tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post2258464074942024367..comments2023-08-03T03:39:00.592-07:00Comments on COTTAG3: What do you think?...and a linkCOTTAG3http://www.blogger.com/profile/12843182432726747861noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-37772889477574290282010-08-14T14:44:25.037-07:002010-08-14T14:44:25.037-07:00I love that ol' desk! ! It looks great now. I ...I love that ol' desk! ! It looks great now. I can only imagine how awesome it's going to look when you're done with it! I can't wait to see what you do with it!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837087637219453208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-46895761516034549292010-08-14T14:15:30.317-07:002010-08-14T14:15:30.317-07:00I get really dicey about painting wood. It has to ...I get really dicey about painting wood. It has to be beyond redemption for me to be happy with paint.<br /><br />But...stripping and refinishing is soooooooooo much work.<br /><br />I can't vote. I abstain. I don't want to create obscene work for you.Lori @ In Pursuit of Martha Pointshttp://inpursuitofmarthapoints.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-80033254688579680132010-08-13T08:33:29.167-07:002010-08-13T08:33:29.167-07:00I think it looks great in it's natural state. ...I think it looks great in it's natural state. I'm sure whatever you decide to do will make it look wonderful.JayGlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478835045935410660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-7736306180623964662010-08-13T07:56:06.410-07:002010-08-13T07:56:06.410-07:00Ooh that's a gorgeous piece! See how you keep...Ooh that's a gorgeous piece! See how you keep getting all this awesome stuff?Mandi@TidbitsfromtheTremayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770292587963828189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-63054592082662922112010-08-12T16:44:11.107-07:002010-08-12T16:44:11.107-07:00I'm having the same dilema with the twin bedro...I'm having the same dilema with the twin bedroom set that my FIL and his brother grew up with. The finish is in need of some lovin', but I don't know quite what to do with it. I'm always a sucker for painted wood...but a dark stain would be lovely on your desk all cleaned up. <br /><br />And YES...I have the same pet peeve about blogging!cindyhttp://cottageinstincts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-11285421034268893152010-08-12T15:13:15.964-07:002010-08-12T15:13:15.964-07:00I would keep this one the natural wood. You saw m...I would keep this one the natural wood. You saw my old table from my husbands family. I think a good sanding, restain gloss finish would be great and leave it with all it's character, hubbie would be happy too. Go funky with the knobs. And I know you will put something really great displayed top and bottom!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933148155913991208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-39255117580900427392010-08-11T23:34:36.937-07:002010-08-11T23:34:36.937-07:00That is such a priceless piece! I love the constr...That is such a priceless piece! I love the construction with both sides have the little drawer. Can't wait to see what you do with it.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735759503461957770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-46191926426388271612010-08-11T21:07:38.148-07:002010-08-11T21:07:38.148-07:00I'm with Anita. I think I would put something...I'm with Anita. I think I would put something on it to bring out a little shine and adding a piece of glass and putting old postcards, photos, etc, underneath would add such a nice touch. I think it would be hard for me to paint it because of its history. Can't wait to see what you do...Amy Kinserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-70104883993536875482010-08-11T17:58:18.282-07:002010-08-11T17:58:18.282-07:00Oh, what a unique and special table! I think it wo...Oh, what a unique and special table! I think it would be cool to add wheels to it and use it as an project island of sorts! You could move it where ever you need it.<br /><br />TaniaTania Pelletierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388815619710848529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-45289549474934453182010-08-11T17:07:08.564-07:002010-08-11T17:07:08.564-07:00I love that little desk. I wonder if your father-...I love that little desk. I wonder if your father-in-law and his brother sat at the ends as there is more knee room there than the sides (because of the shelf underneath). <br /><br />I think I would be tempted to put a larger top on so you could spread out while doing projects, although I do like the lip on the one that comes with the table.Grace @ Sense and Simplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185222544452668586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-11123914548377234552010-08-11T16:50:59.450-07:002010-08-11T16:50:59.450-07:00Oh I love it! It's so chunky and worn. I can p...Oh I love it! It's so chunky and worn. I can picture two little boys doing the school work at it. I think I would sand it back some. Not a lot but to clean it up a bit. Then keep either wax or oil it bring out the patina. Then, since it has such a nice little lip around it you could get some glass for the top and then you could put all sorts of things under the glass. Photos, wallpaper, old posters or signage. Whatever you do I'm sure it will look great!<br /><br />Saw Suzanne's post. I hope everyone reads it and follows though!Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601157532080826275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-80092718660136097142010-08-11T16:46:52.337-07:002010-08-11T16:46:52.337-07:00The possibilities are endless! The shelf underneat...The possibilities are endless! The shelf underneath will come in handy, and the top looks big. Great for spreading out when you're working on something. <br /><br />I'm voting for paint~but maybe not on the top.Suzanne@Meridian Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777399766297152142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553855640593117259.post-34669362487224607832010-08-11T16:44:01.071-07:002010-08-11T16:44:01.071-07:00What a great family made piece. I would paint and ...What a great family made piece. I would paint and distress it, but right now I am painting and distressing and glazing anything I can. It is so addictive.Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.com