tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post8744840973925977234..comments2024-03-18T16:09:15.967+11:00Comments on Lilyfield Life: Vintage Sideboard turned TV CabinetFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-12244455324616111642017-09-28T03:35:14.888+10:002017-09-28T03:35:14.888+10:00Fiona its been a long time since I have spoken to ...Fiona its been a long time since I have spoken to you but that is because for some reason havent been getting your blog mails..not sure why that is...but anyway for 3 months over the winter i painted and painted..it was all furniture for the garden which as you know we have a monster house so we need a lot, it was all secondhand and all of it cast iron wiggly rounded of course and all of it in varies stages of rust and white! As much as i love white furniture the humidity here in Portugal creates a lot of rust so i have been painted with black hammerite...when i say i painted i mean 3 tables with 4 chairs each, 1 table with 6 chairs, 1 x 3 seater bench, 5 coffee tables (we have a lot of balconies), 1 Moroccan love seat and two Moroccan matching chairs, plus cast iron decorative window bars that i am going to hang in the walls. Now i tried going down the wire brush, sander, sandpaper and in the end the dremel...it took forever! Then of course there were all the seat cushions to be made too! Anyway in answer to your question yes i have painted a lot of furniture not just this and yes i worry and lose confidence when i do a piece for our home, but im always cheered up when people see what ive done and they say how lovely it is and how did you think of doing that! You are one of the first people outside of my friends and family who have seen my efforts i believe and it is you that gave me confidence in what i was trying to achieve and also egged me on! We have been in the house now for close to 3 years and it still not finished..omg i hear you say it should be finished by now...we had a few accidents in between and i lost heart with the painting back there for a while, but its painting the furniture that actually kept me going! I love everything you paint, you always manage to bring a wreck back to life and you are an inspiration! best wishes xxDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792671463787755026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-61002213598482869912014-12-12T00:26:13.103+11:002014-12-12T00:26:13.103+11:00I love this. Would you be willing to share which ...I love this. Would you be willing to share which walnut stain you used on the top? I'm finding it difficult to find one that isn't sort of reddish or orange-ish. I need to find something that will imitate the old dark smoked finish on oak, to repair the finish on the top of a table. I hope i can get away with doing just the table top, so that I can keep the beautiful patina of the finish on the legs and frame. The colour of the top of this cabinet looks just right.<br /><br />Twigbymeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562272084230358764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-76479438690667426972013-07-15T07:56:52.479+10:002013-07-15T07:56:52.479+10:00i'm with you Melissa, I hate those lowline mod...i'm with you Melissa, I hate those lowline modern things. Just send me an email to lilyfeldlife@bigpond.com to discuss and I can do one for you.<br />cheers FionaFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-7444201267870879412013-07-13T14:06:48.709+10:002013-07-13T14:06:48.709+10:00Wow! That piece is EXACTLY what I'm looking fo...Wow! That piece is EXACTLY what I'm looking for! We need a tv cabinet for new flat screen, I HATE HATE HATE all the lowline modern things, want to convert a buffet but hubby thinks too hard. You're not up for another project are you? :) :)Melissa Happhttps://www.facebook.com/melissaboswellhappnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-5933095332869618982013-07-06T22:05:08.992+10:002013-07-06T22:05:08.992+10:00Fiona - This is such a beautiful piece, I'm no...Fiona - This is such a beautiful piece, I'm not surprised that the new owner loves it! I remember reading one of your posts a while ago now where you said that if someone was looking for something perfect, without brush strokes (perfectly smooth, as in spray painted) then your work wasn't for them and I've always remembered that. We love what we love, and those that love vintage pieces know they are not perfect, and that's what makes them beautiful.<br /><br />Hope you're enjoying the school holidays :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848137973036581423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-53364605208232060072013-07-06T21:06:02.368+10:002013-07-06T21:06:02.368+10:00thanks Ness, I'm thrilled that my client is th...thanks Ness, I'm thrilled that my client is thrilled with it.Fiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-54969557263829358942013-07-06T21:05:41.224+10:002013-07-06T21:05:41.224+10:00You are just so spot on with everything you’ve sai...You are just so spot on with everything you’ve said in your comment , Cindy. Thanks xxFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-45903145894152179872013-07-06T21:04:38.746+10:002013-07-06T21:04:38.746+10:00I'm feeling better already!! thanks so much Re...I'm feeling better already!! thanks so much Reeves,Fiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-23147124320972885022013-07-06T20:57:18.951+10:002013-07-06T20:57:18.951+10:00i need one of those piles, Sharon! thanks so much,...i need one of those piles, Sharon! thanks so much, looking forward to your next piueces also. FionaFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-14253521547261692972013-07-06T20:53:24.202+10:002013-07-06T20:53:24.202+10:00thanks Beth, warped wood is hell, and I love those...thanks Beth, warped wood is hell, and I love those candle holders also. Was bit tempted to keep them! cheers Fiona<br />Fiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-389259949268288372013-07-06T20:49:19.946+10:002013-07-06T20:49:19.946+10:00hi Libby
the sideboard didn't even have drawer...hi Libby<br />the sideboard didn't even have drawers when i bought it. that's part of why I thought it would be perfect for this project. I've seen people do that with drawers and like it (but yes not for my house) so thanks for suggesting it. next time??<br />cheers FionaFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-74220298674425934152013-07-06T20:48:01.716+10:002013-07-06T20:48:01.716+10:00thanks Cassie, and now for a break! can;t wait to ...thanks Cassie, and now for a break! can;t wait to go away with my sisters next week. hope you are having a good summer.<br />Fiona xxFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-70402235157288924222013-07-06T20:47:19.878+10:002013-07-06T20:47:19.878+10:00thanks Kirrily xxthanks Kirrily xxFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-21079079097739897162013-07-06T20:47:03.113+10:002013-07-06T20:47:03.113+10:00so glad it's not just me! good idea about doin...so glad it's not just me! good idea about doing simpler pieces. I have a few that seem simpler but whether they work out that way is still to be seen<br />Fiona xFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-10229870174912178692013-07-06T20:46:11.359+10:002013-07-06T20:46:11.359+10:00thanks so much Petra, the cabinet is so lovely wit...thanks so much Petra, the cabinet is so lovely with all it's detail and oak grain. I am fins with my paint finish - it's the cabinetry that gets to me. At last your paint work is under your own control (usually and with good problem solving)<br />glad you are enjoying painting. so addictive<br />Fiona<br />Fiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-21025597137497167102013-07-06T20:44:29.694+10:002013-07-06T20:44:29.694+10:00thanks so much Marianne, yes blessed with beautifu...thanks so much Marianne, yes blessed with beautiful wise friends. have a great weekend<br />Fiona xxFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-68886689985588510532013-07-06T20:43:23.655+10:002013-07-06T20:43:23.655+10:00thanks so much Jennifer, when my friend Jen said t...thanks so much Jennifer, when my friend Jen said that it was such a weight off my shoulders. I know that when i do up pieces to sell but when working for a specific client or ding up their furniture it's always more stressful<br />have a good weekend<br />FionaFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-89820889421687855852013-07-06T20:41:52.690+10:002013-07-06T20:41:52.690+10:00thanks so much Donna, much appreciated
Fiona xxthanks so much Donna, much appreciated<br />Fiona xxFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-53500563536910005082013-07-06T20:41:01.108+10:002013-07-06T20:41:01.108+10:00so glad it's not only me Lisa! my husband is a...so glad it's not only me Lisa! my husband is also very patient!<br />thanks so much <br />hope your sales pick up!<br />Fiona xxFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-85068074682845436102013-07-06T20:39:59.092+10:002013-07-06T20:39:59.092+10:00hi Robin - I don't really like buying online a...hi Robin - I don't really like buying online as I've been caught out a couple of times before with people not describing furniture accurately but there were no sideboards at auction for several weeks so I had to resort to eBay!<br />Yes I'd still do it all over again.. definition of insanity isnt it?<br />cheers and thanks Fiona xxFiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-38509427931613487752013-07-06T20:37:31.523+10:002013-07-06T20:37:31.523+10:00Thanks so much Brenda - I always have a vision in ...Thanks so much Brenda - I always have a vision in my head but I think that's from experience. So glad you are happy with the coffee table. it is big isnt it but I'm sure you will have it in a beautiful spot. so glad it (and Tom) arrived safely.<br />have a great weekend and I look forward to seeing the photos.<br />Fiona Fiona, Lilyfield Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051970432044610864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-87686839553032906192013-07-06T13:33:10.768+10:002013-07-06T13:33:10.768+10:00Hi Fiona, you are very clever, I would never have ...Hi Fiona, you are very clever, I would never have thought to cut the legs down. I would have looked at it and thought "Too High" and that would have been that. I'm sure Jessica will treasure it. BTW Tom arrived down safely and so did the table. Even though you gave me the dimensions I was surprised at the size. I love the size and the table but initially thought it might be TOO big, but I have moved a few things, put some junk away and "I LOVE IT". It looks great. I will send you some photos in the next couple of weeks so you can see what I mean. Enjoy your time with the children and relax, relax, relax.<br />Best wishes Brenda.Brendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-20192660804092829702013-07-06T06:27:32.034+10:002013-07-06T06:27:32.034+10:00Fiona,
It's very impressive to hear you can b...Fiona,<br /><br />It's very impressive to hear you can buy a piece 'online'. I have to see it, open/close drawers, check legs, veneer, hardware, etc, before they get my dollars! You are so capable, you know you can take a nightmare project and turn it into a classic treasure. <br /><br />But the question is, knowing what you know now, would you buy it if you had it to do over again? And if the answer is "yes", what a wonderful sense of 'conquest' you must be feeling!<br /><br />Well done!<br /><br />Robin<br /><br />RPK Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882877939582723737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-29124271864077619662013-07-06T05:19:28.364+10:002013-07-06T05:19:28.364+10:00I can totally relate to how you feel. Sales are s...I can totally relate to how you feel. Sales are slow here (and I just had to rip the top off a desk and make a new one--ugh!) and it has taken a little bit of a toll on my confidence (my poor hubby!). The buffet turned out beautifully and you should be proud of your creativity and talent! Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053547634898797016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898359052933678205.post-45078880964258573752013-07-06T03:02:13.979+10:002013-07-06T03:02:13.979+10:00This is stunning. It always amazed me when one can...This is stunning. It always amazed me when one can look at the piece as it is and "see" the new design. You have the vision.<br /><br />Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan<br />Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations<br />Blog: http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com<br />Facebook: donnaallgaierlamberti@facebook.com (for portfolio of chalk painted work)<br /><br /><br />House Crazy in Michigan!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06069554052596515946noreply@blogger.com