tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post549337517598192734..comments2024-03-29T01:19:03.667-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: the headboardfor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-90634565851705527402017-03-13T12:11:50.617-04:002017-03-13T12:11:50.617-04:00Nancy, you could place it in a sunny window, you c...Nancy, you could place it in a sunny window, you could place it close to (not on) a heat vent, or you could use a blow dryer. Use extreme care and use at your own risk as the wax "is" flammable. If you've never worked with warm wax before first experiment with a small amount on a small area as it is a different animal than hard paste wax:) Good luck!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-41564626257876066202017-03-11T21:56:52.146-05:002017-03-11T21:56:52.146-05:00Hi Joan. I've been an admirer of your house an...Hi Joan. I've been an admirer of your house and your warm style for quite a while....you have a great eye! I've used Briwax before on projects, but how do you go about heating the wax during the cooler months? Thank you! Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350666921977191439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-62909220014244134282015-10-06T14:40:41.416-04:002015-10-06T14:40:41.416-04:00it's a king Donnait's a king Donnafor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-30969905738085733332015-10-04T11:09:23.025-04:002015-10-04T11:09:23.025-04:00is your bed a queen or a king?is your bed a queen or a king?Donna Vallonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076028590950319334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-86613070687716874882012-12-30T21:14:43.065-05:002012-12-30T21:14:43.065-05:00Pamela- I am so happy to hear that the method work...Pamela- I am so happy to hear that the method worked so well for you. Thank you for telling us- Dan was thrilled to hear too!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-36982495940690221162012-12-30T18:45:33.164-05:002012-12-30T18:45:33.164-05:00I was finally brave enough to try this super secre...I was finally brave enough to try this super secret French waxing method, and oh my gosh, it works so well! I just did a coffee table from Pottery Barn because I didn't dare experiment on my antiques - and now I can't wait to do something else! I will save my antique cherry farm table for last, when I am a real expert :) Thanks so much for sharing this magical method!Pamela Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-36274312441498548732011-06-29T19:10:16.169-04:002011-06-29T19:10:16.169-04:00I love, love love your headboard. I want to make ...I love, love love your headboard. I want to make one ( or attempt to ) as soon as I find, a) suitable posts, and b) a boyfriend with a saw. I also drool over your startburst mirror in your bathroom. Antique stores here *never* carry stuff like that!!Dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-60628296727079463162011-06-27T18:29:48.409-04:002011-06-27T18:29:48.409-04:00Pamela- I'm so sorry about your first comment,...Pamela- I'm so sorry about your first comment, blogger has been a real pain lately. I can not tell you how much I appreciate that you came back and left your comment again.... Thank You! And thank you about the headboard!!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-52226783605238872162011-06-27T18:07:58.961-04:002011-06-27T18:07:58.961-04:00I posted a comment a few days ago... I guess it di...I posted a comment a few days ago... I guess it didn't go through but, I truly love the headboard! I think it's awesome! And I love your inspiration for it. Looks just like it but even better!Pamelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-54317546596659476842011-06-27T14:09:40.464-04:002011-06-27T14:09:40.464-04:00hi Katie!
yes, clear does give a similar effect, a...hi Katie!<br />yes, clear does give a similar effect, and we do use clear, but I find we use waxes tinted with brown (light or dark) more often as it adds a depth of color that always seems to enhance the piece.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-63110647644605391392011-06-27T13:57:07.350-04:002011-06-27T13:57:07.350-04:00Gorgeous! The wax really did make a difference! ...Gorgeous! The wax really did make a difference! Does clear wax produce a similar effect?Katie Olthoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530237661834412493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-4549544865194887912011-06-26T13:14:30.316-04:002011-06-26T13:14:30.316-04:00Gorgeous headboard! I will have to try the wax tec...Gorgeous headboard! I will have to try the wax technique next time I am finishing a piece. I never thought to heat the wax!!! Can't wait to see the rest of the room....your home is stunning!<br />~Des<br /><br />www.peekingthruthesunflowers.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-67010283464899654262011-06-26T10:31:02.293-04:002011-06-26T10:31:02.293-04:00Joan, to be able to create such a truly wonderful ...Joan, to be able to create such a truly wonderful piece that wll be used and loved daily is a gift! You are both so talented. Looking forward to seeing the rest...I know it's all going to be stunning!<br />xo J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-73297466466523898322011-06-25T23:20:03.349-04:002011-06-25T23:20:03.349-04:00Your headbaord is gorgeous! I use wax regularly o...Your headbaord is gorgeous! I use wax regularly on my furniture and still I'm amazed at the difference in these photos!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681758704537895350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-81370230928733440182011-06-25T14:25:17.424-04:002011-06-25T14:25:17.424-04:00just beautiful!just beautiful!Diane Dudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866382657663563741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-60543096320364513582011-06-25T02:34:47.746-04:002011-06-25T02:34:47.746-04:00It is perfect arrangement of each and every stuffs...It is perfect arrangement of each and every stuffs. The shape of every furniture attractive. For me It is very inspirational.sell my carhttp://www.sell-car.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-8415803859796676802011-06-24T18:38:55.539-04:002011-06-24T18:38:55.539-04:00I've been a frequent visitor and now your newe...I've been a frequent visitor and now your newest follower. Come by<br /> MAY DAYS, my blog sometime. http://ritamay-days.blogspot.com/<br />RitaRita's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647082391371766232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-85595760051029268422011-06-24T14:19:18.153-04:002011-06-24T14:19:18.153-04:00Love everything here! The room is lovely!
Year Ol...Love everything here! The room is lovely!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yearoldbirthdaypartyideas.com" rel="nofollow">Year Old Birthday Party Ideas</a>Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623997755872619767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-67372213810738122392011-06-24T12:10:48.139-04:002011-06-24T12:10:48.139-04:00What a beautiful project and future heirloom! beau...What a beautiful project and future heirloom! beautiful alone, gorgeous in your bedroom!!Ironstone and Pinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786696719222689306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-8877178306406590172011-06-24T10:56:59.469-04:002011-06-24T10:56:59.469-04:00Love the headboard and thanks for the waxing tip! ...Love the headboard and thanks for the waxing tip! The wax does make a big difference.<br /><br />The room is lovely - now hurry and show us the rest!<br /><br />tina<br />tinam61@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-87734568284284240212011-06-24T10:28:55.337-04:002011-06-24T10:28:55.337-04:00Love it! It is so beautiful! Hey if you get a ch...Love it! It is so beautiful! Hey if you get a chance stop by my new blog. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/Kathryn Griffinhttp://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-34613579113035588322011-06-24T10:26:47.957-04:002011-06-24T10:26:47.957-04:00Please give more detail on how to use the steel wo...Please give more detail on how to use the steel wool...how heavy a rub down etc. AND Thank you for this post!<br />Sincerely, <br />Wanting to wax eloquentWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645747019678705773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-69984334158106663312011-06-23T22:13:52.883-04:002011-06-23T22:13:52.883-04:00Joan, Your headboard is gorgeous. Isn't Briwax...Joan, Your headboard is gorgeous. Isn't Briwax amazing? I've used it for projects for years. I adore your bed linens. So elegant and understated. LOVE it.<br />BabsBabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819457826608198258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-71225712515327233782011-06-23T22:05:00.408-04:002011-06-23T22:05:00.408-04:00I absolutely love the look of the repurposed wood....I absolutely love the look of the repurposed wood. The headboard is just amazing - know you and Dan are thrilled with all of the hard work.designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-87554926616085198582011-06-23T17:25:02.363-04:002011-06-23T17:25:02.363-04:00it turned out fabulous!! i would never want to lea...it turned out fabulous!! i would never want to leave the bed haha!<br /><br />thank you for your comments yesterday regarding our twin tables. i bet we could easily sell these for a ton of money! haha. i love that yu scored the base for free as well. definitely a trash to treasure item! my husband took soap and water to get all the debris off the rust, and then put a coat of poly on it. i have no idea if that is what you are supposed to do with rust, but it worked out and looks pretty clean. if it starts to wear off i just may email you for your husbands technique. hope you have a wonderful upcoming weekend! xo grace~Grace Happens~https://www.blogger.com/profile/03188548061551729635noreply@blogger.com