I painted my kitchen chairs blue.
... after being inspired by this picture from Lavender Fields.
It brings such great color into the room. I'm not used to it yet so every time I walk by, I think "Wow". I know most people (myself included) would normally chose neutral furniture, white, black, wood tones, etc. but this makes me smile. Here's how they looked before ...
Now, I really need to find a chandelier. I'm going to look around a little on my next trip to Delaware and if I don't find anything, I'm just going to buy new. I'm tired of the empty space above the table! I also wish I could find white chair pads. Why is white so impossible to find?? I may have to break down and buy the blah-brown that they seem to have everywhere.
Also, I don't often post recipes, but after our blueberry picking on Saturday, I found this highly rated recipe on Allrecipes for blueberry pancakes. You have to wait an hour before cooking them, but as the reviews say, its well worth it. They're so fluffy and light as air! I think next time I might add a bit more sugar, but they were delicious enough that I thought someone out there might be interested.
They tasted as good as they look. Yum!
... after being inspired by this picture from Lavender Fields.
It brings such great color into the room. I'm not used to it yet so every time I walk by, I think "Wow". I know most people (myself included) would normally chose neutral furniture, white, black, wood tones, etc. but this makes me smile. Here's how they looked before ...
Now, I really need to find a chandelier. I'm going to look around a little on my next trip to Delaware and if I don't find anything, I'm just going to buy new. I'm tired of the empty space above the table! I also wish I could find white chair pads. Why is white so impossible to find?? I may have to break down and buy the blah-brown that they seem to have everywhere.
Also, I don't often post recipes, but after our blueberry picking on Saturday, I found this highly rated recipe on Allrecipes for blueberry pancakes. You have to wait an hour before cooking them, but as the reviews say, its well worth it. They're so fluffy and light as air! I think next time I might add a bit more sugar, but they were delicious enough that I thought someone out there might be interested.
They tasted as good as they look. Yum!
See more make-overs at Between Naps on the Porch!
The chairs look great!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue color! Good luck finding your finishing touches.
ReplyDeleteThe blue chairs were just gorgeous. I really, really like them. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThe chairs are beautiful! I love that feeling when you still walk by a room and say wow. It is what we strive for and you hit it.
ReplyDeleteThe color looks great - you're brave!
ReplyDeleteI like the change. It looks great. They have decent (and inexpensive) white chair pads at Ikea. Here's their page online http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=chair+pads
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
I really love that pop of color too. Blue is my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for chair pads too, but not in white, probably BLUE!
Beautiful! I love the tone of blue!
ReplyDeleteThe chairs are beautiful! I can see why they make you happy, when you walk by!
ReplyDeleteI love them - really! They look sophisticated! Linda
ReplyDeletelike those chairs. ALOT!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! That is a great result!
ReplyDelete~Liz
I love the blue chairs. They really POP! Very, very nice!
ReplyDeleteYour chairs are awesome. Thanks for sharing your project.
ReplyDeleteOh, it is very special now! Love the blue color. You just transformed those chairs from plain to Cinderella worthy of a pumpkin ride! Have you tried googling white chair pads? That's how I find everything. Can't have enough color!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Hello !
ReplyDeleteGreat Ooooo factor ! The blue is cheery !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Very pretty and happy and just plain fun!!! Great color choice; nice blue! With the blue in your dining room it gives a nice tie-in!!! Love this! Sincerely, Jeannette
ReplyDeleteNICE! That's a bold choice, but it's workin'!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the hunt for a chandy!
I love when I paint something and it surprises even me when I walk into a room. They look great!
ReplyDeleteThe look is incredible! What a change.Looks nice.
ReplyDeleteKay
Those chairs look great! It would have been a 'gulp and do it' thing for me to be that brave but it sure payed off.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to eat blueberry pancakes on your newly painted blue chairs. I like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteRhonda
Great job! Good luck finding the chandy!
ReplyDeletewow, those chairs look great, nice to get a pop of colour...
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Sarah
Your chairs look gorgeous! Aren't you glad you were brave enough to go with the blue, rather than the more 'natural' colors? It really does bring so much more color to the whole room.
ReplyDeleteGood luck finding a good chandelier! Have you thought of making your own pads? Or buying new and upholstering?
Way to go on the chairs! I think they look great in your kitchen. I love that inspiration room.
ReplyDeleteI love painted furniture and I especially love blue. you chairs came out great! Good luck finding a chandelier, it will really add to your space :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming over to Martys guest posting of my kitchen and dining room and taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate your kind words. I am loving the change of the chairs, the blue you chose is so wonderfully cheery. How fun to make a simple change and it changed the look of the entire room. The cabinet you have behind the chairs would look great with some glass inserts and lighting , OOOH AAAAH! Hugs Kathysue
ReplyDeleteOooooooo!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue...Blue and white is absolutely one of my favorite combinations! Red and white also.
Makes an eye-popping change. Looks great!
The blue chairs and the blueberry pancakes both look YUMMY!! Good luck finding the right cushions - you'll probably find them in some completely unexpected place!
ReplyDeletelove the chairs!! definitely makes a HUGE difference!
ReplyDeleteLove the transformation, looks wonderful! Great job.
ReplyDeleteYour chairs made me smile too. They look wonderful and give just the perfect pop of color to your space.
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite makeover today. The blue chairs are totally fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue chairs!!!! Much better than white or black. I'd be too afraid to do it myself, but yours looks great. You are much braver than I.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the blue. I have been thinking of doing the same thing only 4 different colors. Looks great. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Sherry
You could go with another fun color like the green vase for your chair pads-- Or buy some chair pads and make a cover for them in white.
ReplyDeleteAnother option would be to go with some large white pillows and sew on the ties to keep them in place.
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Cheri
I LOVE the blue chairs! It does add just the right pop of color!
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