tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post1829603187203512799..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: The Search For Steampunk ChairsJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82397192127109458122015-11-22T14:50:20.221-05:002015-11-22T14:50:20.221-05:00Have you tried chalk painting any upholstered furn...Have you tried chalk painting any upholstered furniture?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-24509148876160101592015-10-16T09:48:38.722-04:002015-10-16T09:48:38.722-04:00i've seen some gorgeous chairs with stuff on t...i've seen some gorgeous chairs with stuff on the back, but not enough people do things to the backs of chairs. so, you should do something to the backs of these chairs. even a design with nail-heads would be awesome.<br />just an idea :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279347163069353624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57969476900535040542015-06-10T14:43:38.765-04:002015-06-10T14:43:38.765-04:00Pantone calls that color Emerald so that explains ...Pantone calls that color <a href="http://www.pantone.com/images/pages/20758/wallpaper/EmeraldWallpaper_1920x1200_desktop_monitors.jpg" rel="nofollow">Emerald</a> so that explains the name. Love the chairs!Mary B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10378567309895085081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80250526429368789872015-06-09T12:38:58.389-04:002015-06-09T12:38:58.389-04:00Love it. Looks so beautiful, and teal and brown is...Love it. Looks so beautiful, and teal and brown is one of my favourite colour combos (yes, I'm from Canada). Love your eye! And Lily actually really looks good on those chairs!!LaurenKEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-74279729717129699602015-06-09T10:38:10.981-04:002015-06-09T10:38:10.981-04:00These seats are PERFECT in that room!! Other than ...These seats are PERFECT in that room!! Other than picking up the color of the legs I wouldn't do too much to them, though. They're a resting point for the eye and sort of pull all the other trinkets and frills together and make them shine. Making the chairs too busy would kill the effect imho. Again, congrats on the gorgeous match;)Rinskenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14935806774043718062015-06-08T10:37:33.229-04:002015-06-08T10:37:33.229-04:00I want to own/run a steampunk B&B and hire you...I want to own/run a steampunk B&B and hire you guys as decorators, I swear. Personally, I like this pattern for a brad design -- or the Greek key:<br /><br />http://nomadicdecorator.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nail-head-trim-on-sofa-from-studioten25.jpg<br /><br />IMHO, I don't like the bunting design; don't know why, but it seems oddly messy to me, but to be fair, my house doesn't look 1/1000th as awesome as yours does, but my wife's seen pics of all your rooms and vignettes and is considering letting me redecorate in that fashion, because it just looks. So. Awesome. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88586298238604302612015-06-07T16:45:53.280-04:002015-06-07T16:45:53.280-04:00Go for subtle simple nailhead design, understated ...Go for subtle simple nailhead design, understated utilitarian, BUT make a medium to large size plushy (with permission) Otto to lurk under, around, on top, etc. Maybe use sheer fabric for some of the design features. http://www.bkartonline.com/subgallery-page/otto-and-victoria/ Christalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-13961462819274307932015-06-07T01:44:03.380-04:002015-06-07T01:44:03.380-04:00The chairs are great and will look even better aft...The chairs are great and will look even better after you add the tacks. While I like the swag and tassel design on the navy sofa, it might just be a little Twee for a steampunk room. The sort of Greek key design on the chair in the first shopping picture might be a better choice. That being said, I'm sure you'll come up with something amazing!<br /><br />BTW, I have that same cranking table. I love it except for the fact that it weighs a TON!physicsmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31645803161999959812015-06-06T20:52:56.945-04:002015-06-06T20:52:56.945-04:00Jen,
When I saw these chairs I went a little wild...Jen,<br /><br />When I saw these chairs I went a little wild with my idea. I thought it would be steampunk fun to make a brown leather corset on the back of one chair and a brown leather vest on the other chair. Use the tacks to attach the leather to the sides of the backs, then do the corseting with teal leather strips. On the vest you could use teal leather to make a pocket square. <br /><br />On the legs of the chair, you could make the front legs of the corseted chair laser guns, facing the grips toward the center of the chair so that the grips don't trip people or rip their leggings. (I know you've seen plenty of laser guns to choose from, so I'll leave that up to you.) And for the male chair you could make the front legs into daggers.<br /><br />You could still do the swag of the tacks and if you use brown tacks that would tie into the brown leather corset and vest.<br /><br />It's just an idea, but when I saw your chairs my mind went there.<br /><br />L McKinneyhttp://www.spacecoastconservative.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-28285953578515987382015-06-06T14:30:14.965-04:002015-06-06T14:30:14.965-04:00It was very nice of you to get chairs that make yo...It was very nice of you to get chairs that make your cat look so good. ;) Athena T. Cat gives her two paws, one tail, and a clump of fur calico of approval.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68013842881094191302015-06-06T11:59:47.127-04:002015-06-06T11:59:47.127-04:00Do you ever walk into this amazing room and think ...Do you ever walk into this amazing room and think "wow! This is in MY house! I did this!" Because I totally would!scarymonster742https://www.blogger.com/profile/10782240479774631998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-75287369210308449872015-06-06T03:53:25.959-04:002015-06-06T03:53:25.959-04:00Pretty! Those chairs are just the right color and ...Pretty! Those chairs are just the right color and provide a nice pop of color from all the earthy toned browns and golds and creams. Breath of fresh air right there!Ausmerican Housewife - Creating with Kara Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075297679140718497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83824857124576847302015-06-05T20:45:27.673-04:002015-06-05T20:45:27.673-04:00not $45 but I did find the chairs for sale online
...not $45 but I did find the chairs for sale online<br /><br />http://www.houzz.com/photos/22551851/Modern-Emerald-Green-Lindsey-Chair-contemporary-armchairs-and-accent-chairsSherri Evans Robinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4396436110592796812015-06-05T19:17:23.126-04:002015-06-05T19:17:23.126-04:00I think they are probably referring to them as Eme...I think they are probably referring to them as Emerald because of the Pantone CotY from a few years back. That Emerald was super teal too. Also, a big, fat YAAAAAASSSS on the scalloped/ bunting nailhead trim!Mad in Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398781941082120985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81486992088109525492015-06-05T18:46:43.140-04:002015-06-05T18:46:43.140-04:00If you ever wanted you can paint furniture with ch...If you ever wanted you can paint furniture with chalk paint. (Annie Sloan, Cece Caldwell, etc. or mix your own) I love seeing all your decorating talents. I'm less phobic than you and NEVER have guests so I don't really care about my own home being decorated, but love seeing others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-22590166522738597142015-06-05T17:27:29.160-04:002015-06-05T17:27:29.160-04:00Don't worry, William, I assure you he's ha...Don't worry, William, I assure you he's having THE TIME OF HIS LIFE. And he's never felt this way before. Yes, I swear. It's the truuuuuth.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8983920585465556992015-06-05T17:24:53.216-04:002015-06-05T17:24:53.216-04:00They're queuing up to sit in these chairs, of ...They're queuing up to sit in these chairs, of course! :D (Sorry, sorry - I fixed it!)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-28310096230341147582015-06-05T17:23:52.604-04:002015-06-05T17:23:52.604-04:00Whoops! Thanks for the heads up; my brain is forev...Whoops! Thanks for the heads up; my brain is forever playing the homonym game with me; can't tell you how often I write "their" when I mean "there," and vice versa. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-41081409041052336222015-06-05T17:21:54.690-04:002015-06-05T17:21:54.690-04:00Yeah, we always planned to bring in an accent colo...Yeah, we always planned to bring in an accent color with the... well, accents, ha! Now we'll look for more finishing touches in this crazy teal green. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-75043208415165630932015-06-05T16:39:57.867-04:002015-06-05T16:39:57.867-04:00Damn in Jen, didn't anyone ever tell you that ...Damn in Jen, didn't anyone ever tell you that no one puts Clappy in the corner? Even when they look made for each other.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212467571014444323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68925944708755953752015-06-05T16:37:58.712-04:002015-06-05T16:37:58.712-04:00Love the chairs and their new home! You always ha...Love the chairs and their new home! You always have the most awesome ideas, and inspire me to keep working on my home until I get it how I love it. Go you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-73552292245589068622015-06-05T16:21:42.327-04:002015-06-05T16:21:42.327-04:00"queue" the heavenly chorus? Those angel..."queue" the heavenly chorus? Those angels do not want to stand in line! They're ready to sing right now!Elissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-70751637231846183082015-06-05T16:19:25.158-04:002015-06-05T16:19:25.158-04:00Sorry to be the grammar diva but it oughta be, &qu...Sorry to be the grammar diva but it oughta be, "Cue the heavenly chorus!" because I think you mean, "Make them start singing now!" Queue would mean more like, "Get them all to stand in a single file line." <br /><br />*Cue star flying across the screen...* The more you know! :) Super awesome chair bargains, and I love the vicarious shopping trip you took us on!Amy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15704736085275729680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-51852630388471786742015-06-05T15:53:09.838-04:002015-06-05T15:53:09.838-04:00My suggestion for 'little' games for your ...My suggestion for 'little' games for your game table include Jaipur and oddball Aeronauts!Corrihttp://www.monkeyhex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-73253305787766118672015-06-05T15:50:24.677-04:002015-06-05T15:50:24.677-04:00Thank goodness you decided not to change the color...Thank goodness you decided not to change the color. I love your steampunk room but it needs some pop!Fionanoreply@blogger.com