Comments on: Mid-Century Modern Furniture Redo Remorse

By: Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Lisa @ Shine Your Light — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:31:33 +0000

Jenny, I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Is she the source of all your beautiful brooches that you made the Christmas tree art with? I love her first communion photo!!!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:33:25 +0000

In reply to Karen A..

Thanks so much for your kind words Karen. I’m still reworking this piece – it’s an evolving process and I still might be making even more changes to it. We’ll see. Thanks for sharing that craigslist posting – what a great piece! I’ll be doing some more researching/stalking on that one! 😉

By: Karen A.

Karen A. — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:24:12 +0000

Jenny, thank you for sharing your Grandmother’s passing with us through the wonderful pictures and your comments. You were such a cutie! What a precious blessing to have your kids know her too.

I like the blue on the frame, but what about making the legs and bottom support white? You could also add a white block to the drawers. Or even lighten up the blue to a medium tone, but still do white on the bottom? Do you have software that allows you to “see” it customized? If not, could you draw out some options with colored markers or pencils?

FYI – I was on Craigslist and came across this posting for a painted MCM dresser in my area. She has her own business and FB site w/a number of painted pictures. You may already know her or maybe it’s time to become friends? 🙂 http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/fuo/5458701082.html

I agree with the other commenter – be bold. You have great instincts!

By: jill

jill — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:59:33 +0000

I liked where it was going with the white frame and wood drawers. I love navy, but somehow the navy doesn’t do as much for the dark wood tones on the drawer.

By: Kathy V,

Kathy V, — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 03:22:55 +0000

So sorry to hear of the loss of grandmother, Jenny. I, too, see a strong resemblance between your grandmother and you. Lovely ladies, both.

As for the dresser, I could see it going either way. So just trust your instincts; you have a great eye. Besides, the worst that could happen is you don’t like it and have to repaint! (Easy for me to say, right?) You’ve got this!

By: Bets

Bets — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 03:36:12 +0000

I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. She was a beautiful lady, and I can see a huge resemblance between your daughter and your Grandma’s confirmation photo!

As far as the dresser goes… I do love the white frame. I think it shows off the wood tones beautifully. I’d also love to see a white stripe going down the front of the dresser — pretty much right where the painters tape separates the blue from the wood. It would tie it all together… How pretty would that be!

Good luck whatever you decide.

By: Debrashoppeno5

Debrashoppeno5 — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:25:21 +0000

It looks fantastic. I can’t wait until you put the drawers in.

By: Karin

Karin — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:05:03 +0000

So sorry for your loss! My grandma passed nearly 30 years ago and I still miss her every day. Those are nice pieces. I hear you about the smoking, yuck. I personally prefer the white outside, because it makes the blocking pop more. I know it’s easy to go one step too far, but at least it wouldn’t be a terribly difficult fix for you. Can’t wait to see the finished result!

By: Lauren@SimplyLKJ

Lauren@SimplyLKJ — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:47:43 +0000

Jenny, so sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. Just love the young photo of her as a girl. I do love the contrast of the white against the dark wood best. Love the blue too, just not with the wood tone.

By: dawn in sac

dawn in sac — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:37:10 +0000

Yep, I like the white, wood with blue contrast….