tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post8628942062146627375..comments2024-03-28T07:38:44.952-04:00Comments on Chinoiserie Chic: A Vestibule? & Coral Pink & Help MeBeth Connollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-31615634696506024962020-07-01T15:52:17.330-04:002020-07-01T15:52:17.330-04:00Thanks. Yes, and some areas are 12 foot ceilings. ...Thanks. Yes, and some areas are 12 foot ceilings. But I am prepared.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-46118192187865445342020-07-01T15:50:05.076-04:002020-07-01T15:50:05.076-04:00Thanks - I will measure more next week after I clo...Thanks - I will measure more next week after I close.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-19974770478244482812020-07-01T10:09:15.390-04:002020-07-01T10:09:15.390-04:00I am glad to be reminded that you have tall tools ...I am glad to be reminded that you have tall tools at the ready and don't need to use ladders! Having 10-foot ceilings and be a self pronounced ardent cleaner and soon to be living alone kinda' worried me!!! My husband of 43 years is 6'5" with almost 39" arms——terrible to find long enough sleeves for the fella', but he is my long-handled extension! Particularly now that he's retired, he's the keeper clear of tall things. I know whatever light you pick for this area will be unique and charming. Can't wait to see it all come together.home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-89239392969048749042020-07-01T07:43:48.016-04:002020-07-01T07:43:48.016-04:00Yes - I actually have this over my kitchen island ...Yes - I actually have this over my kitchen island with the Ballard wicker shades and I really like it. Maybe too tall for a hallway but it really is a great piece and I do think it could easily be painted. LaVidaLillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481001849818420571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-53689898074559934712020-07-01T07:11:33.155-04:002020-07-01T07:11:33.155-04:00As to the ladder, I have a wonderful collection of...As to the ladder, I have a wonderful collection of high end cleaning tools you might remember from my laundry room reveal. They are all German, wood handled, with lambswool, ostrich feathers, and boar bristles. I have several with very long handles eliminating the ladder requirement for dusting.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-66608726588294798712020-07-01T07:07:17.427-04:002020-07-01T07:07:17.427-04:00Mr Sterling - Yes, I love drama in a small space. ...Mr Sterling - Yes, I love drama in a small space. This sounds wonderful. And the Dorothy Draper influence would remind me of many family vacations at the Greenbrier.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-57534788204115722252020-06-30T22:41:49.439-04:002020-06-30T22:41:49.439-04:00Anonymous - the reStore here is fantastic. Thanks....Anonymous - the reStore here is fantastic. Thanks.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-30192191143250313452020-06-30T22:40:36.726-04:002020-06-30T22:40:36.726-04:00Rooskie Dooskie - Thanks for the tips. I have alwa...Rooskie Dooskie - Thanks for the tips. I have always liked Rustoleum. Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-84697581588243845612020-06-30T22:19:17.285-04:002020-06-30T22:19:17.285-04:00Delta, I could be convinced to go a bit mad with s...Delta, I could be convinced to go a bit mad with seashells.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-52243388377697464882020-06-30T22:17:57.595-04:002020-06-30T22:17:57.595-04:00Thanks, it's a beautiful piece.Thanks, it's a beautiful piece.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-86281056097678385252020-06-30T22:17:26.731-04:002020-06-30T22:17:26.731-04:00Seriously fantastic. Wow.Seriously fantastic. Wow.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-59921653862628360822020-06-30T22:16:52.539-04:002020-06-30T22:16:52.539-04:00Yes, I love their things, I will take a look. Than...Yes, I love their things, I will take a look. Thanks.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-86280734649602950062020-06-30T22:01:12.637-04:002020-06-30T22:01:12.637-04:00Stray Dog has fabulous things! Love, love.Stray Dog has fabulous things! Love, love.Deltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833327020818185122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-48827747954758089002020-06-30T21:47:16.772-04:002020-06-30T21:47:16.772-04:00Look into Stray Dog Design, they are a great compa...Look into Stray Dog Design, they are a great company that is in<br />the USA, but supports global countries. Margaret McElroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471819009321288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-38846806836455144952020-06-30T19:25:06.055-04:002020-06-30T19:25:06.055-04:00Beth, as my profile pic. I used the chandelier I p...Beth, as my profile pic. I used the chandelier I painted myself that's hanging in our study. It's coral and parrot green with seagrass shades from Ballard. (Boussac leopard wallpaper) Makes my heart glad every time I look at it.Deltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833327020818185122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-5845392878948468312020-06-30T19:13:32.433-04:002020-06-30T19:13:32.433-04:00I’ve done the same thing all over my house. The be...I’ve done the same thing all over my house. The beautiful fixture in my guest room cost me a whopping $5 from the reStore. I painted it to create patina with antique gold and toothbrush spattered highlights with mixed colors — reds, browns, blacks — from my craft drawer. It’s perfect and NOBODY can tell it’s a steal. Best wishes! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-9807124131165146602020-06-30T17:03:51.246-04:002020-06-30T17:03:51.246-04:00Beth, I've used everything from chalk paint to...Beth, I've used everything from chalk paint to craft paint to spray paint. All have been successful. I guess it depends on the effect you want. For a laquered look I'd probably use a spray paint like Rustoleum. Depending on the fixture you may want to spray it with a white primer to get a truer color. Like, if you were painting a black fixture. It may take too many coats to get a light color if you don't prime.Rooskie Dooskiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11382838818535972551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-83600196371142425632020-06-30T16:37:06.275-04:002020-06-30T16:37:06.275-04:00Dorothy Draper is always wonderful an fun. Heck wh...Dorothy Draper is always wonderful an fun. Heck why not go all the way Tony Duquette? Deltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833327020818185122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-56903953931715569622020-06-30T14:57:14.128-04:002020-06-30T14:57:14.128-04:00I'm seeing something Dorothy Draper. Its nice ...I'm seeing something Dorothy Draper. Its nice to have some drama in a small Walk-thru space. Play with scale and install the biggest ceiling medallion that will fit (gold leaf of course). Definitely the Aya Pagoda fixture, paint it coral. The walls should be turquoise blue and squeak in a black pinstripe to ground it all. A large blanc-de-chin statue of Guan Yin would be nice too.<br />Sorry to hear about Wisteria. They did have a nicely curated collection. Mr Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538687353917780993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-75264198730184611282020-06-30T14:56:30.574-04:002020-06-30T14:56:30.574-04:00Good points - I want a tropical vibe without going...Good points - I want a tropical vibe without going too nuts and that would be a good spot for that.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-66993248800479523572020-06-30T14:53:52.133-04:002020-06-30T14:53:52.133-04:00Wow - I will check those out - sounds fantastic. T...Wow - I will check those out - sounds fantastic. Thank you.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-75322829197042851502020-06-30T14:51:32.820-04:002020-06-30T14:51:32.820-04:00I agree - I will make a final decision once I am i...I agree - I will make a final decision once I am in there.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-91113432540890526052020-06-30T14:50:51.197-04:002020-06-30T14:50:51.197-04:00I like the Aya, but not the color. It would be gre...I like the Aya, but not the color. It would be great painted. I have an account with Stray Dog Designs - love their things.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-57455160439527331842020-06-30T14:49:23.961-04:002020-06-30T14:49:23.961-04:00I have ordered and received the Dana Gibson large ...I have ordered and received the Dana Gibson large bamboo lantern in green for the foyer. Great minds think alike.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-56997578211173793212020-06-30T14:46:08.932-04:002020-06-30T14:46:08.932-04:00Thank you - I think I am leaning towards the Shade...Thank you - I think I am leaning towards the Shades of Light since I have two lantern style already in other rooms including the foyer.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.com