tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post4432650002936222013..comments2023-10-31T10:04:18.134-04:00Comments on That Old House: A Doozy, A Doggy, and a Grand Old ChairCass @ That Old Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-75015037973109457412010-08-05T16:00:31.118-04:002010-08-05T16:00:31.118-04:00Nice rocker, gorgeous Dion!
SueNice rocker, gorgeous Dion!<br /><br />SueA Whole Lotta Magichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416878913961474994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-9062568174879435602010-08-04T21:29:00.212-04:002010-08-04T21:29:00.212-04:00Or a telephone table!Or a telephone table!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10018940284091655957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-40668432615754107572010-08-04T21:28:12.949-04:002010-08-04T21:28:12.949-04:00Schmutz comes off painted furniture really easy wi...Schmutz comes off painted furniture really easy with Mr Clean Magic Eraser.<br />I think it is a settee.<br />i love wicker when it is white.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10018940284091655957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-27461060909588770352010-08-03T08:52:34.742-04:002010-08-03T08:52:34.742-04:00Hello, if you leave it chippy, I think you should ...Hello, if you leave it chippy, I think you should put some kind of protective covering like clear coat. It is very beautiful and looks like a great place for a nap.<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-3879512465510168482010-08-03T02:58:57.959-04:002010-08-03T02:58:57.959-04:00Cass, I think white wicker is classic- so I'd ...Cass, I think white wicker is classic- so I'd clean that rocker up, get rid of the flakes, and paint it a new crisp white. Then add color in a new, cushy padded seatcover. A throw or a lumbar pillow could add an extra punch of pattern or color. It's a really nice piece and you got it for an excellent price! <br />~ SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-53009899090004944402010-08-03T00:41:26.296-04:002010-08-03T00:41:26.296-04:00I always love a fresh coat of paint!! It would al...I always love a fresh coat of paint!! It would also give it some protection if you will be using it on the porch. Like you said, a new cushion is in order too. I need to get on Craigslist and snoop around. What a great find. Love & blessings from NC!Tales From My Empty Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788675019831201104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-50013799437567068832010-08-02T23:33:35.990-04:002010-08-02T23:33:35.990-04:00Rosie sends big sympathy to Dion - she hates baths...Rosie sends big sympathy to Dion - she hates baths too.<br />Love that rocker. I vote to paint it a new, creamy white. It is a good, sturdy piece of furniture and deserves to look its best!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-24372615435683010762010-08-02T22:48:31.003-04:002010-08-02T22:48:31.003-04:00As a fan of "Antiques Roadshow", leave i...As a fan of "Antiques Roadshow", leave it untouched! Charming as it is, maybe just a fresh new fabric. My cats would love to curl up it it! - I think the case has a typewriter in it...can't wait to find out? Thanks for the intrigue.Lisa Sall - Sall's Country Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729015228245019482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-37842150621900685122010-08-02T21:31:26.120-04:002010-08-02T21:31:26.120-04:00FABULOUS find! I love the original paint:)FABULOUS find! I love the original paint:)Shinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-22074521206599058982010-08-02T20:56:45.452-04:002010-08-02T20:56:45.452-04:00What a cute mug on your darling pup:-). I love c...What a cute mug on your darling pup:-). I love craigslist, but have bought very little from it since leaving Texas. <br />Your finds are wonderful! I would leave the chair chippy for a while before giving it a new coat of paint.English Cottage in Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563243118908763136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-85518586721031917412010-08-02T20:45:52.861-04:002010-08-02T20:45:52.861-04:00Hi Cass.....It is me again.....thanks for stopping...Hi Cass.....It is me again.....thanks for stopping by to say hi. Yes, I do indeed have a little Cavalier, her name is Sophie. She is a blenheim (sp)<br />She is 8 years old and the love of our live. I cannot imagine having 3 of these lovers around.....you could never have enough laps! LOL LOL<br /><br />Xo<br /><br />JoMy Grama's Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114089036939629527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-14817489832081332242010-08-02T20:33:34.554-04:002010-08-02T20:33:34.554-04:00The little case thing reminds me of a "portab...The little case thing reminds me of a "portable" phonograph we had when I was a kid. So that's my guess.<br /><br />The rocker is grand. I would repaint it that lovely creme color. And of course, I still think a coordinating colorful and fun print fabric for pillows and cushions is just what you need to bring it all together.Mellodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515414035373189099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-11536204610564075142010-08-02T19:29:18.324-04:002010-08-02T19:29:18.324-04:00That puppy is darling!!! So sweet.That puppy is darling!!! So sweet.Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896928242190026852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-60227604997362229612010-08-02T19:06:10.367-04:002010-08-02T19:06:10.367-04:00Dion looks so sad but I bet he feels better eith a...Dion looks so sad but I bet he feels better eith a fresh bath.<br />The rocker--ummm leave if for awhile the way it is, give it a new cushion and then see what you think.The box---have no idea.<br />Will be back.<br /><br />MelindaMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686645083942652050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-9692814582792829992010-08-02T17:04:02.203-04:002010-08-02T17:04:02.203-04:00I vote for cleaning and repainting the wicker rock...I vote for cleaning and repainting the wicker rocker. The ole girl will feel better after a new coat of paint.<br />I, too, think the mystery piece of furniture is a settee.<br />The brown handled box contains a bar set is my guess.<br />You still haven't painted "Lucy"???!<br />Dion is a cutie and a trooper for sticking around for a picture after his bath.<br />Thanks for sharing all your pics with us.Cherry Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386381595386496642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-76435475075935917842010-08-02T17:01:20.282-04:002010-08-02T17:01:20.282-04:00Your chair is fabulous, but I really love is a wet...Your chair is fabulous, but I really love is a wet Cavalier. Their whole personality changes when they are wet.<br /><br />-ReneRenéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651977756534816441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-62148812476674559622010-08-02T16:33:52.634-04:002010-08-02T16:33:52.634-04:00Cass,
Glad you are back!!! I would paint the wicke...Cass,<br />Glad you are back!!! I would paint the wicker white and find some bark cloth for a cushion. <br /><br />My Dad used to have a case like that for a traveling bar.....<br /><br />CarolCarol at Serendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693184377823215010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-89577290074223592712010-08-02T15:58:59.119-04:002010-08-02T15:58:59.119-04:00Cass, is the house next door to you for sale by an...Cass, is the house next door to you for sale by any chance?? I want to live THERE! Near you! You find the very best stuff and the two of us could go off and leave Howard and Ray napping away. Fabulous!!<br />xoxo PattieAllie and Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759469483147007422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-57242447148315021692010-08-02T15:53:47.811-04:002010-08-02T15:53:47.811-04:00Your sweet dog stopped me in my tracks. Is Dion a...Your sweet dog stopped me in my tracks. Is Dion a Cavalier King Charles?<br /><br />He looks just like my sweet little Sophie. I know this post was about your new chair treasure.....but I couldn't resist commenting about your beautiful little dog!<br /><br />Xo<br /><br />JoMy Grama's Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114089036939629527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-56103972926396099742010-08-02T15:48:53.884-04:002010-08-02T15:48:53.884-04:00Awww! Dion - you know you probably smell better.:-...Awww! Dion - you know you probably smell better.:-D<br />I would repaint it white, then make a cushion with some red in it to go with Lucy. Would there be a portable bar with cocktail shaker, etc. in the case?<br />Is the other piece a table or desk?<br />Have a great week.Glenda/MidSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729065523048603563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-54350212469264592302010-08-02T15:36:59.012-04:002010-08-02T15:36:59.012-04:00Love the new rocker. If you do paint it please lea...Love the new rocker. If you do paint it please leave it white! As far as the bottom thingy, because of the way you have it standing on its side it reminds me of a movie projector.nannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-3504279197120782572010-08-02T15:36:25.908-04:002010-08-02T15:36:25.908-04:00I gentle cleaning with a baby's soft hair brus...I gentle cleaning with a baby's soft hair brush and and then a nice white paint job. As Martha said a wonderful bright cushion with some red. <br />The non-chair is a headboard. <br />The box holds an old typewriter.Lori Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775116608698555225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-23968718043843263232010-08-02T15:36:09.002-04:002010-08-02T15:36:09.002-04:00I would leave it chippy white until I got new cush...I would leave it chippy white until I got new cushions and then decide! Hmmmm...curious about the mystery item. The one in the case also...a camera??Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-14940790318798513522010-08-02T15:35:34.170-04:002010-08-02T15:35:34.170-04:00What a beautiful old wicker rocking chair!!
Love ...What a beautiful old wicker rocking chair!! <br />Love it......<br />Have a Great Day!<br />Love,<br />MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-91002051654703442582010-08-02T15:34:35.766-04:002010-08-02T15:34:35.766-04:00LOVE your new wicker rocker! As long as it's n...LOVE your new wicker rocker! As long as it's not flaky, I'd leave it. Can't wait to see what else you have there... I have no clue!<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.com