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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Little Red Chair

This is the story of a little red chair I got for free. 

I had this for few months and debated to sand it and paint it to put in our girls' new bedroom.
 But I kept thinking that it might not be a good idea. 


First, they would totally fight over who would get to
sit on this. 
Second, during the fight, they would totally trip over this thing and hurt themselves.
Third, I still can't find my sander...I know, I might just have to buy a new one...

So here came the idea of just leave the paint on there, give it a coat of polyurethane, and park it outside our front door.
Adding a potted plant...that the hubby got for me this last Valentine's Day...





Nothing say "Welcome Home" like a rocker (or chair) on your front porch if you live in the South...
The best part is that it did not cost me a dime.
Free


Stay Frugal,
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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    its so cute and it looks wonderful with the plant in it, i love the rocker on the front porch, we had one on our porch too, in fact I have one on the balcony!

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  2. Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseOctober 2, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    so cute and i love that you left it just the way it was!

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  3. KellyOctober 2, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    It does have great patina just the way it is. It would look adorable at Christmas time with a small Christmas tree lit up in it. I was thinking about that since it was red.

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  4. Amy of While Wearing HeelsOctober 2, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I'm curious, if you find your sander, will you redo it and allow for a fight to break out over it OR will you leave it looking very sweet and welcoming by you front door?

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  5. Liz @ Quirky VistasOctober 2, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    I'm so glad you were worried about a fight, injuries and couldn't find your sander because it's perfect as is! You would regret it if you painted it. It is really adorable. I also love the idea of putting it on the front porch with a plant, plus the kids can rock in it if they ever want to, right? Win/Win!
    Liz

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  6. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 2, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Sooooo cute!!

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  7. LibbyOctober 2, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    This is such a cute chair. I remember having one of these when I was a kid. It is serving a wonderful purpose. And, no one will fight over it. :-)

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  8. SuzyOctober 2, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    What an adorable chair! I'm glad you left it in its original state.

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  9. Something Nice and PrettyOctober 2, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    So cute! Love it with the potted plant!

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  10. Korrie@RedHenHomeOctober 2, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I fell in love with the chippy red deliciousness from the very first picture! Glad you left it.

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  11. Lynn WoodOctober 2, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    What a perfect spot for your plant to "sit". It is perfect just like it is!

    ~Lynn

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  12. UnknownOctober 3, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Red vintage chair, I think it was meant to stay as is! I like it.

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  13. Heaven's WalkOctober 3, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    That little red chair is just perfect imperfection! I love the patina on it, and it looks fabulous on your front porch! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  14. 20 North OraOctober 3, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Great decision! It has such a look of age on it. You can only imagine the stories it has to tell.

    Judy

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  15. LibbyOctober 3, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I left a surprise for you on my blog. Check it out on Thursday morning. :-)

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  16. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmOctober 4, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Love your little red chair...so happy you left it "chippy" :) Laurel

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  17. AnnOctober 4, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Sweet little red chair. Love the original finish.

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  18. Joanne BischofOctober 4, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    charming, charming, chair! Just adorable.

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  19. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickOctober 4, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    I had a chair just like this when I was a little girl. Fond memory. :)

    I would love to have you link up with my Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!
    http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/09/clever-chicks-blog-hop-2-featured-post.html

    I hope to see you there!
    Cheers!
    Kathy
    The Chicken Chick

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  20. UnknownOctober 5, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    What a great find - and it's absolutely perfect the way it is - and where it is!!!

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  21. Katherines CornerOctober 5, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Its just right, the perfect way to display and hold a plant too. sweet! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. xo

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  22. Simply SimplisticatedOctober 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Wouldnt change a thang!!! Very charming:)

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  23. chateau chicOctober 8, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Your little chair is adorable! I love when the original paint is kept. So charming.
    I'm happy to be a new follower, Mary Alice

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  24. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 8, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    WOW...luv this CUTE FREEBIE!!! Thanks for sharing it at my party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  25. AudreyOctober 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Love the time-worn look. Great look that never can be copied. Wonderful display piece. I need to add it to my collection of little chairs.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/2012/01/
    Timeless Treasures

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  26. DebbiedoosOctober 9, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Yep and that is the story of the little red chair. I think it looks adorable outside anyhow. Just think around Christmas how cute it will look too. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalOctober 9, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Oh, I'm so glad you didn't paint it! I love it just the way it is. It's worn to perfection! :)

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  28. CasandraOctober 10, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    So adorable! I think you made the right choice to leave it be. I once had a large weathered old rocker with a bad seat so I kept it outside the back door. I put a pot of yellow lantana which looks like golden fireworks---grows so well down here in Louisiana. Unfortunately, I didn't think to put protective coat on like you so, after a few years, it was a goner. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

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  29. Cristina GarayOctober 10, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    I love it just the way it is! Perfect place to show it off!

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  30. KatherineOctober 15, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    It is just perfect with the pot in the seat! Love!!! Thanks for sharing at Gettin' Krafty!

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  31. Meredith @ The Laundry Can WaitNovember 14, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    I love this little chair. The color is perfect! I'm a new follower, and would love to have you stop back by thepolkadotshoes.blogspot.com.

    Blessings from Oklahoma,
    Meredith

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