I have several wooden Antique Chairs that I have had many, many years. I enjoy decorating with them, they easily tuck into a corner to fill space. And give a little splash of color here or there.
It was well past time, to give our Front Porch a little make-over.
I started with one of the Antique Chairs. The more worn down the better, as far as I’m concerned. You can see, this one even has a broken seat. I had some Red Bud and Flowering Crab branches left over after my indoor decorating, so I added them. I added a grapevine wreath, some clay pots and a couple little birds that I found at the Dollar Store awhile back. And one of my favorite Antique Watering Cans.
I also recently decorated an Antique Chair in the Dining Room.
I simply stacked up some favorite books, added a wooden box and a little ceramic pitcher that looks like an orange. I filled the pitcher with water and added some long pieces of ivy, and just wrapped them around the chair posts.
Both projects took me about 10 minutes each, but I think they make an amazing statement 
And other than the $2 that I spent about a month ago on the birds, I had everything else on hand.
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These chairs are so nicely decorated. I love the orange planter stacked up so nicely on the books and the box and the porch chair looks like it was made for that corner!
Oh man…eye candy for my chair addiction. I’m tempted to open up a craig’s list link.
I love them and the pictures. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration in the DIY Project Parade!
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@Roeshel, I’m so glad you liked my chairs! You had me confused though. I thought I linked a different post, which I did, but thought maybe I linked the chairs and forgot to link back to you.
~Liz
THAT is a great idea!!
I love your vignettes with the antique chairs. My favorite is the front porch one. I love it!!!!
What a great way to put out those coffee table books!
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They add to much ~ love it!
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I love antique chairs as well. Nice decorating and lovely pictures!!!
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OH I love old chairs!! Nice job!
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What cute ideas! I love these.
I’m hosting a blog party on Saturday and I’d love it if you linked up! http://www.iamalongfortheride.blogspot.com
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It is so great how you decorated with your chairs! We have a few antique children chairs scattered through out the house and they are a favorite! Thanks for some inspiration and decorating ideas
Wendy
Love both chairs, believe the one on the fron porch is my favorite, though!
Your porch vignette is especially appealing, but they both look great!
Love the little birdie in the vignette with the chair! The details make it.
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I love the looks of both…so warm, inviting and charming!
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Absolutely adorable!
I adore your use of chairs and how clever you decorated them…we love antiques ourselves….I will have to find an old cool chair and do the same…thanks for the inspiration!
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There’s nothing like a sweet little chair to add such charm….your displays are divine.
I love your cute vignettes with the antique chairs! Very creative!
I have one in my entry hall that was painted black and has a pumpkin painted on the seat. I ‘decorated’ it for Halloween, but haven’t thought of what to do with it recently! You gave me some great ideas.
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Wonderful decorating ideas. My neighbor collects vintage chairs and has a tremendous amount of knowledge. He was photographing his for a museum. Another neighbor was bit by the but and has collected over 150 chairs. He has a lot of resources!
Thanks,
Kathy
I love old chairs! I would have them all over my house if I had the room. I had to pass up 2 at the thrift store yesterday b/c I just don’t have space.
I love the way your chairs are displayed. They are very pretty!
gail
I have this very small space on my front stoop and an old wood chair might be the answer… love you ideas!
Sandy
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You did a really lovely job on both of them! I love how the ivy captures the back on the 2nd. But that 1st chair?!? Total character overload!
Thanks for some fun rustic eye candy and for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna
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I want to try this!!! I love it! I have everything on hand as I just bought two birds two weeks ago!
Thanks for the inspriaton!
Sharon
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Great job using what you’ve got! They both turned out fabulous!
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Love your chair on the front porch. How cozy looking. You decorated it just perfectly.
I found a little antique chair at GW the other for $2. I was excited to say the least. I also have another one that I put a little chalboard paint on the very top strip of wood and can write little messages on it for my kitchen. Happy Spring, Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday, Etc….
Partying with you today. Stop by for a visit if you have the time.
@Amy, How cool! A chair for $2, vey exciting!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Liz
Great post! I’d love it if you’d come link up at my linky party. I host Home and Family Friday every week.
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Becca
Thanks for linking up to Home and Family Friday. I hope you’ll be back next week too!
Becca
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Your porch looks adorable! That’s my mission this week-end, to find a cute antique chair for the garden.
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Your porch display is just so cute. I love the old chair and the galvanized metal. It just looks so welcoming.
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I love chairs, of all sorts! I like the addition of the ivy!
gail
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Your vintage chairs are just precious. I love how you use them.
Come over and see mine…and while you are looking at my olden chair, sign up for my giveaway…button at top of my page.
I’m linked with SNS…..
xo bj
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