tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post8051879645983317167..comments2024-03-17T23:54:40.723-07:00Comments on My Romantic Home: Armoire UpdateCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16995116580320608776noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-29449647418722454012008-03-18T02:16:00.000-07:002008-03-18T02:16:00.000-07:00I didn't take the time to read all of the comments...I didn't take the time to read all of the comments, so this may have already been suggested.<BR/><BR/>I would photocopy the applique(s) and then create stencils from the photocopies by tracing onto stencil material (that thin plastic - don't know the name). Once you decide how you want your design to look, top and bottom, use your stencil of the applique to paint the same design (or the other, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-88569281866208920452008-03-17T14:51:00.000-07:002008-03-17T14:51:00.000-07:00The armoire is beautiful. We have one that I want ...The armoire is beautiful. We have one that I want to paint black. I love the white but think black would be better in our bedroom. Now if I can just get up the courage to tackle the job.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-13079995747558041042008-03-16T17:29:00.000-07:002008-03-16T17:29:00.000-07:00I like the swag. The big appliques might be too mu...I like the swag. The big appliques might be too much without balance -- I think you'll make the right decision. It's gorgeous!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-29217555805208484612008-03-16T16:18:00.000-07:002008-03-16T16:18:00.000-07:00Cindy, happy to help out anytime :)Cindy, happy to help out anytime :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-44288921710181167052008-03-16T15:56:00.000-07:002008-03-16T15:56:00.000-07:00Thanks for re-posting your painting steps. The arm...Thanks for re-posting your painting steps. The armoire looks lovely. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-55521906188340598252008-03-16T11:39:00.000-07:002008-03-16T11:39:00.000-07:00I like the wreaths on the bottom, along with the i...I like the wreaths on the bottom, along with the ideas of painting or stenciling the top doors...glass knobs would be fabulous! Great job, Cindy! I love and wish it was in my house!!Cathy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906119931701569760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-13482258382518569462008-03-14T12:10:00.000-07:002008-03-14T12:10:00.000-07:00i LIKE THE ONES ON THE RE-TOUCHED PHOTO BUT I also...i LIKE THE ONES ON THE RE-TOUCHED PHOTO BUT I also like it without any appliques. You are so much better at this than I am so I know you will come up with just the right decision.bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-90234606167814043012008-03-14T09:45:00.000-07:002008-03-14T09:45:00.000-07:00I'm not sure about appliques just on the bottom......I'm not sure about appliques just on the bottom... But I think others have mentioned a stencil. You could even stencil some pattern/floral design or something in a slightly different shade of white/off-white for a subtle applique look without the appliques. Just a suggestion!<BR/>I do think it looks great as it is too!Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121543483134850648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-34550344439184865182008-03-14T08:46:00.000-07:002008-03-14T08:46:00.000-07:00I popped over to the comment section to suggest th...I popped over to the comment section to suggest the appliques on the bottom, painted flowers on top, but I see that several other creative ladies have suggested it. Whatever you do, it's going to be beautiful! Cheryl in CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-37847780707227145982008-03-14T07:55:00.000-07:002008-03-14T07:55:00.000-07:00I think glass knobs would be really nice. I think...I think glass knobs would be really nice. I think I'd start with glass knobs and the appliques on the bottom and then just live with it for a couple weeks before deciding if you need something on top. I don't think it would be unbalanced just doing the bottom.<BR/><BR/>I have been inspired by you to paint my bedroom furniture and am getting anxious to get some supplies together to get started!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07043426076082597747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-45719724509695059282008-03-14T07:28:00.000-07:002008-03-14T07:28:00.000-07:00I`m entering my vote for glass knobs.I`m entering my vote for glass knobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-47254925839780782152008-03-14T06:16:00.000-07:002008-03-14T06:16:00.000-07:00I vote for glass knobs and no appliques. You get t...I vote for glass knobs and no appliques. You get through so much painting I can't believe it! Great job!Thirkellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686424435086254617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-30210388173946459862008-03-14T06:01:00.000-07:002008-03-14T06:01:00.000-07:00I think some floral door knobs with some mosaic (y...I think some floral door knobs with some mosaic (your classic blue and white) on the piece would be gorgeous! I am not good with linking sites on the computer but if you check out "poshtots.com" and then type in "Natalia Mosaic Armoire" in the search field, you will see an idea of what I am thinking for your armoire. Sorry I couldn't figure out how to link it for you. It has a similar finish on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-15165919981927463542008-03-14T05:37:00.000-07:002008-03-14T05:37:00.000-07:00I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished ...I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product. You do such amazing things!The Liberty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677266288990024025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-69318675661648673432008-03-14T00:51:00.000-07:002008-03-14T00:51:00.000-07:00CindyThe swags look great, how about the wreaths o...Cindy<BR/>The swags look great, how about the wreaths on the top portion of the doors?<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see it done!<BR/><BR/>:0)<BR/>TaraTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060366331794781160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-39569254101200010812008-03-13T23:53:00.000-07:002008-03-13T23:53:00.000-07:00What a lovely armoire you've got. Can understand y...What a lovely armoire you've got. Can understand you're happy about that. Can't say how you shall do about the appliques but I think I would leave it as it is now. <BR/>Hope you have a good Friday.<BR/>Love ElzieElziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634500921871098398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-20745015031046362492008-03-13T23:22:00.000-07:002008-03-13T23:22:00.000-07:00I like them on the bottom - looks great!!I like them on the bottom - looks great!!Katrina Chambershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639913699870506866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-29745037381909745832008-03-13T22:07:00.000-07:002008-03-13T22:07:00.000-07:00That looks great! I would add glass knobs to add d...That looks great! I would add glass knobs to add detail to the top half of the cabinet to balance the bottle detail. White ones might blend into the wood too much.<BR/><BR/>WOW, lots of great ideas people have<BR/>given you. Lots to think about, so take your time deciding.<BR/><BR/>~elaine~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-27838452493775576292008-03-13T20:13:00.000-07:002008-03-13T20:13:00.000-07:00I'm not sure about the appliques...too much though...I'm not sure about the appliques...too much thought involved, and it's way past my bedtime...but the glass knobs are just what I was thinking your armoire needs!!<BR/><BR/>Lovely, as usual!<BR/>LindaElle Jay Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045994700772740593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-52297101091496069912008-03-13T19:36:00.000-07:002008-03-13T19:36:00.000-07:00Cindy, I've never posted a comment before, but I ...Cindy, I've never posted a comment before, but I visit your blog just about everyday. I also have an armoire I'd like to paint. Does yours have a polished veneer, or is it solid wood that was stained? If its just veneer, is there a certain way it has to be prepped? I'll check out your August posting to see if you addressed it there.<BR/>Love your blog!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491526889535812236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-8119116882272858762008-03-13T17:47:00.000-07:002008-03-13T17:47:00.000-07:00You could do a tonal stencil for a similar effect ...You could do a tonal stencil for a similar effect on the doors instead. If your cabinet is flat paint use the same shade of paint you've already used in semi-or high gloss. if it's semi gloss, use flat/eggshell. the greater the sheen differnt, the more dramatic the effect. <BR/>Jen RFree Art Printableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039092552330624383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-1570336459672965792008-03-13T17:36:00.000-07:002008-03-13T17:36:00.000-07:00Hi Cindy: I love what you've done with the armoire...Hi Cindy: I love what you've done with the armoire but then again I love everything that you have shown us on this site.<BR/><BR/>I love the pictured appliques on the bottom. Great job.<BR/><BR/>Kathy OKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790976165099752294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-35537556388869181602008-03-13T16:49:00.000-07:002008-03-13T16:49:00.000-07:00Cindy, New here to your blog used to live in Campb...Cindy, New here to your blog used to live in Campbell! I am painting a old armoire white also, I love the appliques on bottom, I will be applying painted flowers on top and then distressing it, so it will blance witht he bottom and my drawers still close! Marlene from Cambria CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-47985029393189728772008-03-13T15:56:00.000-07:002008-03-13T15:56:00.000-07:00Oh, I really like the applique on the bottom, as i...Oh, I really like the applique on the bottom, as in the photoshopped version. I vote for glass knobs! Whatever you do with the armoire, it's a great piece and will be beautiful!misskphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09302570017471745592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-52415940306905242008-03-13T15:52:00.000-07:002008-03-13T15:52:00.000-07:00Cindy: You did a great job on the armoire! But, if...Cindy: You did a great job on the armoire! But, if you want to add some pizazz to it, I think stenciling would be the way to go. Something simple to put on both the top and bottom doors. Use a stencil and colors that would blend well with the room. It looks great the way it is...so why rush into a decision? Live with it awhile. :) SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com