tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post92753925235189989..comments2023-12-26T08:05:00.519-05:00Comments on Creative Home Expressions: Furniture I’m Not PaintingKathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-88770498659112452042011-07-28T20:17:43.532-04:002011-07-28T20:17:43.532-04:00OH MY KATHY! I am so thrilled someone did a post ...OH MY KATHY! I am so thrilled someone did a post about this! I would NEVER paint good furniture! NO MATTER the fad...and it is just a fad! I have seen so GORGEOUS furniture painted in blogland and I know that some day there will be regrets! I even went furniture shopping the other day (looking for a desk and dining room set) and I also wanted to see if painted furniture was taking over the "industry" ...will it's not. Yes, there is some pieces and I did like what I seen, but painting over BEAUTY for faddish reasons is not anything I'll be doing! Can you tell you hit one of my buttons...lol ;) Great post and much needed! NancyNancy Rosalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665685853313297243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-78966760427834870732011-07-28T17:26:10.918-04:002011-07-28T17:26:10.918-04:00Hi Kathy!
I agree that these pieces looks great ju...Hi Kathy!<br />I agree that these pieces looks great just the way they are. And you're very decisive about what you should and shouldn't paint. Which I'm envious of *winks*<br />I on the other hand am torn torn torn *winks* I have a french armoire (it's an antique) in my guestroom (which is very shabby chic in style) My heart wants to paint it white and antique it soooo badly but my head...OK truth be known....my husbands head, doesn't want me to paint it. So my question is do you have any pieces like that? Ones that you're oscillating about? And how did you decide what to do? <br /><br />And I wanted to tell you that I hope everything goes great with your new move! For sure don't forget the dollhouse! Vanna...your newest follower.lvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-70387139387997452972011-07-24T14:27:19.801-04:002011-07-24T14:27:19.801-04:00This is a great post, very thought provoking. Thos...This is a great post, very thought provoking. Those are great pieces that you have and lovely just the way they are. I'm kinda drooling over the large computer storage piece ~I like the shape, size and colour! Your post has inspired me to make one of my own, but of course I gave credit for the idea and linked back here. Hope that is okay!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533933625825629350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-20315171329983052242011-07-24T11:53:02.582-04:002011-07-24T11:53:02.582-04:00Hey Kathy! I just joined ya and shared my pieces ...Hey Kathy! I just joined ya and shared my pieces that are off limits!:)Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283260830637529760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-54114284127544319442011-07-24T09:58:50.107-04:002011-07-24T09:58:50.107-04:00Those are wonderful pieces Kathy! The antique dres...Those are wonderful pieces Kathy! The antique dresser by the fireplace is off limits. I have a pie safe in our kitchen that my father in law made for us. Our kitchen table that I purchased unfinished before we even got married. It needs to be sanded on the top but other than that it will always stay that way. Ummmm, this is a great post!! I think I will join you and do one too!:)Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283260830637529760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-17724980421924678532011-07-22T21:27:51.375-04:002011-07-22T21:27:51.375-04:00Hey Kathy! Isn't it funny that these days ANY...Hey Kathy! Isn't it funny that these days ANY piece of furniture seems to be up for painting? But not all--definitely not all! <br /><br />Perhaps I'm just slow to notice--forgive me if I'm terribly late in mentioning this--but I love your profile picture! You look so happy!Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-83735739245159787152011-07-22T18:59:18.234-04:002011-07-22T18:59:18.234-04:00Hi Kathy,
I have a hand-painted armoire that my hu...Hi Kathy,<br />I have a hand-painted armoire that my hubby bought for me already painted...I would never dream of touching it...I love it just as it is. Your pieces are lovely. Thanks for stopping by today. Have a wonderful weekend.<br /><br />Hugs and Kisses,<br />AnaAnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564103424168001786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-72826058450892962742011-07-22T18:50:30.837-04:002011-07-22T18:50:30.837-04:00lol... now, I'd paint it ALL! lollol... now, I'd paint it ALL! lolCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628852921353676931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-58456321041052643132011-07-22T18:04:56.401-04:002011-07-22T18:04:56.401-04:00That armoire is fantastic.
A piece that I would ...That armoire is fantastic. <br /><br />A piece that I would never paint is my antique brass bed that has been passed down since my great-great grandma. It was originally painted white, but after a billion years and a house fire, it is more of a peachy-tan. The original paint is starting to flake off so you can see spots of shiny brass and it has a perfect shabby-chic antique look and feel that I love.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494244434369331910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-58919709663775127472011-07-22T17:22:29.812-04:002011-07-22T17:22:29.812-04:00Hi Kathy,
I totally understand that there are piec...Hi Kathy,<br />I totally understand that there are pieces in our homes that we cannot paint. I can see why you wouldn't paint your pieces.<br />I have a cabinet in my family room that has handpainted rabbits on it and another armoire in the guest room that was handpainted. Also several mahogany pieces. <br />Painted furniture looks good mixed in with the traditional.<br /><br />hugs<br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-12822402279105777292011-07-22T16:43:37.128-04:002011-07-22T16:43:37.128-04:00I love your pieces, Kathy! And I'm not touchi...I love your pieces, Kathy! And I'm not touching any of mine either! lol<br /><br />XO<br />CindyCindy Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00094347625510484862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-65431168556703085342011-07-22T15:42:56.392-04:002011-07-22T15:42:56.392-04:00I love those two painted pieces too. Proof you do...I love those two painted pieces too. Proof you don't have to paint everything. Hmmmm...got me to thinking what I wouldn't paint. I know what I want to paint BUT not what I wouldn't...<br /><br />JOkio B Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14255860793173339175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-27971755995843841312011-07-22T15:08:30.094-04:002011-07-22T15:08:30.094-04:00And it would be boring if it all was painted! Havi...And it would be boring if it all was painted! Having some nice word makes for a better mix. <br />Happy Weekend~Donna, The Decorated Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772637069933752736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-44873949949924154712011-07-22T15:05:58.171-04:002011-07-22T15:05:58.171-04:00Beautiful pieces, Kathy! And, I know that they ap...Beautiful pieces, Kathy! And, I know that they appreciate you leaving them in their beauty as they are! I love your computer armoire, too ... gorgeous! Have a great weekend.Becca Bertottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899789162981576179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-55527577877690508022011-07-22T13:51:35.398-04:002011-07-22T13:51:35.398-04:00I wouldn't paint those pieces either, those pi...I wouldn't paint those pieces either, those pieces are fantasic! I'm in love with your computer armoire in the great room...NICE! Have a great weekend! XO LizThe Tuscan Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169883066424667797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-71926418913935383362011-07-22T13:17:08.065-04:002011-07-22T13:17:08.065-04:00What lovely pieces, Kathy. My niece has that same...What lovely pieces, Kathy. My niece has that same hutch (it used to belong to my sister). I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!<br /><br />xxoo<br />MarshaMarsha @ Tattered Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649306456279297614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-60011085305656510092011-07-22T11:31:13.596-04:002011-07-22T11:31:13.596-04:00I like this post. With everyone painting furnitur...I like this post. With everyone painting furniture nowadays, I just can't bring myself to paint mine. I feel I would ruin it. Oh sure everyone else's looks great and goes along with the newage style of decorating, but once you paint it, you can't get the original finish back if you change your mind. You just have to paint it again and again everytime the trends change. The only pieces I would dare to paint are old yardsale finds or road side pieces that were free or only a few dollars. That way if it's ruined you haven't lost much.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308451204015282108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-37030473469743410842011-07-22T11:11:19.813-04:002011-07-22T11:11:19.813-04:00I'm with you Kathy! I know that the trend is t...I'm with you Kathy! I know that the trend is to paint everything (and to paint it lighter colors) and while I think there are some pieces it is fun to change up, others I love just as they are. Thanks for sharing all of your lovely furniture with us! :-)<br />VanessaAt The Picket Fencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846200981778597675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-24579997863152977442011-07-22T10:36:17.543-04:002011-07-22T10:36:17.543-04:00Well the only furniture I won't be painting is...Well the only furniture I won't be painting is my bedroom set! It is dark wood and very handsome..everything else in the house has to watch out!Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-49286189000932609732011-07-22T10:09:46.011-04:002011-07-22T10:09:46.011-04:00I wouldnt paint any of those pieces either Kathy.....I wouldnt paint any of those pieces either Kathy.. they are too beautiful as they are.<br /> I would however love to try to paint the piece I have thats similiar style and shape to your first photo.. mine's dark oak and not nearly as pretty..<br /> any suggestions on how I could accomplish that would be greatly appreciated.. <br />xoxoxo<br />SonnySonny Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926830309207639536noreply@blogger.com