Papasan chairs might be considered to be old fashioned or possibly something that belongs in a college student's dorm, but I happen to LOVE them. My parents had one when I was younger, so maybe it brings back a little nostalgia for me personally but, if you've ever sat in one, you can't deny how comfortable they are. I can't think of anything I'd rather curl up in with a good book for hours and hours (in reality...half an hour while my daughter is sleeping), so when I found one at a yard sale for $15.00 like the one below, how could I possibly pass it up? Exactly. I couldn't. Now comes yet another project (as if I don't have enough already).
pic from wists.com
Here's my plan: First (a very important first) is getting a new cushion (I hope those spots aren't anything gross, but who knows! Better to get rid of it and start new.) I found this adorable cushion at Pier 1 for only $80. Doesn't it have Springtime written all over it?
Pic from Pier1
With a new clean cushion picked out, my next plan is to paint. Paint is, hands down, my best friend. Anything, well, almost anything, can be brought back to life with a fresh coat of paint...if only I can get myself to open up a can and get to painting! A light glossy blue to bring out the blue in the pattern, or possibly a crisp glossy white so that the base and cushion can become one. I'll have to think about it some more, but I'm sure I'd be happy with both outcomes.
This next pic isn't related to papasan chairs, but it is the prime example of how paint can breathe life into something that looks like its dying...from one of my favorite blogs, Decor8. Gorgeous.
If you have any suggestions or have something that you love enough to make pretty, let me know!
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