tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post3313703285566296971..comments2024-03-26T07:24:57.775-04:00Comments on Dear Lillie: A Little French Cabinet MakeoverDear Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-88354063313248520472013-01-18T11:01:29.071-05:002013-01-18T11:01:29.071-05:00Your home is so beautiful and I just want to thank...Your home is so beautiful and I just want to thank you for sharing how to make the pillows. Of course I was hoping you would have been able to show how to get the script to look so nice from the paper onto the pillow. the <a href="http://www.st-pierre.qc.ca/home.php" rel="nofollow">wire rope</a> was awesome to see!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474189970288337453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-53786496424904497842012-12-14T05:06:57.899-05:002012-12-14T05:06:57.899-05:00The little french cabin makeover is shared in the ...The little french cabin makeover is shared in the post here. Good post<br />Bunker Bedshttp://www.relaxsofacumbeds.com/bunker-bednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-34570476173571473212012-08-24T19:56:10.782-04:002012-08-24T19:56:10.782-04:00You're the best! Thank you so much! :-)You're the best! Thank you so much! :-)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-89761348590178554682012-08-24T17:38:00.756-04:002012-08-24T17:38:00.756-04:00Hmmm....it's hard to say. Each piece is differ...Hmmm....it's hard to say. Each piece is different and I generally just kind of wing it. =) I generally start though, by rubbing the edges that naturally could have been worn over time and then once I've done that I work from there adding it in other spots to help balance the piece out. I would recommend by just starting a little bit here and there and living with it for a day or two and then add spots as needed until you get used to it. Ballet White is such a pretty color! I am sure it looks beautiful! As far as waiting. I would recommend waiting a day but honestly I seldom am that patient and quite often I do it just a few hours after painting it. Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-22360481008975229072012-08-22T15:56:20.761-04:002012-08-22T15:56:20.761-04:00ok I've gotta ask- how do you know where to sa...ok I've gotta ask- how do you know where to sand the paint off to give it a more distressed look? And how long do you wait until the second coat of paint is dried before you start distressing the piece. I just finished painting a coffee table ballet white. It looks great - but I really want to give it the distressed look but I'm scared I won't do the job right, and then it will ruin the entire paint job. Any pointers from the pro?!?! Thank you Jennifer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-60069940352178008382012-04-18T12:56:31.893-04:002012-04-18T12:56:31.893-04:00BEAUTIFUL! I love this! I have a brown hutch that...BEAUTIFUL! I love this! I have a brown hutch that I'm going to go paint right now. :o)Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-16974818430866315892012-04-06T18:28:16.808-04:002012-04-06T18:28:16.808-04:00What a fantastic piece you have made over. Love it...What a fantastic piece you have made over. Love it, great job. SandyPaint Me Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166658901475361805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-352226366008925822012-04-03T19:47:09.663-04:002012-04-03T19:47:09.663-04:00Your cabinet has such a great shape, and looks so ...Your cabinet has such a great shape, and looks so updated and fresh with your makeover. Your daughter's contribution is my favourite part! You are a good mommy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533933625825629350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-5081909603480658632012-03-28T00:54:47.126-04:002012-03-28T00:54:47.126-04:00I actually didn't for this piece. I had planne...I actually didn't for this piece. I had planned on sanding it, but when I brushed the first stroke on just to see how it would do it went on so smoothly and nicely I decided just to go ahead and skip the sanding it step. I may regret it a few months from now, though. =)Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-60267541188668195652012-03-27T23:47:28.654-04:002012-03-27T23:47:28.654-04:00Thanks Alyson! For this piece (and the coffee tabl...Thanks Alyson! For this piece (and the coffee table a couple weeks ago) I actually used a matte finish because I wanted a really flat, milky look. I would normally suggest more of a semi-gloss though if you would like the paint to be more durable.Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-64278657730268361832012-03-27T18:02:28.477-04:002012-03-27T18:02:28.477-04:00Love it!!! (Like all your projects!)
Quick questi...Love it!!! (Like all your projects!)<br /><br />Quick question....do you use a semi-gloss paint when painting furniture pieces? I have a few pieces I want to start working on and wasn't sure which sheen to get.<br /><br />Thanks!!!Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015202422402004978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-82313791630984875902012-03-26T11:27:29.263-04:002012-03-26T11:27:29.263-04:00Looks great! Did you prep the wood at all before ...Looks great! Did you prep the wood at all before starting to paint? I haven't had any luck doing that...the paint always chips off so easily if it isn't sanded or primed! What's your trick?!Jessica | Petal + Plyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241523881757666204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-23606505900768868362012-03-25T14:05:54.650-04:002012-03-25T14:05:54.650-04:00It looks great! What a great size! And the bonus a...It looks great! What a great size! And the bonus artwork on the back!<br />DebbiereFresh reStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07494949075503360668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-88348649246438099632012-03-22T08:50:11.238-04:002012-03-22T08:50:11.238-04:00Beautiful cabinet! Your paint color choices and p...Beautiful cabinet! Your paint color choices and pattern are perfect for that piece. Wonderful job.Miss Charminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786947631923635090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-76171714888028660952012-03-21T15:29:37.043-04:002012-03-21T15:29:37.043-04:00hi! saw you on nate! it was so exciting to see a...hi! saw you on nate! it was so exciting to see another blogger on his show. love your blog and your home! thanks for all the great ideas.kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-21909436557768264562012-03-21T08:55:12.574-04:002012-03-21T08:55:12.574-04:00I so appreciate your talent. I was so pleased to ...I so appreciate your talent. I was so pleased to see you on Nate, BUT I was disappointed he didn't mention your blog or shop. Celebrities promote their stuff all the time. Did I miss something? Please let people know where to find you next time! ;) I know where to find you, the rest of the viewers should have the opportunity, too.Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-74287093938708786052012-03-20T23:31:26.226-04:002012-03-20T23:31:26.226-04:00Thanks, Karen! I actually did not use a wax on thi...Thanks, Karen! I actually did not use a wax on this piece. I did on the coffee table, though. I am not sure yet if I will on the cabinet but am leaning towards not. And I will tell Lillie =)Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-12899943959623365162012-03-20T22:50:29.512-04:002012-03-20T22:50:29.512-04:00WOW, You are truly gifted and I love your style. T...WOW, You are truly gifted and I love your style. The cabinet looks beautiful, great job!Beckyhttp://www.diynewbies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-2353201582020569642012-03-20T22:48:49.401-04:002012-03-20T22:48:49.401-04:00Jennifer, your little linen cabinet is beautiful.....Jennifer, your little linen cabinet is beautiful... and you did the most gorgeous job bringing to a stylish life! I love the color Owl grey... I'm going to have to use that on something...it is so pretty!<br />I am blogging again and so happy to visit!<br />YvonneYvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-70498922555172156902012-03-20T20:43:54.866-04:002012-03-20T20:43:54.866-04:00Jennifer, I love this! The chevron design looks w...Jennifer, I love this! The chevron design looks wonderful and adds so much style. Hugs, SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-46576181098930257722012-03-20T20:27:40.017-04:002012-03-20T20:27:40.017-04:00Gorgeous talent - I admire your talent!Gorgeous talent - I admire your talent!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-45970972047505132232012-03-20T16:23:44.559-04:002012-03-20T16:23:44.559-04:00I really like all of you recent works. The pillow ...I really like all of you recent works. The pillow is so nice and I hope I can get in soon enough to get a 2 of them! One for me and one for my daughter's home. Easter is my favorite holiday. Easter bonnets, bunnies, flowers, and Jesus's triumphic rise. And the cabinet is charming. I would like to try a gray paint and really like Ben Moore's paint. Did you wax this after the painting?<br /><br />Also, I really admire how you include your daughter in the home improvements. Her work is so cute, but really good. Tell her we all think her parts of the jobs are visibly evident and superlative!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730155543337896515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-86377023784810991032012-03-20T13:32:34.733-04:002012-03-20T13:32:34.733-04:00Very beautiful, and what a great size. You do rea...Very beautiful, and what a great size. You do really have alot of patience, not sure I could have hung in there. Watched you on Nate Berkus yesterday, you were fantastic. I have been following your blog for about a year, you are so inspirational and this helps me in my home decorating. I just received by bunny shilouttes in the mail, they are so cute and I ordered the bunny shiloutte pillow cover can't wait until it arrives. Shelley :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-82073809666095588592012-03-20T11:14:53.571-04:002012-03-20T11:14:53.571-04:00That cabinet turned out great, Jennifer! You have...That cabinet turned out great, Jennifer! You have a lot more patience than I would've...it takes me forever to paint something without a pattern :)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974419983321226169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-46030419215057432712012-03-20T08:28:07.436-04:002012-03-20T08:28:07.436-04:00Beautiful! Now where can I find my own team of str...Beautiful! Now where can I find my own team of strong, able-bodied men to move my furniture around?? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com