tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post4303642625469698422..comments2024-03-07T03:39:40.574-05:00Comments on The Little French Farmhouse: A Tisket, A Tasket, A Cute Little Basket...and...I Need Your AdviceMusings From A French Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04926814294943663165noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-23245410418996403872009-06-24T04:43:07.739-04:002009-06-24T04:43:07.739-04:00I think you will be happy with either....love the ...I think you will be happy with either....love the old chair - with blue & white ticking, it needs to be painted white and distressed. However, with different fabric, it could be freshened up with stain and a finish. There is no mistake either way - it is just personal preference where you are going to use it. Love the basket - such a pretty shape! I, too, am a sucker for baskets - love 'em! LindaLinda (Nina's Nest)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16122024641853223906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-89962646461286795262009-06-23T12:43:43.368-04:002009-06-23T12:43:43.368-04:00It looks to me like you are painting....xvIt looks to me like you are painting....xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-70868360116588586052009-06-23T11:27:36.832-04:002009-06-23T11:27:36.832-04:00I am so glad I am not the only one who buys someth...I am so glad I am not the only one who buys something with good intentions, and then changes my mind when I get it home. I have 2 GORGEOUS frames that I thought would be painted white before the garage door closed, but . . . they are just so pretty as is! <br />So, good luck with your decisions. The cherubs re gorgeous as is, but the chair, I think I would definitely paint. (I say that with a smile!)<br />Have a great day!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434884248842943912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-90438240992083574672009-06-23T08:08:42.573-04:002009-06-23T08:08:42.573-04:00I often struggle with the paint or no paint questi...I often struggle with the paint or no paint question. I think we often find a piece appealing just the way it is, that's why we are drawn to it to begin with. Having said that, I have never regretted a fresh creamy finish on anything I have painted. I say paint them, you won't be sorry:>)Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-90122438675663225842009-06-23T05:52:52.011-04:002009-06-23T05:52:52.011-04:00I'd leave the cherubs as is and use as a candl...I'd leave the cherubs as is and use as a candle holder, and paint the chair aqua, distress it, and recover the fabric on the chair in some modern retro black and white fabric. Good luck deciding. Cute stuff you have there. It's great that the chair was free!! Who in their right mind would throw out such a neat treasure?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-15477228970971168512009-06-22T22:06:01.499-04:002009-06-22T22:06:01.499-04:00PAINT!!! Love them both, but you gotta paint them,...PAINT!!! Love them both, but you gotta paint them, you will make them look amazing!!Hope you are well my talented friend!!Chrissy...The Apothecary Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694256251019644075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-43580132468548158342009-06-22T20:16:58.842-04:002009-06-22T20:16:58.842-04:00Paint them both...shabby, distressed antique white...Paint them both...shabby, distressed antique white!Seawashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299816851144887705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-66152412744296647582009-06-22T18:36:08.430-04:002009-06-22T18:36:08.430-04:00I would paint both the chair and the cherubs white...I would paint both the chair and the cherubs white and rub a little antiquing gel into the folds. Great pieces!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265040074135227114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-51301056118625128652009-06-22T18:32:34.908-04:002009-06-22T18:32:34.908-04:00I love all of the things that you showed today!!! ...I love all of the things that you showed today!!! I wouldn't paint anything...both pieces will work in any environment the way that they are. You can always lighten them up with the way you display them. However...it is all a matter of taste...go with what your heart is telling you!!!<br /><br />Have a wonderful day!!!<br />XOXO<br />CathyCathy~Mille Fleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413479154040475056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-79849976980000723112009-06-22T18:14:25.385-04:002009-06-22T18:14:25.385-04:00O.k., here's my 10 cents worth: don't pai...O.k., here's my 10 cents worth: don't paint the cherub compote, DO paint the chair, don't paint the basket--well, that one may not have been in the mix, but my opinion anyway--for what it's worth!GrannySmithGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151967959608607782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-4829256156749972702009-06-22T16:24:39.879-04:002009-06-22T16:24:39.879-04:00All great finds but I would have to say paint the ...All great finds but I would have to say paint the Cherubs a creamy color and the chair white. Gold leafing is just not my style. And like the rest have said you can repaint if you don't like it.JenW!~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16476024440130365515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-61624409146159838852009-06-22T15:46:58.126-04:002009-06-22T15:46:58.126-04:00Cute chair, cute cherubs,..Cute painted!!! No prob...Cute chair, cute cherubs,..Cute painted!!! No problem there...!!!xoxo~Kathy@ Sweet Up-North Mornings... Whites, or the palest of colors, yummy...Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12955449681949133240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-65396174355713831412009-06-22T15:39:11.142-04:002009-06-22T15:39:11.142-04:00Hi there,
This is Jackie from Home-biba.blogspot.c...Hi there,<br />This is Jackie from Home-biba.blogspot.com/ I am new to this so bear with me !! First of all, I wish I could find a chaie like that by the side of the road !! I think that I would paint the chair to bring out the lovely detail at the top, but distress it a little. I do believe that having EVERYTHING white isn't always a good idea so, position your cherubs (with the drippy plant ) and see what you think. You can always paint it if you don't think it's right.LOLJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-51933787770281401442009-06-22T14:46:47.622-04:002009-06-22T14:46:47.622-04:00I get those dilemmas all the time!!! I would leave...I get those dilemmas all the time!!! I would leave the chair as is, the wood is charmingly old, but I would paint the cherubs... But I would use a dry brush (soak the brush then remove the excess paint) so you can still see some of the gold under...!! Keep us posted!!<br />IsabelMaison Doucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421933274570517543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-53760767547394560872009-06-22T12:47:11.262-04:002009-06-22T12:47:11.262-04:00Hi Kathleen! Great finds and gifts! If it were m...Hi Kathleen! Great finds and gifts! If it were me, I'd leave the cherubs the color that they are and patina them with some mossy green and stick some drippy gorgeous plant up top!<br />The chair, I'd definitely paint and distress.<br />That's what I would do! <br />Love that basket, and now I want bread! <br />xo IsaBlue Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615766405213474959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-60669443758615873942009-06-22T12:26:16.398-04:002009-06-22T12:26:16.398-04:00I have to agree with Lisa and Toni, I woulg also p...I have to agree with Lisa and Toni, I woulg also paint the cherubs white and do teh same to the chair but distress them a little to make them look a little worn.<br /><br />Bonne semaine,<br /><br />Leeann xFabulously Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188064656616598471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-55452978928542877952009-06-22T11:15:42.252-04:002009-06-22T11:15:42.252-04:00I just picked up an antique gold lamp with beautif...I just picked up an antique gold lamp with beautiful floral and leaf detail with crystals. I am going to paint it white because the gold color, although pretty, is too heavy for my decor. I would paint the cherubs white and also the chair since you have already added the blue and white ticking stripe to the chair. Adding a little antique to both will bring out their details. <br />ToniThe Tattered Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837503058728587078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200170269784068730.post-63280845614994855222009-06-22T11:02:53.909-04:002009-06-22T11:02:53.909-04:00I would definitely paint the chair creamy white - ...I would definitely paint the chair creamy white - maybe antique it a bit so the details stood out.<br /><br />I think I'd also paint the cherubs a creamy color. You could always paint them gold again if you decide you didn't like the color.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com