tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post8284461039095043066..comments2024-01-31T02:16:53.518-08:00Comments on The Poor Farm: More Cheap Fixes for Looney Bin DecorDonna OShaughnessyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-39227400942790437552016-11-11T20:52:17.922-08:002016-11-11T20:52:17.922-08:00In our small Looney Bin everything takes pride of ...In our small Looney Bin everything takes pride of place, even the washing machine in the kitchen and all the milking equipment in the bathroom. I'll pass on your kind words to Keith. He does deserve themDonna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-21663289650421691432016-11-11T20:50:13.077-08:002016-11-11T20:50:13.077-08:00When I visit Ireland I like to rent the oldest cot...When I visit Ireland I like to rent the oldest cottages I can because among other things, I love the thick stone walls and the deep windowsills. And if your dog fits, you must acquit.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-74322849572516312852016-11-10T17:30:26.290-08:002016-11-10T17:30:26.290-08:00What a very useful husband you have, the window lo...What a very useful husband you have, the window looks great, the dresser is lovely, I hope it takes pride of place.Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-25704313171703235682016-11-10T17:20:50.702-08:002016-11-10T17:20:50.702-08:00The original part of our house is 130 year old log...The original part of our house is 130 year old logs so the window sills are deep. I have a schnoodle type dog who thinks the one he can get to from the couch is his throne, he'll lay on that sill for hours surveying his domaine. Can you say dog snot all over the window?deodarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13165027419423815374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-73458226706502416322016-11-10T13:29:20.778-08:002016-11-10T13:29:20.778-08:00I was wondering about that Sharon. The Mod Podge s...I was wondering about that Sharon. The Mod Podge smells worse than Elmers glue and although glue sniffing was never my thing...where was I going with this? Oh yeah, glue is cheaper. Thanks.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-39832844906459817662016-11-10T12:42:32.430-08:002016-11-10T12:42:32.430-08:00I, too, love those deep sills!!! Ah, the plants I ...I, too, love those deep sills!!! Ah, the plants I could grow there! Good reuse of a handy storage item too. Modpodge is the same as watery Elmer's White Glue which is what my sister used w-a-a-a-y back 'cause it's cheaper.Sharon in Surreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864797100804511728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-80679939466619428522016-11-10T07:23:48.145-08:002016-11-10T07:23:48.145-08:00Thank you Linda. The cool thing about odl but not ...Thank you Linda. The cool thing about odl but not really antique furniture is you can repaint later on down the line, or ship it to London as Cro suggests for the big bucks.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-29110197451382200152016-11-10T07:22:11.015-08:002016-11-10T07:22:11.015-08:00Those little boxes sound so wonderful and knowing ...Those little boxes sound so wonderful and knowing your grandfather crafted them, that's the real treasure.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-70682196455412034302016-11-10T07:20:55.067-08:002016-11-10T07:20:55.067-08:00More like "Shabby Cheap" !
Thanks CroMore like "Shabby Cheap" !<br />Thanks CroDonna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-84888466384473182932016-11-10T07:20:10.396-08:002016-11-10T07:20:10.396-08:00Thanks Chris. I've never been a "drapes&q...Thanks Chris. I've never been a "drapes" kind of gal for windows, too oppressive, but I may put them in my studio for that libraryesque look. If I can find some at the thrift store.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-87363844653272601372016-11-10T04:30:18.715-08:002016-11-10T04:30:18.715-08:00Those are impressive window sills. I like what you...Those are impressive window sills. I like what you did with the chest/dresser!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-51547138953732429252016-11-10T03:39:53.515-08:002016-11-10T03:39:53.515-08:00I love that window, what an amazing piece of wood ...I love that window, what an amazing piece of wood you used for the sill. I like wood that is left natural, and with the actual window frame in white the two look great together.<br /><br />Old furniture like your dresser, look just as good and just as well made in all the bits that aren't usually visible don't they. I have little boxes that my grand father made for storage, just out of rough wood in his cabinet making workshop and they are all made with such attention to detail and made to last.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-63259957666945511922016-11-10T02:09:41.345-08:002016-11-10T02:09:41.345-08:00Awesome,!!Awesome,!!Margaret Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050769349322892694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-62099097254957719592016-11-09T20:58:16.255-08:002016-11-09T20:58:16.255-08:00That window is wonderful. Keith is a clever guy. Y...That window is wonderful. Keith is a clever guy. Your 'shabby chic' chest of drawers is very trendy over here at the moment; it would have demanded a high price in London or Paris!!.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-7006210637683556202016-11-09T20:25:24.487-08:002016-11-09T20:25:24.487-08:00Both projects look fantastic. The weather will hav...Both projects look fantastic. The weather will have you indoors soon enough. But now is the time for pottering on what can get done outside.<br /><br />I have hanging stained glass in my window - in the same manner your beads are hung. It's small but adds a bit of interest to catch the light. I also have an ancient chest of drawers passed down from my older sister, to me, to my younger brother, then down to my daughter. Her younger brother will probably see it in his room at some point. <br /><br />I like yours though. Nice and narrow, but tall. Fits the space perfectly.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.com