tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post2286552566158489681..comments2024-03-28T07:26:19.997-04:00Comments on Sophia's: Classic, Timeless Furniture...Putting Away the PaintbrushAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05833503613569613946noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-72812907450224046522013-10-07T07:11:32.304-04:002013-10-07T07:11:32.304-04:00Love, love, LOVE all your wood pieces. My children...Love, love, LOVE all your wood pieces. My children tease me because of my zeal for wooden furniture. The grain patterns and feel of unpainted pieces are irresistible to me. I've bought things thinking I'll paint them but once I start cleaning them up I can't resist the "naked" look. <br />sugarcreekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986332733616767905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-58512717467000167432013-03-18T06:55:09.598-04:002013-03-18T06:55:09.598-04:00I have never seen a room I liked that didn't h...I have never seen a room I liked that didn't have a mix. When all the furniture is painted, even in rooms done in the all white look, it doesn't look right. And mixing the wood types / colors is a must for me, too. The beauty is in the mix. You have some beautiful wood pieces!Denise Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13389394184925325152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-51759471933952161842013-03-03T19:15:28.626-05:002013-03-03T19:15:28.626-05:00I just started following your blog and love your s...I just started following your blog and love your style. I love real wood furniture and can't bring myself to paint any of mine. I love your library table that your scored for $75.00. Your have beautiful furniture. I also love your collection of clocks in your office/craft room. Where on earth did you find all of them? I have been searching for months and have not found a single one. I look forward to following your blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03838493851682322087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-66261108632426939192013-03-01T20:27:27.373-05:002013-03-01T20:27:27.373-05:00What a great post! I agree... If you have a beauti...What a great post! I agree... If you have a beautiful wood piece in good condition- leave it! But like you I like to paint pieces to "bring them back to life" if they need some love. <br /><br />www.themilkweedpods.blogspot.com lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849461607582194535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-21783166998503796982013-03-01T14:50:46.130-05:002013-03-01T14:50:46.130-05:00I cannot bring myself to paint antique walnut piec...I cannot bring myself to paint antique walnut pieces. I love the dark, fine grain too much. Veneered pieces, and pieces that are in very rough shape are fair game for painting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-23942398779858426962013-03-01T09:10:54.777-05:002013-03-01T09:10:54.777-05:00I LOVE real wood pieces. I have many throughout m...I LOVE real wood pieces. I have many throughout my home as well as painted ones. Your furniture is beautiful.Between Blue and Yellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603464693593896212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-47827003264190667602013-02-28T21:04:56.099-05:002013-02-28T21:04:56.099-05:00I really like to mix antique pieces with painted. ...I really like to mix antique pieces with painted. You have some beautiful pieces and I'm glad you've chosen not to paint them.<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-17205135180781586102013-02-28T11:51:28.215-05:002013-02-28T11:51:28.215-05:00I am loving (more and more) a nice mix of wood and...I am loving (more and more) a nice mix of wood and painted pieces. I also love that more of us furniture rehabbers are doing partial paint on pieces and leaving the tops or drawers in natural. Every room needs a bit of warmth, and showing great pieces in their natural beauty is always a plus! You have featured some stunners here. Love that cabinet with the cathedral peaked doors especially! I have a question for you though: I have an Art Deco armoire that I have tried selling in it's natural wood color. It's not in great shape, and I have considered painting it to see if it would move....I've not seen much for inspiration sake around the web. What would you do? If I do paint, I would definitely try and do neutrals but keeping in line with the colors from the era... suggestions?Noble Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734369835594191830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-19039279079667698472013-02-27T17:15:29.872-05:002013-02-27T17:15:29.872-05:00I mix too and am SO GLAD you don't paint every...I mix too and am SO GLAD you don't paint everything.<br /><br />Too much of anything is too much.<br /><br />I love your pieces and wish you the best success in your shop!Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-59742684624964015822013-02-27T16:15:37.156-05:002013-02-27T16:15:37.156-05:00I love the look and feel of beautiful fine wood, s...I love the look and feel of beautiful fine wood, so I don't usually paint anything. Refinishing a piece to it's original grandeur is my cup of tea. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-57373894340189396052013-02-26T22:06:05.510-05:002013-02-26T22:06:05.510-05:00I love a mix too! Your pieces have such beautiful...I love a mix too! Your pieces have such beautiful tones and graining - it really would be a shame to paint it - especially considering how great a condition they are! I have a question...we bought an antique chest with doors and a bottom drawer however the inside smells like mothballs/musty! Is there anythign that can remove that smell? We tried coffee grounds, javex and water...still it has that odor! Thanks!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639337876168472721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-2657056238897235832013-02-26T18:39:10.988-05:002013-02-26T18:39:10.988-05:00Yep, some things are better left alone or just spi...Yep, some things are better left alone or just spiffed up with a little polish.<br />Such pretty pieces!lynn cockrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250601457878656085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-28508745774011540022013-02-26T12:11:15.553-05:002013-02-26T12:11:15.553-05:00Well said!Well said!Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924461081454940743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-68362460539592281642013-02-26T10:50:11.914-05:002013-02-26T10:50:11.914-05:00Some pieces are too pretty to paint! Yours are go...Some pieces are too pretty to paint! Yours are gorgeous. Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913014131793773167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-49703469234755320312013-02-26T10:19:05.453-05:002013-02-26T10:19:05.453-05:00I am with you 100 percent-I love beautiful old woo...I am with you 100 percent-I love beautiful old wood items but I'm alright with painting them if it's functional but not too pretty anymore.<br />Have a great week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758543816262405485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-35815446921552957322013-02-26T08:03:19.828-05:002013-02-26T08:03:19.828-05:00Thanks for this great post. As much as I love the...Thanks for this great post. As much as I love the look of painted pieces, sometimes it's best just to just leave a piece as it is and enjoy the beauty of the wood. Great styling. Your home is just beautiful. ~ AngieAngie at Postcards from the Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575583284282647529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-8163070642914833202013-02-26T06:56:39.688-05:002013-02-26T06:56:39.688-05:00I love painting furniture but totally agree that s...I love painting furniture but totally agree that some things aren't meant to be. Love mixing great wood finds with my painted ones. I'd love for you to share this at Silver Pennies Sundays - http://www.findingsilverpennies.com/2013/02/silver-pennies-sundays-link-party_24.htmlDaniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500914849497840627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-21436399312436567772013-02-26T00:23:32.161-05:002013-02-26T00:23:32.161-05:00I love the natural beauty and warmth of wood. But...I love the natural beauty and warmth of wood. But I'll cheerfully paint certain older pieces. Usually the wood isn't very special or I know it can be easily stripped down the road. And I love to decorate with both!pogoniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446029045815991673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-22341088601408801222013-02-25T23:14:26.162-05:002013-02-25T23:14:26.162-05:00I love that cabinet. Would you call it Gothic sin...I love that cabinet. Would you call it Gothic since it had doors that look like Gothic windows? Is it just a plain cabinet or is there something mysterious going on inside? Don't know why I am so fascinated other than it is just stunning!<br /><br />JennyJenny@thelavendermagnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489076960573518825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-46368754204052056432013-02-25T21:12:23.271-05:002013-02-25T21:12:23.271-05:00This piece is truly a classic. You are so right ab...This piece is truly a classic. You are so right about this piece... a paintbrush could not improve on this beauty! A rare piece, indeed!Yvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-22397769789494430872013-02-25T20:37:27.224-05:002013-02-25T20:37:27.224-05:00Hi Kristen, I found your post on Hometalk and want...Hi Kristen, I found your post on Hometalk and wanted to come over and tell you that these pieces are beautiful, and I agree there way too stunning to paint. From what I've read, you can't even get your hands on some of the wood types that were used back then. Thank you!Amy Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148808616622185925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-39783664140005390662013-02-25T20:01:41.428-05:002013-02-25T20:01:41.428-05:00Everything cant be painted- I love to mix wood ton...Everything cant be painted- I love to mix wood tones! The pieces you have are beautiful the way they are.Katie {Miss Dixie}https://www.blogger.com/profile/13486870587979630256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-47936339176910661822013-02-25T19:58:23.435-05:002013-02-25T19:58:23.435-05:00I agree. I recall when I was young there was a wa...I agree. I recall when I was young there was a wave of people painting furniture. I love painted furniture when the wood is beyond repair or just wasn't a quality piece to start with. Then it seemed like the fad ended and then we were all working like mad to bring back the beauty that was under many coats of paint. I kind of think history is repeating itself. That's such a warm dresser with all that lovely patina that takes years to acquire.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-41824194997679746152013-02-25T19:12:25.444-05:002013-02-25T19:12:25.444-05:00Those pieces are so classy they don't need a p...Those pieces are so classy they don't need a paint to look like one! Great idea on preserving the natural beauty of those wood pieces!Thanks for sharing Kristen!Beckie @ Infarrantly Creativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323435809101760710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-52173854127658075382013-02-25T19:08:22.859-05:002013-02-25T19:08:22.859-05:00I love antique wood furniture and have several pie...I love antique wood furniture and have several pieces, but I wouldn't dream of painting any of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com