tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post1041196993831961247..comments2024-03-12T21:23:43.553-05:00Comments on Ranger 911: To paint or not to paint, THAT is the question.Vickie @ Ranger 911http://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-14040679393515618282013-12-03T18:48:12.970-06:002013-12-03T18:48:12.970-06:00Vickie I love the look of wood....but you know me ...Vickie I love the look of wood....but you know me and paint so I think you know my answer ;-) .<br />xx<br />AnneAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188350801843939928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-12964623861799012372013-11-25T09:43:10.226-06:002013-11-25T09:43:10.226-06:00Vickie, our cottage is an older house like yours a...Vickie, our cottage is an older house like yours and was loaded with dark woodwork, after much agonizing I had it painted and have never regretted it. So permission to paint!!!! LauraCottage and Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197992828499503887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-78682796044568055552013-11-21T20:14:02.382-06:002013-11-21T20:14:02.382-06:00Vickie,
I know how you feel, I have a hard time pa...Vickie,<br />I know how you feel, I have a hard time painting wood also but once I do, I love it! Do what you feel is right, if you paint, I'm sure you'll like it. Time for "grandma" to move out and Vickie to get her "groove" back!<br />Rebecca<br />Rebecca<br />Town and Country Galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804650091074234741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-61434061903804579792013-11-19T09:47:59.327-06:002013-11-19T09:47:59.327-06:00I know what you mean, you've got to just cover...I know what you mean, you've got to just cover your eyes and take that first paint swipe on the wood. Then you are committed! It's going to be fun to see how this turns out. Paint Away!!<br /><br />LynnLynn Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009540811451983030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-81563903157385037072013-11-15T21:42:09.600-06:002013-11-15T21:42:09.600-06:00I can't wait to see what you do. I think you w...I can't wait to see what you do. I think you will love it with all the walls painted. Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-87142010516252213522013-11-14T21:19:22.185-06:002013-11-14T21:19:22.185-06:00i think that looks just perfect...light and bright...i think that looks just perfect...light and bright! you gotta think "Scandinavian" white up there in MN! ;)<br />seriously though, the ceilings look much higher now. lots of work, but it will be worth it in the end!Stacey@ Cottage Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368385554770923681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-28631156637806531672013-11-13T12:12:57.425-06:002013-11-13T12:12:57.425-06:00I think you are doing the exact right thing. Just ...I think you are doing the exact right thing. Just get started! It's the hardest part. I bet you are going to be so glad you did one day very soon!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-35035246468492294592013-11-11T18:32:58.836-06:002013-11-11T18:32:58.836-06:00Whatever you do will be wonderful ... I'm the ...Whatever you do will be wonderful ... I'm the same way about procrastinating, but projects like yours and some of mine require a lot of thought...Right? :) That's my excuse anyway. Your house is wonderful...I've loved seeing every inch you've shown us! Genevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495926759125571914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-15292413479691722682013-11-11T14:34:49.366-06:002013-11-11T14:34:49.366-06:00I can see you are already painting the molding and...I can see you are already painting the molding and after that step, I bet you will have a clearer vision. That alone will brighten it up!miss flibbertigibbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512539640637973125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-51564608611442744952013-11-10T22:35:04.071-06:002013-11-10T22:35:04.071-06:00I'm right there with you....as you know! I kno...I'm right there with you....as you know! I know you hate to paint the woodwork but white woodwork just looks better. But....with light walls the stained woodwork will look better.Nita Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-20742011014899578862013-11-09T13:53:24.694-06:002013-11-09T13:53:24.694-06:00Cannot wait to see what you do Vickie! You know me...Cannot wait to see what you do Vickie! You know me and the color white...we are the best of friends :-)<br />xx<br />AnneAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188350801843939928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-60163882393581001862013-11-06T22:35:21.702-06:002013-11-06T22:35:21.702-06:00Oh yes, I like the lighter walls. I used to love ...Oh yes, I like the lighter walls. I used to love color but the older I get the more I like neutrals. It think they are a bit more calming.Little Miss Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903161539983039528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-64418015661295456262013-11-06T09:11:55.243-06:002013-11-06T09:11:55.243-06:00I love the crown molding painted. I think paint f...I love the crown molding painted. I think paint freshens up and modernizes. You have some pretty things going on in there. It takes me forever to commit to something and then get it done. Good luck-I can't wait t see it all finished. craftyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400302405215258750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-49259299850565723742013-11-06T08:59:26.511-06:002013-11-06T08:59:26.511-06:00I love you room and I love color too! Our den was ...I love you room and I love color too! Our den was like a cave when we moved into our house. Dark wood paneling, dark beams on the ceiling. Did I mention it was dark? Well after 10 years of nagging my hubby to please let's get it painted, he finally gave in and that's the rest of the story! A new room, brighter, larger looking and no longer feel like the ceiling is falling on my head. Now from one granny to another - go to town, darling, you won't regret it! :)<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-28457923837642274862013-11-06T08:55:06.633-06:002013-11-06T08:55:06.633-06:00I love that room! Painting the crown molding is t...I love that room! Painting the crown molding is the ONLY thing I would change. It has personality....unlike most popular white on cream on tan on antique white rooms now.Betty@SouthernGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228521821272544610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-12063316375316770822013-11-06T07:03:16.155-06:002013-11-06T07:03:16.155-06:00Well Grandma, you have a little bit of a gallery w...Well Grandma, you have a little bit of a gallery wall going there and that is very hip and trendy, so maybe you're getting younger. Have you seen the people who paint their upholstered furniture? Yep, they use chalk paint. Just throwing out options to you! Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-77819064584472283082013-11-06T05:13:28.567-06:002013-11-06T05:13:28.567-06:00I literally BUST out laughing when you said "...I literally BUST out laughing when you said "OH NO I AM THE GRANDMA THAT LIVES HERE" LOL a fun post. <br />I would go ahead and paint the molding, yep do what you like and you will be happy with it :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-15034065746193533212013-11-06T04:08:59.454-06:002013-11-06T04:08:59.454-06:00I wouldn't hesitate to paint the molding and I...I wouldn't hesitate to paint the molding and I'm so glad you've taken the plunge. The white really lifts the room and shows off all your gorgeous pieces of furniture, and I love the new arrangement of pictures over the sofa.<br />It must feel great to have made a start on the room, but I really don't know where you find the time !<br />(my computer is desperately trying to make me write moulding with a 'u', though actually the more common term over here is cornice).fiona andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413757450464594746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-15874149736022262052013-11-05T18:46:27.358-06:002013-11-05T18:46:27.358-06:00Sounds like one of those projects that will yield ...Sounds like one of those projects that will yield LOTS of change, as in, once you start you won't be able to stop! Once you paint those moldings white, you'll be a goner! I just know it's going to be amazing, I can't wait to see your progress.<br />Hugs,<br />PattiIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-3334426716284030102013-11-05T17:28:19.322-06:002013-11-05T17:28:19.322-06:00Vickie! I enjoyed reading about your big plans a l...Vickie! I enjoyed reading about your big plans a lot! I understand your dilemma with the crown molding, but with that little preview I know it will be a wonderful change, and you are wanting a change in that room, that's the important thing. <br />I laughed a lot with the piano topic, just the opossite that happened in my family, I wanted my mother to "donate" hers to my daughters some time ago but I realized that was not exactly her idea...LOL (well, she still plays it often).<br />I look forward new posts and new photos. <br />Do you paint alone o with some help?<br />Besos!Tazas y Cuentoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697582556239741200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-37532958460830821942013-11-05T14:21:42.815-06:002013-11-05T14:21:42.815-06:00Hi, Vickie!
First, your room is colorful, and may...Hi, Vickie! <br />First, your room is colorful, and maybe not exactly what you want today, but it's attractive and has "good bones." LOVE the camel back sofa and love seats. I also think the painted woodwork is a license to paint it white! No guilt. :) I really like how it's looking so far, and I think, since your upholstered pieces are in good shape, they're candidates for paint, too! I painted a sofa, with great results using watered down latex paint, sanding in between coats helps keep it somewhat soft. It's not completely soft, but it certainly works for a sofa you won't use for napping! You have some great pieces in here, and I can't wait to see your progress.<br />-ReviRevihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118538206780122093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-53576378442764597612013-11-05T13:25:09.040-06:002013-11-05T13:25:09.040-06:00You cracked me up with this post. Procrastination ...You cracked me up with this post. Procrastination Stations, LOL!!!! I personally would paint the crown it will make the room not seem to be cut off, but that is me. I know it is hard but remember this y our home. God forgive me, but you don't have to worry about the Mrs. coming back. I can't wait to see what you decide. Take your time it will come to you!!!<br /><br />CynthiaCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-20975964499185489112013-11-05T12:56:58.348-06:002013-11-05T12:56:58.348-06:00As for me and my house....well, I just love yours ...As for me and my house....well, I just love yours and could just step right into those photos. For your possible consideration, the armoire could be flipped to the other side of the room since the starboard overload seems to bother you. Good luck with your future tweaking. For now, the room still looks charming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-87771342846004375482013-11-05T09:59:26.579-06:002013-11-05T09:59:26.579-06:00This is a dilemma I am now facing - whether or not...This is a dilemma I am now facing - whether or not to paint the trim of our 80-year-old house. I love wood and it is everywhere, but I am so tired of not being able to change to the beautiful mocha walls and white trim that is so popular because of 7-1/2" baseboards and every window and door being dark. I have even thought about doing just our bedroom, but it feels like I will be assaulting the house in a way. Still pondering what to do.........Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997071643007495600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391691472847407028.post-4922653559563205272013-11-05T09:10:57.910-06:002013-11-05T09:10:57.910-06:00PS-LOVE the red and blue, my favorite color combin...PS-LOVE the red and blue, my favorite color combination! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com