tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post5155760224914983451..comments2023-11-02T07:57:49.979-04:00Comments on cottage instincts: What to do with 21st century technology in a 18th century decorcindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11231641398378820087noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-81444312923052499932010-02-10T23:17:21.601-05:002010-02-10T23:17:21.601-05:00What a interesting little table. I don't think...What a interesting little table. I don't think I have ever seen one like it. You've used it in a very clever way and I love the dresser under the TV as well.Miss Mustard Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628769209767003185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-76518831984816844972010-02-06T19:12:46.426-05:002010-02-06T19:12:46.426-05:00I can't stand cords either. Don't they ju...I can't stand cords either. Don't they just drive you insane.<br /><br />CheriIts So Very Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042464927497145835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-88790595398699639202010-02-05T21:38:25.556-05:002010-02-05T21:38:25.556-05:00I think it looks great. I like the two pieces tog...I think it looks great. I like the two pieces together. And for you...they just belong together don't they? <br />Who knew modern technology would bring two *wicked old* pieces side by side again. <br /><br />thanks for sharing!Patricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-16063920938310181422010-02-05T17:16:02.202-05:002010-02-05T17:16:02.202-05:00They both look wonderful and what a great use for ...They both look wonderful and what a great use for your little side table! And I'm a fellow cord hater too!<br /><br />Kat :)Low Tide High Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494078916477622322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-2043759158609129462010-02-02T20:54:55.064-05:002010-02-02T20:54:55.064-05:00Yes, I was saying that I noticed my spelling was a...Yes, I was saying that I noticed my spelling was awful on the last comment so I thought I'd try again! <br /><br />How awesome is this project. The pieces are beautiful and full of memories. I can imagine how it hurt to hear the saw ~ OUCH! I love repurposing. It is as eco-freindly as you can get and that will always be classic ~ ALWAYS! <br /><br />Thanks for joining Timeless Tuesday! <br /><br />Paula Grace ~Paula Grace Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896143816460472747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-51947346084240470652010-02-02T20:51:30.045-05:002010-02-02T20:51:30.045-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Paula Grace Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896143816460472747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-9915877185927658992010-02-02T12:21:51.531-05:002010-02-02T12:21:51.531-05:00Last year, I let hubby buy a massive TV. I hate ho...Last year, I let hubby buy a massive TV. I hate how big it is, he loves it. To go with it, we bought a Better Homes & Garden tv stand. Here it is, not quite a year later, and it's falling apart.<br /><br />I'm hoping to do something similar to you- I want to find a dresser of some sort for the TV, and a table for the video game paraphernalia.<br /><br />Please feel free to stop by the Talented Tuesday at My Frugal Family link party, and add your weekly craft links! <br /><br />It's found at theherberfamily.blogspot.comExpressions by Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09523094274108986786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-79722791508106751392010-02-02T09:06:09.125-05:002010-02-02T09:06:09.125-05:00Ah, yes, cords. I hate them, too. With a passio...Ah, yes, cords. I hate them, too. With a passion. You've come up with such a clever idea here...<br /><br />And can I just say how much I love your dresser? I love it. It's all looking perfectly lovely, dear.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />-mariaMaria | Vintage Simplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02046940964809245057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-23124054201832855462010-02-02T08:38:45.200-05:002010-02-02T08:38:45.200-05:00Hi Cindy :)
I would have had a hard time listenin...Hi Cindy :)<br /><br />I would have had a hard time listening to that too! LOL It's the perfect solution though :)<br /><br />Now, I have some catching up to do on your blog. I haven't visited anyone in over a week.. bad bad bad ;)<br /><br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-54934092839671518062010-02-01T23:13:07.457-05:002010-02-01T23:13:07.457-05:00These pieces are so sweet and they do the job. My ...These pieces are so sweet and they do the job. My Aunt Esther always said stick to the classics, they will last forever!<br />SherryRustique Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/00437687948857614576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-62665719557068904102010-02-01T22:33:23.677-05:002010-02-01T22:33:23.677-05:00it works, it works. Okay, this spring I really hav...it works, it works. Okay, this spring I really have to redo my childhood dresser and nightstand. They're painted . . . and painted . . . and, you get it. So the whole strippin' thing, yuk. But maybe I can coerce Hubs. <br />You've inspired me - again. I want my kiddie stuff to look cute in my house, too. <br />btw, thanks for hosting again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035162010653647567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-33287174496146140742010-02-01T20:40:32.838-05:002010-02-01T20:40:32.838-05:00OMG I suffer from cord anxiety too. SO much that I...OMG I suffer from cord anxiety too. SO much that I made hubby mount the TVs and buy the wall cord covers that can be painted so they mathc the walls. his man room is still a mess but the bedroom and LR are cord free. Table = LOVE ITMama Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368803404841732426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-92054937567588702622010-02-01T15:00:43.511-05:002010-02-01T15:00:43.511-05:00Very cool little side table! My "entertainme...Very cool little side table! My "entertainment center" is so sad. I don't even want to show it. I love your set up though.www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12800942062977705101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-12516293040178830852010-02-01T14:39:29.840-05:002010-02-01T14:39:29.840-05:00Great idea! I am trying to find a solution for my ...Great idea! I am trying to find a solution for my kids gaming stuff etc. It's not easy hiding a full size guitar though. LOL! <br /><br />CareyCarey's Farmhouse Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09523235322790336604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-54204685040629763712010-02-01T13:48:33.742-05:002010-02-01T13:48:33.742-05:00it turned out great! I posted about your Make it ...it turned out great! I posted about your Make it for Monday meme on my blog! http://splendidlittlestars.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-memes.html<br />See it <a href="http://splendidlittlestars.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-memes.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>Splendid Little Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732090154244573323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-65385767365959036802010-02-01T11:53:46.015-05:002010-02-01T11:53:46.015-05:00It looks GREAT!!! I think you did really well!It looks GREAT!!! I think you did really well!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139978989652509695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-59288196277902339092010-02-01T11:50:51.952-05:002010-02-01T11:50:51.952-05:00Yes, I know how you feel...
What's worse (or ...Yes, I know how you feel... <br />What's worse (or more challenging I should say) is that we don't have cable or dvd players.. We have a computer tower in our living room. We hulu and netflix everything we watch, so I have to find some way to hide (and vent) a huge computer tower. UGh.... I hope a buffet or credenza will do the trick...~ Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183630069063636603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-82779340139521726912010-02-01T11:02:31.763-05:002010-02-01T11:02:31.763-05:00Looks great! It is nice to see you are still using...Looks great! It is nice to see you are still using the furniture from childhood! You gotta remember, that furniture was made to last, not like what they make today! Have a wonderful day!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248007587256975201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-4556206873152810112010-02-01T10:23:21.112-05:002010-02-01T10:23:21.112-05:00I believe it was hard to hear hubby cut into that ...I believe it was hard to hear hubby cut into that great piece of furniture, but it was worth it, it looks great! We too have always had such a hard time with "what do we do" with our DVD player, Wii, and stereo system, yet being able to hide cords and still make the house look nice. I haven't found a great way yet that works with our system, still looking. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-17652167617586317812010-02-01T10:03:37.780-05:002010-02-01T10:03:37.780-05:00I think the furniture looks wonderful together, li...I think the furniture looks wonderful together, like an old married couple with lots of shared love and experiences between them. <br /><br />Being one of your newer followers I may be taking a risk saying this *LOL*, I think some furniture has such a history that it's like having family around. Like with family, we just accept the beauty and ignore the blemishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-63349139019276433202010-02-01T09:41:12.122-05:002010-02-01T09:41:12.122-05:00Perfect solution. Things with character going up a...Perfect solution. Things with character going up against high tech!<br />Cindy at LakewoodOld Time Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964393517651645084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-3876424512217425252010-02-01T09:33:19.425-05:002010-02-01T09:33:19.425-05:00I love the dresser...I really like the combining o...I love the dresser...I really like the combining of high tech and rustic. The "entertainment center" is a great solution!{There's always wood fill}:)Michelle @ Sweet Something Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14238174034736406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-43448370146057727342010-02-01T09:32:48.905-05:002010-02-01T09:32:48.905-05:00Great solution that didn't cost a dime. We hav...Great solution that didn't cost a dime. We have our flat-screen on an antique dresser, also. You can't see the cords, either!Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-8835081322426879822010-02-01T09:19:40.047-05:002010-02-01T09:19:40.047-05:00I had to come up with something for ours, too. Fou...I had to come up with something for ours, too. Found an old cabinet at auction for $5.00 and it houses the DVD player, the cable box, the VCR and lots of DVDs. We do what we can!<br /><br />xo<br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-65829649435292339072010-02-01T09:17:16.222-05:002010-02-01T09:17:16.222-05:00I think it looks great and its so good that they a...I think it looks great and its so good that they are back together again. Beautiful.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Lee LaurieA Southern Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474441937098224092noreply@blogger.com