Sunday, August 21, 2011

Follow the Script





My mother gave me this Queen Anne chair below about 15 years ago. It was upholstered in a tapestry fabric which, at the time, I thought was a bit frumpy. I daringly decided to have it reupholstered in this script fabric. My mother politely didn't say anything but I think she thought I had ruined the chair. Nowadays you see script fabric everywhere. I was clearly way ahead of my time! LOL.

15 years on and I still love the fabric.

There wasn't a lot of choice then. Now you can find it in every style and colour.



Here are some lovely examples.





















Till next time




Sharon x



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21 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 21, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Sharon what a beautiful chair and I LOVE that fabric! Martina

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 21, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Sharon, your chair is fantastic. You were way ahead in time.

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  3. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeAugust 21, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Hey trendsetter! That fabric is beautiful. How many people can say they still love a fabric after 15 years?

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  4. Divine TheatreAugust 22, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    You just helped me make up my mind! I have two Louis XVI chairs that I am having reupholstered! This fabric will be perfect! Please see my last Craigslist Finds post and tell me what you think? I also would love suggestions on the finish for the wood!

    xoxo
    Andie

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  5. Mary Ann PickettAugust 22, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    I love your chair. Where do you put it? That daybed is cool. Lovely post. So ahead of your time!!!

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  6. Acquired ObjectsAugust 22, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    I know it doesn't have script on it but I LOVE THAT CHAIR IN THE FIRST IMAGE! Your chair looks fabulous with the script on it, funny you did it 15 years ago and it's still up to date, way to go! Love that daybed covered in script too.

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  7. Leah - The Inside StoryAugust 22, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    You certainly have great style Sharon, your chair is gorgeous and you were way ahead of your time. Leahxx

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  8. under spanish mossAugust 22, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Great chair and nice choice of fabric. Great new blog header.
    Angela and Renee

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  9. Barbara@HausDesignAugust 22, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Love the chair re-do! I have a pillow waiting for me in storage in the US for when we move back...I am excited to be able to use it. Also love them for curtains as you show here too!

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  10. VeronicaAugust 22, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Hi Sharon. Your chair is magic and I also love scripted fabrics. love the colours the pinks, blue and creams etc. Who are those fabrics by?
    I adore the fabrics by Tanya Sturgeon and Caroline Quartermine! Saw a black, gold and taupe also scripted by African Sketchbook!

    Veronica
    xxx

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  11. PamelaAugust 22, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Love your chair Sharon!
    I would love one of these settees with the script fabric on it!
    Beautiful images!!
    Pamela xo

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  12. Sandra van DoornAugust 22, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    oh my God i want this! i can just picture the chair in my art studio, quite a piece! wonderful ... sandra

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  13. AprendeconvaleAugust 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    wow!! such a good decision! love it very very much!!! congrats

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  14. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I probably would have thought the same as your mother but now I realize that you're an entrepreneur!

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  15. Petie@inspirednesting.comAugust 23, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Love the chair! I think the cream colored fabrics with script are my favorite. What else did you do 15 years ago that we're just getting around too? :)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    oh yes, love scripty fabrics..I'm sure "scripty" is a word.. :) .. and you have a pretty little chair, love the fabric..!!
    thank-you for your kind words today...and I am going to take a little time today and peruse your lovely blog...
    blessings,
    maureen

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  17. LynneAugust 23, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Sharon...once again, you inspire me! The daybed! I have an idea...but it's going to be a while before I get to it!
    I hope you are having a lovely day!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  18. ReviAugust 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Here's to being ahead of your time! If you go shopping and can't find what you want, you have to create it. It's sort of like the chicken and the egg - which comes first, the creativity that makes you ahead of your time, or does being ahead of your time make you have to be more creative? Whatever it is, it works. :)

    I'm new to blogging and would love to invite you to visit me! Revi

    www.revisionarylife.blogspot.com

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  19. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.August 24, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    I love your chair and this is a fun and beautiful post. I love the script fabric. Next to your chair...I really love that little grungy French bench. Thanks for the sweet comment about my bath today. We struggled with it when building the house and now it's one of my favorite spaces. XOXO Mona

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  20. designchicAugust 25, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Isn't script fabric so fun...adore your choice and love that you were way ahead of your time!!

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  21. Caroline (Piorra Maison)September 5, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I hear ya! There was a time when we could not find the material we needed. now it is everywhere but I love it. Your pictures are gorgeous.
    Caroline

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