Chairs to cheer me up
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 4 Comments 
The house hunt is making me scream. Two inspections today and BOTH were already under contract before we got there. Even though we specifically asked before we arranged the viewing, no, they were sold. We were the back ups in case the contracts fall over. A common practice here. So I went thrift shopping to cheer myself up. Usual bric-a-brac and these. Six pine dining chairs from the late 70s early 80s. I have always loved chairs like these. Look at those sexy rounded ends to the legs. I can't wait till the 80s are in full revival. I don't think I ever left. It was my time baby! I'm thinking new sling backs (they are removable) in leather (if I really want to blow the budget) or perhaps a natural coloured rough textured raffia like fabric. Wouldn't pigskin be fabulous and totally politically incorrect. I'm going for a rough luxe meets retro timber pieces with lots of texture look in the new house. Oh yes I forgot didn't I .... I don't have a new place yet. I hope there's room in my garage to store these!
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They are really cool. Theyremind me of Robert Dunlop's studio line - I don't mind the post and rail look. Good find. Better luck next time with the house search.
:( Sorry buddy. That really sucks. I cannot believe they keep doing that to you. At least you got some funky chairs out of the trip.
Went to see another house today. It's a possible. LOTS of work. Need to get it past the bank now. The hunt goes on!
Now Jo, I had it on good authority that you knew the garage is out of bounds. You are very naughty. No I am not talking about these fab chairs which I agree will look wonderful...you know what I am talking about.....I have been busting to say "I know someone who is having a bithday.." but I have been very good, keeping Mum . Then you went and spied your surprise....I hope you love it!! haha. Mickey is getting very used to my house, I know he is thinking ....oh we are here again. It was great to catch up with all "the boys" and have a good chin wag... Happy Early Bithday my dear...hopefully this means you will get a house for your bithday....fingers and toes, cheers Katherine