Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Matchy Patchy...*meh*

I usually am an organizational freak.

I am one of those people that likes to purge all the crapola out of their house super frequently.

Sometimes I even have trouble with stepping out on a limb with mixing patterns and colors.

*GASP*

There I said it.

That is why am am confused/befuddled/pleasantly surprised by my affinity to the mismatched chairs look.
I LOVE IT!

I can't get enough of it and it makes me want to scour every thrift store within a fifty mile radius to find the perfect blend of quirky beautiful chairs to go around my dining table.










And I think my whole love of mismatched chairs started with these...I completely adore the idea of taking completely different chairs and making them a set with paint and fabric.

Somebody catch me, I'm getting weak in the knees...(c:

And don't forget the Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway!!

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33 comments:

  1. Kelly M. August 10, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    My fav were the chairs of the same color and fabric-- but different designs. I think my OCD could handle that :-)

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  2. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEAugust 10, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Oh I soooo love mismatched chairs! Haven't done it yet but it's been on my mind a LOT lately :)

    Oh and I wish I could be as good as you and purge so frequently. I need some help in that dept :) xoxo

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  3. Chassity (Look Linger Love)August 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Yep, lvoe some mixed up chairs. So cute!

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  4. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comAugust 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I love the mismatched chair look - especially when paired with the matching fabric. So cute! I think the hubs would kill me if I got rid of all of the Pottery Barn chairs I HAD to have years ago in favor of some thrift store finds.

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  5. Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect!August 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love, love, love that look too!! So fabulous. Now, I just need to find the perfect mismatched chairs :)

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  6. Portuguese PrepsterAugust 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    We have mismatched chairs at our beach house and it looks so fun and relaxed!

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  7. rachel @ Just a Touch of GrayAugust 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I love the mismatched chairs with the same fabric!

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  8. Gorgeous GlamAugust 10, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    oooh I love the turqoise ones!! I think i might love this, but I am super organizational like you and might get sick of it in two minutes! lol xo -Taj

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  9. Julip MadeAugust 10, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Hahah I'm the same way... color coded closet and all other ocd tendencies. Although, the only reason I purge is because of the lack of space in our apartment. Our dining room table and chairs are in need of a new coat of paint so maybe a way to bring in the mis-matching.

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  10. AlexaAugust 10, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Oh I love that look. Wish I had a table that it worked with!
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  11. MarieAugust 10, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Mis-matching chairs has its own charm and gives the room some personality, I LOVE IT! So fun!
    xx Marie

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  12. christine doneeAugust 10, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I love love love love love love (too much?) love mixed chairs. We're doing that for our backyard table. One side will have a bench and the rest will be different chairs.

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  13. Kim @ keller-creativeAugust 10, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    So I love the different chairs in the same color and pattern fabric but I can't get my straight lined, symmetry loving self to do the different chair thing. I am so not cool enough for that.

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  14. AAugust 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I do mismatched painted chair at my dining table. I think it's so whimsical!

    By the way--I'd be DElighted to have you as a diy guest poster!

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  15. Alexandra Bee BlogAugust 10, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I am the exact same way as you are! I do love the mismatch chairs look too, though!

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  16. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Agreed! It is so mismatched that they look completely styled! Also, I am a compulsive purger so I can totally relate!

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  17. michelle@decorandthedogAugust 10, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I am just now starting to get over matchy matchy....key word, starting. I do LOVE these inspiration images!!

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  18. Amanda {Eclectic Snapshots}August 10, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I am OBSESSED with this post.
    {and your blog - found it thru bijou & boheme}
    My fave look is when completely different styles of chairs have been painted and upholstered to match - mismatched but still stylish.

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  19. birdie to beAugust 10, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I love the idea of having mismatched chairs! I love all these colors together!

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  20. JessieAugust 10, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Great collection of mismatched chairs! Love the charm and casual vibe from these chairs!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  21. AshleyAugust 10, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I'm the same way! I love cleaning the house and like things organized, but adore the mismatched chairs look! Add a nice flair of character

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  22. Bud and LeoAugust 10, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    love this idea! And everyone in your fam could chose theirs :)

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  23. Crazy WonderfulAugust 10, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Ohhhhhh.... I so love the look of mismatched chairs. If I can ever get around to doing something to my dinning room, this is definitely what I want to do with the chairs.

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  24. Drew {Coral Cafe}August 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Girl I am right there with you!! I LOVE mismatched chairs and feel like it exudes a certain personality and taste!!

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  25. Meghan @ Wishful ThinkingAugust 11, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Aubrey you seriously crack me up! 'Purge the crapola' is my new favourite saying! My current obsession is mismatched chairs too, just can't get enough of them! I love those rustic chairs in the second pic!

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  26. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I love the look but I could never do it with confidence. Great pictures!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    wow beautiful pictures! You should check out my giveaway I'm having on my blog to win a Bobbi Brown eyeshadow compact :)

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  28. tina / half of what I sayAugust 11, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Aubrey, I love your mismatched chairs, so very you! Reading your writing is just fantastic, such a great way to start my day. You completely make me smile. :)

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  29. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I love non matchy matchy home decor!! The first table with all those amazing chairs is my fav!

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  30. emilyAugust 11, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I am the same way -- I usually love symmetry, but like the look of mixed chairs. I am especially loving that last image -- maybe it's the dog, but I'm thinking it's the same paint and fabric that's doing it for me.

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  31. Starr August 12, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I adore mismatched chairs. Really cute.

    Buying a matching set of anything gives me heartburn.

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  32. LindsayAugust 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Love mismatched chairs. I will do it....someday. And I so wish I could purge things - I'm terrible Im waiting for Hoarders to show up at my door. Great blog.

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  33. Things To DoAugust 27, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I love mismatched chairs too. And I've also found that if you happen to go to a restaurant that has mismatched chairs your food is going to be good. I think it's a mismatched chair law or something. :)

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