Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

Thursday

A Little Doll Room Chair

Quite some time ago, while hubby and I were out hunting around the antique shops we found a couple of chairs to makeover. One I intend restoring, the other I want to paint white and finish with a lovely feminine rose chintz.

The ones we bought are both the same design, made of cedar and upholstered with a yellow/olive (bit like pea soup) ribbed velvet which I do not like at all. I think I would prefer something more delicate like a pretty brocade.

I believe they are called balloon back chairs, but I have yet to find the date when or where they were made.


This is the look I want to achieve for the one which will go in my doll room.

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2 comments:

  1. Fantasywoods25 April

    I love antique chairs!! I think you chose a gorgeous style for yours, hope you can complete them soon and they are all you expected!

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    1. Xanadu26 April

      Hi Alejandra!
      I love antiques in general, but only have a few. Normally I wouldn't paint one as I like the look of aged timber, but I really needed the doll room one to be white and I just couldn't live with that awful velvet. :) I will post pics down the track when they are both done.
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