tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post5188004277849497825..comments2024-03-28T18:31:35.780+11:00Comments on Lilyfield Life: ASCP Graphite Serpentine Chest of Drawers: Lilyfield LifeFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-73610241227377979072013-08-20T15:56:32.237+10:002013-08-20T15:56:32.237+10:00BEAUTY ~ I'm lovin' graphite... such a gor...BEAUTY ~ I'm lovin' graphite... such a gorgeous color! I'm featuring it in this week's Power of Paint Party.Maryann @ Domestically-Speakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481816548073243224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-23742895499961920162013-08-20T10:20:10.967+10:002013-08-20T10:20:10.967+10:00Love that graphite colour!Love that graphite colour!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427385092105700041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-51265621399513127392013-08-18T15:33:26.144+10:002013-08-18T15:33:26.144+10:00SUch a gorgeous dresser! Love the black! If you g...SUch a gorgeous dresser! Love the black! If you get a chance, please link up to my linky party going on now: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/08/sunday-linky-21.htmlRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220088288449029888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-7642303838645593672013-08-17T11:43:16.483+10:002013-08-17T11:43:16.483+10:00Gorgeous! I love the dresser and how you paired it...Gorgeous! I love the dresser and how you paired it with that drawing.<br />SaraTried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-33516797605468970512013-08-17T09:53:28.028+10:002013-08-17T09:53:28.028+10:00oh, wow! I love this dresser! Graphite is one of m...oh, wow! I love this dresser! Graphite is one of my favorite colors, and it looks great on that piece! And the chalkboard art? Oh my! Gorgeous! Great job! Danielle @ Antique Recreationhttp://antiquerecreation.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-78185857687833897712013-08-17T09:08:17.763+10:002013-08-17T09:08:17.763+10:00Simple is often the most beautiful. I love the be...Simple is often the most beautiful. I love the before and after shot and have pinned it to my "painted furniture board." Good vision nicely executed. Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08084869100122598249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-85835290648906525622013-08-14T16:33:51.626+10:002013-08-14T16:33:51.626+10:00Hi Catherine – I am totally opposed to painting in...Hi Catherine – I am totally opposed to painting inside or the sides of drawers. I really hate it. I leave the drawers plain - if it doesn’t look good (marks etc) I just line with wrapping paper (not even stuck down). Just the edges folded under. I paint the front and about 1.5cm down the side (over the dovetail joins basically). So if the drawer is not properly closed, you don’t see the raw wood. I will often sand down then wax the sides so they slide more smoothly.<br />I especially hate when people mod podge inside drawers- the glue will eventually disintegrate and leave a mess.<br />Cheers Fiona<br />Fiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-13536023833942721302013-08-14T15:55:39.076+10:002013-08-14T15:55:39.076+10:00Beautiful!! Can I ask you if you paint in drawers?...Beautiful!! Can I ask you if you paint in drawers? The sides, inside etc? Or line the drawers? I haven't done, because I always thought that paint could much up the way the drawers slide. But noticed people doing it and just wondered... Thanks :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848137973036581423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-81819075551760424402013-08-14T11:49:24.509+10:002013-08-14T11:49:24.509+10:00Fiona,
Well done with the Graphite! Perfect choi...Fiona, <br />Well done with the Graphite! Perfect choice for that piece. And no glitches with the waxing? The finish looks stunning!<br />RobinRPK Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882877939582723737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-52640520579058292722013-08-14T09:23:37.887+10:002013-08-14T09:23:37.887+10:00That is fantastic news. I haven't actually use...That is fantastic news. I haven't actually used chalk paint yet and didn't want to outlay a big cost until I have practised. Also am not able to buy it locally. I'll take extra time with the prep and wait for your homemade chalk paint blog. KKaren1Mcahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00679122945970721096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-31947299636200387722013-08-14T08:43:31.998+10:002013-08-14T08:43:31.998+10:00You know when you see something amazing, and you j...You know when you see something amazing, and you just "gulp" on the inside? Well that's how I felt when I saw your drawers! Glad you showed the before photo - what a contrast! Loving the deep colour you painted it. Wish I had a need (and the space) for a another chest of drawers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-11369744303006498462013-08-13T22:07:42.490+10:002013-08-13T22:07:42.490+10:00Just noticed this as I was scrolling down. I use ...Just noticed this as I was scrolling down. I use a dark coloured additive and it takes away pain of the white spots. It also makes the colour stay true, even deepens it a little. Hope that helps :)Alison @ Rubylicious Bespokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192205711968289461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-88743994863428009422013-08-13T22:04:24.741+10:002013-08-13T22:04:24.741+10:00Gorgeous as always, love The colour and shape. I d...Gorgeous as always, love The colour and shape. I don't know how you part with all those beautiful pieces.Alison @ Rubylicious Bespokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192205711968289461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-35873472856255337532013-08-13T19:43:21.289+10:002013-08-13T19:43:21.289+10:00your bookcase sounds beautiful -it would look beau...your bookcase sounds beautiful -it would look beautiful in graphite I am sure. I know what you mean about the energy - I'm trashed at the moment! have a lovely week<br />Fiona xFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-90028992566149557122013-08-13T19:41:55.533+10:002013-08-13T19:41:55.533+10:00I am doing it half half for a living - sandwiched ...I am doing it half half for a living - sandwiched in between my other business consulting work etc. I just don't watch tv much. it makes a big difference! thanks for the blog love. will check out yours later tonight<br />cheers FionaFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-60786551813753522432013-08-13T19:40:25.040+10:002013-08-13T19:40:25.040+10:00oh thanks and the feeling is mutual Sandy xxoh thanks and the feeling is mutual Sandy xxFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-9077403879582257592013-08-13T19:39:36.743+10:002013-08-13T19:39:36.743+10:00thanks Adele -happy to help any time. Hope you got...thanks Adele -happy to help any time. Hope you got it sorted<br />Fiona xFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-57744193090154289602013-08-13T19:39:06.594+10:002013-08-13T19:39:06.594+10:00thanks Reeves - I was glad to be able to do this p...thanks Reeves - I was glad to be able to do this piece justiceFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-77936951672408138322013-08-13T19:38:40.201+10:002013-08-13T19:38:40.201+10:00thanks Beth - I am thrilled with the drawers and h...thanks Beth - I am thrilled with the drawers and hoping the dress is finished tomorrow so I'm not up late handstitching the hem the night before<br />cheers FionaFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-3781362984264647852013-08-13T19:37:55.582+10:002013-08-13T19:37:55.582+10:00Thanks Cassie – I knew you’d like this one – just ...Thanks Cassie – I knew you’d like this one – just your colour and boldness xxFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-75472581848948279872013-08-13T18:27:35.193+10:002013-08-13T18:27:35.193+10:00Hi Fiona, It's beautiful! I've been looki...Hi Fiona, It's beautiful! I've been looking forward to seeing a piece in Graphite, I have a large library style bookcase I was thinking of doing in either Graphite or Navy. But need to work up some energy to tackle it ;) Great job. Jo xJo Coastal Home Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271656888982562125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-80538930912157922242013-08-13T16:24:01.612+10:002013-08-13T16:24:01.612+10:00I just found your blog. I love this chest and wha...I just found your blog. I love this chest and what you did with it! It's beautiful. I wish I had more time in my life to refinish furniture. I would do it for a living!<br /><br />Becky<br /><br />I've just added your blog to my blogroll! Would you consider adding me back? :o)Rebecca Corvesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318490625298537350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-7049363323254885042013-08-13T15:30:09.824+10:002013-08-13T15:30:09.824+10:00Love your work Fiona. xLove your work Fiona. xPaint Me Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166658901475361805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-33561897374142499352013-08-13T14:38:53.533+10:002013-08-13T14:38:53.533+10:00thanks so much, yes graphite is a favouritethanks so much, yes graphite is a favouriteFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-90701746128706588572013-08-13T14:38:36.529+10:002013-08-13T14:38:36.529+10:00thanks Ange, I have a ryobi at the momentthanks Ange, I have a ryobi at the momentFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.com