Giving an Early American Rocking Chair a little French Country ooh-la-la. ;)

Bernice and Susan, you asked for updates on Colette- she has finally emerged! :)

To see more: http://plumdoodles.com/2012/08/27/early-american-french-country-rocking-chair-makeover/

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Shabby French Country Cot... Brunswick, GA

Sheila, this is so beautiful. I love it, love it, love it! You did a marvelous job.
Ann

on Aug 28, 2012 · Like 1
Donna R Lumberton, TX

There goes Susan again with the sex word! LOL!

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 4
TaniaC Fairfield, IL

He he "Sexy Legs" Love it Susan..:)... Sheila What a beautiful Transformation you did on this Chair and Yes I do love a shorter Skirt Much more appealing to show off the Shape of her legs..:)

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 4
Anne Woodstock, IL

Beautiful chair! What a great transformation!

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

You guys are too funny! I can't say anything against talk about her sexy legs since I wrote about her butt and adding a little something up top.... ;)

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 3
Shabby French Country Cot... Brunswick, GA

We do tend to humanize our furniture, don't we?!

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 3
Farmhouse Porch Humble, TX

Super cute Makeover!

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 1
Donna R Lumberton, TX

...and her arms are reaching out, as if waiting for a hug...

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 3
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Colette is a little tricky with the hugs, Donna. If you lean back too hard, she may just flip you over!

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 3
Donna R Lumberton, TX

So she's a frisky French gal? ;)

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 3
Marg C Middletown, NY

hahaha!
total transformation! she is a cutie. nice job!

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 2
Beckie @ Infarrantly Crea... Greenwood, IN

Holy crap did you sew that yourself? Dang I am jealous of people who have way superior sewing skills than I do.

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 4
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Donna, I wouldn't say frisky so much as just plain ornery! :)
Beckie, I sewed the pillow- everything else is stapled on. I tried to make a slipcover and it was just way beyond me.

on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 3
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

@Beckie - LOL!! I could NOT have said it better!!! I have a sewing machine but I'm sorely lacking two important elements to be successful. That would be skill and patience!! Give me a hot glue gun, staple gun (does that make me well armed?) and maybe an iron for that "stuff" you iron on to fuse fabric together and I'm ready to roll
!!

on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 3
Bernice H Yakima, WA

collette? collette???? This is Liza Doolittle! She is gorgeous and sexy and cute all at the same time! I would not have recognized her! Sheila you have such vision, I am floored! Please sweetie, you have to help me get my butt in gear and do something to these plain Jane chairs and table! I want a bunch of little Collettes running around too! Good work girl friend! You gotta be proud!

on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 2
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Bernice, you are a hoot, and I really appreciate all your kind words! You already have a good idea what you want to do with that table and chairs- just do it! :) Like I said before, I'd strongly recommend that you pick out your fabrics first, then choose your paints from there.

on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 1
Betsy Atlanta, GA

This is by far one of my favorite transformations! I don't know how I missed commenting before now! I love this piece! You did an amazing job!

on Nov 06, 2012 · Like 2
Marg C Middletown, NY

that's good to know SheilaG, Plum Doodles ...I wouldn't have thought to pick out my fabric first....and then the paint. great advice!

on Nov 06, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Thanks, Betsy! Colette has a new home in Savannah, now. I hope she behaves. :)

on Nov 06, 2012 · Like 4
Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada

Wow SheilaG, Plum Doodles ! Fabulous job!

on Nov 20, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Thanks so much, Anne D ! She was a nightmare to redo for someone who doesn't do upholstery! :]

on Nov 20, 2012 · Like 1
Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada

I'll bet!!! Good on you for sticking it through.

on Nov 21, 2012 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

Forgot to mentiaon Shiela that my sister-in-law/s name is Colette too. She is just as elegant and classy as your chair "Coltte" is! Starting to look for the right material now!

on Nov 22, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Ooh, thanks for the update, Terri J - can't wait to see what you come up with!

on Nov 22, 2012 · Like 0
Collette Hemmes Rock Australia

This is just delightful you did a really wonderful job on a pretty sad looking chair

on Nov 23, 2012 · Like 1