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.
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,
31 comments:
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!
so cute and i love that you left it just the way it was!
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.
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?
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
Sooooo cute!!
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. :-)
What an adorable chair! I'm glad you left it in its original state.
So cute! Love it with the potted plant!
I fell in love with the chippy red deliciousness from the very first picture! Glad you left it.
What a perfect spot for your plant to "sit". It is perfect just like it is!
~Lynn
Red vintage chair, I think it was meant to stay as is! I like it.
That little red chair is just perfect imperfection! I love the patina on it, and it looks fabulous on your front porch! :)
xoxo laurie
Great decision! It has such a look of age on it. You can only imagine the stories it has to tell.
Judy
I left a surprise for you on my blog. Check it out on Thursday morning. :-)
Love your little red chair...so happy you left it "chippy" :) Laurel
Sweet little red chair. Love the original finish.
charming, charming, chair! Just adorable.
I had a chair just like this when I was a little girl. Fond memory. :)
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Cheers!
Kathy
The Chicken Chick
What a great find - and it's absolutely perfect the way it is - and where it is!!!
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
Wouldnt change a thang!!! Very charming:)
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
WOW...luv this CUTE FREEBIE!!! Thanks for sharing it at my party.
Blessings,
Linda
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
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.
Oh, I'm so glad you didn't paint it! I love it just the way it is. It's worn to perfection! :)
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!
I love it just the way it is! Perfect place to show it off!
It is just perfect with the pot in the seat! Love!!! Thanks for sharing at Gettin' Krafty!
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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