Making it personal

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Earlier this summer while enjoying a day at my local flea market I came across this cool metal emblem that I initially thought belonged to a vintage car.


But, the name Ariel together with the trident made me think that it might have been on a boat. 


A few spaces down yielded a classic red LL Bean Bag and the idea of riveting the emblem to the bag was born!


It has been my "go to" tote all summer long and I love how I was able to personalize it and make it uniquely my own.


And speaking of making it personal...


Check out what I saw at the thrift store this afternoon!


Not one, but TWO, amazing vintage wing back chairs that look very similar to those currently selling at Restoration Hardware.  


It was so tempting to drag them home and make them personal :)


What are you up to this weekend?



 

Comments

Diane said…
Hey, i have that exact chair. Actually two of them. Had them reupholstered . Take a look. What do you think?
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August 25, 2012 at 5:05 AM
The enchanted home said…
Cute what you did with the tote bag...the chairs are beautiful..so did they stay or go home with you! Thankfully a relaxing weekend ahead....yay!!!!
August 25, 2012 at 5:59 AM
Woodside Park said…
The chairs would be divine reupholstered in Belgian linen. They are so sculptural, and I like their straight legs. I think you are absolutely correct about "Ariel."
xoxo,
Loi
August 25, 2012 at 6:44 AM
Kathysue said…
You are one very clever lady, I always love the way you come up with such unique uses for your treasures. I agree with Loi, the chairs would be fabulous in a linen,
xo Kathysue
August 25, 2012 at 9:51 AM
Karena said…
Great tote and those chairs, wow I can think of so many fab fabrics for them!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
2012 Artists Series
August 26, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Tuuli - Lumo Lifestyle said…
What a cool emblem. I googled Ariel by Pearson; Ariel is a sailing boat.

http://www.pearsonariel.org/
August 29, 2012 at 12:34 AM
Anonymous said…
Lulu HasThoseChairsOnlineAt 3 ThousandEach.
October 15, 2013 at 4:14 AM
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