In my whole homeowning life, little has brought me more satisfaction than this French Country dining room chair makeover. From the day we bought this set, I could see the beauty aching to emerge from these chairs. And look at them now — luscious French lines, sumptuous velvet and a neutral color palette that works from countryside to coastline. Annie Sloan chalk paint meets performance velvet in this fairy tale romance. For the full story, subscribe at the bottom of the page to get an email when it’s released, or click here!

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