tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post712509901287735176..comments2024-03-08T01:45:59.972-08:00Comments on simply vintageous...by Suzan: I Paint Furniture ...................Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-13034915754086218792015-06-14T10:02:51.970-07:002015-06-14T10:02:51.970-07:00From one Crazy Painter to another thanks SO much !...From one Crazy Painter to another thanks SO much !!!!<br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-8513775026416504702015-06-14T04:46:06.452-07:002015-06-14T04:46:06.452-07:00I think painting breathes new life into furniture....I think painting breathes new life into furniture. Love your furniture art! Aimlesswriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012050763172251381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-64301629162210622432014-03-12T15:59:57.310-07:002014-03-12T15:59:57.310-07:00I'll be honest with you I'm one of those p...I'll be honest with you I'm one of those people who would think why did you paint it? But I am not one of those people who would say it though. I do believe everyone can do want they want with it. I like to preserve an old piece in good condition...that said I can also appreciate when it has been painted as well. dont' worry about what others think! Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-82089302514698438472014-03-10T07:15:42.415-07:002014-03-10T07:15:42.415-07:00Painting over wood is so old fashioned! My mother...Painting over wood is so old fashioned! My mother-in-law has those same feelings. To me, I think we can give a new look to an old piece by painting it and adding some color. I think the white hutch turned out AHHH..Mazing!!! It looks so beautiful and I'd prefer that in my home any day than the wood version!!! Nice JOB!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335524122062386470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-89989764344299492802014-03-08T16:42:04.297-08:002014-03-08T16:42:04.297-08:00It's funny I went out exploring my new surroun...It's funny I went out exploring my new surroundings today, and stopped in at two different antique stores. One store owner told me that painted furniture isn't selling anymore , and the other store told me that his painted furniture flies out the door. I love the painted version of your hutch, you did an amazing job. I think some pieces come to life with paint and that it gives them character. Paint away my dear, I will painting too. hugs Tobey Tobeystrashortreasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835321391031447888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-77915438751564873262014-03-08T16:38:15.117-08:002014-03-08T16:38:15.117-08:00I always say "when in doubt paint away"!...I always say "when in doubt paint away"! This piece looks a thousand times better in the after. well done!Teresa@magazineyourhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942419475107361902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-70867666221867940012014-03-06T20:37:03.816-08:002014-03-06T20:37:03.816-08:00Personally, I thought that piece looked much, much...Personally, I thought that piece looked much, much better painted. If I own something it's mine and I'll do as I please within reason. I had a friend once that didn't like to hang things on her walls in case they decided to sell. Meanwhile, I was banging nails into all the walls. It was my house to live in and any new owners in the future better have a jar of spackle. People should only be offended if you walk into their house uninvited and throw a can of paint on their furniture. :)Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068151073417372746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-51301164304724991462014-03-06T19:41:50.442-08:002014-03-06T19:41:50.442-08:00I don't think you need such a conciliatory ton...I don't think you need such a conciliatory tone. You have NO need to apologize or worrying about offending people who shouldn't waste their time on pained furniture blogs, nor people who certainly don't give a thought to how they might offend you or hurt your feelings. <br />You do beautiful work. You have a great attitude and are a very enjoyable person to read. Other bloggers don't think twice about deleting a post that even dares to disagree with them. I think you have that right, too. However, I think you're to straight forward for that, which also makes for interesting reading. Just, please, don't worry so much about offending someone. The world doesn't need another PC blog. <br />The world needs more (well) painted furniture. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807449356256611546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-48714371682397237382014-03-05T09:47:21.711-08:002014-03-05T09:47:21.711-08:00That dining hutch is more beautiful painted than i...That dining hutch is more beautiful painted than it was in it's all wood state. I think the way you painted it, enhances its features. I'm all for painting certain furniture. You did a fabulous job.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02513357665044092546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-18425571490034420302014-03-05T07:27:11.767-08:002014-03-05T07:27:11.767-08:00and a lot of trolls too unfortunately...I stumbled...and a lot of trolls too unfortunately...I stumbled over your hometalk post and made my way here. I am looking forward seeing the piece you are working on now. EveryWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049451530052794770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-6805222592745617912014-03-05T07:09:34.105-08:002014-03-05T07:09:34.105-08:00I adore your painted furniture,for those who don&#...I adore your painted furniture,for those who don't, then don't paint yours.....the piece you have at the head of this post is so beautiful, made me drool....well, almost......have fun..hugs, Janette UK...xxJanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162804817886533192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-68751558080138340032014-03-05T06:28:27.937-08:002014-03-05T06:28:27.937-08:00One word: CONTRAST. Before it had none and was fl...One word: CONTRAST. Before it had none and was flat and boring. The contrasts bring out the best in the piece.Gloria Duyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960973608737449557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-13270110900815097312014-03-05T06:26:29.266-08:002014-03-05T06:26:29.266-08:00It's truly beautiful as a painted piece of fur...It's truly beautiful as a painted piece of furniture and in 50 years it will be a beautifully antiqued piece of furniture and we can all sit back and chuckle at the naysayers of painted wood. Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09720019805781690051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-42955891258030055822014-03-05T00:59:31.667-08:002014-03-05T00:59:31.667-08:00There's a big difference between painting a ha...There's a big difference between painting a hand crafted Georgian or older piece of furniture. The patina that 200+ yrs. gives a piece and the quality of the craftsmanship tells us to leave it alone. From the Victorian era on, most pieces are mass produced and have no significant antique value. Paint 'er up, if you want to, I say!Maureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-28368334891851495542014-03-04T20:56:16.670-08:002014-03-04T20:56:16.670-08:00love all your transformations and i totally agree ...love all your transformations and i totally agree what good is leaving a piece if you cant love itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00048648583828281903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-54939049457480277752014-03-04T19:29:36.061-08:002014-03-04T19:29:36.061-08:00That hutch was gorgeous. And I just used graphite...That hutch was gorgeous. And I just used graphite today for the first time! So far I'm loving it. :)<br /><br />-andiandi filantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046051034556807447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-57904678518293474222014-03-04T15:12:38.383-08:002014-03-04T15:12:38.383-08:00LMHO - thanks for the laugh Joan !!!
and for the v...LMHO - thanks for the laugh Joan !!!<br />and for the visit :)<br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-15090018415778647562014-03-04T13:23:14.180-08:002014-03-04T13:23:14.180-08:00I have hopped over from Hometalk. You have expres...I have hopped over from Hometalk. You have expressed my sentiments exactly. Some people get a bit touchy about painting wood. As I said on Hometalk, one would think we were tattooing a toddler ... not painting a piece of, most often, discarded furniture!<br />Love the featured piece too!! I am going through a phase right now of mixing paint and stain as you have on the hutch. It's a great look!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444722188321431694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-29454286461976871412014-03-04T10:35:54.384-08:002014-03-04T10:35:54.384-08:00Love the hutch above and people would be made me ...Love the hutch above and people would be made me too. I painted and fauxed our dining room years ago. Still love it. It was oak and I didn't want the oak anymore. I did sand and stain the table top in Minwax Provincial. Do what you love t o do and anyone that follows you should know you paint furniture and that is it.<br /><br />Cynthia Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-85752672135875566632014-03-04T09:31:04.028-08:002014-03-04T09:31:04.028-08:00I'm not a big furniture painter, but even I ha...I'm not a big furniture painter, but even I have to admit that the hutch went from crap to fabulous. <br /><br />In any case I'm pretty sure the unwritten rule for furniture is that the owner can do anything s/he damned well pleases with it. Great that you are able to help them out. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-51689117175996630192014-03-04T06:41:47.030-08:002014-03-04T06:41:47.030-08:00Personally, I think people get so hung up on "...Personally, I think people get so hung up on "stuff". I say, do what makes you happy. I really don't care how old something is or it's brand name or it's "worth" ... I like things to be pretty. And paint makes things pretty to my eye. I ADORE you and your blog. I love the makeovers that you do and I agree that it's nobody's business what you paint over... like you said, you PAINT furniture. :)Sherry @ Thrift My Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03126667650511334740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-82630550752311589662014-03-04T06:20:57.749-08:002014-03-04T06:20:57.749-08:00LOL Cheers to the polite Canadian! I am totally ...LOL Cheers to the polite Canadian! I am totally with you Suzan. It is their furniture to do with what they want!Feral Turtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748514235712998266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-76746976099578830702014-03-04T04:35:32.380-08:002014-03-04T04:35:32.380-08:00Thanks Maryann - I'm really not apologetic tha...Thanks Maryann - I'm really not apologetic that I paint wood - just apologetic if I'm offending anyone - can't help it - I'm Canadian LMHO............<br />I paint wood trim in houses too :)<br />XOXOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-34395449357773255992014-03-04T03:44:48.769-08:002014-03-04T03:44:48.769-08:00Well I love painted pieces and would have no probl...Well I love painted pieces and would have no problem painting antiques or vintage pieces. Neither would I have a problem with painting an entire house if it was full of old dark timber trims, skirting, mouldings etc. If anything, I would be excited about the transformation. So I really don't see why you have to be so apologetic about what you do.. especially when you do it so well. Keep doing what you love.. take care, Maryannmariondee-designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156439869236962533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-87234513151383702082014-03-04T01:44:30.971-08:002014-03-04T01:44:30.971-08:00Don't you just love it when people think they ...Don't you just love it when people think they are the boss of you? You are amazing at what you do and your love for it shows in every single piece you paint. You go girl!Danni@SiloHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220897952708626415noreply@blogger.com