgeous! Because of the dark finish on the original I might have walked past it, although the style is really pretty. With your painters eye, a really beautiful piece was created for next to nothing!

    ReplyDelete
  66. Liz2/23/11, 8:07 AM

    WOW, I love the transformation. Well done, Kim! =) ~Liz

    ReplyDelete
  67. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio2/23/11, 8:32 AM

    It looks great Kim. Chairs are hard to paint, with the spindles....very tedious, but worth it for sure!

    ReplyDelete
  68. Bethany {3SonsPlus1}2/23/11, 8:46 AM

    I agree completely- chairs are not easy to paint! But it looks fabulous now, so well worth the effort, I'm sure!

    ReplyDelete
  69. Rachel2/23/11, 9:52 AM

    This is my first time at Wow Us Wednesdays! I am a big-time follower of your blog. Thanks so much for having the party!

    ReplyDelete
  70. Linda2/23/11, 11:03 AM

    The chair looks perfect for the space now! Happy Anniversary, Kim...hope you do something fun!!

    ReplyDelete
  71. Glenda/MidSouth2/23/11, 11:08 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Hope you had a great evening. You really did a nice job on the chair - very pretty.
    Thanks again for hosting.

    ReplyDelete
  72. Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea2/23/11, 11:20 AM

    Amazing what white can do! Well done. This is my first time linking up here.

    ReplyDelete
  73. Janie2/23/11, 11:31 AM

    The chair looks great! It looks like lots of people have sat in it...

    ReplyDelete
  74. Jane @ Jane's Junk and Treasures2/23/11, 12:12 PM

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

    Love the chair and love that pillow!!!

    ReplyDelete
  75. Anne2/23/11, 12:16 PM

    Just went over and looked at the guest room -- I love it now and also the 'before!' The soft colors couldn't be more perfect,and I esp like how you switched the bedside table... delightful!

    ReplyDelete
  76. Scribbler2/23/11, 12:18 PM

    Your chair looks wonderful -- and I am so happy to see people starting to use Americana again. For so long, if it wasn't French, nobody wanted it. You do a great job with your painted finishes.

    Ellen

    ReplyDelete
  77. Pamela2/23/11, 12:34 PM

    Your chair turned out great Kim! I HATE painting anything with spindles.

    ReplyDelete
  78. Melissa2/23/11, 1:34 PM

    I fixed my goof. Thank you for letting me know.

    ReplyDelete
  79. Jessica2/23/11, 1:56 PM

    I am blog hopping today and I am happy I found your blog.

    Please head on over and visit my blogs as well and become a follower if you aren't already:

    Jessicas Lil Corner is where I blog about family and life at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com

    So Stylilized is where I am currently offering FREE Custom Blog Designs at http://sostylilized.blogspot.com

    Have a blessed day!! :0)

    ReplyDelete
  80. Curtains In My Tree2/23/11, 5:53 PM

    I just love white chairs and have a few myself.

    Thanks for having us show our treasures

    Janice

    ReplyDelete
  81. cityfarmer2/23/11, 8:39 PM

    girl, how DO you do it ALL?

    when do you dust or clean?

    ReplyDelete
  82. Carmel @ Our Fifth House2/23/11, 8:43 PM

    I'm always amazed at the power of white paint! Looks great!

    ReplyDelete
  83. Barb@curlywillowdiy2/23/11, 8:49 PM

    Yes, of course it looks better! A coat of white paint can fix anything. Thanks for another great party and Happy Anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  84. Faye2/23/11, 10:33 PM

    Nice! It looks so much better in white! Thanks for hosting.
    Faye
    (wildrosevintage)

    ReplyDelete
  85. Sincerely2/23/11, 10:44 PM

    Beautiful chair! This is my first time linking up, thanks for hosting!

    Best,
    Ashleigh

    ReplyDelete
  86. Laura Wilkerson2/23/11, 11:49 PM

    Ms. Kim,
    Happy Anniversary to you and your sweetie!

    ReplyDelete
  87. Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow2/24/11, 7:14 AM

    I'll be back to check these out! Been having a crazy week! Interfering with my blog life! LOL

    ReplyDelete
  88. Farah Muzaffar2/25/11, 8:14 AM

    Very happy Anniversery Kim... I am bit late but I think it works.... great transformation... chair is very lovely...
    Hope you would like to spare a little bit of your time for my new post, it’s something different I hope you will enjoy …
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

    ReplyDelete
  89. Mrs. Schmidheiser9/24/11, 11:12 PM

    LOVE this! Thanks for sharing! Please stop by and say hello at

    www.mrsschmidheiser.blogspot.com

    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete

DESIGNED BY ECLAIR DESIGNS