tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post8363709015860191144..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Decorating Dilemmas Party...Round 8!Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-73982937550594749692010-05-28T23:16:25.534-04:002010-05-28T23:16:25.534-04:00I love just as is! I agree with others...maybe pai...I love just as is! I agree with others...maybe paint the inside? I can't believe you are done with school! we are making up snow days and go until June 10!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-81406858185321563512010-05-27T16:39:27.785-04:002010-05-27T16:39:27.785-04:00I lOVE, LOVE it the way it is! It has so much cha...I lOVE, LOVE it the way it is! It has so much character. And I love crates too. I put mine above hutches and armoires as a low cost accessory!Jane B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-65885372017497570962010-05-27T10:42:27.532-04:002010-05-27T10:42:27.532-04:00Hey Amanda! I'm a loser and didn't get a ...Hey Amanda! I'm a loser and didn't get a "dilemma" linked up for your party, but I'm looking at everyone who linked up and making comments! I love the crate. I would leave it "as is"!!Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-23134014871014908002010-05-27T07:36:56.528-04:002010-05-27T07:36:56.528-04:00That's a tough one. It's authentic the wa...That's a tough one. It's authentic the way it is. I like the idea of stacking it with other old crates that someone suggested (above). I am having fun at the party, already. I'm running a bit late as I'm out of town, but will visit as many links as I can :).KimMalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11153549261521697368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-44956378390410002312010-05-26T23:13:25.768-04:002010-05-26T23:13:25.768-04:00Painting it would just make it a very ordinary cra...Painting it would just make it a very ordinary crate. I would clean it up and enhance the wood with a wood conditioner followed by a natural stain that would bring out the natural beauty of the wood.Joselynhttp://thediyspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-47527843244710983462010-05-26T22:24:12.323-04:002010-05-26T22:24:12.323-04:00I vote for leave it as is! I have my Country Livin...I vote for leave it as is! I have my Country Living magazines in an old peach crate!<br /><br />Thanks for hosting, here is my link!<br />http://wendyinflorida.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-decorating-dilemma.htmlWendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine Statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971002056217466891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-76123852179873774772010-05-26T22:16:28.761-04:002010-05-26T22:16:28.761-04:00If it were mine, I'd paint it,
:)If it were mine, I'd paint it,<br />:)Jamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187036820612106399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-31205495179864203122010-05-26T21:32:35.861-04:002010-05-26T21:32:35.861-04:00Leave it! It looks great the way it is. But, reall...Leave it! It looks great the way it is. But, really it would be cute painted white too. Can't wait to see what you do with it!Erinhttp://www.frundy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-33152160005502292532010-05-26T21:09:50.116-04:002010-05-26T21:09:50.116-04:00Hi Amanda!
It looks like you have a great party g...Hi Amanda!<br /><br />It looks like you have a great party going on. . . as usual! I've been away from my computer all day. . . didn't even get to publish a post today, much less a link to your party. I sure hate to miss it--your parties are always fun, and I especially love the way this one promotes interaction among bloggers.<br /><br />That crate is cool. I think it could look wonderful painted, but to tell the truth, it speaks to me as a canned salmon crate. My mother always bought canned pink salmon. She used it to make salmon croquettes. But about once a year, she would SPLURGE and buy RED SALMON. It was a big event, that purchase of canned red salmon. Isn't that funny? Things were different then. But honestly, sometimes I think homemakers of my mom's generation were happier overall. They didn't have much, but they had lots of friends who were in the same boat.<br /><br />A long story, I know. I guess the point is that I'd leave it unpainted, but I think it would look cute painted. So you can't lose. :)Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-22092433216895158832010-05-26T20:30:23.061-04:002010-05-26T20:30:23.061-04:00Oh, I love that crate! It's so hard to say whe...Oh, I love that crate! It's so hard to say whether to stick with the old or go with the new! Can't wait to see what you come up with, Ps thanks for doing this, you got me back on the blog!Amanda@Married Life Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621964772098225744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-60332437682092829462010-05-26T18:07:59.270-04:002010-05-26T18:07:59.270-04:00Oh my gracious! I loooove it just as it is!! The...Oh my gracious! I loooove it just as it is!! The color is gorgeous. I've actually been looking for something similar to use in my bathroom to put rolled up towels in. <br /><br />I, personally, think it's perfect.FrouFrouBritcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914368512077519755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-3419012552412070772010-05-26T16:22:06.101-04:002010-05-26T16:22:06.101-04:00I'd leave it as is, but then I love canned sal...I'd leave it as is, but then I love canned salmon! *lol* It would look pretty and all shabby chic with a thick coat of white paint!<br /><br />I have a similar dilemma, but didn't get my act together an get it posted in time to link up. Maybe next time! I'm off to peruse those who did... is it wrong that I love giving advice?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616210637816445631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-15746035669617594772010-05-26T16:12:06.577-04:002010-05-26T16:12:06.577-04:00I would leave as is. I love it! I use my husbands ...I would leave as is. I love it! I use my husbands wooden tool box (he made in high school) for my magazines, its perfect for them.The Buchanan Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489772426981545564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-90847291130884479672010-05-26T16:08:44.121-04:002010-05-26T16:08:44.121-04:00Love it just the way it is....sooo much character....Love it just the way it is....sooo much character. It could be a great plant holder too. Looks like a fun party!Petie@inspirednesting.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544386615905677679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-78480271811515712182010-05-26T15:39:09.662-04:002010-05-26T15:39:09.662-04:00Paint it white & stencil w your fav bible vers...Paint it white & stencil w your fav bible verse or saying. Its a great storage piece!<br />Heather @ www.savingmoneylivinglife.comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281548175247215687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-23328566630796344492010-05-26T14:21:28.515-04:002010-05-26T14:21:28.515-04:00I love these kinds of quandries :D I say don't...I love these kinds of quandries :D I say don't paint your cool box, but flip it on it's side so that it's more of a cubby/shelf and stand or pile your magazines up in it... then just toss on a pretty piece of fabric or "runner" and "decorate" the top with some of your favorite "pretties". Let us know what you decide to do :D2 Junkie Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096464621911473718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-45597780105444164452010-05-26T13:38:05.539-04:002010-05-26T13:38:05.539-04:00Paint only the inside! My pick would be black, or ...Paint only the inside! My pick would be black, or deep brown, it would protect the insde, and your mags, and not show as much "newsprint wear" as the lighter colours do.Katharinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855516868480135076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-51941035419217241272010-05-26T13:24:50.607-04:002010-05-26T13:24:50.607-04:00Hello cute friend! I linked up my kitchen dilemma....Hello cute friend! I linked up my kitchen dilemma. I have a crazy day today, but will stop by the links tonight!<br /><br />XOOX<br />JenJen @ tatertotsandjello.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270956429192534316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-77609212532660220582010-05-26T13:05:12.421-04:002010-05-26T13:05:12.421-04:00I tried a few times to link up, but it isn't w...I tried a few times to link up, but it isn't working for me. Here is my sofa table decorating dilemma: http://the-wilson-world.blogspot.com/2010/05/decorating-dilemma.htmlKelli Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865834655887862155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-16450421743562187402010-05-26T13:05:08.410-04:002010-05-26T13:05:08.410-04:00I would leave it as is, even if it does say Canned...I would leave it as is, even if it does say Canned Pink Salmon. Maybe, if anything, whitewash it, so there's just a little white, with the words showing through.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251615655963897793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-73033817657949313232010-05-26T12:11:02.196-04:002010-05-26T12:11:02.196-04:00Don't touch that "COOL" old box...le...Don't touch that "COOL" old box...leave it as is! Thanks for hosting this FUN party:)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LindaLinda@Coastal Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216295757799446261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-85178750875122308282010-05-26T11:58:32.714-04:002010-05-26T11:58:32.714-04:00I have to say I'm completely torn. I love the ...I have to say I'm completely torn. I love the vintage look, but I don't think I'd want "Canned Pink Salmon" sitting in my reading area. I would paint and distress it. I also really like the doily look that Larissa posted. Super cute, Although I'd probably do a pattern around the bottom or top edge with the doilies instead of random placement.Maggie Mugginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970687926580905465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-88080817497017369372010-05-26T11:30:20.672-04:002010-05-26T11:30:20.672-04:00I'm with most of the others - don't paint ...I'm with most of the others - don't paint it!! :) It is so unique.Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013969916805379124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-39248966681068028482010-05-26T10:58:38.161-04:002010-05-26T10:58:38.161-04:00Love your wooden box! I vote, clean it up and lea...Love your wooden box! I vote, clean it up and leave it as it. It is wonderful!<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-66064903469894254542010-05-26T10:03:14.856-04:002010-05-26T10:03:14.856-04:00Please leave it as is!!! PLEASE!!! I am begging ...Please leave it as is!!! PLEASE!!! I am begging here! That crate is awesome just as it is! After debating WAY too long I am linking up this post...<br /><br />http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2010/05/what-would-you-do-with-it-wednesday_25.htmlAngie Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806527124228256769noreply@blogger.com