tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post2331437195437883573..comments2023-12-06T21:52:26.397-08:00Comments on My Favorite Things: If you can't paint it, wallpaper it!Debby Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-43662681933765626012017-05-31T21:44:41.990-07:002017-05-31T21:44:41.990-07:00Great job! It really does brighten things up in th...Great job! It really does brighten things up in there. Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908661075159862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-89257387949635679502017-03-29T06:20:24.694-07:002017-03-29T06:20:24.694-07:00Oh yes I like the wallpaper in your cabinet, I als...Oh yes I like the wallpaper in your cabinet, I also enjoyed seeing all the dishes in it Curtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-18054499579113553682017-03-28T06:35:38.621-07:002017-03-28T06:35:38.621-07:00Oh, Debby, I think it's a "man thing"...Oh, Debby, I think it's a "man thing" for sure. My husband resisted us having our old ugly paneling (in our old house) painted for years and years. Finally he relented and when he saw how much light it brought into the house he absolutely loved it. I didn't say a word!!! Your cabinet looks so lovely and what a collection of cups and saucers you have! Pictures are just gorgeous!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-52836499248863708482017-03-27T18:41:14.269-07:002017-03-27T18:41:14.269-07:00Well, I'm late to the party! But what a party...Well, I'm late to the party! But what a party it is! I LOVE your brilliant idea and compromise of going with the wallpaper. I know my husband wouldn't let me paint such an important piece of furniture either. I love the idea of wallpaper to lighten it up. Mirrors are also another option, but a lot more expensive. Your wallpaper choice is gorgeous! And all your amazing china, oh be still my heart! What a tea party you could have! I'm sure just looking at this happy spot now brings a big smile to your heart, it did to mine, just looking at the gorgeous pictures here :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-64421343602048959522017-03-25T00:50:58.958-07:002017-03-25T00:50:58.958-07:00Hi Debby,
Your idea to wallpaper was genius! You ...Hi Debby,<br /><br />Your idea to wallpaper was genius! You creatively turned an heirloom with restrictions (understandably so), into a bright and beautiful furnishing that really accentuates your charming collection of china into a win-win situation, so that both you and hubby are happy! I'd say that's some crafty compromise!<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-89015285950908733292017-03-24T09:48:48.388-07:002017-03-24T09:48:48.388-07:00WOW, what a transformation, Debby! My hubby is th...WOW, what a transformation, Debby! My hubby is the same way about painting certain things. Neither of us are fond of wallpaper (got that out of our systems early on in our marriage), but I do like how you used it...it really does make your dishes really pop.<br />Hugs, CarolAn Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-191521016750673102017-03-24T07:50:08.708-07:002017-03-24T07:50:08.708-07:00Debby, I love the difference that the wallpaper ma...Debby, I love the difference that the wallpaper made. WOW! Girl, you got yourself some pretty dishes too. I have some pieces of the Crown Ruby Band too and wish I had more. A friend of mine gave to me years ago. I love the fact that cabinet and hutch was your motherinlaw's. I am sure it's hold a special meaning for you too. If you would be kind enough to send me your email I would appreciate it. I tried to pull your email up but it would not come up for me. I need to thank you personally for my BOX OF WONDERFUL GOODIES! YOU ARE THE BEST! Hugs and blessings, Cindy<br />creationsbycindy@nefcom.net is my email. Creations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-82273220587087144872017-03-24T05:19:22.347-07:002017-03-24T05:19:22.347-07:00It was lovely to have you drop in at LAWN TEA in t...It was lovely to have you drop in at LAWN TEA in the post about BJ---aren't we lucky to have such a sweet kind funny friend? She's peeking in from time to time, and enjoying the comments of her friends today.<br /><br />I stopped first at your APRON STRINGS post, and was so touched and reminded of all the wonderful strong hard-working women in my own family--all those flour-sack and calico and checked-print and floral aprons covering their plain everyday dresses. After my Mother had been gone about a year, Daddy sold our family home in Mississippi to go live with Sis in Texas, in a lovely apartment he'd built above their enormous garage.<br /><br />We all gathered that Thanksgiving with moving trucks instead of our usual cars, and had a bittersweet time of reminiscence and packing and remembering the days and years in the house where we grew up. The very first thing I did when I started packing was to go to two drawers in the kitchen---her apron drawer, and the big deep one full of recipes clipped or jotted on scraps or envelopes, or those little fancy cards with 'fROM THE kITCHEN OF. . ."<br /><br />I upended each drawer into a box, taped it shut and loaded it onto our truck before we started on the china and kitchen and all the other memories of nearly sixty years of married life. Precious memories, indeed.<br /><br />I, too, have wanted to paint the old knotty pine hutch built by Daddy in the exact boards he paneled the dining room with. I envision it as a lovely cream, with all the pastels of dishes I've collected for years, but there it sits in all its FIFTIES glory, just as it did for decades in our house.<br /><br />Thank you for your sweet words, and I'm looking forward to delving into your own blogs. <br /><br />rachel and her friend Marthy RachelDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204947567574886675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-48536602440395712182017-03-23T13:44:16.569-07:002017-03-23T13:44:16.569-07:00I love how the wallpaper looks and makes the dishe...I love how the wallpaper looks and makes the dishes really stand out more! We have some furniture that I would dearly love to paint but my hubby also says no. lol! Men! Yes, it's perfectly good wood but I've had it for years and would like a change. Oh well. (but you know I'll keep working on him about it.) xo CherylCheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-45281134379429705372017-03-23T12:34:10.619-07:002017-03-23T12:34:10.619-07:00So beautiful!! I love the difference it makes and ...So beautiful!! I love the difference it makes and all your lovely dishes and glasses! Have a great day!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904921240840944999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-3798416220026783442017-03-23T09:19:19.875-07:002017-03-23T09:19:19.875-07:00Oh, how pretty! You did an amazing job, and what ...Oh, how pretty! You did an amazing job, and what a transformation it made! Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you, sweet friend. :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-20904409892007045952017-03-22T15:43:08.327-07:002017-03-22T15:43:08.327-07:00Wonderful china collection! The paper is the perf...Wonderful china collection! The paper is the perfect color, too. Good choice.Walking the Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196370044104779586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-81389292060941902872017-03-22T08:16:49.843-07:002017-03-22T08:16:49.843-07:00Hi Debby! Oh my goodness, how I laughed at your fi...Hi Debby! Oh my goodness, how I laughed at your first comment about the cabinet! Who doesn't have crap galore on flat surfaces??<br />The idea of the gold paper is so inspired! I really lightens the area up and your dishware really does 'pop'. (Love the ruby lined glassware too...very retro looking.) You have such a great eye for decor. <br />The angel that you have in the photos looks like an old friend to me. I have two of those myself!<br />Keep lighting up your world my friend :)<br />ceilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-3284147943649073542017-03-21T22:12:37.322-07:002017-03-21T22:12:37.322-07:00It turned out so well! And it does really highligh...It turned out so well! And it does really highlight the dishes to have that light colored background. Mr.C. is the same way about painted cabinets and I'm pretty sure will never change his mind. I should try this once I'm ready to deal with the task of emptying the hutch first.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-19806178947043328252017-03-21T19:38:02.565-07:002017-03-21T19:38:02.565-07:00Oh, what a great idea. I really like the look and ...Oh, what a great idea. I really like the look and you didn't have to paint. My hubby doesn't like painted furniture either. <br />Happy Spring.Lady Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120033316991383283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-52111625187131724542017-03-21T16:08:31.239-07:002017-03-21T16:08:31.239-07:00Debby, this looks wonderful.Debby, this looks wonderful.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-67806087428167494292017-03-21T12:24:37.710-07:002017-03-21T12:24:37.710-07:00One step at a time, Debby! You never know--he may ...One step at a time, Debby! You never know--he may agree to paint eventually. Meanwhile, a brilliant idea! It looks great!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-35911272223328564672017-03-21T12:22:22.271-07:002017-03-21T12:22:22.271-07:00I think that looks very difficult to wallpaper. I ...I think that looks very difficult to wallpaper. I never paint wood either....it seems so maintence free natural. One experience with chipping paint and I was done. I'm too practical....seriously for not a very good reason. Great project!Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-52278185807947009552017-03-21T10:53:41.271-07:002017-03-21T10:53:41.271-07:00Debby, the wallpaper is elegant and pretty. You d...Debby, the wallpaper is elegant and pretty. You did a wonderful job on it! And I'm looking at all your tea cups and china pieces.....gorgeous! I have always thought that BLUE china was the prettiest, so that caught my eye right away. And that rose tea pot and rose egg, oh my, they are beautiful. Your mother-in-law's cabinet really looks nice, and what a treasure this is for you and husband.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-25470499309583701352017-03-21T09:12:48.478-07:002017-03-21T09:12:48.478-07:00Great idea !looks terrific ! Nice job !Great idea !looks terrific ! Nice job !Cindy Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876844848421791055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-56555808220207313362017-03-21T07:52:28.362-07:002017-03-21T07:52:28.362-07:00Wallpapering the inside of the cabinet was a good ...Wallpapering the inside of the cabinet was a good compromise, your beautiful collections display so well against that background. The very pretty yellow majolica egg shaped piece decorated with flowers and the blue and white china are my favourites.<br />Thanks for being a part of Mosaic Monday again this week,<br />Maggie.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-77983827691186541722017-03-21T06:14:52.202-07:002017-03-21T06:14:52.202-07:00I love the natural wood tones and wouldn't pai...I love the natural wood tones and wouldn't paint something like this (you don't have to tell your hubby I'm on his side though! hahaha) But I know what you mean about the pretty china not showing up with the wood as the background. What a difference the wallpaper makes. It looks beautiful! A perfect compromise! And I love the blue and white china...oh and anything with roses! Hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-70670435045986257872017-03-21T05:46:52.772-07:002017-03-21T05:46:52.772-07:00Oh Debby, the swirly wall paper pattern looks sooo...Oh Debby, the swirly wall paper pattern looks soooooo pretty and yes, your dishes certainly pop now. You've displayed everything so perfectly. I love the doilies that you've place about, on the shelves. You did a great job and everyone is happy! ❤️kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-63670320665864308612017-03-21T05:37:12.825-07:002017-03-21T05:37:12.825-07:00Debby,I love your choice of wallpaper. It is not t...Debby,I love your choice of wallpaper. It is not too busy and it's light. I also love the way you arranged everything in it..so pretty! I do like painted wood but I am one of those that just can't bring myself to paint it.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029808502731853372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-40836305800310261682017-03-21T03:30:04.243-07:002017-03-21T03:30:04.243-07:00Brilliant Idea! Just Lovely.Brilliant Idea! Just Lovely.MarmePurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500222210426502889noreply@blogger.com