tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post3292105515026995438..comments2024-03-26T08:41:43.172-04:00Comments on A Breath of Fresh Air: Getting started………………Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-86849531154974462272014-02-23T07:17:27.618-05:002014-02-23T07:17:27.618-05:00Beautiful blues huh? Dear, you know I'm always...Beautiful blues huh? Dear, you know I'm always read to tackle a painting project... I bet you cabinet will look fantastic when you're done. Miss you already! Love ~ VanessaVanessa Greenwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502176275232726399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-79322473343914004932014-02-22T18:08:00.491-05:002014-02-22T18:08:00.491-05:00Hi Mary! What gorgeous pieces you have shown us! ...Hi Mary! What gorgeous pieces you have shown us! They are just so beautiful and I would love all of them! I am in the process of redoing the furniture in our Master Bedroom and your photos have given me some ideas and also have given me encouragement. Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-51058837117893908132014-02-22T16:38:08.537-05:002014-02-22T16:38:08.537-05:00Hi Louise - the inspiration piece is actually in t...Hi Louise - the inspiration piece is actually in the Sydney home of an Australian designer! I just love her style and want to make my sideboard more romantic looking with signs of age. It was actually pale green with flowers painted on the doors when I purchased it many years ago as a new piece - it's not an antique, I wouldn't paint it if it was. I'll keep the 'bashing' to a minimum, promise!<br />How's life there in Darwin? I was just looking at some photos from the hotel garden in Broome yesterday thinking of using one for my desktop for a change!<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-62401572414673150222014-02-22T16:06:49.630-05:002014-02-22T16:06:49.630-05:00Painting that cabinet a more vibrant colour is a t...Painting that cabinet a more vibrant colour is a terrific idea. I can see that style is fashionable where you live. And colours can be changed. The piece is preserved.<br />But providing false signs of wear and tear???? No. Please don't do that. Genteel poverty is only a memory, a device dragged out by photographers. Abuse of furniture is a crime against the craftsman. You are a woman who is fastidious and well travelled. Care, antiques, respect and knowledge are your hallmarks. If you walk through the rooms of a centuries-old palace there will not be dings, scratches and paint scrapes on the furniture. If you bring these into your home, what will they say about you?MLM247https://www.blogger.com/profile/06365562372896637044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-9368215617084874722014-02-22T11:25:40.442-05:002014-02-22T11:25:40.442-05:00I love your idea. I am a total sissy when it comes...I love your idea. I am a total sissy when it comes to paint colors. Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136566754402476915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-11862833234484665902014-02-22T11:22:04.667-05:002014-02-22T11:22:04.667-05:00Get off the indecision fence and start! Thank IS ...Get off the indecision fence and start! Thank IS the key! Being an analytical person, I know well about the "paralysis of analysis." So I force myself into boldly making the leaps to get things done. That blue color is gorgeous. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-30043825314691616822014-02-22T10:12:17.069-05:002014-02-22T10:12:17.069-05:00Yes, pie was excellent - hard just to eat only one...Yes, pie was excellent - hard just to eat only one slice last night when it was still warm and fresh, LOL!!<br />Lovely to chat - let's do it again when you're not busy!<br />Mary XMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-23061078705684025822014-02-22T10:09:51.164-05:002014-02-22T10:09:51.164-05:00Gina dear, thanks for the ideas. I was thinking of...Gina dear, thanks for the ideas. I was thinking of starting with a deep Merlot shade which has red in it, then Black Sapphire, Napoleon Blue and perhaps touches of a lighter blue of some sort - in other words, dark to light with sanding and distressing then as you suggest, dark wax! It may be a complete flop but I can always prime if again and start over, LOL! Paint is so forgiving isn't it? <br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-43314244911941198942014-02-22T09:27:01.482-05:002014-02-22T09:27:01.482-05:00I am looking forward to seeing the transformation!...I am looking forward to seeing the transformation! I think it is going to be wonderful. As you know, I have been painting up a storm lately. I think I am finished with my painting projects and am looking forward to starting some gardening projects next month.<br /><br />It was so wonderful to hear you voice yesterday! I didn't recognize the phone number, but as soon as I heard you say, "Penny" I knew it was you! It was sweet of you to think of me while baking "the perfect apple pie". I hope it turn out well. <br />xoxoxo<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-86470127006995939772014-02-22T09:07:36.621-05:002014-02-22T09:07:36.621-05:00Dear Mary, How could I forget this beautiful cabin...Dear Mary, How could I forget this beautiful cabinet you are using for inspiration. If I were to tackle this project I would begin with a lively RED. Then add your favorite blues, wiping through and letting the red peak through, here and there. Then finish with a very dark wax. <br />Have fun and let us see the progress. ox, Gina Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-66173956626454868222014-02-22T08:52:16.651-05:002014-02-22T08:52:16.651-05:00I should have more painting projects, but I hate t...I should have more painting projects, but I hate to paint. You have a sweet little piece there that will lend itself well to your experiements! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-23966919644817240742014-02-22T08:14:39.540-05:002014-02-22T08:14:39.540-05:00I plan on doing some painting when I get back to L...I plan on doing some painting when I get back to Lake Lure in April. Hope your project goes well. I love the blue Mary.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-67942350926710951702014-02-22T07:51:28.419-05:002014-02-22T07:51:28.419-05:00Hello Mary:
Or we could say, "Better do it no...Hello Mary:<br />Or we could say, "Better do it now than wish it done"!! Your small sideboard is very attractive as it is but what fun to change the colour and we really think a darker blue would look most impressive. Paint is such a wonderful thing for it transoms anything and is, of course, in most instances never irreversible.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com