Saturday, June 18, 2011

Should we keep the rust????

Hi Bloggerettes!  Here's my question.....should I keep the rust or paint it????

I found these great bistro chairs, complete with a great chippy and rusty patina.  I'm not sure whether to paint them or not.  Their in great shape and very sturdy...


The rust is in all the right places...


Shall we stay au naturel, or cover it up????


ummm????

~~hugs~~
Sissie

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57 comments:

  1. VickiJune 18, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I think you should keep it. I love them!

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  2. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Love the rust!

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  3. Okio B DesignsJune 18, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Keep it! Adds to the vintage charm!

    Jeanine

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  4. the old white houseJune 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I vote keep the rust! You could spray it with clear matte sealer to keep the rust in it's perfect places. They are chippy rusty fabulous! great find! oxxoxoxo

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  5. Amy KinserJune 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    No Paint!! The rust is beautiful!! Great find!!

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  6. PollyJune 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    they are perfect as is!! love.

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  7. JaneJune 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    My vote is the same as the others....definitely keep the rust, they look perfectly shabby just the way they are! They are great chairs.
    Jane

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  8. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJune 18, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I have similar chairs and recently asked the same question....everyone said keep the rust!

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  9. The Green PeaJune 18, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    keep the rust...

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  10. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJune 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love the rust and I would rough up the paint some more. I love the look of the old French bistro chairs on Dreamy Whites blog. You could always spray them with some poly so the rust won't rub off on peoples clothes.

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  11. HelenJune 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    By all means, keep the rust! Completely charming.

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  12. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Keeps the rust! Where did you find the crown, I have been looking for one like that forever! Hugs Marilou

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  13. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I vote for tthe rust.......

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  14. Sonya BadgleyJune 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Keep the rust! They're perfect like that! :)I love the crown too.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  15. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 18, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Sissie, I think it has been decided......Keep the rust!!

    Carol

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  16. SherrieJune 18, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Love the rust! I would probably put a sealer on them so they don't rust further. They are perfect right now!

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  17. KathysueJune 18, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Oh Sissy I have the same problem, I tend to like things all neat and tidy so rust kind of bothers me, but I see others buying things because they are rusty. I have to paint,but if you like rust and chippy then keep them au naturelle! I have a whole patio set that we have had for over 40 years that has become rusty,because of my neglect. It is really nice and I plan on fixing it up this summer. I wish you luck,Kathysue

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  18. Joy@aVintageGreenJune 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    For now, I would keep the rust - and if you get tired of it ....
    You dress up your furniture with accessories so beautifully.
    - Joy

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  19. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Sissie I love the rust look to them!! Great set of darling chairs!

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  20. PatinaJune 18, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Keep the Rust Sissie! Love it, great find!

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  21. Barbara JeanJune 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    They are perfect just the way they are! (of course that is coming from a rust lover) =)

    hugs and blessings
    barbara jean

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  22. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 18, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Sissie,
    Thanks so much for your visit and sweet comment!!

    I would keep the rust. As you said, it is in all the right places!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  23. raggygirlvintageJune 18, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Don't touch them Sissie!!! I passed up a similar pair a while back and have been kicking myself ever since! The rust makes them just perfect, it's not too much.
    Tracey

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  24. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I would keep the rust, they are perfekt as is!!!
    greetings from Belgium,
    Sonja

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  25. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJune 19, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I think there is just enough rust to be perfectly perfect. I wish someone would come clean my home from top to bottom. Not an easy task since I have so much stuff and we have so many dust storms in this heat. :/ Good luck with the sale of your home. It is lovely and I am sure buyers will be drawn in by its charm. Great makeover on that chair that is sitting so prettily in the corner of the dining room. And those pillows on your entryway bench. Even if that rug that you think doesn't match looks great just where it is. You have that touch to bring everything together nicely. Have a wonderful day. Tammy

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  26. People Who Know Me Would Say:June 19, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    You know what? I'm a big fan of rust, but I actually think you might want to paint these, Sissie. I think crisp, clean white might be a better look for these particular chairs.

    Go with your gut.

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  27. My name is RietJune 19, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    They are perfect as they are Sissie but the choice is stil yours. Have a nice Sunday

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  28. LynnJune 19, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    They look great Sissie! Happy Sunday:@)

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  29. V I N T A G E O L O G I E June 19, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Lightening WILL strike if you lift a brush to that rust ; )
    xo
    Jill

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  30. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJune 19, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Oh I hope I'm not to late.... you should absolutely leave the rust, their perfect!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  31. Amy ChalmersJune 19, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I vote for the rust too Sissie, it would be a crime to paint those babies!

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  32. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 19, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I like them "as is", Sissie!

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  33. Cottage PanacheJune 19, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I wouldn't change a thing about them ~ beautiful with just the right amount of rust Sissie!
    Maureen

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  34. Linda @ A La CarteJune 19, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Sissie...as is for sure! They are perfect!

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  35. Cottage PanacheJune 19, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I do agree with Susie though ~ sealing them will also prevent any rust coming off and onto your Summer whites!

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  36. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseJune 19, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    The rust really is in all the right places! You could go either way with painting or not. Hmm...I would probably leave them alone.

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  37. Anne LorysJune 19, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I think they look great as is!
    You should see mine, I don't think yours actually have much rust at all compared to mine.

    Hugs,
    Anne

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  38. DebbieJune 19, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    If you paint them, would you distress them?
    If so...then keep the rust. It adds to the charm of the chairs.
    Love them!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  39. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    G'morn, Sissie ~ I am not into rust, but they are very nice the way they are. I'd paint them, personally.

    I didn't buy any of the dresses. I only have one dress hanging out for ll to see. Maybe one day I'll model it. I should probably hang out the dresses Mother made me. Good idea, thank you for motivation.

    Have a beautiful Father's Day with your family, Sissie.

    Have a beautiful week.
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  40. Linda@Coastal CharmJune 19, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Don't touch these awesome 'rusty" chairs...lovin' them as is!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  41. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 19, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    They are wonderful and it would depend on how you are going to use them! To display things...they are perfect! If you are going to sit in them, then I would touch them up! I would probably leave them and use them for display...I'm anxious to see what you do! ♥

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  42. RondiJune 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I would like to keep them as they are and sell them to me!! Then find me 2 more!! Love them. Gia2366@gmail.com

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  43. LuLu KelloggJune 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I LOVE rust! Happy Father's Day to Mr. Sissie!

    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  44. DortheJune 19, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I love :stay au naturel, Sissie--
    They are perfect with the little spots of rust-
    looks fantastic with both crone-and roses-
    I would kep them as is .
    Sundayes hugs,and xx
    Dorthe

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  45. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    LOVE the rust!

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  46. KarenJune 19, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I say keep it!

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  47. RebeccaJune 19, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Hi Sissie
    The chairs are fabulous... just the way they are. I love the patina, if you want perfect you can always buy new ones, you can't buy the patina.
    Great find!
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  48. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Oh, there's no contest there! Leave the rust! I love me a little rust. Perfectly shabby chic.

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  49. Honey at 2805June 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    My vot is to leave them the way they are, especially if using them for displays.

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  50. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I like rust. Maybe a clear coating so the rust doesn't get on anyone's white slacks? ;-)
    Hugs, Diane

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  51. Jil~Say It With RosesJune 20, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    My vote is to keep the rust. I just like the look. I am wondering, and don't fall off your chair laughing, as this may be a very dumb question, but....is there a way to seal the rust. To keep the look, but have it sealed so it is just a bit tidier???
    Jil
    xo

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  52. debJune 20, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    The seat and backs are terrific, so I'd leave the rust. Like you said it's in all the right places! fab chairs btw!

    Yes all are getting excited about the wedding. Especially since her father broke his ankle and needs surgery but they found a blockage to his heart which needs a stent so all is up in the air whether he will be at the wedding or n the hospital :(:(

    Hugs*deb

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  53. Cindy AdkinsJune 20, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Oh gosh, I love the rust! But, I think it's all a matter of preference, so it's hard to know what a client would want....I think I'd make a fancy tag for each one that has French writing in the background and then across it I'd print out "Rusted Treasure." That would be very eye-catching.
    XO
    Cindy

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  54. Passionate for WhiteJune 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Personally, I would paint them. There, I've said it! :)

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  55. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Sissie, I kinda like 'em just the way they are! Great find!

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  56. Heaven's WalkJune 20, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    No paint! :) They are perfect just the way they are, Sissie! ♥ LUV them!

    xoxo laurie

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  57. AllisonJune 21, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I love the rust! I think the chairs are perfect just the way they are.

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