Thursday, October 22, 2009

Aaaand they're OFF!

To the Upholsterer, that is! The Chippendale chairs were finally dry enough (did I mention I had to let that oil-based paint set for FIVE days?) Anyway....off to get their Imperial Trellis groove on!
Thank goodness I have a sweet, patient, and design-oriented husband who was willing to be my translator - Lord knows what I would have come back with if he hadn't been there to help me out - although I can hold my own in the pantomime and sketch departments, if need be!
I'm rather certain the upholsterer thought I was a tad Loco for taking pictures while he measured the fabric....Aaaah...the sacrifices of being a blogstress! ;) Stay tuned - chairs due back end of next week!!

22 comments:

Jill GG said...

It's like sending your kids off to school... come back safe! lol! They are going to be JUST gorgeous when they are done - can't wait.

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Oooh Oooh Ooooh Lovely! They are absolutely fabulous!

So is hubby fluent in portuguese? I can do cafe con muito leche...and una mas caiparinha por favor...Important stuff!

Michelle Hughes said...

They are going to be fab-u-lous!! And who cares if he thinks you are loco, we are bloggers you know!!

Have a great day!
Michelle

Karen said...

Those are going to look great. The look on the upholsterer's face is priceless. Someone doesn't like getting his picture taken!

My Passport to Style said...

Hi there cant wait to see the finished project!! Sharon xxooo

Averill said...

The orange looks GREAT and I can't imagine how stunning the finished product is going to be. So exciting, Alison!

Chic Coles said...

They are going to look great! I love the imperial trellis you picked...cannot wait to see when they are done!

annechovie said...

aah, those look gorgeous already - I can't wait to see the finished product! *also, I have painted a French chair - the Orange Bergere - but I'd like to do more! Have a great weekend! xo

LindsB said...

ahhhh, soooo exciting!! They are going to look AWESOME!! I can not WAIT to see them- they are the perfect combo of colors too, I just love it!

I'm totally giddy about it and they are not even my chairs :)

MFAMB said...

so excited for you!!! can't wait to see them.

My Notting Hill said...

Looks like they're going to turn out beautifully!

High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

Such fun! I can't wait to see them all finished!!

Sarah said...

they're going to look fab!

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Oh, they are going to look so great! I can't wait to see them. laurie

Melanie said...

What a sweet husband. Mine would have done the same thing for me. I can't wait to see the finished product. I can't believe that it took 5 days to dry. Why so long do you think?

paula said...

I can't wait to see! I am sure they will be stunning.

Beth Connolly said...

How exciting-can't wait!

JMW said...

Love bamboo chippendale chairs! Can't wait to see the final product. :)

Unknown said...

I cant wait to see them when the are finished! What a marvelous job you have done so far. I'm so happy to have found your blog and I look forward to future visits.

Design Actually said...

I can't wait to see them, they're going to be gorgeous! You can't go wrong with Imperial Trellis!

Pink Wallpaper said...

they are going to look FAB!! can't wait to see them!

Carolyn said...

that orangey coral is my favorite color ever! i'm jealous. And I feel your pain with the photo taking...sometimes you gotta sacrifice your image for your blogstalkers. :)