tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post9057977613650533703..comments2024-03-19T06:40:37.773-05:00Comments on Chic on a Shoestring Decorating: Cheap & Easy Fireplace MakeoverKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05891795010287262378noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-29932646416792296032012-12-05T15:28:53.950-06:002012-12-05T15:28:53.950-06:00It's funny how fireplaces are such a nice addi...It's funny how fireplaces are such a nice addiction to the home but if they are ugly they can ruin the beauty of a home. <br /><br />-Zane of <a href="http://www.rawhoney.ca" rel="nofollow">ontario honey</a> Zane Wooderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10234994003865045370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-22304937912028936312012-10-03T12:25:26.539-05:002012-10-03T12:25:26.539-05:00We’d like to suggest a perfect opportunity for lif...We’d like to suggest a perfect opportunity for lifting your spirits, renewing your vision and sharpening your teaching...Drivewayshttp://www.keenconcreting.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-39319904491499326042012-08-12T20:56:59.219-05:002012-08-12T20:56:59.219-05:00Can you give some advice as to the type of paint y...Can you give some advice as to the type of paint you used for the mantel? Was it eggshell, flat, how many coats, etc? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-8129518922287161382011-06-30T00:28:41.688-05:002011-06-30T00:28:41.688-05:00nice transformation .. i love the new look ..nice transformation .. i love the new look ..concrete floorhttp://www.corygrantconcrete.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-28485978087896771592011-02-27T22:14:56.457-06:002011-02-27T22:14:56.457-06:00Its amazing what a little spray paint can do. Loo...Its amazing what a little spray paint can do. Looks so much better. I need to tell my mom about this stuff. She redid your entire mantel area and it looks awesome except the shiny brass!Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10824107096409828909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-17114418822312056962011-01-02T23:33:58.260-06:002011-01-02T23:33:58.260-06:00I painted my brass insert with the heat-resistant ...I painted my brass insert with the heat-resistant black paint, but I haven't attacked my mantel with a new look yet. I need to! I'm going to poke around your blog now ... happy new year!Katherine @ Grass Stainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258123193553569060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-72519711595310003072011-01-02T19:45:35.889-06:002011-01-02T19:45:35.889-06:00I think I will have to try this! It looks so good...I think I will have to try this! It looks so good! I have a brass fireplace as well. Do you know if the high heat spray paint comes in any colors other than black? I checked one place today but they only had black.Katie @ EyeSpyDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390459102601581238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-53735054175924990922010-12-01T19:13:13.449-06:002010-12-01T19:13:13.449-06:00I have a similar fireplace. Great job, you've...I have a similar fireplace. Great job, you've shown me what to do! ;-)Dixie Redmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290571323764327616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-38155877700548452012010-04-04T20:12:38.009-05:002010-04-04T20:12:38.009-05:00This is my first visit to your lovely blog via Kim...This is my first visit to your lovely blog via Kimba's Soft Place to Land. Your mantle looks great painted. I think the color adds more contrast. The black frame on the mirror and accessories you've used draw your eyes up from the grill. Beautiful job! <br /><br />Deborah <br />http://fairfieldhousenj.com/2010/04/03/flowerplace/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-69418003896430763932010-04-03T23:59:32.738-05:002010-04-03T23:59:32.738-05:00I am so glad to see that you painted it white! I ...I am so glad to see that you painted it white! I love it. I am not a fan of the previous color of wood and unfortunatel, it's a classic color for a lot of the newer fireplaces. Your fireplace looks fantastic!Stephenie from Decorating Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08967777863836506677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-92051035442089981512010-04-01T14:49:53.233-05:002010-04-01T14:49:53.233-05:00Soooooo pretty !! The transformation is gorgeous ...Soooooo pretty !! The transformation is gorgeous and you've accessorized it beautifully !!Becca Bertottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899789162981576179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-11305006133407940672010-04-01T11:48:41.217-05:002010-04-01T11:48:41.217-05:00it is amazing what paint will do. wonderful job!!!...it is amazing what paint will do. wonderful job!!!Little Lovableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372045299073262480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-6241156440300362352010-03-31T20:37:02.249-05:002010-03-31T20:37:02.249-05:00Found you on One Pretty Thing....Great Job on the ...Found you on One Pretty Thing....Great Job on the fireplace. I wish mine would be that easy but it is all brick and has some marble too....I don't know when or what we will do with it.<br /><br />http://spottedsmiles.blogspot.comBrandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557129706553883934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-51088558191759500002010-03-23T20:04:03.494-05:002010-03-23T20:04:03.494-05:00I just read your blog & have already popped th...I just read your blog & have already popped the brass off, going to have to mask off the permanent trim (yikes) and go nuts with the spray can in the house, but wow! I never even thought of this, thanks for such an EASY fix up!! I had put a fireplace screen in front to tone it down! lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-16485562703661937152010-02-25T14:54:11.095-06:002010-02-25T14:54:11.095-06:00Did you see the Monday post Last weeks winners dat...Did you see the Monday post Last weeks winners dated FEB 22? You are on the list of winners.<br /><br />cheri at www.itssoverycheri.comIts So Very Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042464927497145835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-61151282460602556752010-02-11T18:38:27.525-06:002010-02-11T18:38:27.525-06:00So much better. I just built a mantle now I need t...So much better. I just built a mantle now I need the spray paint to get rid of the brass. Good Job.Frugal Home Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186548067789796174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-47896921436817887692010-02-11T15:23:13.494-06:002010-02-11T15:23:13.494-06:00way better! I love what paint can do! : )way better! I love what paint can do! : )Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-48207404555778738512010-02-07T02:56:46.115-06:002010-02-07T02:56:46.115-06:00Wow--
I am now following you but I will have to c...Wow--<br /><br />I am now following you but I will have to come back over later to check out my follower status-it's not showing my picture.<br /><br />CheriIts So Very Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042464927497145835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-1588643682831069552010-02-06T21:12:57.221-06:002010-02-06T21:12:57.221-06:00Very nice job you did.Very nice job you did.Love Of Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498962484760408202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-30293501394709383832010-02-06T09:29:34.295-06:002010-02-06T09:29:34.295-06:00Looks very nice! A good do-it-yourself project
a ...Looks very nice! A good do-it-yourself project<br />a SITS friendLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135328206108100271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-72303376223994389382010-02-06T01:59:18.772-06:002010-02-06T01:59:18.772-06:00Perfect update!!! Such a different feel!Perfect update!!! Such a different feel!Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676040527130456768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-50190587628940829642010-02-05T22:10:54.449-06:002010-02-05T22:10:54.449-06:00I love the new look and the way you decorated the ...I love the new look and the way you decorated the mantel! Stunning transformation! MIKIMikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775456911943382542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-73386035142497228692010-02-05T20:07:57.175-06:002010-02-05T20:07:57.175-06:00That's amazing! I can't believe you made s...That's amazing! I can't believe you made such a difference on a "shoestring budget"! It does look so much more updated and substantial. I really like how you have decorated it too!<br /><br />DDLori @ Dining Delighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378056932489791580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-59904600998174330272010-02-05T16:25:42.440-06:002010-02-05T16:25:42.440-06:00Very nice makeoverVery nice makeovermustard seedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149692177032280743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-26587627628208210612010-02-05T13:57:01.432-06:002010-02-05T13:57:01.432-06:00I am so glad you linked to my party so I could see...I am so glad you linked to my party so I could see your lovely new mantel! Would you be willing to allow me to feature it in my review?Beth@The Stories of A to Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020016704172617145noreply@blogger.com