This two-seater 'love seat' was broken, rust covered and abandoned when I found her in a local brocante. I scooped her up and found someone to do a little welding, a lot of sanding and a few coats of 'greige' paint. The vintage linen cloth that I had saved for 'just the right thing' was measured, cut and sewn...and here she is, sitting in the garden as good as new.
She's a favourite now...sometimes it is the abandoned that become our best loved treasures.
She's a favourite now...sometimes it is the abandoned that become our best loved treasures.
Happy, happy, weekend.....xv
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image - vicki archer
Pretty as a picture! a real treasure.
ReplyDeleteYou have brought it to it's former glory Vicki...love it! I found a little iron seat in the brush behind a shed in our yard. It is quirky and fun. The seat fits a pot of flowers. A bit kitsch..but I have a feeling it will make it's way around the world with me ;) I have been deciding what colour to paint it...you have just provided new life for my little quirky potted seat...'greige'.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks xxx
Oh my goodness, it's adorable!! What a wonderful find to add to your garden for springtime :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I dream of finding a sweet seat like this, Vicki. You've loved her up a treat. Happy weekend to you...
ReplyDeleteOui
ReplyDeleteWELL DONE its really pretty and romantic
ReplyDeletefay x
Impeccable! Love brocante hunting...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find and the linen looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. And you are so right:
ReplyDelete"...sometimes it is the abandoned that become our best loved treasures".
I love this qote... :) Have a wonderful weekend.
That is a treasure and how lovingly you have restored it. I love your saying "the abandoned become our best loved treasures". I believe the same can be said of people. In praise of abandoned objects and people.
ReplyDeleteHelen Tilston
I love it! What a beautiful seat. Have a lovely weekend...
ReplyDeleteAnd doesn't she have the sexiest little legs. Gorgeous once again.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely , a beautiful find
ReplyDeleteA treasure indeed. I love the hunt for the perfect thing, and bringing something pretty back to life. Much more fun that ordering something from a catalog. I hope you get to sit, relax and enjoy your garden. XX
ReplyDeleteJeanne
I love it, Vicki. Charming as can be. Have a wonderful wknd. xo
ReplyDeleteLove LOVE love it Vicki...it's so me!
ReplyDeletexoxo lylah
What a pretty bench to curl up with a good book. Have a lovely weekend Vicki!
ReplyDeleteSo charming!! Clearly a worthwhile rescue!!
ReplyDeleteLove your bench, it is wonderful and the cushions are lovely. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! It also inspired me. I bought a pair of rusty old park bench legs at our flea market last summer, but have yet to tacke restoring them...I'm wondering if you did the painting and sanding yourself or if you went with a professional to get a good finish? Would love to hear!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely. What a pretty piece for your garden. You will certainly enjoy that this spring and summer.
ReplyDeletethe misfits left behind are always my favorites... to bring them back to life is so rewarding... and this... sooo lovely... happy mothers day sweet friend..
ReplyDeletexoxo
Oh V, I love this treasure. You chose just the right colors....of course! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy dreaming!
V
How perfectly darling!
ReplyDeletexxx's
What an adorable loveseat. My aunt painted old wicker pieces and made bright colored flower cushions for them. It is amazing what a little paint and cloth will do! Transformation! Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's true! I found a pair of nightstands abandoned on the curb in my neighborhood many years ago. I cleaned them, polished them up and took them upstairs to the bedroom where they fit EXACTLY on either side of my bed in my very narrow bedroom. Score! I love them. Their curve and color match my vintage handpainted headboard and footboard perfectly.
ReplyDeleteOh my ... this is amazing. Perfect for your French garden.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, Ms. Vicki.
How nice that you rescued it! It is wonderful ~ a real treasure.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it the best when you can a new life to something that has been abandoned.Good for you V+Great image..xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteI just adore this and the work you put into restoring this beauty! I've been thinking about recovering a favorite romantic couch in the same fabric...that looks so lovely and inviting!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
A gorgeous treasure, indeed! happy weekend to you! xxoo :)
ReplyDeleteDear Darling Vicki,
ReplyDeleteWish I could sit and visit with an old friend on this piece and get lost in a conversation. Have a relaxing Derby/Mother's Day Weekend!
XO,
Renee and Angela
www.UnderSpanishMoss.com
A beautiful post and a lovely blog! Thanks to talk about my dearest Provence with so much love. I'm a brazilian and also be in love with the french way of life(www.naprovence.com). Kisses!
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty! I totally agree! Isn't it great when you have fabric and you think "no wonder I kept this!!!!" Maryanne xo
ReplyDeleteDear Vicki, You are a girl after my own heart. What a darling little love seat.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful sunfilled Mothers Day.
yvonne
she is beautiful ~ what a perfect spot for a peaceful reprieve. bisous, melissa
ReplyDeletePerfectly, perfectly charming!
ReplyDeleteGreat find!
Happy Weekend!!
Hi Vicki,
ReplyDeleteOf all your finds and goodies this is one I love! How gorgeous, those hearts! I'm glad she's now in a happy home!
Vickixx
This is very pretty Vicki....this is what I call responsible recycling...lol!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda x
Je l'adore! ! ! Lucky you! It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVicki J'adore!! It is so lovely!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
She is perfect in every way. I'd be so happy having a little rest in that spot.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day, Vicki!
xo trina
It's so nice to restore something like this to its former glory but evn nicer to make it yours . X happy mothers day for tomorrow x
ReplyDeleteI am loving the love seat! Really loving it! It is white, scrolly and involves some gorgeous linen.... pure purfection! X
ReplyDeletePerfect what a beautiful seat xox
ReplyDeleteoh so lovely...linen...my favourite :) xx c
ReplyDeleteSomething so rewarding about rescuing unloved things and giving them back their dignity and elegance. The linen is a great match with its own provenance.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
xx
A
Delightful!
ReplyDeleteI love this 'love seat' and I love that you rescued it! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi VIcki...sorry i have been remiss in leaving comments lately (been a tad busy!!).. still reading all blogs though...
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE this little beauty...and ALL the better that someone ELSE did all the hard work making it beautiful..
xx from OZ...andrea
Afin de profiter de ce doux mois de mai...Bisous
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are ! I dream to meet such a treasure ! Hopefully now it's yours, you will cherish and take care of it ... Sunny Side
ReplyDeleteMa cherie! It's beautiful! And a happy Mother's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteLovely! The trouble, in my life, is finding someone to do the welding, and someone (or enough of my own time) to do the sanding!
ReplyDeleteAs always I love your post, and though I read them on my e-mail and do not leave a comment, today I am, to wish you a Happy Mother's Day ( even though I know it is not today in France) ...but my thoughts are with you just the same!
ReplyDeleteNathalie
That's gorgeous! would go beautifully with my outdoor setting.You inspire me to get moving on some of my projects.Fiona
ReplyDeleteGorgeous transformation...I agree, one can find treasure in discarded "trash". As the saying goes, "one man's trash is another man's treasure" and how true this is. Well done on your find. And happy treasure hunting!
ReplyDeleteThis chair is perfection if you ask me!
ReplyDeleteSuper fab! I just scored some really great frenchy garden chairs myself! Now Following!
ReplyDelete~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com
Sweet! She is quite pretty!!
ReplyDeletexx
callie