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Last week in Richmond, between color seminars at the Home Show, Jaithan and I did a quick spin through one of our favorite stores, West End Antiques, tweeting as we went. Here's a pair of Louis XVI style chairs I found with a classic shape but updated with a cool cowhide and silver nailheads.      

I'd pair them with a punchy turquoise sofa with yellow and white trellis pillows, along with a modern chrome and glass coffee table. On either side of the sofa, I'd do a pair of Chinoiserie side tables, lacquered cream with black opaline lamps. The floors I'd paint a high gloss black, upholster the walls in burlap, trimmed in turquoise grosgrain ribbon, then lacquer the ceiling yellow. Very show house chic, and believe me: if I'd had enough room in my suitcase, I would have snatched these puppies up fast for our little place, show house or not. Fortunately for Sherry, in whose booth I saw the chairs, someone following my tweets loved them so much, she went in and bought them! Read all about it on Sherry's blog. Lesson learned: You never know who's listening until you tweet. Just be sure to follow me!     

Comments

[EAS]

Love them...what a fantastic find!

[DC by Design]

This looks like a chair that Oly sells, but I'm sure it was a much better price!

[Adrianna]

OOkay sooo I need yellow and white fabric so I checked out the one you linked. KEY WEST was the name, love it. Just by the name :o) Obviously Key West is my hometown! But really I need yellow fabric.

[ralphie]

Hi Eddie

I love the Louis the XVI style chairs! I have two of these style chairs covered in brown leather that are beginning to show the effects of cats claws (but I just love my cat so much and I dislike the declawing) I may just have the chairs recovered in a similar material. The black and white cow hide is so chic. A table painted in turquoise with yellow lattice pillows near by would be so cool. Thanks for sharing, and for the great ideas! Ciao

[Holly]

Omigosh. I ADORE those chairs. :) I just happened to find your blog- love, love, loved you on Top Design and you did an amazing job on Kathy Lee Gifford's holiday decorating- loved the entryway!!! :) I am oh-so-happy to have found your gorgeous blog! xoxox Holly

[Renae]

Oh ya....LOVE those chairs! Great fun.

[Chatelaine Ranch]

These chairs are great....too good to resist! Can't believe you could walk away, but no doubt other treasures await you on the next hunt!
LOVING your suggestions for the room you described. Yum...turquoise...You're a true
talent!

[cristin @ simplified bee]

What amazing finds!

xo,
cristin

[Jacks]

Tweet a leet a leet, tweet a leet a leet! Go you cute little tweeters! xx

[Shandell's]

Those chairs are fab, a perfect combination.

[Jeffery McCullough]

Eddie...JUST left Phoebe's house in Jacksonville today! was thinking the entire time...how much fun would it be if Eddie was drinking Vodka Fresca's (that's what they were pouring) with us! I defiinitely want to plan a New Orleans excursion with you..email me and we'll make it happen..miss you!

[Therese Long]

Eddie... I can't believe the scores you tweeted about today!!!!!!!!!!
Unbelievable my friend. Amazing in fact.
What's with the book? A little 411 please :)
~xo

[Sherry]

Eddie, You made the room you created around my chairs sound so wonderful. Now I am almost wishing they hadn't sold. I've received a lot of comments from the link here. Thanks again,
Sherry

[Kindle]

Now, if I knew you liked that.... I could have tried to convince you more to come here to NC. Remember that chair you posted from Scott's the silver and white one with the ottoman? I am imitating that one now...and I could save it for a certain somebody..*uh huh*...

xoxo
Kindle

[Carol Harris]

Eddie, come over and take a look at what I have been doing in my living room and then feel free to follow (I would be honored)
got your new mag and have spent the better part of today reading it. LOVE IT, and going to make the dog bed, have a perfect table. Take care and tell Ki hi.e

[Angie]

Hi Eddie,

Just thought I would let you know that HGTV Canada is having a 'Top Design' marathon today. I have been glued to the TV watching all the episodes back to back. It's been great to watch the show this way!Just finished watching the office design challenge that you won....where you used the carpet underlay on the walls.

[Natalie]

"I'd pair them with a punchy turquoise sofa with yellow and white trellis pillows, along with a modern chrome and glass coffee table"...

umm perfection?! :)

[grace]

glad you had fun in my hometown- Richmond, VA!!! i'm in love with those chairs. can't wait to see you at the rose bowl flea!

[Amy]

So cute! I love a little animal print, it really helps punch up a room. I have a zebra chair in my living room and it's probably one of the most commented on items-young and fun! Hope you're staying warm up there! -Amy

[Sharon in Chicago]

Honey, I almost hopped a plane from Chicago to lasso those chairs!

[Acanthus & Acorn]

Glad to hear Richmond was so fun...someone took your chairs...well we will forgive because we know if you likey, it must be so good! I do not Tweet...yet?

Thanks for peak into you fab abode again. My favorite photo is the one of you and Jaithen on the porch. Just want to pour you guys a glass of pink lemonade and chat all afternoon! Oh, and the fact that you are barefoot!!!
~Rebecca

[The Zhush @ thezhush.blogspot.com]

Love it, social media meets Antique shopping...didn't see that one coming, but why not?

[Heather]

i love how you can see one item and create a whole room around it in your head!!

[gina]

very cool. and nay-sayers said tweeting was so last year.

[hamptontones]

I absolutely love Louis XVI chairs! I've been on the hunt for 12 for my dining room for months now...the search continues!These are a great find!

[Joanny]

Eddie:

That is so true! You never know who is right there and like a little mouse in the corner is listening -- That has happened to me in a vintage shop I use to go to.
I can only image with you and Jaithan, people have their ears perked up and ready to snatch it up or ask your wonderful advice...
Nice looking chairs -- it must have been hard to pass them up.

Joanny