Hello, and happy Thursday~~~It's another hot one here at the lakehouse! But I'll take it...cold weather is coming soon enough.I wanted to share with you my shutter. It's a 19th century shutter....all dovetail fittings...not one screw, or nail in it! The detailing is beautiful!
My husband almost fainted when he saw me painting her yesterday. What is it about wood? Men have a fit when we paint it! Helloooo....dark wood...cottage....white!!!
I will be roughing her up...but for now she's drying in the corner. Don't you love the carvings?
Look at all of the detail work! The lattice work is all dovetail joints.
I love it!!!!
I doubt this will be where she permanently rests...but for now...she's happy.
I will be sharing with My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.
Enjoy your day.
Debbie
xxxooo
Oh Debbie, it is so pretty! Where did you find it? I don't think I've seen one like that before. Such detail to it!
ReplyDeletehi debbie,
ReplyDeleteyour old shutters looks amazing with all the pretty details.great job!!
your dinningroom from the last post looks very
cosy...i like your style.
greetings,regina
Your shutter is so detailed and so beautiful. It looks so much better painted white. I love it. I know what you mean about 'men' liking everything to stay the wood color. lol I've been single now for about 5 years and gradually every single piece of furniture I have is getting the 'cottage white' treatment. I love it!
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Lee Laurie
Debbie- this is so cool. I have never seen anything like it before. I have the same problem with my husband on painting wood. My oak kitchen cabinets are still waiting on a good white paint job, but he is sad and it's taking him time to get used to the idea...someday...
ReplyDeleteHugs- Tete
What amazing craftsmanship, it's just beautiful-enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHI Debbie ~ thanks for stopping by. That is one great shutter - it looks so nice white ~ doesn't everything:):)
ReplyDeleteHi there Debbie,
ReplyDeleteYour shutter is gorgeous! So much better now that it's white! Be sure to tell your hubby we all said that :) Looks like you should be in Romantic Homes Magazine!
Oh Debbie, It's soooo pretty! What a find; I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteSee you tomorrow for Show and Tell!
S
xo
Hi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteYou make everything so pretty. I just love that shutter and even more so in white.
Men do seem to have a thing about painting dark wood. Guess it's a guy thing!
hugs
Sissie
Debbie,
ReplyDeleteLove the old shutter!! It is beautiful...I've never seen one like it before. And I love it painted white...I think that the detail shows up more.
~Cindy~
What a beautiful shutter.
ReplyDeleteWow Debbie-the shutter is so unusual and pretty. I like the fireplace screen too!
ReplyDeleteHey Debbie! Wow! What a find!!! I have never seen ANYTHING like it before. What part of the country do you think it came from and was it used as an indoor shutter do you think? I love it? If I come to visit you better check my luggage when I leave because I might try to hide it under one of your towels (that I might also steal). You know I just looked at it again. I think I might have seen something similar to that in a big old fancy hotel-as a "barrier", for lack of a better word, between a check out area and a side entrance...so that the people working could see out but no one could enter that way. It would be really interesting to know its history, wouldn't it? LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd...men...and paint...they just don't get it! xxoo Diana
I think it used to be used to keep men locked up that don't like white painted wood.....
ReplyDeleteIt is totally amazing, Debbie! Sooooo beautiful! Where in the world did you find it?
MISS YOU!
xoxo laurie@heavens-walk
So pretty and versatile...I could see this going in a lot of places and being just right!
ReplyDeleteOooH... That is SO lovely!! Do tell... wherever did you find that gem?? SOoooo much better in white!! ( He must think so now :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I didn't comment on your table, it is SO fabulous, I have serious table envy. I wish that we had that much room for guests..
I do like it smaller, then adding when guests are there for dinner.
You have such a lovely place.
Hello!
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and I LOVE IT!!! Love what you did with that shutter...probably wasn't fun to paint, but definitely worth the effort! Can't wait to spend more time looking at your previous posts! And PS..You are living out my dream...owning a Lakehouse!!
Lisa
Hi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteI'm with you... it's looks so much better in cottage white, way to go! Wherever you decide, it will be beautiful any place you place it. Have a wonderful weekend at your lovely, lovely home!
xo
Oh, this is ssssooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Leticia
www.msbinglesvintagechristmas.com
What a beautiful shutter-it could go anywhere and look great!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
That is a beautiful shutter. I think it is the most intricate one I have ever seen. It looks great where you have it. Thanks for sharing it with us, ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteNice job, nice posts, nice blog! I'm following, now.
ReplyDeleteTootles,
Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/
Hi Debbie! It's wonderful!!! I had to laugh at what you said about men and painting wood...so true! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend ~
:) T
O my!! She is a
ReplyDeletebeauty!! Can you just imagine two of them together as a screen!!
Debbie
Oh...so glad that I found your blog! I love this shutter. It is awesome. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Seems like we have a lot in common!
ReplyDeleteWow that is beautiful! I love what you did with it. I've never seen a shutter like that!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie... What a beautiful shutter, love the creamy white paint :-)
ReplyDeleteBella
awesome piece!! the lake cottage looks comfy.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful Debbie. I love all of the stuff you find. Its wonderful in white!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie ~ had to check this post out too, while visit for W.W. That Old Shutter is Fabulous, it looks Incredible painted White!
ReplyDeleteThe before and after pictures are remarkable! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI so love it!
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