tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post8936456439282903506..comments2024-02-05T14:49:56.377-08:00Comments on Art and Sand: Mother, Please Forgive MeArt and Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-27816583177668139422013-08-06T21:50:23.256-07:002013-08-06T21:50:23.256-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love the transfo...Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love the transformation of your mother's cedar chest. I have a table and buffet from my mother that I would like to paint but am having a hard time doing. I think you made the right choice, it looks beautiful! New follower.Tarnished Royaltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-37499868278249639282013-07-13T07:44:04.197-07:002013-07-13T07:44:04.197-07:00Thanks for sharing your beautiful hope chest. I am...Thanks for sharing your beautiful hope chest. I am sure your Mom is with you too.<br />I'll bet she is so proud of your ingenuity and talent.fairyrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955508856112972006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-81452464071001920082013-04-26T19:41:29.333-07:002013-04-26T19:41:29.333-07:00I'm sure she's thrilled to see her old che...I'm sure she's thrilled to see her old chest in your wonderful sunny living room! I can't help but smile when I see photos of your home. It's such a bright happy space!Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-84323291026577032013-04-25T22:37:42.528-07:002013-04-25T22:37:42.528-07:00Carol,
I could sit in here forEVER!! Love your re...Carol,<br /><br />I could sit in here forEVER!! Love your red and mustard accents, the sunlight pouring through and the overall peacefulness. That red IKEA floor lamp has been on my list for the longest time, but we don't have an Ikea on the island!!<br /><br />Poppy :)Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-38327500682127277792013-04-25T02:48:37.773-07:002013-04-25T02:48:37.773-07:00I think your Mother would love it painted white, b...I think your Mother would love it painted white, because it looks just awesome now! <br /><br />We also downsized and its more challenging to furnish a smaller place and you did such a great job.<br /><br />Your livingroom is lovely:)Sumaya at Evocative Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596420402941033148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-24917309868332596402013-04-24T12:11:22.653-07:002013-04-24T12:11:22.653-07:00Your mom would be so proud of you! I just love the...Your mom would be so proud of you! I just love the way your room looks now. Just beautiful, and so practical. Good move!Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-48143623654233608402013-04-24T08:10:16.623-07:002013-04-24T08:10:16.623-07:00Carol,
found you at my friend Vickie's blog, R...Carol,<br />found you at my friend Vickie's blog, Ranger 911. Your chest looks great painted, lightens everything up. I'm from Southern CA, my family is all there, and my sister teaches 1st grade. Fun to find things in common. I've enjoyed browsing thru and am your newest follower. Would love for you to visit me!<br />Will be back oftern.<br />RebeccaTown and Country Galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804650091074234741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-48630977927948960392013-04-24T07:46:35.902-07:002013-04-24T07:46:35.902-07:00I think your mom would love the painted chest. I t...I think your mom would love the painted chest. I think it is great you have your mother's hope chest. Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311983276096551905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-19728472614117663042013-04-24T07:36:26.326-07:002013-04-24T07:36:26.326-07:00I am sure you mom would approve - it looks fabulou...I am sure you mom would approve - it looks fabulous! And that crate full of C's - how cute!!<br />KellyEclectically Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374655411728383631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-64862293753958376952013-04-23T18:38:53.577-07:002013-04-23T18:38:53.577-07:00This would be the reason why my mother's cedar...This would be the reason why my mother's cedar chest is still sitting in her spare room - she is afraid I will paint it! I am currently debating whether or not to paint my grandparents' first bedroom suite from the 1920's! To my credit I have had for thirty years with its dark wood - I think it is time for a change. Thanks for giving me a nudge in the right direction (or leading me down the wrong path!) :>)Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-53578439128125040562013-04-23T16:39:18.262-07:002013-04-23T16:39:18.262-07:00I love your living room! It's so pretty :-) I ...I love your living room! It's so pretty :-) I have a friend who wants to paint her hope chest and she just can't bring herself to do it. I told her to haul it down here, I'd do it for her, haha! You stopped by and commented on my card catalog - thanks for the visit. Glad to find another blog to look through!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080519898204638933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-87411354312911412052013-04-23T16:07:29.013-07:002013-04-23T16:07:29.013-07:00Your hope chest was much prettier than the old Lan...Your hope chest was much prettier than the old Lane chest my husband gave me when we became engaged. Honestly, it is so ugly. And it still sits in our office holding Christmas decorations. I'd paint it in a heartbeat...and then I'd probably be served divorce papers!Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-61161690177376309002013-04-23T15:20:29.832-07:002013-04-23T15:20:29.832-07:00Great transformation! Stopping by from Fluster Bu...Great transformation! Stopping by from Fluster Buster - thanks for sharing :o)Soliloquy of Foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936568304566619410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-12806569890382308542013-04-23T12:50:22.037-07:002013-04-23T12:50:22.037-07:00Oh I think your mother would love it painted white...Oh I think your mother would love it painted white. It look amazing and you treasure it as much as she did, so that's all that matters. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-79431710917402853622013-04-23T12:10:09.200-07:002013-04-23T12:10:09.200-07:00I have my grandmother's hope chest. I has to ...I have my grandmother's hope chest. I has to be really old. It looks very similar but no bronzey parts. I hope to paint it this summer in the same color. Does yours still have the cedar smell. Your mother should be proud that you still have it. It was one thing I really wanted from my grandmother. Love your cottage. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-69782907106909813762013-04-23T11:21:59.185-07:002013-04-23T11:21:59.185-07:00I think it looks wonderful and the colors peeking ...I think it looks wonderful and the colors peeking through really help it fit with the rest of the roomDaniela @Frugal Aint Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785196779476490372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-23296233779656493222013-04-23T09:40:29.547-07:002013-04-23T09:40:29.547-07:00Nice job on the old chest, I have one I need to re...Nice job on the old chest, I have one I need to redo. Thanks for the inspiration!<br />KareeThe Vintage Chateauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611023228213803558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-88035933580622802452013-04-23T09:00:50.300-07:002013-04-23T09:00:50.300-07:00That looks wonderful! You have a great eye for co...That looks wonderful! You have a great eye for color! Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647220453777040327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-31823189621343623902013-04-23T08:36:34.253-07:002013-04-23T08:36:34.253-07:00I think that your mom would love what you've d...I think that your mom would love what you've done to her hope chest! It looks perfect in the living room, too. Your LR is so charming and cozy...love the yellow walls and all your beautiful decor.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-74515069190437520472013-04-23T08:10:56.256-07:002013-04-23T08:10:56.256-07:00Hi Carol! JUst saw your blog and I must say your h...Hi Carol! JUst saw your blog and I must say your home is very charming! I love the yellow walls and the art all around. Your chest project is also looking good dear. Thank you btw, too for checking out my blog and craft room, appreciate the appreciation!Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-46887208402177796512013-04-23T06:08:42.785-07:002013-04-23T06:08:42.785-07:00oops, make that "piece" through the door...oops, make that "piece" through the doorway ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-35144648431471656262013-04-23T06:08:22.137-07:002013-04-23T06:08:22.137-07:00Love it! What a beautiful addition (and one filled...Love it! What a beautiful addition (and one filled with memories) to your living room. I love the bright yellows in your house, that peace through the doorway is awesome (translated: I want it ;) MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-19670812389160156472013-04-23T05:05:14.649-07:002013-04-23T05:05:14.649-07:00What a beautiful piece! Your whole room is so che...What a beautiful piece! Your whole room is so cheery.<br />Looks so inviting,<br />Deb@LakeGirlPaintsDeb Hrabikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027226831823604123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-41640232662824243402013-04-23T04:53:22.825-07:002013-04-23T04:53:22.825-07:00Painting that sweet chest makes the details stand ...Painting that sweet chest makes the details stand out so nicely. Like the cute feet and the copper pieces. I'm sure you Mom would love its new look.<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-5530061490656009252013-04-23T04:25:55.946-07:002013-04-23T04:25:55.946-07:00I love your cedar chest coffee table! My mom and ...I love your cedar chest coffee table! My mom and grandma both had cedar chests, too. Your living room is bright and pretty. JeanRuby and Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366245575101400362noreply@blogger.com