Friday, October 16, 2009

Rocking Chair Fall Redo



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This is a rocking chair that belonged to my husband's great-grandmother. We don't usually sit in it, not because it is uncomfortable, but because we don't want to put too much wear on it.
It is fun however, because I can make simple changes with pillows and throws for each season.

Pictured here is how it sits with the every day accessories.


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.This is how it was transformed for fall. Doesn't all of the warm fall colors make you want to grab a cup of hot chocolate and a good book and relax for an afternoon reading session.

20 comments:

Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySide said...

What a lovely rocker. I love rockers. That turkey pillow is so cute.. love how you change it up for the season.

Phyllis @Around the House said...

Love the change for the seasons, I always do that even though I am in ca. I put away all the white pillows or put covers on them that are warmer, and bring out all the throws....get my hot chocolate now...lol

The imPerfect Housewife said...

Well that is just the cutest thing, the way you change it for the seasons - and look at the "caning"??? I don't remember what it's called when a chair has that woven kind of seat, but something like that. What a neat piece of furniture - and history!! ♥

Rainy Day Farm said...

Very cute! Nice job on the collage!

Steph @ somewhatsimple said...

so cute! I love it!

Andy Porter said...

What a cute little turkey!! I love it! I also love the chests next to your chair! They are awesome!

Atticmag said...

Your rocker looks like it is in wonderful shape! Cute idea to change the throw and pillow. Love the sweet turkey pillow shape.

Jane T.

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

Looks great - and what a darling pillow! Linda

WhisperWood Cottage said...

I love changing out accessories for the seasons. You've done a great job adding autumn to the room!

Signing Out said...

What a beautiful rocker and fantastic fall transformation!

Jane

Kammy said...

How nice to have such a treasure...great idea to change it out with the seasons !
Kammy

Shannon said...

Great Fall colors. I also want to add that I love the trunks turned side table, fabulous!

ImagineCozy said...

Have I told you before that I LOVE your header photo! I want to be there!!
-Angela

xinex said...

Perfect for fall and I love the pillow!...Christine

Nancy said...

I love your inherited rocking chair. We have one with the same story. I love how the whole area with the stacked boxes and flowers.

Unknown said...

Just a simple change in color, texture, fabric, pillow and the transformation is complete!! Looks so festive!

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Brenda Pruitt said...

Looks comfy and cozy. I like the stacked trunks as well!
Brenda

cindy@cottage instincts said...

Beautiful rocker...and I love that turkey pillow. Thanks for sharing :O)

Delightful Dwelling said...

What a pretty rocker, I love how you decorated it each time.

Visual Vamp said...

So cozy! You rocked that rocker!

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