tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post2743314534490371468..comments2024-03-22T00:56:41.164-04:00Comments on ~ The Feathered Nest ~: Making progress!The Feathered Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834706040445842112noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-49846135848788428172010-09-07T08:12:15.362-04:002010-09-07T08:12:15.362-04:00Wow! Look what happens when you don't visit in...Wow! Look what happens when you don't visit in a while; people move on you. lol How wonderful, to have such a great dream come true. Know what you mean about dark walls. Things are coming along nicely. Now you can sing that Green Acres song when you walk down to the barn. " Farm livin is the life for me" :)<br />Hugs, GerriHopelessly Romantic Art Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892848274989811287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-63870156055393737562010-09-06T22:25:01.200-04:002010-09-06T22:25:01.200-04:00Ewwwww....cutting into those corners and around th...Ewwwww....cutting into those corners and around those beams.....you poor dear....that's a lot of work. BUT it will sooooo worth it! It may be Kilz, but it's looking good!!!!! Go Dawn Go!<br /><br />"Her" and RomeoRomeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931122737257172540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-88041154941679831862010-09-06T20:32:23.725-04:002010-09-06T20:32:23.725-04:00Hi Dawn,
I love the wooden ceiling beams and the t...Hi Dawn,<br />I love the wooden ceiling beams and the trim.<br />You are really working hard to make it beautiful and I just know it will be.<br /><br />hugs<br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-884753859495192912010-09-06T20:15:10.741-04:002010-09-06T20:15:10.741-04:00Wow Dawn you have much more energy than I do. I ca...Wow Dawn you have much more energy than I do. I can't imagine tackling a project this big right now. Kudos to you! I know it will be gorgeous when you are done!<br />Blessings~Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954904310115552203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-83451582327611711992010-09-06T15:35:16.341-04:002010-09-06T15:35:16.341-04:00This Looks Great! Can't wait to see More of Wh...This Looks Great! Can't wait to see More of What Your Up To!!<br />Have a Wonderful Week!<br />JillJill Marcott-McCall ~Feathers & Flight~https://www.blogger.com/profile/12705171706431781021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-4222305794248346572010-09-06T12:25:37.806-04:002010-09-06T12:25:37.806-04:00Dawn, I agree...a beautiful view! Much too pretty...Dawn, I agree...a beautiful view! Much too pretty to cover with curtains.<br /><br />Our home was all dark walnut brown paneling too when we moved in. It's all painted mostly ivory or khaki now. In the living room we filled all the panels grooves with spackle and then I did a rough plaster finish on top of it. Love it! Could NOT stand the paneling at all, even painted. We sealed it wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-42779357053508933972010-09-06T11:58:01.571-04:002010-09-06T11:58:01.571-04:00You are working so fast and yes, I adore the pecan...You are working so fast and yes, I adore the pecan tree and barn view from your windows. I can see you taking painting breaks there with some sweet tea or lemonade. <br /><br />I envy you but adore watching you too! <br />Smiles, CyndiByLightOfMoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097934615118728292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-9864509416194401622010-09-06T10:56:58.020-04:002010-09-06T10:56:58.020-04:00oh what fun I am having following your progress. H...oh what fun I am having following your progress. How exciting to have a "new" home to make your home. We will never tire of your blog...just keep on keeping on.<br />Have a wonderful day!!!Charmingdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575363077109065288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-80421797706262278732010-09-06T10:25:31.824-04:002010-09-06T10:25:31.824-04:00What a difference just the primer makes. It will ...What a difference just the primer makes. It will look beautiful when the final paint goes up. Isn't it amazing what a coat of paint will do?<br />DebbieMosaic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715004978582753127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-37145404670575339332010-09-06T10:08:04.235-04:002010-09-06T10:08:04.235-04:00Dawn, You know I am so happy for you and I cannot ...Dawn, You know I am so happy for you and I cannot wait to come and visit! Make sure that you DO NOT become to tired. I know when we are excited our common sense leaves us. LOL<br />Lov to you,<br />YvetteThe Charm Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845752869370763052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-29380227515654407272010-09-06T09:25:34.953-04:002010-09-06T09:25:34.953-04:00Dawn, everything looks like it's coming a long...Dawn, everything looks like it's coming a long so well. The way the kitchen in reminds me of when we moved into our house. We pulled the double oven out and there was no drywall at all!!! I say you throw some carsiding up and take care of both sides! :)Free Art Printableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039092552330624383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-39485606013961945252010-09-06T09:00:46.942-04:002010-09-06T09:00:46.942-04:00I'm SO happy for you to have this sweet, beaut...I'm SO happy for you to have this sweet, beautiful farm house. There's nothing like a real, old farmhouse and all the history housed within. <br /><br />I am also so happy that you are leaving the dark trim - real, old wood is so breathtaking. <br /><br />I wish you many, many happy years in your new home.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770608269422202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-18550423646844322492010-09-06T08:54:23.897-04:002010-09-06T08:54:23.897-04:00Dawn ~
I love the look of the wood trim too ~ Abou...Dawn ~<br />I love the look of the wood trim too ~ About a year ago I would have painted the world white but I love the contrast ~<br /><br />What fun to follow you along on the transformation :)<br /><br />xoxo<br />LoriLori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203093894703236183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-1855419983972872492010-09-06T08:42:58.261-04:002010-09-06T08:42:58.261-04:00So happy for you Dawn, how blessed you are to have...So happy for you Dawn, how blessed you are to have such a sweet home fill it with lovesharonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331806567739904421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-49164610103013063122010-09-06T08:28:46.540-04:002010-09-06T08:28:46.540-04:00Hi Dawn,
It is so much work for you but fun for us...Hi Dawn,<br />It is so much work for you but fun for us to watch the progress as you make this new home your own. I know it will be beautiful with your exquisite taste. Thanks for sharing it all with us! :)Laura @ 52 FLEAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095761354333333105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-5458987786496143352010-09-06T08:15:48.470-04:002010-09-06T08:15:48.470-04:00Dawn,
This is so awesome to see the before & &...Dawn,<br />This is so awesome to see the before & 'in - progress' pics. The bones are there. I see them. But I cannot wait to see what that room looks like after you move the hutch, table, bakers rack & your treasures in place. You are having the time of your life girl!!!! Your gonna have Michelle arms when your done as a little bonus. LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100504828452604755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-9673958720730170662010-09-06T07:59:34.968-04:002010-09-06T07:59:34.968-04:00Girl, I bet you fall into bed at night dog tired! ...Girl, I bet you fall into bed at night dog tired! Love the progress and you will find some way to cover the back of the stove:) The fruits of your labor are showing! HUGS!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-82856418358220478482010-09-06T07:49:52.454-04:002010-09-06T07:49:52.454-04:00Dawn, I've been working on painting the innard...Dawn, I've been working on painting the innards of a medicine chest for three days so your progress is absolutely impressive. You guys work fast! I'm sure that you'll work your magic on whatever needs camouflaging and no one will be the wiser. Yes, lovely view beyond the dining room windows...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-83660558762173187052010-09-06T04:41:12.163-04:002010-09-06T04:41:12.163-04:00And a lovely monday to you dear Dawn,so much still...And a lovely monday to you dear Dawn,so much still to be done, but how blessed you are with this wonderfull place.<br />This is my last day in Copenhagen, this time-I will be home tonight-missing my family, and most little darling Mathilde.<br />Love and hugs, dear friend.<br />DortheDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-5930025969825901332010-09-06T01:43:28.950-04:002010-09-06T01:43:28.950-04:00Wow, everything is looking great! You are so goin...Wow, everything is looking great! You are so going to love this house!!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633045641986008071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-1453151471204187382010-09-06T01:17:42.595-04:002010-09-06T01:17:42.595-04:00Dawn....HOLY SMOKES! I miss a couple of days and I...Dawn....HOLY SMOKES! I miss a couple of days and I miss major changes! Congratulations on your new home...and no Dawn...you can never stop posting about your new home or progress...we readers eat that up ya know.:-)<br />Love your home by the way...It's so warm and inviting. Just the kind of place I'd lick for myself. :-)<br />**TamiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550397642435837172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-83554945000022387342010-09-06T00:58:41.856-04:002010-09-06T00:58:41.856-04:00Hi Dawn:
It is a beautiful view out that window! a...Hi Dawn:<br />It is a beautiful view out that window! and you're really coming along great! I'm interested to see the camouflage for the back of the stove, too. Hope you manage to find time to relax a bit today.<br />xoxo<br />DonnaBrynwood Needleworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025334306730418679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-48857203073052153112010-09-06T00:39:15.496-04:002010-09-06T00:39:15.496-04:00Your are so busy, dear Dawn! It's fun to see y...Your are so busy, dear Dawn! It's fun to see you changing each room. I love your foyer color and I'm sure your dining room will be as pretty when you are done with it. It looks like it won't take too long until you can move in :-).<br />Have a great Monday and have fun painting!<br />Hugs to you,<br />JuliaJulia @ Vintage with Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099410450914344241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-73296278548383738202010-09-06T00:34:03.606-04:002010-09-06T00:34:03.606-04:00Oh Dawn,
It's going to be so wonderful!
Lots o...Oh Dawn,<br />It's going to be so wonderful!<br />Lots of work, but a labor of love I know<br /><br />hugs<br /><br />barbara jeanBarbara Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740517393541058936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-79954667648771921422010-09-06T00:08:37.352-04:002010-09-06T00:08:37.352-04:00Painting is so much work but imagine how gorgeous ...Painting is so much work but imagine how gorgeous it will be all finished. I would have totally painted the paneling too.<br /><br />-DanielleBlessed Serendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233040723585423748noreply@blogger.com