When I first picked up this armchair from my client I already new it was going to be beautiful as the shape of the frame is so elegant and when she asked if I would paint the chair in a shimming cream with flecks of gold, I couldn't stop smiling at the thought of painting with gold and couldn't wait to get stuck into this one!

 

This was my first ever armchair, probably the biggest challenge so far, learning to make the cushion seat was probably one of the hardest things I have had to face in upholstery as sewing machines aren't exactly my best friends and having spent 10 hours in total, by the time this baby was done I did start to get the hang of things, but only just...

 

 

A summers evening

A shop update :: A summers evening

 

 

Today at Yard of Bleu were having a 'summers evening' with our new stock that will be available to shop at Etsy by the end of the week.... Imagine a summers evening spent wearing a sheer lace slip, relaxing in our Ercol collection sipping a cup of chamomile tea.

 It's all looking so peaceful here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available to shop at www.yardofbleu.etsy.com

 

crochet lace tablecloth

Coffee and cream crochet lace tablecloth

Ercol white painted Chairs

Vintage lace slip

White heritage lidded sugar bowl

Hand painted children's rocking horse

 

Hope you enjoyed this weeks new stock our summers evening look with light lace, white barn painted furniture and touches of natural linen.

 

 



Upholstery update :: sky blues the limit

when you start with a chair that looks like it’s been kept in a skip for the last 20 odd years its exciting knowing that you are going to bring this poor little chair back to life and by the time your done with it, it’s going to be a complete head turner.

I took this pic after I stripped it down, originally it was upholstered in red velvet with brass studs, making this chair look OTT and tacky as the wooden frame is already elaborate enough, I wanted to make this chair look elegant and more simple.

 

I got to learn how to button this term which was really interesting, working out the dimensions for the diamonds and covering buttons by hand is a lot harder then I imagined and the little arms can be fiddly to, but the end result is worth every minute as I’ve fallen completely in love and this will be a hard one to let go.

 

 

I painted this chair in Paris Grey - Annie Sloan {new addiction} I sanded the edges, I think this also helps bring out the beautiful detail that’s in the wooden frame and I decided to go for natural linen in sky blue.

I think this chair would look amazing in a bedroom or if you had a walk-in wardrobe you could have this chair to sit and try on all your beloved shoe collection. {I think Carrie would approve} yep I think I've found the perfect excuse ladies for us to own a chair like this.