Monday, July 6, 2009

Tallulah Tassel Makes Her Entrance

Back in my old Rate My Space Days, I posted my screened porch and titled it, "Meet the two old ladies I rescued from the dump".
I actually didn't pick these up at the dump, but bought them for under $5 dollars each at a garage sale. The reason I used dump in the title is because, the lady I bought them from actually said to me as I was looking at them, "Please rescue these little chairs, I have been meaning to reupholster them for years and I have finally given up on the thought. My husband wants them out of our house and is threatning to drive them to the dump!" So there you have it!
I realize that Tallulah might appeal to those of you that are "sweet" on shabby chic just the way she is in her cream colored slip. She is sooo cute!



The thing is, I am "hooked" on country french (at least out in my screened porch) and I wanted to dress her up in some cheerful warm colors . Here is the frock that I gave her......



In a previous MMonday I introduced you to Frannie Fringe, her elderly sister. This is her "before" picture......




And "after", in all of her provencial glory.........



Now that you're in my porch, I might as well give you a little tour.........
Please say" hello" to Duchess . Actually, this is HER porch , she pretty much acts like she owns the whole house....
Just about everything in here were thrifty finds.
The wicker love seat and wrought iron table are garage sale items, while the rug, pillow and carafe vases where found at Goodwill.





This little cockadoodledoo too!







My little silver tarnished tea pot is one of my favorite treasures. I won't polish it, don't ask me to!
Do you see the book next to it? It's a great little resource to have around, if you your internet is down or computer broken. Instead of going to Goggle to look up an answer to your burning question, you simply ask the question out loud, concentrate on what you are asking for a couple of minutes , then simply open the book randomly and it will give you your answer.
It works, don't laugh!







This is the first piece of funiture that hubby and I bought after getting married. It actually didn't look anything like this. It was painted yellow and brown and had stencilling on it. I had to have it.
This is actually it's third look. After I got over the yellow and brown phase, I painted it pure white and enjoyed it in my white kitchen . It look very cute with all of my blue and white dishes and blue glasses.
When we moved to our present home, I didn't have a place for it inside and decided to use it in the porch, so I antiqued it !
I'm a tweaker, so I rearrange it all of the time. I emptied out some drawers to have the flowers tucked inside...




I found the spoon and fork handles at a church thrift sale and couldn't resist putting them on this piece for a bit of whimsy.






Here is another look at it with some rusted fleur de lis knobs...










I hope you enjoyed your little tour of my porch and the story of Tallulah Tassel and Franny Fringe!
For more Metamorphosis, visit Between Naps on the Porch!

42 comments:

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

I love your porch, Rose! Your changes to the chairs are gorgeous...love how you mix all the different fabrics. So whimsical! What a fun, fun place to relax and read...love it! Susan

KathyB. said...

Just beautiful!It would all fit right in my sun room and look like it belonged.Great ideas. I never considered naming my furniture. Does all your furniture have a name? The name does fit!

susan said...

I have been missing you! I hit the follow button to make sure that doesn't happen again! I LOVE your porch and do remember when you rescued the old ladies :) Your first piece of furniture was a good choice with a lot of life in it! Duchess is a cutie on her throne!

artis1111 said...

The chairs are wonderful!! And so is the rest of the room. I am going to do 2 chairs before Christmas. A friend is going to hel me. I hope they look as good as yours do. Kathy

Tootsie said...

I LOVE YOUR PORCH!!! THAT CABINET IS TO DIE FOR !!!! And that porch owner....gorgeous!

Suzanne in TX said...

I loved the "tour"--it looks so inviting and THOSE chairs are so magnificent. BUT my favorite item is DUCHESS!!! She looks so sweet in that picture. Have you seen the collars I make? Hope to see you over at my blog soon...

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Rose! Well, you know I had to rush right over because...as I have told you...you and Susan have my two favorite porches on RMS! I never dreamed that I'd one day get to meet their creators! lol I love that hutch! And of course...the old ladies in their frenchy dresses...gorgeous! Have a great week!...Debie

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

Love your 'country french' porch! The chair turn out GREAT! Love the mix of fabrics! I love the antiqued piece too! Great post!Happy MM!

Nancy Rosalina said...

Oh I had to come by here and see that adorable chair! Both chairs are gorgeous! Love the whole porch!! Nancy

Kammy said...

O.K. now we are talking....I posted on your other link too, LOL !
I love those chairs ! They are terrific !
HUgs ~ Kammy

Stacey said...

Your chairs are the prettiest ever! I recognize some of those fabrics and have been thinking of drapes using them. Did you sew the slip covers?

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh---love the chairs. Can you come over to my house and redo my furniture, please? I love your blog, too!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Rose, Rose Rose darling.. you know how much I love Tallulah Tassle.. I'm still waiting for the UPS or you can use FED X and ship it my way.. girl it would fit so perfectly in my sunporch..I recall this sunporch and "all" the electric lemonade we've had...brings back soooooo many memories.. I'm sure glad Duchess graced us with her presence.. she is adorable. What talent you have my friend... hugs ~lynne~

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Forgot to say I'm in love with the whimiscal handles... and I might just have to borrow the idea for pulling out the drawers for flowers.. loved it...
hugs ~lynne~

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

Rose: I WANT those chairs!! They are gorgeous and SO my style! I also want to come and just hang out on your porch! And just ADMIRE is gorgeousness!!

Lou Cinda :)

Brenda Pruitt said...

And what a lovely frock you gave her! I am in awe! (I have two little Yorkies. Don't you love them?)
Brenda

Glenda/MidSouth said...

What a pretty porch. Really like your chair redos.
Glenda

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

What a gorgeous porch! The chairs are charming, and I love the unpolished teapot with a bow! Linda

Fifi Flowers said...

Great porch... LOVE the chairs!

Salmagundi said...

I always enjoy seeing your upholstery projects - they are so creative and charming!! The cabinet is wonderful, also. Have a great week. Sally

Cathy said...

Frannie and Tallulah are gorgeous and so is your porch! I love it! A perfect place to relax and visit with friends. And I love that you named the chairs.

Cathy ♥

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Rose, so glad to see you posting again! Your blog looks so pretty, and I have always loved your porch and your wonderful redone chairs and that great cabinet! Okay, I'll just say it, I love all of it. laurie

Four Paws and Co said...

I LOVE your porch Rose!!! I remember your chairs from RMS & was so very impressed with their new dresses. I have a couple of chairs that I'd like to tackle but haven't worked up the nerve yet. (One of them probably needs some new stuffing, hence my dragging of the feet delay...)
Hugs for Duchess! ♥ Diane

Unknown said...

Love the porch. LOVE those ladies.

Justine said...

Holy crap, Rose, you are AMAZING! You've taken things that I would certainly bring to the dump, and you've brought them to life! I can't even tell you how much I wish I could come sit on the porch with Duchess, that beautiful girl. OMG, that hutch is soooooooooooooooooo neat! Are those real flowers in the drawers? Where the HELL did you get that idea? Simply incredible!

Justine :o )

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

Absolutley love everything you do...totally a style I love. The chairs are awesome.

Claudia said...

wowza! Amazingly gorgeous.

I love the transformation of the cupboard-- the colors and touches of whimsy w/ the utinsels.

TTFN~~Claudia ♥

Cass @ That Old House said...

Fabulous! What a beautiful porch, and I am awed and delighted by what you did with those two gals, rescuing them from a terrible fate, and then tarting them up in such a gorgeous manner! Do you do your own upholstery work? Now I am REALLY awed!

Your little Duchess is adorable too --- and she's just right. No makeover needed there!
Cass

Christie said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! I love your sense of humor in calling your two chairs Tallulah Tassel and Frannie Fringe. And your porch looks great!

The Pleasures of Homemaking said...

Duchess is sooo adorable! Your porch is lovely and I love your chairs that you remade! I really like the mix of different fabrics - they look just beautiful!

Manuela

9405018--Pat said...

Just beautiful....love your sun room...thanks for sharing...Pat H

Nicole ~ said...

Oh my goodness, your chairs and your porch are just beautiful!! I really like the touch of whimsy the knobs add to the piece of furniture.

Have a wonderful week, Nicole

Pinky said...

I remember your porch and the chairs from RMS! You did such a GREAT job on them....I can't sew a stitch! I am so jealous of your talent! Love the whole porch, Rose! Hugs, Pinky

The Quintessential Magpie said...

This is just adorable! Oh, what a cute, cute porch! Love the girls' frocks, too! Very festive and fun!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Anonymous said...

Hi Rose! How I love your porch! I love your big ole hutch and how you've got it all decked out! Love the little silverware on it too! Now I'm truly drooling over your chairs! They're wonderful! Wish I knew how to recover like you! I can do some, but honey, you're marvelous and I adore your choice of fabrics! Love love it that you name your pieces - I do too!
Please come by and enter your name in my giveaway! I've made a pillow!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :0

Donna said...

Beautiful porch!

D

Charlene said...

Your porch looks like Heaven! I so envy both you & Susan. Here it is so blasted hot no one wants to sit out on the porch! I need to fix it up cute & maybe in the spring & fall we would be more apt. Where did you learn your skill at recovering the chairs? I am wanting to do slipcovers for my sofas & am too afraid to start. Thought I might go to Joann Fabrics to see if they classes. Love your MMonday chairs.

Cheryl said...

BEAUTIFUL, just simply BEAUTIFUL
Peace and Blessings
Cheryl..Snatch Joy

Diana LaMarre said...

Wow, those chairs are magazine worthy (as is the entire porch). Simply beautiful! You have a real talent. Don't let your husband get rid of any of those chairs down in the basement!!!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the tour, you have a wonderful porch. Great job on both of the chairs. Your porch is just full of great ideals.
Sandy

Unknown said...

wow your blog looks so great and
ther music is warm and inviting.
Your Porch looks great. You are so talanted. great job thanks for
all the great ideas. Karen

Unknown said...

Oh, my goodness!!!!!! I found you though the pin of your hutch with the lovely flowers peeking from the drawers and when I clicked through to your blog, you took my breath away! I can't wait to follow you and explore your past posts! What a lovely surprise on a grey, WI morning!! Sincerely, V