Yard Sale Gardner Rocking Chair - Before & After

We found this rocking chair at a yard sale. It was the first piece I noticed as we pulled up. I loved the spindled details and the dark wood. It was in great shape and not a bit wobbly.

Before

It is an interesting size and our little girl immediately thought this was her chair. She referred to it as her chair and whenever she heard us mention the word "sell" she was quick to let us know that this one was hers. It was not for sale.

After

I love rocking chairs. And just like I think every room in the house should have a clock I think just about every room needs a wooden rocking chair. I think they are endearing and hold a lot of character and stories. Maybe it is because we rock our babies in them to calm and soothe them. They tend to pacify and add comfort.
At one point our little one walked out while Mike was painting the chair. She squealed in delight, "Dad, you are painting my chair. It is beautiful." This particular chair has so many details in all the spindles going up the back, on the sides, and on the legs.
And there you have it. It has found its home next to our fire place. It is not going anywhere. It is funny how that happens. I get asked all of the time - is it hard to let your pieces go? Most of the time I am fine with it. And mostly because we just don't have the space to keep it. But occasionally I am surprised with what ends up staying. And it is merely because once it has been completed it screams at me . . . let me stay! You can catch a glimpse of two of these here. The black hutch and the coffee table. I had no intention of keeping either of those but there is just no way they are leaving. They belong with us sitting next to this little couch with a funny story. I will share more later.


Up next is a black hutch that is available for purchase!

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