tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post6269835729930397603..comments2024-03-28T10:19:16.511-05:00Comments on The Twice Remembered Cottage: From Gaudy Art to Fabulous Chalk BoardUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-43044397817875227062009-08-06T18:26:56.545-05:002009-08-06T18:26:56.545-05:00Happy squeals~well done!
Come by and see my Potte...Happy squeals~well done!<br /><br />Come by and see my Pottery Barn inspired typography basket.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-5852459416758731762009-08-06T16:20:36.076-05:002009-08-06T16:20:36.076-05:00haha, i laughed at: "and they will feel pity ...haha, i laughed at: "and they will feel pity for you due to what they perceive as a total lack of taste and class on your part."<br />i totally just bought some heinous art from goodwill and felt very self-conscious about it at the check out.<br />but to your project - PHENOMENAL.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268924508194478202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-54570898234943289272009-08-06T14:12:48.911-05:002009-08-06T14:12:48.911-05:00So glad I found your blog today! I just picked up ...So glad I found your blog today! I just picked up a huge (and ugly) picture at a yard sale yesterday for $2 because the frame was so nice! Now I can't wait to pick up some chalkboard paint!!!Lori Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08440057952995949627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-5747594191293732792009-08-01T20:32:50.719-05:002009-08-01T20:32:50.719-05:00This looks fabulous. What kind of painting was it...This looks fabulous. What kind of painting was it, canvass? How sturdy does the picture need to be to support the chalk board?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />joannpjrn@comcast.netJoannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-69551276526343476632009-07-29T13:28:54.886-05:002009-07-29T13:28:54.886-05:00So funny, I have an ugly Goodwill art that is dryi...So funny, I have an ugly Goodwill art that is drying in my dining room, waiting on the chalkboard paint as we speak. I am starting to get buttons up,(still learning about all this blogging business!) so I would like to trade if you would like... <br />Smiles!<br />MichelleMichelle Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989026211921329428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-53938964032824182352009-07-29T13:07:11.207-05:002009-07-29T13:07:11.207-05:00Love the redo :)
And when I saw the bullfighter...Love the redo :) <br /><br />And when I saw the bullfighter picture I had flashbacks... lol I think we had a bullfighter picture on our living room wall growing up. I didn't even remember until I saw yours. Weird and very very tacky.American Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18118562297826392361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-55248149124786998472009-07-24T19:34:35.828-05:002009-07-24T19:34:35.828-05:00I seriously think of all the chalk boards I've...I seriously think of all the chalk boards I've seen recently...I love yours best!<br />:)Lisa<br />kssnnikkel.blogspot.comLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558971728744688982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-18620004699120501182009-07-24T17:54:34.565-05:002009-07-24T17:54:34.565-05:00Hi Kim, Love this! What a great transformation an...Hi Kim, Love this! What a great transformation and soooo useful! This would be an awesome post to link to for Metamorphosis Monday! :-) SusanSusan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09655622740971576915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-72758447133916819742009-07-24T17:18:54.407-05:002009-07-24T17:18:54.407-05:00I appreciate your sweet comments! If you had quest...I appreciate your sweet comments! If you had questions, you should have received an email...thanks!Kim @ Twice Rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563623309334980893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-24858227742858504922009-07-24T15:39:44.078-05:002009-07-24T15:39:44.078-05:00Best use of a bullfighter that I have ever seen!Best use of a bullfighter that I have ever seen!Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890023141515213059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-88339035357893810582009-07-24T12:05:31.933-05:002009-07-24T12:05:31.933-05:00Loooove it!!!! It looks amazing!Loooove it!!!! It looks amazing!Enchantresses Threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525714431924608651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-25433713472465785612009-07-24T07:30:33.717-05:002009-07-24T07:30:33.717-05:00Sigh, I'm infatuated with your chalkboard and ...Sigh, I'm infatuated with your chalkboard and those red cupboards I see in the background... the matador may have paired well with those :)The Starr Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487285062956599107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-9987525824790583032009-07-24T07:23:13.869-05:002009-07-24T07:23:13.869-05:00Wonderful transformation! I haven't used chal...Wonderful transformation! I haven't used chalkboard paint, yet. I would love, love, love to, but I can't seem to find the space to put a chalk board. We live in a small fixer upper, too. So, I totally agree with your philosophy. There is something very satisfying about taking a neglected house and slowly but surely turning it into a loved home. Best wishes to you!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659490868053210396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-12272948432899916012009-07-24T07:22:16.504-05:002009-07-24T07:22:16.504-05:00I just recommended a client to do this with an old...I just recommended a client to do this with an old painting for her son's room. It is such a great transformation and I love the black and white. Your blog is very beautiful!Clean and Classic Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142677366545013335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-70785515269932038042009-07-24T07:19:22.741-05:002009-07-24T07:19:22.741-05:00Love this project, it looks fantastic, just wonder...Love this project, it looks fantastic, just wondering about the strength of the gaudy artwork, to write on?? Thanks, SueThe Old Rusty Buckethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759746539509424536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-4910544574894481772009-07-24T01:55:13.449-05:002009-07-24T01:55:13.449-05:00I LOVE the shape of the board! It's hard to be...I LOVE the shape of the board! It's hard to believe that was suppose to be a (gasp) painting! I'm now inspired to do the same. Only problem is.. no wall space left. <br /><br />Guess there's no choice. I'll have to MOVE.<br /><br />DonnaFunky Junk Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349795167023622107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-41131618912507931302009-07-22T17:01:32.107-05:002009-07-22T17:01:32.107-05:00Thank you - and be sure to tell me if you try this...Thank you - and be sure to tell me if you try this project...I'd love to see it!Kim @ Twice Rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563623309334980893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-33578429544547938952009-07-22T12:47:42.025-05:002009-07-22T12:47:42.025-05:00Just came across your blog, and I love it! This i...Just came across your blog, and I love it! This is such a wonderful idea...and it's economical and a great example of recycling, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-64933864440210697592009-07-21T21:09:17.904-05:002009-07-21T21:09:17.904-05:00Your chalkboard looks great there. We have a cha...Your chalkboard looks great there. We have a chalkboard on our basement door in the kitchen. I've been itching for another project but I'm still figuring out where. One idea I had was to do a single wall in my son's room all chalkboard. His room is on the list for fall/winter so I'm starting to plan!<br />~MichelleMichelle, All Home and Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389260169050041993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-16091740781195504872009-07-21T18:12:00.636-05:002009-07-21T18:12:00.636-05:00Just today I rummaged through the garage for the p...Just today I rummaged through the garage for the possible horrid painting you mention here to create a chalkboard treasure. I've had the paint for at least a month, but can't find the right candidate! I will follow your advice! And thanks for the mention of the primer. Think I'll do that first too! <br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-60516075243849111022009-07-21T17:06:39.130-05:002009-07-21T17:06:39.130-05:00cute idea funny thought one day someone may find y...cute idea funny thought one day someone may find your chalkboard at a sale and uncover the famous madador painting and sell it for millions LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-89975141110755908612009-07-21T11:09:30.267-05:002009-07-21T11:09:30.267-05:00It looks fabulous! I love it!It looks fabulous! I love it!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13951899756912775212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-25588461322912662132009-07-21T06:46:45.427-05:002009-07-21T06:46:45.427-05:00looks great!I just bought an old frame similar to ...looks great!I just bought an old frame similar to yours and turned it into a cork board. keep up the good work!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07626865913213643080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-26696616827059313942009-07-21T06:39:32.837-05:002009-07-21T06:39:32.837-05:00OMG, That looks amazing! I have bought the chalkbo...OMG, That looks amazing! I have bought the chalkboard paint in the past but never the spray so I will definately have to try it! I luv how this turned out and thanks for sharing cause I would have never thought of painting over the picture! Your blog is so inspirational!<br /><br />Bekah...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-22860370849394909852009-07-20T22:50:08.261-05:002009-07-20T22:50:08.261-05:00THat chalkboard paint can be addicting! LOVE your...THat chalkboard paint can be addicting! LOVE yours. I am gonna go try adding you to my list....I have tried several times to add you to my blog roll with your old addy. Hopefully this will do thet rick. cherrycherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034449752355483382noreply@blogger.com