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June 19th, 2008
before and after: amy’s chairs


artist amy rice is about to have an exhibition with one of her favorite artists, terrence payne. she recently redid a set of chairs for the exhibition and thought they’d be fun for the before & after column. i couldn’t agree more- i love the way the wallpaper style painting echoes the wall in the back. thanks, amy! (more photos here)

[stay tuned for two extra sneak peeks tomorrow!]


24 comments
design_girl said:
June 19th, 2008 - 1:30 pm

i personally like the before much better… and it seems like that adorable dog does too!

Cindy Ann Ganaden said:
June 19th, 2008 - 1:44 pm

I love seeing all of these befores and afters. They are very inspiring and make me want to go to my local flea markets to find pieces that I can also rejuvenate!

I would love to hear how people come across the pieces that reupholster and renovate.

Kristan said:
June 19th, 2008 - 1:59 pm

Brilliant! Now I totally want to paint leaves on my furniture… (No seriously.)

Jade said:
June 19th, 2008 - 3:18 pm

Those chairs are luverly. I’ve been eyeballing a chair that someone put out for naught in my neighborhood, wondering if I could be as crafty as this! I think of this site every time I drive by it!

kati said:
June 19th, 2008 - 3:33 pm

Gorgeous. I love the frames as well!

Stephanie said:
June 19th, 2008 - 3:36 pm

This is something I absolutely love! You post the best stuff.

Rebekah at Elizabeth Anne Designs said:
June 19th, 2008 - 4:26 pm

Wow! I love the colors.

jennifer :: themakelounge said:
June 19th, 2008 - 5:01 pm

Gorgeous hues!

Laleh said:
June 19th, 2008 - 5:24 pm

holy crap, i know both amy rice and terry! small world. they are both amazing. amy is really an inspiration.

Jen said:
June 19th, 2008 - 5:29 pm

ooooo love it!!! Green and aqua!! Two of my favorite colors!!

Octavine Illustration said:
June 19th, 2008 - 6:21 pm

beautiful color choice. i really love how she didn’t paint the sides. wonderful.

natsumi said:
June 19th, 2008 - 11:13 pm

I like the colors of these chairs!

Jen O said:
June 19th, 2008 - 11:35 pm

This is a really great look–especially the vines,
but I also regret that a set of mission style chairs with leather seats were the subject, especially when ratty ones can be found so easily.

Kate said:
June 19th, 2008 - 11:55 pm

Oof, now I’m wishing I hadn’t taken those decent-but-ratty oak kitchen chairs to goodwill… I think I liked the original leather seats on these, though.

hildA de schutter said:
June 20th, 2008 - 12:24 am

very well executed, and the wall is … stunning

shelli said:
June 20th, 2008 - 12:28 am

so so SOOOO gorgeous! I am loving the color and the leaves! xo

Kim Gray said:
June 20th, 2008 - 1:17 am

Love the fabric! The colours are right up my street.

M&Co said:
June 20th, 2008 - 6:39 am

Love how she presents the “new” chairs! The wall is beautiful :-)

Katie said:
June 20th, 2008 - 7:28 am

Can anyone tell me where to get that large damask stencil used on the background wall? I am assuming its a stencil…. I’d LOVE to have one!!!

barb blair/knack studios said:
June 20th, 2008 - 8:50 am

This is some good eye candy:) Great job, and great photo!!

Señorita Puri said:
June 20th, 2008 - 9:09 am

great work, so nice!

Diana said:
June 20th, 2008 - 9:56 am

I love Amy Rice, she has shown twice at the gallery I manage and is the most wonderful artist to work with. It’s good to see her work posted every time!

amy rice said:
June 20th, 2008 - 10:03 am

Thanks Grace for posting the pic’s and links!
Thanks all for the nice comments.
Katie: I cut the damask stencil myself.
Jen O: not real leather seats, the chairs were in pretty poor shape to begin with.

pT said:
June 20th, 2008 - 12:14 pm

that is the cutest doggy i’ve seen all day!

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