tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post6786310898414320889..comments2024-03-26T09:40:49.295-04:00Comments on 52 FLEA: The Glass Display BoxLaura @ 52 FLEAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01095761354333333105noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-45351857206464863332011-08-21T03:18:02.486-04:002011-08-21T03:18:02.486-04:00I have the same style of cabinet but will only one...I have the same style of cabinet but will only one glass shelf in it. I have left it in its wood originality and have owned it for many years. Found a garage sale for $1.75, yes, I paid the full asking price. I too, had to fix the front door.<br />Don't paint it, leave it with the original wood stained finish.Brenda BEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321674029839602363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-1223466412772712452011-08-05T12:29:14.378-04:002011-08-05T12:29:14.378-04:00The patina of age is more often, than not, what dr...The patina of age is more often, than not, what draws me to a piece. I, too, sometimes struggle with whether or not to paint something of a vintage or antique pedigree. <br /><br />So, here is how I approach it. I imagine seeing the piece for the first time, but in my mind, it's painted. Would I STILL have the same attraction to it? Would I want to call it my own? If not, the piece remains UNpainted and continues to wear its original finish - just usually cleaner than found. ;)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage<br />http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884107407813083090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-76805546315388120682011-08-03T19:41:23.490-04:002011-08-03T19:41:23.490-04:00I don't think I could ever paint anything made...I don't think I could ever paint anything made of oak! Among all the old things I love are the wonderful oak pieces that fill my home. I also like to read old books, and found one about logging written in 1904, "The Blazed Trail" by Stewart Edward White. It was a real eye-opener for me, and gave me a whole new respect for antique furniture that was manufactured in the days before chain saws and all the modern methods of logging - it was dangerous work with great loss of life and limb under the most horrific working conditions. When you think of how it came to be in your hands, you won't ever want to paint it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-86868018261727300992011-08-03T17:02:39.055-04:002011-08-03T17:02:39.055-04:00Beautiful box. hmmm - for me - I would resist the...Beautiful box. hmmm - for me - I would resist the temptation to paint. The aged wood gives it so much character.Vintage Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514540388021960106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-10227331341724238392011-08-03T11:04:46.177-04:002011-08-03T11:04:46.177-04:00It's lovely the way it is. I realize that pain...It's lovely the way it is. I realize that painting is all the rage and improves the look of some pieces that if left in their "as found" condition, look too drab and tired. However, I also fear that in ten or twenty years, we'll come to regret painting all the older furniture much like we regret the antiquing phase that was so prevalent in the late 60s and early 70s. My parents had several nice oak pieces that they 'antiqued' because they didn't fit in with their furnishings. Of course, it didn't take too many years before the antiqued furniture didn't fit in either. Hope I'm not getting too philosophical (LOL). I love your stuff. It has character, flaws and all.okcamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139763201219947629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-75470653610523116932011-08-02T15:21:13.536-04:002011-08-02T15:21:13.536-04:00Leave it alone! It is so wonderful as is! I part...Leave it alone! It is so wonderful as is! I particularly like the white pieces against the darker wood. You would lose that if you paint it. <br /><br />Also loved the little white flower -- Queen Anne's lace. When I lived back east, I often went out into the fields and picked it for bouquets in the house! Beautiful!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181746916174159501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-92030128224668811422011-08-02T07:13:17.938-04:002011-08-02T07:13:17.938-04:00Paint it! Chalk paint...light-like white...with a ...Paint it! Chalk paint...light-like white...with a summery light blue interior!jacklynn4https://www.blogger.com/profile/03236931029753687346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-17593922728911786462011-08-02T07:00:49.643-04:002011-08-02T07:00:49.643-04:00Wow...as I post my comment there are already 36 ah...Wow...as I post my comment there are already 36 ahead of me, and I think the majority have said Leave it as is! :~) Hard choice, but I'd have to agree.JDConwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17610411044128692258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-89547822166742013972011-08-01T21:11:48.643-04:002011-08-01T21:11:48.643-04:00Hey there. I think this is a great find and I am g...Hey there. I think this is a great find and I am glad that you're dad's very handy. It looks lovely and very vintage. It's a great decoration and you did an awesome job in putting stuff inside.offset printinghttp://www.digitalroom.com/offset-printing.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-17497638234748781042011-08-01T20:12:47.382-04:002011-08-01T20:12:47.382-04:00Hello, Oh what a beautiful display box, I would n...Hello, Oh what a beautiful display box, I would not paint it, it is beautiful just the way it is. Thank you for sharing, your photo's are always so beautiful. I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Hugs, TerriTerri Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450913398757327902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-54840585845772604412011-08-01T20:00:14.148-04:002011-08-01T20:00:14.148-04:00I say "no" to painting it. The aged woo...I say "no" to painting it. The aged wood has so much character, goes well with your arrangement. It looks great!JunkStuffTreasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05059894965615884726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-1285895913970077392011-08-01T17:18:00.467-04:002011-08-01T17:18:00.467-04:00I usually say paint everything - but this would I ...I usually say paint everything - but this would I might leave as it, so a beautiful colorJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555143763126540757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-37811402061011209612011-08-01T16:44:41.337-04:002011-08-01T16:44:41.337-04:00i would not paint it...leave it in the original fi...i would not paint it...leave it in the original finish...looks great....so glad your dad is able to help me...my dad passed away in 1994...how i miss him...he was good at that stuff too....<br /><br />what a great find you have there...the box and your dad.....joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447006773780623135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-31388997984154922322011-08-01T16:21:59.312-04:002011-08-01T16:21:59.312-04:00Laura, I love the cabinet but would love it even m...Laura, I love the cabinet but would love it even more painted off-white with patina.<br />But it was a great find. I see you are keeping your Dad busy. It's good to have a man around who can fix things.<br />Love, EviEvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787045040130016665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-62034017119538750752011-08-01T15:03:47.232-04:002011-08-01T15:03:47.232-04:00Hello Laura!
Thank you so much for your beautiful ...Hello Laura!<br />Thank you so much for your beautiful comment! <br />What a beautiful box you found and how good with a handy father! ;)<br />I would also keep it in it's original state.<br /><br />Have a lovely evening!<br />xoxo Susanneme and alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797350679380686358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-31421744182305509482011-08-01T14:33:09.946-04:002011-08-01T14:33:09.946-04:00That thing is GORGEOUS! I wouldn't touch a thi...That thing is GORGEOUS! I wouldn't touch a thing! I love it in its original state! Delicious! What an awesome find!SHUG IN BOOTS {Beth}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11343681777867476569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-34445636347263109782011-08-01T13:09:01.497-04:002011-08-01T13:09:01.497-04:00I don't know if I would paint it or not, tough...I don't know if I would paint it or not, tough choice, because it has so much beauty right now =) Have a lovely week! XoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-53805030454684365482011-08-01T13:07:14.963-04:002011-08-01T13:07:14.963-04:00Ooohh, I love this display box! Great find, Laura!...Ooohh, I love this display box! Great find, Laura! I don't think you should paint it - it's very Sibella Court :) (I was so thrilled to find her book, "etc" while I was in London)Zita - Mlle Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17150406089829095597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-19276915980059223072011-08-01T12:48:33.865-04:002011-08-01T12:48:33.865-04:00I guess I'm with the majority. Leave it as is...I guess I'm with the majority. Leave it as is. It could be an antique and painting would decrease the value. It looks so loved and you have added some great touches with your display.<br />AnnetteAndy's Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678877163992395190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-35938814515003276892011-08-01T11:34:37.286-04:002011-08-01T11:34:37.286-04:00OH gosh NO!!! Leave it in its original glory!!OH gosh NO!!! Leave it in its original glory!!licha20https://www.blogger.com/profile/01238608175324630202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-28672413688834852752011-08-01T11:03:40.134-04:002011-08-01T11:03:40.134-04:00It is perfect the way it is! what a great find!
...It is perfect the way it is! what a great find!<br /> karen...Recycled Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14188636270835953207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-47146565399309557932011-08-01T10:45:15.940-04:002011-08-01T10:45:15.940-04:00Your treasures (and photographs of them) are alway...Your treasures (and photographs of them) are always so beautiful~ I like it natural... warm and shows the years of loving use :)Michelle Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871116809457375964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-76197836353216336722011-08-01T10:16:07.064-04:002011-08-01T10:16:07.064-04:00Like the treasured pieces that lie within (that wi...Like the treasured pieces that lie within (that will change when the mood strikes) the little cupboard is best left as is... worn where the trembling hand caressed the door panel, lovingly removing, dusting and rotating the pieces tucked safely inside...<br />Susan xSusan McShannon-Monteithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525642217533620081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-47102854712356474072011-08-01T09:49:19.035-04:002011-08-01T09:49:19.035-04:00So glad you left it in its original state. Use How...So glad you left it in its original state. Use Howard Wood Restorer if you want to bring up the patina and remove the age/dirt buildup. Easy to use and instant restoration without sacrificing the original finishes. Love your display case. Sea WitchSea Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18139873167885665763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901543461995472408.post-13878022102401642312011-08-01T09:19:17.286-04:002011-08-01T09:19:17.286-04:00I love it Laura!
I'd leave it's original f...I love it Laura!<br />I'd leave it's original finish.<br />I'm so envious, in a good way, that you have your father as a kindred spirit and repairman at your side! What a pair the two of you make :)<br />I'm smitten with that bottleLa Dolfinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890526795159739411noreply@blogger.com