tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post5112980609147868450..comments2023-10-14T08:25:56.742-06:00Comments on Living Beautifully: Vintage Desk - Step 2Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07836857167023454619noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-42810616819440648292008-10-18T16:57:00.000-06:002008-10-18T16:57:00.000-06:00Connie, you little lunatic!! I'm just giggling at ...Connie, you little lunatic!! I'm just giggling at this post! What weirdness on the back of those drawers!! Now, a burglar might just stay if you told him you were gonna go "get your drawers!".....hmmmm.....<BR/><BR/>Think about it! ;0)<BR/><BR/>Love you,<BR/>Steph<BR/>Angelic AccentsStephanie ~ Angelic Accentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612013128110737563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-88874983886893009482008-10-15T07:41:00.000-06:002008-10-15T07:41:00.000-06:00Connie,This is one of the reasons I love your blog...Connie,<BR/>This is one of the reasons I love your blog..you give us all so many ideas to enhance our homes...our nests..so we can be blessings to others...love that creative mind of yours and all that you share...<BR/>~deby~~Debyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288057520112643825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-16176241050765878902008-10-13T21:04:00.000-06:002008-10-13T21:04:00.000-06:00Fantastic job, Connie. Going to look great in your...Fantastic job, Connie. Going to look great in your pink room.vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557747123733626085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-57589737363898694492008-10-13T20:59:00.000-06:002008-10-13T20:59:00.000-06:00You are just one creative and inspiring lady you!T...You are just one creative and inspiring lady you!<BR/><BR/>This looks wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-76411743259054332722008-10-13T15:27:00.000-06:002008-10-13T15:27:00.000-06:00That looks great Connie, and I think it will look ...That looks great Connie, and I think it will look even better when it is painted! How well do you think the fabric is stuck down with the starch?Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-40069743567235448762008-10-13T07:38:00.001-06:002008-10-13T07:38:00.001-06:00Fabric.... I was expecting paint! I kept reading ...Fabric.... I was expecting paint! I kept reading the post thinking, "Not fabric softner, STARCH" and had to laugh from your discovery! Looks awesome, pink rooster and all. Though hands down fabric softner smells 100x's better than any starch!<BR/><BR/>Color me green!<BR/><BR/>~StaceyStaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938175478051352864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-42034728024700775812008-10-13T07:38:00.000-06:002008-10-13T07:38:00.000-06:00Fabric.... I was expecting paint! I kept reading ...Fabric.... I was expecting paint! I kept reading the post thinking, "Not fabric softner, STARCH" and had to laugh from your discovery! Looks awesome, pink rooster and all. Though hands down fabric softner smells 100x's better than any starch!<BR/><BR/>Color me green!<BR/><BR/>~StaceyStaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938175478051352864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-67860838853307265302008-10-13T06:36:00.000-06:002008-10-13T06:36:00.000-06:00It turned out adorable! I never would have thought...It turned out adorable! I never would have thought to put fabric on the drawers. Very, very cute! Funny story about the fabric softner!<BR/><BR/>Hugs, SharonRose of Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531200562867245403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-86598127902844052502008-10-13T06:16:00.000-06:002008-10-13T06:16:00.000-06:00Connie ~ That is so sweet and such a pretty transf...Connie ~ That is so sweet and such a pretty transformation ~ When you said fabric softener I just was so surprised about that ~ I am even surprised about starch too though ~<BR/>I love it !<BR/>xoxo,<BR/>LoriLori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203093894703236183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-68727368593088164972008-10-13T05:44:00.000-06:002008-10-13T05:44:00.000-06:00Connie, What an adorable desk.. You did a great jo...Connie, What an adorable desk.. You did a great job (so far), It will be wonderful when it's all finished. Have fun darling. <BR/> Have a happy day! ~Mary~ :-}a Pocket Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486880189356560312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-42448966270846228222008-10-12T22:25:00.000-06:002008-10-12T22:25:00.000-06:00Connie, I nearly choked on my nibble of popped cor...Connie, I nearly choked on my nibble of popped corn when I read your tid bit about hubs (where is the Love Bunny reference?)burning the popcorn and how you tried in vain to cover up the stinch with Glade Angel Whispers candles. OMG you are the funniest chickee around!!<BR/>On to the serious business at hand---I'm trying reallll hard to be serious, now! Especially when I re-read your opening statement about how your daughter will have the advantage in your exchanges----I am laughing like a crazy woman again. Anyway, back to being serious--you are so clever for covering the drawers (lethal weapon and all) to your little desk with the fabric. It looks so sweet and shabby and girly! You did a terrific job, Connie-chickee!!! Hope you had a terrific Sunday---cuz YOU just made mine terrific! L, DanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-22722519806129922432008-10-12T22:02:00.000-06:002008-10-12T22:02:00.000-06:00hi chickadeeI love the lantern lights and I like t...hi chickadee<BR/>I love the lantern lights and I like the idea of one over each desk you can always move them if <BR/>it doesn't work the beauty of having your own room!!<BR/>The desk drawers look great all spiffed up with rose fabric.<BR/>Egads Have never seen such a lethal drawer before!!!<BR/>catieCatieAnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433305330968854290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-67381864290935780922008-10-12T21:39:00.000-06:002008-10-12T21:39:00.000-06:00Oh my gosh, you are so funny! I've never heard of ...Oh my gosh, you are so funny! I've never heard of using fabric softener (ahem, I mean liquid starch)to put fabric on wood - it looks GREAT!! And I have no idea where you could use two 60W paper lanterns but they are GORGEOUS, so I recommend finding somewhere to use them!! ... DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-86738817155630662692008-10-12T21:35:00.000-06:002008-10-12T21:35:00.000-06:00Connie,What a clever idea to see done on a desk no...Connie,<BR/>What a clever idea to see done on a desk no less! I am loving how it looks. The story simply made my day too! Hey, what's a little fabric softner among friends? Besides, it helped with the starch smell I am sure. I love those lanterns and use them in my yard in summer. I think given the way this desk is headed you should use them both over the desk to complete the picture!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678736237475255263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-38645214730158290252008-10-12T19:52:00.000-06:002008-10-12T19:52:00.000-06:00Oh sweet Connie; You never fail to make me laugh. ...Oh sweet Connie; You never fail to make me laugh. Love it and you. <BR/>I just love how the old desk turned out, you did a great job on it. As far as the paper lanterns, I would put one over each desk to have a all together look what a lovely glow they would make over you pretty pink desks, oh and use a pink bulb in it. How sweet would that be.... <BR/>Have a great week.<BR/><BR/>Hugs;<BR/>AlauraCottage Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-8784080922832959362008-10-12T19:35:00.000-06:002008-10-12T19:35:00.000-06:00Hi Connie, this is terrific and looks wonderful. O...Hi Connie, this is terrific and looks wonderful. Of course the story behind your projects always keep me entertained. But really what a pretty look for that desk. When you add the white it will really be a show stopper.<BR/><BR/>I added some toile fabric to my studio desk and I used spray adhesive. Little messy, but it is stuck forever! LOL<BR/><BR/>Love the fabric softner room freshner. I think you invented an idea without even knowing it. LOL You are too cute!!<BR/>Smiles~~hugs, Celestina<BR/>la rea roseCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-73295102260808174562008-10-12T17:13:00.000-06:002008-10-12T17:13:00.000-06:00Connie, what a great idea for the drawer fronts - ...Connie, what a great idea for the drawer fronts - thank you for sharing!! I love your lanterns. I think they would be so pretty both hanging together in a corner of the room, one hung slightly higher than the other. Great job!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-9800396883472877322008-10-12T15:57:00.000-06:002008-10-12T15:57:00.000-06:00Hi Connie!!! You just amaze me with how to reinve...Hi Connie!!! You just amaze me with how to reinvent things. Let us know when you get it all done. Love the fabric!!! BTW, those lanterns are just adorable!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>xoxoxo and thanks for the support as of late!<BR/><BR/>BeckySweet Cottage Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585280807777813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-60803011745100732612008-10-12T15:05:00.000-06:002008-10-12T15:05:00.000-06:00LOL about the fabric softner vs spray starch! The...LOL about the fabric softner vs spray starch! The desk if darling what a great way to add some of your personality to a room.Beth Leintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804430853255425741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-61508524882572578252008-10-12T14:55:00.000-06:002008-10-12T14:55:00.000-06:00I was gasping when I read you used liquid SOFTENER...I was gasping when I read you used liquid SOFTENER..but then relaxed (and started laughing) when you realized you're suppose to use STARCH!! <BR/>I used to wallpaper my walls with sheets with Fabric Starch starting 27 years ago when Zac (1st son) was a baby..it worked well in the rentals as it didn't hurt the walls. Plus, I changed my mind so often I liked that it wasn't as permanent as wallpaper!<BR/>I love what you did to the desk--I'd forgotten about the Starch technique and was thinking of mod-poging a table--think I'll do the starch instead!<BR/>Thanks for your lovely comments--you are so sweet and encouraging! I appreciate your friendship!!<BR/>Smooches!<BR/>MyrnMyrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165474967623078875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-67194876297125859682008-10-12T14:39:00.000-06:002008-10-12T14:39:00.000-06:00Hi Connie,What creativity you have. I would neve...Hi Connie,<BR/><BR/>What creativity you have. I would never have thought of covering the old desk drawers with fabric. That is a great idea. You've given me a great idea for an old night stand that I have had. I just might have to try it. <BR/><BR/>Don't feel bad for posting lots of photos. I love seeing all of them and they give me so many great ideas. The more pictures the better! I love visiting your blog every day or so to see all the new things you have been doing.<BR/><BR/>Take care and enjoy what's left of the weekend.<BR/><BR/>KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878595376633988287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-76898019601521967082008-10-12T12:30:00.000-06:002008-10-12T12:30:00.000-06:00WOO HOO Thanks for visiting... Next time would you...WOO HOO Thanks for visiting... Next time would you sign my guest book Please... I just know we're going to be great bloggin buddies...<BR/><BR/>HUGS,<BR/>Donnasquawmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814752309515986976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-77685465998036815192008-10-12T10:25:00.001-06:002008-10-12T10:25:00.001-06:00Very clever! I never would have thought to do tha...Very clever! I never would have thought to do that but now I may have to try it on my file cabinets. Thanks toots!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>JoanneJoanne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550534887793382985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-17717979118667113932008-10-12T10:25:00.000-06:002008-10-12T10:25:00.000-06:00Very clever! I never would have thought to do tha...Very clever! I never would have thought to do that but now I may have to try it on my file cabinets. Thanks toots!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>JoanneJoanne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550534887793382985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-27712967819358218592008-10-12T10:22:00.000-06:002008-10-12T10:22:00.000-06:00i use the same fabric softener but in yellow..will...i use the same fabric softener but in yellow..will have to try the blue...but our home teachers that come once a month to eat dinner..I just love these guys...Pasquale in particular, well he washed his hands and said my laundry always smells so good...that made me smile..cause that is the cheapest fabric softener out there...I think...as I read your post and you were using softener..I am like NO its liquid starch...you can also do large pieces of fabric and use it as wallpaper..great for people who rent...cause from what I am told (I have never used this sfuff) you can peel it right off and just wash it and resuse it again...have a good one...:)Cat Nap Inn Primitiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04089694413969995302noreply@blogger.com