Good morning! Well, I spent the weekend taking photos outside...for a change of pace and to get some practice in too :) It was very hot, but everything is looking so beautiful that it was a lot of fun too! I am continuing my series {if you can call it that} on flea market finds, and today I'd like to share with you my wee obsession with vintage chairs...
I often pick up chairs at flea markets and garage sales so that I can have extras on hand if needed. I don't currently use any of these chairs in my home everyday, but they serve as great extra chairs when needed for dinner parties or impromptu outdoor gatherings...
The lovely blue bistro chair above is I one I picked up from the 3 French Hens Market last month.
...I've had this chair for a few years now...I gave it a quick coat of white paint and recovered the seat with a vintage pillow case...
...and this pretty little chair was a garage sale find, for $3! It is actually a plastic folding chair that I painted white and added a slip cover to the seat. It's always great to have chairs that stow away nicely...
And lastly, I do love this ice cream bistro chair. It was originally black and so I painted it white last year and left it out on my patio all year to give it a little bit of patina...
The vintage botanical prints were a flea market find as well!
I have more outdoor pictures to share soon! Hope you all have a great start to your week!!!
Tracey
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Tracey:
I especially love the french bistro chair. Still looking for some old ones myself. My home is for sale so I had to buy a new set for my patio....Also like the Queen Anne's lace in the vase. I would love for you to visit my blog at chestercountycottagegirl.blogspot.coom
Have a great day!
I love all your pictures!
Have a great week! Many hugs, Ingrid
How lovely and inviting!
I love this pictures!
Great pictures, great summer atmosphere. This is enjoyment .....
Enjoy the summer.
Nice day!
Warm greetings
What a sweet and beautiful table you have set with such character. It looks so summery and inviting ~ how I wish I could sit and sip some wine with you.
I have a favor to ask ~ could you look at my vintage chairs on my blog: http://customcomforts.blogspot.com/2011/06/vintage-folding-chairs.html
and give me an opinion on a price? I have priced them at $40 each which does not include the pillow, but they're not selling. I was under the impression vintage folding chairs are really in right now, but maybe that's only in blogland. I was thinking of marking them down in a few weeks if they don't sell. Thanks for your time and advice.
Cindy
Hi Tracey!
You have created such a beautiful outdoor setting! Lovely outdoor photography! I love your chairs, especially the blue folding one with the charming detail on the back! Your rustic basket is very nice, too! I was all set to do some photos this morning, but this crazy (and much needed) storm that is going on is putting a damper on that.. hopefully the sun will come out later on today. You always find the best stuff! :)
Lara
Nature has created such a beautiful backdrop for your vintage chair collection ... so go forth and take more outdoor photo's!
All the best, Katie from
www.westiejulep.blogspot.com
Beautiful pics of such charming chairs...love them all!
Jan
I too share a vintage chair obsession! Just picked up some like your blue one this weekend at the flea near me. They are brown but will become white soon! Beautiful setting for a party!!!
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Love this!
m ^..^
sooo sweet! I would love to sit and chat out there! I can't believe that is a folding chair... and plastic no less! You have given it a whole new life! Your photos are always beautiful and inspiring. t. xoxoxo
feel good pictures... i love your collection of chairs, they add such wonderful character to your pretty table set up.
i wish i could come sit in that garden too :)
they're all so charming, like little ladies at an impromtu tea party!
love the one....folding chair? wow!
so pretty tracey
love this arrangement here, so romantic.
I love your new old chair but you my friend have so much talent with the camera!!!
XO
Kristin
Oh my goodness, I love each chair...but that blue one (sigh) is my favorite!! Tracey, you find the greatest "finds"! Love the outdoor setting; your photos are gorgeous:)
Your photos are absolutely beautiful!! I love the color of that blue chair and the heart chair is to die for!! Isn't it amazing how great everything looks when you put them in an open field?!!? : )
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
I love the mixture of all the different chairs around the table! You put together a lovely table setting and your photos are beautiful! The blue bistro chair was a great find!
Have a great day Tracey!
hugs, Cheryl
looks so summery and beautiful Tracey.......I too just bought a blue chair, but mine is a booster seat that is vintage....blue just keeps pulilng me in lately :)
So beautiful Tracey!! I am in love with your bistro chair, the color is fabulous! Your photos are just spectacular. You truly have a gift!
Have a lovely week.
Sincerely,
Melinda
This is just so beautiful. I wish I was sitting on one of those seats with a chilled white wine ... mmmm! x
Beautiful chairs! Love them. I so badly wanted to make it to the french hens market this weekend but being 38 weeks pregnant in this heat makes me LOVE being inside with lemonade :) Can't wait to see some pics. You're my connection to the outside world. Lol.
Like so many others I so much enjoy the artistry of your style and gorgeous photos! These are just summer wonderful!
Love them!
What vintage and romantic atmosphere
Mari
Very peaceful!
I love chairs too. Husband not so much but he handles it well.
Great pics.
melinda
Dear Tracey,
what beautiful chairs you found! I like especially the one with the heart!
I´m looking forward to see more from your beautiful outdoor pictures!
Big Hugs.
Yvonne
Stunning photos Tracey! I can't believe the one is a plastic folding chair. My favorite!!
Was hoping to meet you at Horton's this year, but maybe another time. :)
Blessings~
Hey Tracey
Hope your summer is going well... love the little chairs!
I just sold 2 nice old bistro chairs at Tipton that I had in my stash from SP. I am in the getting rid of mood, just no room anymore!
Hope all is good
Blessings
Rebecca
Great photos Tracey!!!
LOVE the blue chair!
Hugs,
Debbie
So inviting! Gorgeous chairs!
Hugs
Charo
You truly have a talent and a gift Tracey - these are wonderful "feel-good-summer" photos! Love the chairs! Have a great week! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
Your photos are beautiful, Tracey! You do have a real gift with the camera. The last photo is gorgeous with the table and the mix of chairs. Perfect for a nice summer lunch!
Perfect for a little tea party :) XOL
Just gorgeous!
Tracey,
I haven't been able to comment as much, these days - sorry. I'm sure that it will come around again - more time, that is.=] I just had to stop, today, though, to tell you that it is a joy to see your photography just get more and more and more beautiful, all of the time! These are wonderful - such a dream!
Love, katy xo
It doesn't look hot in those photos! Great as always, Tracey!!
Lisa
Hello! I just entered in your beautiful blog. Really beautiful these chairs ....
what a fabulous back drop for your impromptu gatherings.
Beautiful Pics!! I Love having different Items sitting around for impromtu!! Thanks for Sharing Tracey~
Nancy
coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com
What a lovely, impromptu table setting Tracey! Those chairs are each unique and beautiful. The vintage pillow case you used as a cover is adorable & reminds me of wallpaper. I love every detail here!
- Susan
The blue chair is simply stunning!
I love your photos, and I?m waiting for the next to come!!
Have a nice day
Silvia
What a beautiful and dreamy table you set! I LOVE the blue chair! I am looking for one like it in almost any color! But now that I have seen that brilliant blue, I think that would be my favorite!
Your setting is magazine worthy.
Yvonnne
What a serene scene! I think you are right about picking up extra chairs when you see beautiful vintage ones. Can't go wrong.
Lovely. Charming. And the Queen Anne's lace makes it truly a summer setting.
Very pretty table and chairs. Looks so natural and inviting~I am coming over with my white wine this evening darling!
Wow what great photos, what a very pretty setting for your table and chairs, would I to sit and have a chat.
would love to feature your vintafe sheet chair on the vintage sheet blog... please lmk if that is ok. vintgesheets@gmail.com
Oooooh the french bistro chair and the combination of the burlap tablecloth paired with those botanical prints has me dreaming of finding some similar treasures!! So lovely!! xoxo ~Lili
so lovely! I love your blog, I'm a new follower, it's so inspiring and beautiful! I have a new blog if anyone wants to come visit....I need advice on a bedroom if I may be so bold?
Have a beautiful weekend..
Jen
Many people are seeking on vintage furniture such as those, vintage stuffs are indeed long-lasting. Its design and quality? Thumbs up! Thank you for posting it!
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