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Friday, January 6, 2012

Painting by Numbers

My love affair with numbers on furniture is well-documented!

One of my earliest projects was a numbered--and lettered--desk and chair (click on images to be taken to the blog post):

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Then there have been several sets of barstools:

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A couple of tables (Roman numerals still count!):

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…and even a chest of drawers.

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So although I fell head over heels for this set of old wooden folding chairs at my favorite consignment shop last fall,

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…I thought they could be improved a little—with numbers.

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Yes, this is what I do with the nervous energy that remains after the holidays!

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These chairs have been featured at It’s So Very Cheri and {Primp}!

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Linking up here:

Coastal Charm’s Nifty Thrifty Tuesday Too Much Time on My Hands
Domestically Speaking’s Power of Paint  
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Friday Remodelaholic 2805
My Simple Home Life’s Simple Creations Friday Miss Mustard Seed’s Furniture Feature Friday
Funky Junk’s Saturday Night Special The DIY Show Off
Primitive & Proper I Heart Naptime
Beyond the Picket Fence’s Under $100 Party My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Perfectly Imperfect {Primp}
Mod Vintage Life My Repurposed Life
  It’s So Very Cheri
Common Ground  

45 comments:

  1. I love how you personalize everything! I have some children's chairs a customer just bought. I'm hoping I can talk her into numbering them. Your chairs look perfect! Deb

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  2. I love it! I especially love those wooden chairs, very cool! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. that last pair of chairs is awesome! i can see them on a front porch of a rowhome- so cool!
    all of these are awesome- you are so good at what you do!

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  4. Yup, I love those chairs too. The numbers completely make them cool and vintage!

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  5. The numbers add a special touch to the chairs. How do you decide which numbers to use? ♥

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  6. Those chairs are too cool. The numbers add to the coolness!

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  7. You are too funny! Have a great weekend.

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  8. Love the numberged pieces! What type of stencils did you use on these...or did you use the projector again...hehe :) patti
    (ps I'm still hoping to find one)

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  9. Korrie seriously we are two ships sailing on the same course! Your with numbers, me with letters! Love all the 'personalizing' and number additions, makes everything so unique and adds so much character.

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  10. I just love everything you make!!! Your personal touches really make the whole piece!
    Kim

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  11. You know, it works! No surprise there! At least you are putting your nervous energy towards something productive. I'm putting all of mine towards eating all of the junk so I won't be tempted by it next week....... I could just throw it away.....

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  12. loved it and liked the chairs...great idea...Debb

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  13. What a clever and fun thing to do, Korrie! I'm so happy I found your blog via the great blog, Confessions of a Plate Addict! I'll be back to visit soon!

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  14. What the heck is it with the numbers? I think it's the graphics... I love graphics especially black and white. I love your chairs... I found 8 old wooden folding chairs on the side of the road with "Bentley" stenciled on the back of each... They remind me of yours!
    Susan

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  15. You're right on trend. Love the French stools.

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  16. It's amazing how adding the numbers really gives the pieces a fresh facelift.

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  17. I've got a couple of pieces in the paint line-up, Korrie, but I need to get my Christmas stuff away first. I know that if I start anything I'll never get it done and this is the weekend to get back to normal! Those folding chairs were a great find and I like how you put the numbers off to the corner.

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  18. Love those chairs! The numbers just make them perfect! Great work as always!

    Holly

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  19. Absolutely darling! I love every single one, but for sure the last on the folding chairs is my fav. I'm pinning it! Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com

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  20. You have done so many cute things with NUMBERS...love all of it!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  21. Oh I love those chairs! They are so vintage-y and cool. I like how you spruced them up with the numbers- super cute!

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  22. Always great ideas from your blog
    I love your sets of barstools: I think I must link them on my blog
    Buon Anno Ciao Eleonora

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  23. Love all your numbers...especially the chairs! I hope that your 2012 is off to a great start! Happy Saturday!...hugs...Debbie

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  24. You have a way with words, I mean numbers! These look great and so do all your other projects! You seem to know just what each piece needs!
    Debbie

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  25. So cute -- the chairs were definitely cute to begin with but I must agree . . . the numbers take them to a whole new level!

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  26. Love, Love, Loving the number madness. I would love for you to come link up at my party this weekend!

    http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-schooled-saturday-5.html

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  27. The numbers truly add just a wee bit of fun and interest to your projects! Luv them all! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  28. Love all of these! I have yet to use numbers but you have inspired me to give it a try. Thanks!

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  29. Everything that you put numbers on looks fabulous. I love the chairs, but the other projects are equally wonderful!
    Cindy

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  30. oh yes lovely lovely lovely - can't get enough numbers! would love to have you swing by for a visit!

    http://northerncottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/northern-cottage-party-time-tuesday2.html

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  31. Great number projects. I really like the folding seats.

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  32. VERY awesome project.. I LOVE it.. Would LOVE if you could PLEASE link via Pin'Inspirational Thursday happening right now if you have a moment.. http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/01/pininspirational-thursday-16-linky.html
    Sincerely would love to share and PIN this to my artsy inspirational board.. SO unique.. Wishing you an amazing weekend ahead.. ~M

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  33. I LOVE the numbers although I haven't actually tried it yet ;) Thanks for sharing all of the inspiration :)

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  34. The numbers on the seat are unexpected and very cool.

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  35. Hi Korrie, I love all your projects and especially the clock table! Thanks for linking to my party this week.
    xo, Sherry

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  36. I'm certainly lovin those chairs, the old folding ones are my very favorite.... Hope you get a chance to stop by,
    Cheryl

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  37. LOVE the numbered stools. Beautiful!

    Visiting from toddlindsey.com

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  38. Korrie, You KNOW I love everything you do. Numbers haunt me in an OCD kinda way! lol
    love the chairs! Thank you for linking up and linking back to CCC
    gail

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  39. I just found your blog from Primp, I LOVE these chairs! I have a couple old wooden chairs in my garage, I might have to borrow your idea!! Thanks so much for the inspiration! I am your newest follower!
    Maria
    www.rustyhinge.blogspot.com

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  40. Come over and check out my features. You made the TOP 10. http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/01/21/top-10-features-from-1-8-2011-party/

    Geab your "I've been featured" button.

    Cheri

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