Comments on: Dresser Makeover + Paint Spray Gun We Use

By: JoAnn FILLER

JoAnn FILLER — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:50:59 +0000

GET JOB GUYS….. I HAVE REFINSHED SEVERAL PECIES.. WORKED FOR SECOND HAND STORE AND WAS ABLE TO SNATCH UP REALLY NICE PECIES… RIGHT NOW, I HAVE BEEN GIFTED MY MOTHERS DINNING ROOM SET .TOO OUR KNOWLEDGE IT HAS TO BE CLOSE TO 200 YRS OLD.. BEAUTIFUL FRENCH LEG BUFFET. CLEANING IT YESTERDAY WAS SUCH A TUG AT MY HEART, THE CHAIR MY FATHER SAT IN WITH HIS DNA, FINGERPRINTS, CAUSED ME TO PAUSE MOST OF THE MORNING, THINKING OF ALL THE BIRTHDAYS, HOLIDAYS, WEDDINGS, GRADUATION, FUNERALS.. AS WE SAT AROUND THIS OLD TABLE AND CHAIRS… IT WAS A VERY EMOTIONAL MORNING.. SUCH LOVE, OF FAMIILY. MY BROTHER RETURNING FROM SERVING IN THE MARINES AND AT THE SAME TIME MY OWN HUSBAND SERVED IN VIET NAM , SUCH MEMORIES FURNITURE CAN SPEAK TOO… GOD BLESS ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL PEICE.. FOR SOME DAY, MAY YOU FIND SUCH MEMORIES TO TAKE YOU BACK IN A MORE LOVING TIME . WHEN FAMILY MEANT EVERTHING. THERE WAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA THAT INVADES A FAMILY SEPERATING EACH OTHER. EVEN A SUCH A MOMENT OF DINNER. A PHONE IS ALWAYS TAKING PRECEDENCE BEFORE EACH OTHER…. SAD ISN’T IT? SOMETHING SO SMALL IS SO POWERFUL OVER THE MAJORITY OF SOULS WHO ONE DAY , WILL LOOK UP, AND EVERY MEMORY OF YOUR GRANDPARENTS AND PARENTS ARE NO LONGER TOLD.. I KNOW, I AM 72, IT BREAKS MY HEART TO HAVE A FAMILY HOLIDAY DINER AND NO ONE CAN LEAVE THEIR DAMN PHONES IN THE CAR.. SO , MY LAST WISHES HAVE BEEN MADE CLEAR… THE DAMN PHONES DO NOT COME INTO MY FUNERAL. IF THEY CAN’T CELEBRATE MY LIFE “IN REAL CONVERSATIONS” FOR TWO HRS… BUT OF COURSE THEY WILL SIT WITH BLANK STARES, NO TEARS, NO EMOTIONS. NO MEMORIES. BECAUSE NO ONE BOTHERED TO LEARN WHO I WAS, WHAT I LOVED, WHAT I HATED…CASE IN POINT, I HAD MORE CONNECTION WITH MY MOTHER’S PEICE OF FURNITURE THAN MEMORIES I HAVE WITH MY OWN SON AND GRANDCHILDREN…PATHETIC ISN’T IT?

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:03:29 +0000

In reply to Sarah P. Hi Sarah! We used Whitetail by Sherwin Williams in a trim enamel paint:)

By: Sarah P

Sarah P — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:28:27 +0000

In reply to Kathryn. Also interested in the paint color of the dresser!

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:36:30 +0000

Looks so happy, just like little Chiara! What color did you paint the dresser? Looks so timeless. 🙂

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 03:14:44 +0000

In reply to Shauna DG. Shauna, how exciting! Removable wallpaper is a great way to bring in some pattern fun without the pressure of long term commitment;) I think neutrals can be so calming too. Good luck with the move and making it feel like home!

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 03:13:02 +0000

In reply to Maresa. Don't you love when a color can lift your morning? Thanks for sharing another great shade of peach!

By: Shauna DG

Shauna DG — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:28:42 +0000

I’ve always loved the fact you didn’t shy away from color or pattern, or follow a certain trend! We just recently sold our tiny home and every square foot of it was color (I went a tad bit overboard ) but our home was always described as “cozy” or “inviting”. Now we’re moving into a home almost 3x the size, a new build. We are saying no to all the upgrades to save some cash and be able to put our stamp in it, So I want to try to incorporate things like color and patterns (maybe removable wall paper ) with a balance of neutrals to really make the place ours and bring it to life! I will definitely continue to follow your home journey for inspiration!