And now for something totally different
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wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 00:59 last edited by
Wow, what a difference! I can see your first impulse to turn the chest away. It was no more you than the man in the moon. But now!
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@brenda that is just so cool.
Tell me more about the flooring I see in the photos (especially the first!).
wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 01:16 last edited by brenda@george-k said in And now for something totally different:
@brenda that is just so cool.
Tell me more about the flooring I see in the photos (especially the first!).
Ha, George! Yes, the flooring ... It's white oak with a border of either walnut or cherry. It's in the two front areas of the house, the parlor and the front foyer. Our living room, dining room , and library also have white oak flooring, but without the trim. The woodwork on the first floor is all white oak, and the parlor and foyer have carved applied designs on the door frames.
It's a very fun house to live in, and I feel very fortunate to have the enjoyment of it.
I've been remaking the drapes, starting in the parlor. Perhaps I should start a new line of threads regarding those projects. Hubby is so pleased with the parlor drapes, he now wants me to remake the living room drapes.
I'm working mah fingers to the bone, I tell ya!
Nah, I'm having a ball.
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@george-k said in And now for something totally different:
@brenda that is just so cool.
Tell me more about the flooring I see in the photos (especially the first!).
It jumped out at me as well.
wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 01:21 last edited by@loki said in And now for something totally different:
@george-k said in And now for something totally different:
@brenda that is just so cool.
Tell me more about the flooring I see in the photos (especially the first!).
It jumped out at me as well.
You mean the sewing chest didn't grab your full attention???? LOLOL
I love our floors. We got them refinished several years ago, and they still look wonderful. We had a professional firm sand them, and we put the finish on ourselves. Yes, that was a BIG project. It was even bigger than the ... sewing chest.
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Wow, what a difference! I can see your first impulse to turn the chest away. It was no more you than the man in the moon. But now!
wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 01:23 last edited by brenda@catseye3 said in And now for something totally different:
Wow, what a difference! I can see your first impulse to turn the chest away. It was no more you than the man in the moon. But now!
Finally! Someone who can stay on topic!
LOL Thanks, Cats. I'm rather sheepish to admit I almost declined such a kind offer from the neighbor. It would have been a big mistake, and might have hurt his feelings. Yikes.
Now I get to have a very fun thing right by my chair, and it's a useful thing. Love it!
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wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 02:02 last edited by
Wow, that is a fanstatic job you did!!!!
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wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 02:11 last edited by
That. Is. Crazy.
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Wow, that is a fanstatic job you did!!!!
wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 02:44 last edited byIt was so fun, TG. It's like a new form of play, and I don't intend to put too much time into it, but I can understand how some people decide to really get into it. I'm just scratching the surface of this process, and it's very compelling.
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That. Is. Crazy.
wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 02:55 last edited by@Aqua-Letifer said in And now for something totally different:
That. Is. Crazy.
You would go nuts with this kind of thing, Aqua. You would have so much darn fun! If you have access to an air nailer/stapler, it makes it such a joy.
This morning, as soon as I heard hubby up and about on the second floor, I told my kiddo I was headed for the air nailer.
Get an air compressor and an air staple gun. Hubby already has all this stuff, and I love it. I even use his chop saw, but don't tell him. He needs to feel useful, so I had him cut the interior support boards. I could have done it, and have done such things, but I let him do these. Don't tell on me. Shhhhhhhhhh
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wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 02:58 last edited by
Great job! The fabric seems to fit the decor of the couch and the throw-rug, and does compliment the wood floor. My aunt was an upholsterer by trade. I was surprised how much was involved to rebuild something to make it look like new. There was a lot of skill involved, to be sure.
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Great job! The fabric seems to fit the decor of the couch and the throw-rug, and does compliment the wood floor. My aunt was an upholsterer by trade. I was surprised how much was involved to rebuild something to make it look like new. There was a lot of skill involved, to be sure.
wrote on 14 Dec 2020, 03:24 last edited by@Rainman
I have much respect for the good upholsterers of the world now. After looking at about a dozen books on upholstery, seeing the various tools and how they're used, and what can be done after much practice, I am in awe.