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shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 01, 2009
08:47 PM Post #7015059
| Someone offered two chairs on freecycle, sight unseen. I finally got around to working on them this week. Here's the way they were when I picked them up. I thought oh my these are pretty bad. 
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shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 01, 2009
08:49 PM Post #7015065
| Then I started sanding them down. They had been green, yellow and then blue. 
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shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 01, 2009
08:50 PM Post #7015073
| Here is one with Rustoleum paint, about three coats. 
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shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 01, 2009
08:52 PM Post #7015083
| And this is the first coat of paint which I just finished. I can't wait to finish it up tomorrow. 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 01, 2009
09:16 PM Post #7015191
| Wonderful chairs and beautiful work. Great treasure. |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 01, 2009
09:32 PM Post #7015278
| O my that is gorgouse Linda |
juanita76
Laurel, MS
September 01, 2009
10:03 PM Post #7015448
| Beautiful! My uncle just gave me three chairs, two of which match yours. They are now a pale shade of pink called "Ballet Slipper". They are perfect on my T2T back porch, aka The Sanctuary. And so much more comfortable than you'd think! Where do you plan to put them and did you seal them in some way? |
shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 01, 2009
11:31 PM Post #7015880
| I didn't even think about sealing them, glad you mentioned it. Since they are so weathered I'll probably keep them in the sun room. I might put them on the deck but there are some rust holes on the bottom so I won't leave them out much. I'd love to have a glider too but the new ones are $200 and up. I do think these chairs are comfortable and they bring back so many memories. Juanita why don't you let us see a picture of yours, the color just sounds pretty. |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
September 02, 2009
12:35 AM Post #7016079
| Bravo Shirley... Great job on the chairs.. |
lizrainey
San Mateo, CA
(Zone 9b)
September 02, 2009
07:05 AM Post #7016468
| oh im so jelouse! simply beautiful what a great find.
i have been looking for thease for a long time
perhaps one day i'll finally come across them :) |
juanita76
Laurel, MS
September 02, 2009
08:20 AM Post #7016588
| Would you believe that my uncle has the glider that matches the third chair just rusting away under a big pear tree?! They have an imprint of a giant tulip on the back. My mom has laid claim to it, but I'm hoping I can trade her my new bench for that one. I just love the old stuff so much better! My uncle has two old family houses that we've been helping him redo, both chock full of goodies. No one else shares my love of T2T, so I've acquired some really beautiful things. Lol everyone thought the old barkcloth curtains were hideous until I hung them in my Sanctuary; now they love them! Just would like to tell yall thanks for the inspiration- not a day passes that I don't see something that I am awed by and fall in love with! Keep the posts coming! |
shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 02, 2009
12:27 PM Post #7017401
| I got one more coat of paint on early this morning while the wind was still. I think I'll do one more and then seal it and I'll be finished with one of them. What a beautiful day it is here. Here's how it looks today in better light. I didn't realize the one last night was out of focus. 
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
September 02, 2009
02:22 PM Post #7017823
| great find and even better job ..
I have been telling DH i want to find some of these chairs. just showed him your pictures maybe now I can T2T some ... :) |
shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 02, 2009
03:50 PM Post #7018121
| For some reason husbands don't have the vision like we women do. I read on here all the time where DH's don't want to stop and pick up some great find or as my husband says "someone else's trash" Here is a chair I picked up just down the street. It was during the week that our city picks larger items so you can clean up. The chair was all wobbly and missing one piece of wood on the seat. I got DH to tighten it up and replace that piece of seat, I painted it and we just love it. It still has a lot of life left in it. 
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shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 02, 2009
03:51 PM Post #7018124
| Here's another picture with it's cushion. 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 02, 2009
03:54 PM Post #7018131
| Sure wish we had street clean up...I especially like the idea of ME cleaning up on treasures like those you have shown on this thread. |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 02, 2009
06:54 PM Post #7018656
| Found rusted chair in dumpster, next project. Linda 
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shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 02, 2009
08:32 PM Post #7018942
| Oh I like that one. It's not even in bad shape. What color are you going to paint it? |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 02, 2009
09:02 PM Post #7019043
| Oh boy Linda, dumpster diving at it's best. Good find. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 03, 2009
03:53 PM Post #7021979
| What a wonderful thread, love all those old chairs and all the love and care you have taken to restore them. Linda that chair is so cool and I know you are going to make it look wonderful. Wish I could go dumpster diving with you.
Those old chairs are by far a lot better than the plastic ones today. |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
September 04, 2009
02:51 PM Post #7025772
| Linda great find.. I swear people will throw anything away... Im sure all they had to do was ask someone and they would have taken it instead of tossing it in the trash.. Im glad you came along and saved it.. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 04, 2009
08:36 PM Post #7026847
| New life given to a lot of old things and all by DG'ers. Original owners would beg, borrow or steal to get them back after the "rebirth". |
curvesarein
Kingman, AZ
September 05, 2009
04:38 AM Post #7027786
| I picked up a barstool out of someones trash I found on a bike ride. I will post a pic of it before I finished it for my daughter. And if I can find the new one I will that too, if not I will take a pic and post. 
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curvesarein
Kingman, AZ
September 05, 2009
04:42 AM Post #7027787
| Here is the finished product. My daughter is using turqoise and brown as her new colors and needed a counter heigh bar stool, only one and this fit the bill. It even swivels. 
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lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 05, 2009
09:02 AM Post #7028008
| Curve job welllllllllllllllllllll done!! Linda |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 05, 2009
11:58 AM Post #7028503
| Great looking bar stool. I'll bet daughter was happy with it. |
shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 05, 2009
07:59 PM Post #7030002
| We are certainly doing our part of the three R's. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! I really have given more thought to the reduce and reuse. I've been a recycler for a long time now. I even keep jars that could be put in the recycle but I find other uses for them I have way too much stuff and really realized it when we had to move 3 time in 7 years. That's one reason I use freecycle here. Great job to all of you who took something that would have gone to the landfill and made it something that could be used. |
Wallflower_80
West Richland, WA
(Zone 5b)
September 06, 2009
08:30 PM Post #7034045
| Wow, curvesarein, that barstool looks like all it needed was reupholstered. It is amazing what people will throw away.
It looks lovely! I am sure your daughter is loving your great find and beautiful transformation. |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 13, 2009
04:49 PM Post #7059834
| Finished 
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shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
September 13, 2009
06:10 PM Post #7060181
| Awwww. love it. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 13, 2009
08:00 PM Post #7060571
| Love that chair Linda, you always do such a good job. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 14, 2009
11:14 AM Post #7062823
| Another great job for Linda! |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 15, 2009
12:56 AM Post #7065759
| Thank you so much, Linda |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 15, 2009
09:29 AM Post #7066399
| That's beautiful and looks so inviting!
Janet |
juanita76
Laurel, MS
September 27, 2009
07:30 PM Post #7110734
| I had an idea when I got started on a third old bouncy chair. After prepping it to paint, I grabbed a can of white appliance epoxy I had in the cabinet. My dad had used some on an old iron bed recently and I figured it would work on a metal chair too. I'm happy with the results. It has a rock hard finish and should be super durable (fingers crossed). The only downside is that there are so few colors. Just thought I'd pass it along. Juanita 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 27, 2009
11:31 PM Post #7111402
| Looks great Juanita, we will never know what looks good unless we try it. I would say you did good on this. |
twohassles43
Galesburg, IL
(Zone 5a)
October 13, 2009
03:50 AM Post #7163916
| I cannot wait to show my DH these pictures tomorrow. We have two older medal chairs sitting on our front porch that need painted terribly. They are not nearly as in bad as shape as shirelygirlys were. U just inspired me! Also i found a cute wicker plant stand sitting on the curb in our subdivision going to the trash. I picked it up and walked home with it. Had my dog in one hand, plant stand in another. lol..We are considered to live in a upper scaled subdivision area in our small town, and most people would die if they seen me carrying that plant stand down the street..thankfully it was a nightime walk with my dog. I am really trying hard to change some of my decorating style from updated to outdated...i want to start collecting T2T type stuff and mixing and matching things throughout my home. My husband thinks i am nuts, but as i can see here, it is very rewarding to see things take on new life, and you end up with a treasure. I have never been the very crafty, but since i planted a beautiful flower garden this year for the first time ever, i now think i can do anything. I have found some treasures recently, now i just have to come up with some ideas, and get in there and do it. My DH is very talented at creating anything from nothing, but the hard part is getting him interested in my ideas. Tomorrow i am going to force him to sit in here with me at this websight and see some ideas of things we could be creating together. Thanks so much for a great sight, with great ideas and pictures. I am going to see if i can find a picture of the chairs we have that need repainted. They would be such a easy fix. Maybe tomorrow i will post a picture of my wicker plant stand and ask for some ideas. You guys are treasures yourselves.
I found a distant picture of the chairs i am talking about. I try to keep them out of my pictures. You can see the two metal chairs in the background and notice the metal table that is all rusted. Our chairs are not nearly as old as the ones u guys painted, but look at the seat of the one on the right. It is totally chipped up. The other chair is not as bad, but it wouldnt hurt to give it a overhaul either. What would u suggest using on these chairs? I love them for comfort. Would i need to scrape all the chipped paint off, or do i need to do something to the entire chairs before attempting to paint. I have no clue how to start or what to use. Should i stick with the same colors...and what do u guys suggest to spruce up that little wire table. Thanks so much for getting me motivated. Oh my gosh, it is almost 3 am and i work at 7a.m. This websight has made me loose my mind tonight. Going to be a tired girl tomorrow. I have to give up for tonight, but there is so much here that i want to see it all at once. I love this sight. So glad i was searching for what to do with my lavander plant that i have in a pot for the winter time. I did a search through google and ended up here, and never left. Crazy. Any help with my lavander in a pot for keeping it stable through the winter would also be appreciated. I think it will withstand the cold if i keep it on our screened in back porch??? Will i need to water out there in the winter time??
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 13, 2009
08:36 AM Post #7164191
| twohassles43, welcome to Dave's Garden. This is a great place to see all, do all, and meet many down to earth, honest people. Please visit other forums too. You wouldn't believe the flowers, swaps, clubs and most anything you want see,to learn, or to do is here.
Faye |
shirleygirly
Tyler, TX
October 13, 2009
08:38 PM Post #7166381
| .Welcome and glad you found some inspiration here. I really enjoy re-using things and don't mind if a little work is needed. I'd rather be outdoors as inside anyway. I still haven't done the second chair. I thought I'd wait til cooler weather but since it turned cool all it's done is rain. You were asking about the color for your chairs, I wanted mine to be one of the origional colors but since I wanted to spray paint them I was pretty limited. But I'd say, just do what you want, if you want them purple then by all means paint 'em purple, or whatever color you like. Our neighborhood is a little upscale too but you know if there's something sitting out to be thrown away and someone can use it, I say way to go. I don't mind if someone can use my discards. I'd rather it be used as thrown in a landfill. Be sure and post pictures for us when you get started.
Shirley |
bsavage
Dolores, CO
(Zone 5b)
October 16, 2009
08:51 PM Post #7177474
| Welcome twohassles43... Dave's Garden is definitely addictive, and there are so many talented and knowledgeable folks here. I joined several years ago (also because I was googling a question about plants). Wouldn't be without DG!
Brenda |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 17, 2009
02:27 AM Post #7178585
| That is how I found about about Dave's too, googling to find out about plants. It took me about 6 months before I really started looking at all the forums, etc. and then I had to join. I've been here about 18 months now and keep asking myself why I waited so long.
Pegi |
twohassles43
Galesburg, IL
(Zone 5a)
October 18, 2009
11:39 PM Post #7184751
| Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes. Everyone is so awesome here. I went ahead any joined DGarden via subscription. I know i will get alot of good use out of it. |
curvesarein
Kingman, AZ
October 19, 2009
02:36 AM Post #7185104
| Here's a great find I got at a local antique store for
$5, I use it in my garden a lot, didn't need to do a thing to it and it fold flat. Hold a big bag of potting soil you can move around or put a garbage bag in it for a trash can.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 19, 2009
08:11 PM Post #7188056
| I like your cart curvesarein. Perfect for hauling around large bags of potting soil. I may have to find one for myself. DH has one that he keeps his fishing things in, guess he wouldn't want to give it up for a good cause. |
