tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post967248154143632137..comments2023-09-01T04:30:00.108-05:00Comments on Applestone Cottage: A Fireplace and Door Facelift /Met Monday/ TodaysThrifty TreasuresCindy (Applestone Cottage)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03761029458170652533noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-69691212652403734782011-12-02T21:23:34.910-06:002011-12-02T21:23:34.910-06:00I was just wondering how the paint on the doors ha...I was just wondering how the paint on the doors had faired over time. Has the paint chipped or anything. Could you please tell us what process and products your DH used in refinishing these doors? Thank you.mlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440841494179592161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-52778089062988063762010-07-09T12:28:23.765-05:002010-07-09T12:28:23.765-05:00The fireplace redo is great...I do love the rock,t...The fireplace redo is great...I do love the rock,too. That door redo is amazing...Thanks for joining my blog! I following you as well! LezleePriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13487173362830571158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-84450585844838746482010-06-30T21:36:32.901-05:002010-06-30T21:36:32.901-05:00Wow what a transformation! The black spray has don...Wow what a transformation! The black spray has done absolute wonders for the fireplace!Kirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-65206868629546204832010-05-10T15:43:13.898-05:002010-05-10T15:43:13.898-05:00Hi Cindy!!!!
Your door is great...lovin the cracke...Hi Cindy!!!!<br />Your door is great...lovin the crackel and the mantel goes without saying...fabulous.<br />I'm really in love with your pillow on the rocker!!!! How cute is that!!!<br />Loved visiting,<br />xoxo~Kathy @<br />Sweet Up-North Mornings...Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12955449681949133240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-16774510329456026832010-01-21T20:13:36.879-06:002010-01-21T20:13:36.879-06:00Your fireplace is lovely!!! I, too, have a stone...Your fireplace is lovely!!! I, too, have a stone fireplace and I'm always looking for new decorating ideas.Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629491545803637567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-50424961903661809692009-11-21T13:34:07.950-06:002009-11-21T13:34:07.950-06:00Love that fireplace wall!! The changes are so crea...Love that fireplace wall!! The changes are so creative, kudos to the contractor. :) Door is really cool too, I love crackle.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up to SNS #6!<br /><br />Funky Junk DonnaFunky Junk Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349795167023622107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-37374051144677422752009-11-21T07:55:37.485-06:002009-11-21T07:55:37.485-06:00The fireplace is GORGEOUS - and what a smart and i...The fireplace is GORGEOUS - and what a smart and inexpensive solution for the door- it looks great!ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101029966434969397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-28043368044071746292009-08-01T21:21:49.882-05:002009-08-01T21:21:49.882-05:00Oh so much better! I love both projects!Oh so much better! I love both projects!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-54197571961458791202009-07-31T07:38:59.363-05:002009-07-31T07:38:59.363-05:00Can I borrow your husband to come over and fix up ...Can I borrow your husband to come over and fix up my fireplace? Great job and it looks so pretty against the beautiful stone.<br />JoyceJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14023307609205834495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-79170665394528235792009-07-31T01:17:16.717-05:002009-07-31T01:17:16.717-05:00Hey Girlfriend...
It sounds like your busy with f...Hey Girlfriend...<br /><br />It sounds like your busy with fair and your exhibits! It sounds like fun...you'll have to let me know how you do with your entried!!! <br /><br />Girl, I love your big ol' stone fireplace...I bet lots of work went into that beauty! I just love what ya'll did to update it...love the black doors and ohhhh...the mantle that Dan made is gorgeous!!! I just can't believe how different it looks! I also like the travertine tile...it really lightens the entire fireplace...so pretty!!! I'm so happy for you, Sweetie! And I would have never believed that was even the same door if you hadn't told me! Hehe! Your Dan sure is a handy man to have around! I love the red crackled door inserts! So pretty!!! <br /><br />Well Darlin'...you have fun at the fair this week and I'll talk with you soon!<br /><br />Love ya,<br />ChariChari at Happy To Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475994012652473793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-70666907139753246612009-07-30T07:20:31.601-05:002009-07-30T07:20:31.601-05:00Your fireplace makeover would be amazing at any pr...Your fireplace makeover would be amazing at any price! It is so much more elegant. Your talented hubby did a great job on the all of it! But I can't believe how little it cost - WOW!<br />Good luck at the fair! What exhibits are you doing? My "baby" goes off to college on the 22nd - I'm going to need some hints to fill my time. :D JewelJewel Saulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07351841427929994565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-46070926661009597562009-07-29T11:27:54.384-05:002009-07-29T11:27:54.384-05:00It looks great! What kind of paint did you use on...It looks great! What kind of paint did you use on the scree?Mary Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-69876139935526733622009-07-29T10:50:21.875-05:002009-07-29T10:50:21.875-05:00Oh it is such a good thing ya'll didn't ma...Oh it is such a good thing ya'll didn't make it to Ark. I would have kidnapped Dan and kept him at my house for awhile! Between the two of you, your makeovers are just incredible! Both transfor-mations are wonderful! I'm so glad you went to big pictures. I love seeing your home with so much clarity. laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-6984270976857091212009-07-28T20:48:28.018-05:002009-07-28T20:48:28.018-05:00WOW! Cindy how fantastic! :)
Your fireplace re-do ...WOW! Cindy how fantastic! :)<br />Your fireplace re-do looks just stunning. Love the grape finials.Melissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112514946365838427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-44319251771658158212009-07-28T08:44:59.367-05:002009-07-28T08:44:59.367-05:00I would give anything to hang out at the Jackson C...I would give anything to hang out at the Jackson County Fair with you Cindy!! We could look at all the exhibits and be reminded at all the 4-H projects we brought each year. <br />Remember the carmel popcorn lady? Hot carmel drizzled over popcorn, devoured with a spoon... oh my gosh, the best!<br />Can't wait to hear all about the fair and to see your exhibits!<br />Hey, check out the blog post I did about my 4-H dress revue dress- http://lindathompson.blogspot.com/2007/04/sewing-in-70s.htmllinda thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819203001583691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-50864169529436065222009-07-28T08:37:00.295-05:002009-07-28T08:37:00.295-05:00Ok, you really scared me for a minute...I thought ...Ok, you really scared me for a minute...I thought you were going to change that beautiful stonework on the fireplace! I love the makeover, and it's just perfect, like it was supposed to be! The door redo is great too. Oh, I just love that room, with the fireplace. I can't wait to see how you decorate it for Christmas, so now I'm a follower!★Carol★https://www.blogger.com/profile/18048131510779563893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-85657415536563229842009-07-28T08:32:03.029-05:002009-07-28T08:32:03.029-05:00Hi Cindy! I love your new fireplace...especially t...Hi Cindy! I love your new fireplace...especially those grape brackets! And your door really looks nice. You did a great job! Have a great week!...hugs...DebbieConfessions of a Plate Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264220207447111061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-34492402585033297012009-07-27T22:25:37.927-05:002009-07-27T22:25:37.927-05:00Hello Cindy - nice to meet you! Love your fireplac...Hello Cindy - nice to meet you! Love your fireplace and door make-overs! What a talented hubby you have. Both make-overs look fabulous! You've inspired me to paint the brass around my fireplace! Did you have to use a special fire-retardant paint?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Marie<br />http://emmacallsmemama.comMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189542891027262056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-39879731179507418262009-07-27T22:07:15.220-05:002009-07-27T22:07:15.220-05:00Ok these are two class makeovers. The door is fab...Ok these are two class makeovers. The door is fabulous. What a cool idea. Does Dan use a brush or a roller to get such a good crackle? <br /><br />The fireplace mantle is a work of art. He is truly gifted with wood.Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-26671911806324300012009-07-27T20:31:55.360-05:002009-07-27T20:31:55.360-05:00WOW! What you can do with a mantel like that at C...WOW! What you can do with a mantel like that at Christmas!! I can't wait to see what happens! Just beautiful...and large! Gorgeous!<br />And the door...I have never seen one like that! I love it! Oh to have my energy back. Soon I hope!<br />You are taking things to the Fair!<br />Please do share with us what you take and be sure and take loads of pictures! :) What fun! ENJOY! :)<br />See you soon!<br />Hugs and smiles~<br />MonaWsprsweetly Of Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-35794689164491099222009-07-27T19:32:30.329-05:002009-07-27T19:32:30.329-05:00Hello! I came over from Debbie @ JadeHollow. I lov...Hello! I came over from Debbie @ JadeHollow. I love your blog! What a great metamorphis! and for only $50! Ya'll did good! I love the door too! God Bless! Lauralu :)Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960https://www.blogger.com/profile/06773275230902868289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-59298400858155009982009-07-27T18:26:46.294-05:002009-07-27T18:26:46.294-05:00Cindy, I swear your Dan is a magician! That firep...Cindy, I swear your Dan is a magician! That fireplace looks fabulous -- SO much more sophisticated and sleek ... I love it!<br /><br />Love the door too. Your hubby is amazing! Love your house with all the special handmade touches -- so charming!<br />CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-25125382451866623992009-07-27T18:16:15.047-05:002009-07-27T18:16:15.047-05:00Fabulous makeover on your fireplace and door! I wa...Fabulous makeover on your fireplace and door! I want to work on mine and lay new tile too! You did a great job. Hugs!Ldy ~~ Dyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05458661326603805425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-11672249403880796652009-07-27T18:09:05.187-05:002009-07-27T18:09:05.187-05:00Oh Cindy I love your fireplace.. and the makeover....Oh Cindy I love your fireplace.. and the makeover. Mr Dan is quite the carpenter! Hopefully you got my email letting you know my package arrived all safe an sound.. I did a post today showing it off. Drop by if you get a chance and tell me what ya think. I love my sweet teapot.. and thank you so much for it. <br />Hugs,<br />DebbieJadehollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420750543731455325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8453105784166847940.post-22005008565858441712009-07-27T16:56:31.852-05:002009-07-27T16:56:31.852-05:00Cindy, what a fabulous transformation! Everything...Cindy, what a fabulous transformation! Everything worked out just perfectly and it is so charming. I have tile around mine, too, but it is 30 years old and ugly, and I would love to use what you used. LindaLinda (Nina's Nest)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16122024641853223906noreply@blogger.com