tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post7595463445350057247..comments2023-11-02T07:57:49.979-04:00Comments on cottage instincts: Well for pity's sake....cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11231641398378820087noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-56594429358146886632010-07-14T22:25:29.448-04:002010-07-14T22:25:29.448-04:00We use drop cloth curtains on our screen porch - t...We use drop cloth curtains on our screen porch - the only thing though- they do mildew..so be prepared to bring them in and wash/bleach them. I hang them with the tension wire system that Ikea sells...very easy and cheap.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966190769332566442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-50730467337458774292010-07-14T21:59:41.007-04:002010-07-14T21:59:41.007-04:00I'm with Gina, drop cloth drapes would be wond...I'm with Gina, drop cloth drapes would be wonderful. And if they are too plain for you, stamp them!!Momma Buttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418298156942927279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-21879000041550816342010-07-14T11:11:48.924-04:002010-07-14T11:11:48.924-04:00Sigh. I feel your pain about the rocker. I think...Sigh. I feel your pain about the rocker. I think I've been there more times that I like. I agree with other posters and vote for drop cloth drapes. They are really durable and you can toss in the wash.Pine Tree Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875921008304996532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-77198625130436608302010-07-14T10:29:22.202-04:002010-07-14T10:29:22.202-04:00Aw, that stinks!! Hopefully, you can get it repai...Aw, that stinks!! Hopefully, you can get it repainted before the next storm hits. :| I'm pretty sick of storms- they are interrupting my projects! <br />I think you should go for curtains- I love that look- so cozy yet refreshing because you're outside. I just read in some magazine to use metal pipe and pipe fittings for outdoor curtain rods- check it out in the plumbing section!~ Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183630069063636603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-17833344791974765382010-07-14T10:10:07.067-04:002010-07-14T10:10:07.067-04:00Perfect opportunity to use dropcloth drapes in you...Perfect opportunity to use dropcloth drapes in your sunroom. They are cheap (9.99 for a large), prehemmed, washable, durable, airy, but are protective. If you close them, they should block out a lot of light. I have them hanging in my living room in front of 3 huge windows and may be using them in my sunroom. Just an idea. Sorry about your rocker.COTTAG3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12843182432726747861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-59285781647732260752010-07-14T09:55:19.142-04:002010-07-14T09:55:19.142-04:00Sorry to hear about the rocker, none of us DIYers ...Sorry to hear about the rocker, none of us DIYers want to repaint something we just finished.<br />As for the drapes, I plan on using cheap walmart cotton sheets. I forgot the other blog that is doing the same, she used twin while I had picked up a king and planned to cut in half. Good luck.Alainahttp://arborhouselane.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-33703646968326259152010-07-14T09:41:03.244-04:002010-07-14T09:41:03.244-04:00UGH! What a pain! I hate painting! Hope you are ab...UGH! What a pain! I hate painting! Hope you are able to iron out the kinks and enjoy your chair soon! I just made some drop cloth curtains for my living room, but I'm thinking that would work for outside too! they are cheap, pretty and washable. And, if they get ruined, no big loss. I paid $10 for one that I cut in half and got two panels out of. I guess you could always sew some outdoor material to the back of the panel? Good luck!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15633649204227571355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-52483825058179202822010-07-14T09:25:22.218-04:002010-07-14T09:25:22.218-04:00Hi Cindy!
How heartbreaking regarding the rocker....Hi Cindy!<br /><br />How heartbreaking regarding the rocker. I made the same mistake years ago. I had painted a trunk blue and white. I also spent hours upon hours handpainting pansies and daisies on the trunk. I sprayed a clear coat on it to seal it. When I came back in the morning, all set to call the people I had painted this for to come pick it up, my heart sank because it had yellowed horribly! I couldn't believe it! It looked as though a bunch of people came together to smoke thousands of cigarettes while "rendering lard" (kinda greasy looking!) I have learned to only use acrylic sealers on top of paint...Minwax clear coat is a favorite. I have also had good luck with Helsman marine spar varnish.<br /><br />Anyway...I like the drape idea. And, who are those people who stage everything so perfectly and don't really live there??? LOL<br /><br />Have a great day, KarenPieces of Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480325398238300929noreply@blogger.com