tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post3355399785248622985..comments2024-03-28T16:13:31.053-05:00Comments on common ground : Furniture talk...Debra@CommonGroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-74983725619780493822015-07-09T23:10:42.134-05:002015-07-09T23:10:42.134-05:00Debra, the washstand is really cute and I think th...Debra, the washstand is really cute and I think the washing and dry brushing looks great. I love that sideboard and it would be gorgeous painted! The plastic covered sofa made me laugh! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-24333374084154173022015-07-09T16:03:37.005-05:002015-07-09T16:03:37.005-05:00Debra, I adore that little washstand! It looks fan...Debra, I adore that little washstand! It looks fantastic with its new paint job! (And love the antique horse, too)<br />Susanmust love junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809616307382178089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-46678048044484101552015-07-08T17:46:37.041-05:002015-07-08T17:46:37.041-05:00Oh this was a fun post : ) The PLASTIC COVERS ON...Oh this was a fun post : ) The PLASTIC COVERS ON THE FURNITURE!!! My aunt and uncle had that on theirs! My grandparents as well and even in their CAR...!!<br /><br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-34392706097218960662015-07-07T21:01:26.524-05:002015-07-07T21:01:26.524-05:00Debra I LOVE that antique sideboard!!Debra I LOVE that antique sideboard!!ℳartina @ Northern Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492503626430263274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-81186791856633034492015-07-07T17:54:31.404-05:002015-07-07T17:54:31.404-05:00Debra, we are singing the same song! The Storage U...Debra, we are singing the same song! The Storage Unit Blues! Ha. We don't have living space in our basement...but it is quickly becoming another storage unit. Ha! <br />SheilaS H Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903358927405180169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-47191563900830286282015-07-07T17:42:03.705-05:002015-07-07T17:42:03.705-05:00I love dry brushing furniture to give it a distres...I love dry brushing furniture to give it a distressed look. It uses less paint too! It's nice that your new house has more storage. Your house is set up like my inlaws. They have a family room and fireplace just above another one in their basement. That certainly makes it easy to entertain!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-50166838776459971592015-07-07T15:26:47.292-05:002015-07-07T15:26:47.292-05:00I would paint the sideboard. I am not a huge fan o...I would paint the sideboard. I am not a huge fan of oak. Too much of it for too long. The living area down there is great. So much living space Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-2866583992178181132015-07-07T15:11:16.103-05:002015-07-07T15:11:16.103-05:00This is a great technique and so much easier than ...This is a great technique and so much easier than sanding lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08423961779992430669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-11820725580870814732015-07-07T12:25:36.163-05:002015-07-07T12:25:36.163-05:00Debra,
I l o v e the painted wash stand, dear frie...Debra,<br />I l o v e the painted wash stand, dear friend!!!<br />That piece of marble is exquisite!!!<br />I don't sand any of my painted pieces, if I can get away with it either. . .<br />I l o v e using dry brushing technique, and yours turned out fabulously!!!<br />Your home is shaping up , quite nicely!!!<br />Thanks for sharing!!!<br />Fondly,<br />PatPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777939835671223780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-5680727665371751102015-07-07T10:58:56.676-05:002015-07-07T10:58:56.676-05:00Your little washstand is so beautiful....I love th...Your little washstand is so beautiful....I love the color! Your family room is so pretty with all your "old" pieces in there. It's nice to be silly and let loose some times :o) Love that last pic too!<br />~DesDeseraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548332335063152792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-5132650795427218972015-07-07T09:56:19.270-05:002015-07-07T09:56:19.270-05:00Your stuff is terrific! Love! The picture of the g...Your stuff is terrific! Love! The picture of the gal on the couch! Hilarious!Cindy Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876844848421791055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-55533048648573978272015-07-07T08:26:41.811-05:002015-07-07T08:26:41.811-05:00Debra, your basement area is beautiful, with or wi...Debra, your basement area is beautiful, with or without the "elephants"! Your sideboard is lovely and I'm sure it will be even more so, however you decide to finish it. Do what suits you and your style!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185262540764791949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-21889543508832955742015-07-06T22:43:52.673-05:002015-07-06T22:43:52.673-05:00Oh my the plastic covered sofa we all remember tho...Oh my the plastic covered sofa we all remember those in someone's home!!!! Too funny. Love all your pretty antiques.<br />Have a great week Debra.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-81763325425556831112015-07-06T20:47:17.066-05:002015-07-06T20:47:17.066-05:00I think it's great you have the storage, Debra...I think it's great you have the storage, Debra, but the more you have...well it's easy to fill it up! I keep telling myself to have a yard sale but somehow I feel as if my privacy will be invaded by neighbors. Is that odd?<br /><br />I love your old pieces...I think stained wood is the way to go in some cases. So much is painted these days (and that's not to say that you haven't done a great job with your projects and you definitely are diligent), but I'm afraid we are wearing the process out. Anyway, I love your lower level and the furniture---it's perfect for those adult children, and I have a few! Messy for sure. You're good for awhile longer! :-D<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-57716512119447947802015-07-06T20:26:58.675-05:002015-07-06T20:26:58.675-05:00That plastic covered sofa, except mine was blue, w...That plastic covered sofa, except mine was blue, was wrapped in that stuff. I remember when it was hot outside your bare legs would stick to it and hurt as the suction of it tried to keep you trapped in it :-{. Looking back I had some pretty bad taste but that was the rage. My Mom had our living room furniture done and I don't blame her with 10 very loud kids running around. OK I digress, your got some great pieces and I would stain that sideboard too, that wood is too pretty to cover. You downstairs does look very cozy...I'm sad to say our dungeon could never look this good, workout equipment ot not!Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-7184222085444722202015-07-06T19:29:27.579-05:002015-07-06T19:29:27.579-05:00Hey Vickie, just tell me what you'd like and I...Hey Vickie, just tell me what you'd like and I'll get it in the mail! My husband would be more than happy to kiss a few of these lovelies goodbye!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-76947311850909337752015-07-06T19:12:18.511-05:002015-07-06T19:12:18.511-05:00that's a good idea, Michelle. I've often t...that's a good idea, Michelle. I've often thought it would have been so much prettier with a walnut stain like the armoire, instead of that "natural" orange. I may give that a try.Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-65079247488781251832015-07-06T19:10:46.394-05:002015-07-06T19:10:46.394-05:00oh Rita, so funny! I'll have to let you know i...oh Rita, so funny! I'll have to let you know in advance so you can avoid this type of post. this is a no-guilt, no-judge zone! ha ha!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-28678277732212840252015-07-06T18:39:52.273-05:002015-07-06T18:39:52.273-05:00How fun to have all those pieces in storage to cho...How fun to have all those pieces in storage to choose from! I got rid of all my odds and ends of old furniture, so when our piano is gone I'll have nothing to place in that empty spot. I guess I'll have to go shopping......maybe in your storage space. I LOVE the photo of the woman sitting on the plastic covered sofa! A high school friend's mom covered all their furniture and lamps with the same thick shiny plastic, and we could only walk on the plastic carpet runners. Too funny! Your lower level looks like a cozy place to hang out with your family. It's been over 10 years and I'm almost done sorting through stuff brought from our old house, so you're way ahead of the game, Debra!Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-56131263341513875322015-07-06T18:32:02.128-05:002015-07-06T18:32:02.128-05:00OH I love that plastic covered sofa and the lady i...OH I love that plastic covered sofa and the lady in the jacky o suit smoking. How fun is that. Love the washstand by the way.Marty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-76434631053490326992015-07-06T16:37:52.305-05:002015-07-06T16:37:52.305-05:00Hey Debra! I love the way the washstand turned ou...Hey Debra! I love the way the washstand turned out! The marble is perfect. Your basement is also lovely and very un-basement-like! Hope you get all your boxes cleaned out soon. That's never fun.Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-51912059598200565932015-07-06T16:36:23.335-05:002015-07-06T16:36:23.335-05:00I just adore your living room - and your antique h...I just adore your living room - and your antique heirlooms are awesome. <br /><br />I wouldn't *paint* the sideboy - just strip and LIGHTLY stain a darker brown - the quality of wood in awesome in it, it's soooo pretty. Painted furniture will one day be out - and all these amazing pieces will be kinda ruined. I wouldn't do that to an heirloom like that. But that's me. <br /><br />Hugs. ♥Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-88902898720482769542015-07-06T16:16:33.066-05:002015-07-06T16:16:33.066-05:00What a great space and projects (not the sorting s...What a great space and projects (not the sorting stuff) you have going on! Every time you work on more organization, I get this guilt complex, a very Catholic-like feeling. I need to get back to my basement and closet purgings, version 2.0. Ugh.Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-26228392388467128682015-07-06T15:49:01.352-05:002015-07-06T15:49:01.352-05:00You have such gorgeous antiques, Debra!
BrendaYou have such gorgeous antiques, Debra!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.com