You know it’s spring in the Midwest when …
A. Your basement floods.
B. You wear short sleeves despite 50 degree temperatures.
C. Over a 24 hour period, you witness sleet, snow, rain and 75 degrees.
D. Avoiding mud is no longer an option. So you don’t fight it.
E. You drag every piece of available furniture outside to spray paint.
F. All of the above.
If you guessed E, you are correct. Spring is here. For now. Ask me again tomorrow. It could be snowing.
But, while we had a burst of sunshine and nicer temps, I was in the painting mood.
I’ve been wanting to paint the rocking chair in Henry’s room since we brought it into the house in the spring. (It was actually the rocking chair in my nursery as a baby and was refinished by my grandmother.) Here it is in it’s wooden state, which I actually liked. It was a nice tone and provided some contrast to the room.
But, I didn’t love the stencil (which is sort of hidden by the quilt). And I really wanted some color.ย I was mostly loving the painted look because of these two rocking chairs that haunted my dreams.
via u-create
It only took me a year, but we have a bold rocking chair in Henry’s nursery. And it’s quite adorable. Why didn’t I do it sooner?
I actually started painting it with chalk paint that my mother-in-law bought for me in the color emperors’ silk. I ran out of my sample size ย of the color when I was half-done. Instead of getting more, I decided I didn’t really like the color anyhow. So, then, I hit it with some spray paint (and spray primed the areas that weren’t painted with chalk paint). I’ll eventually try chalk paint again for another project, but the glossy finish really makes me happy for the chair.
It fits quite nicely in the nursery. A nice little pop of red in the corner.
Yes, I think it turned out quite nicely.
A quick and easy little project. Perfect for springtime, when nothing is safe from me and a can of spray paint.
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Paula says
I love the chair and the old map on the wall.
Erin @ His & Hers says
I love the pop of red! It looks perfect in the nursery. We will probably inherit the rocking chair that I had as a baby, although I think I’d prefer something more comfy. Do you find that you use the rocking chair a lot?
anne fassnacht says
I love the color. It is perfect with the blue. I love that you made a room that will easily transition into a big boy room.
mandi mclure says
I love that pop of red. It looks great. The rocking chair that I had in Tristan’s room was also the same one from my childhood that my mom rocked me in. And I too, did not like the stencil on it, but I was afraid to paint it. Maybe if we have another one, I will paint it. I’m not crazy about the wood color anyway.
Emily @ imperfect says
The red is awesome. I’m always scared to paint things red, but I think I should get over that. So worth the potential of a few extra coats in the end. Henry’s room is one of my favorite rooms…not just nurseries…ever.
Lisa Hamel says
Glossy red anything is always a good idea, but this is genius. Love it!
Kelly @ Corner of Main says
Let’s see B & C!
The red chair looks awesome. I think we actually have the same rocker! Ours has gold flowers on the top of it. Not exactly my favorite so it was moved out of the nursery a while ago (and replaced with a squeaky glider…curse you squeaky glider). Our rocker was passed down from Kevin’s family so I wasn’t allowed to paint it. Henry’s nursery is just precious, and I love all the red and blue!
Stephanie says
wow!! that really pops!!!
Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says
yep. red was the best choice for it. Love it. Henry will love it too!
Sara says
I love his little nursery, so beautiful and classy. But that red chair is gorgeous and I love the update you gave it ๐
cassie says
glossy red is always a favorite of mine! i need to paint something glossy red- NOW! your chair is inspiring me!
Amanda S. says
Awesome color choice for it! I totally love it. Looks so modern and happy!! ๐
Erin @ Domestic Adventure says
Love, love it! And I am jealous because I have not yet had a day of spray paint weather!!
Molly says
I LOVE the red! It’s perfect. I have so much fun following your little blog. and I love your little pug… one day I will have one! ๐
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Love it! It turned out so well! I’ve got an old rocking chair in our guest room that’s dying for a makeover, you’ve inspired me!
bekah says
Its looks great!! I love that is it such a bright red but because of the blanket and pillow it still blends in to the room.
Sarah says
The chair looks GORGEOUS in red! Great color choice. I love how nicely it plays with the navy blue and white you already have in there – can’t go wrong with classic color combos!
Sarah
michelle@decorandthedog says
Good life decision! Yay for spray paint season. It had best be warm when I return. Or else!
Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says
You, my dear, just said it all ๐ …and I just love the chair and the furry cushion!! xo Kristin
daisy says
I think it’s fabulous that you have the rocker from when you were a kid. Henry’s room is so vibrant!
Life Begins at Thirty Right says
LOVE it!!
Krista @thehappyhousie says
What a fabulous nursery! And I love the new red rocker… I am doing a similar scheme for my son’s bigger boy room…soon. Thanks for the peek at it:)
Krista