tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post6700343366915395339..comments2023-03-29T05:46:19.654-07:00Comments on The Brass Petal: Episode 8, re-capEmily Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580694037544558855noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-62720536678333434542010-08-12T19:43:03.817-07:002010-08-12T19:43:03.817-07:00i was almost holding my breath when I heard you p...i was almost holding my breath when I heard you paintedthe ceiling, since toms was dark, and yours not so much you came out okay. watchng it we just never know.<br />What a great idea with the forest backing to the tall hutch. I suppose that is what you mean by trend? You had a lot of painting to do. I had wondered if you had time, if you would have altered any of the furniture like the wing backs, and other. Painted them green or something. If you had time, you could have painted a floor cloth too, but not the design you said, that would take too much time.<br /><br />I did enjoy this episode. People do actually paint cloth sofas, but slowly it can be done. <br /><br />Also I disagree about some old antique furniture. Some of it is so ugly, I would want to alter it any way I could, if I had to live with it. Or I could just get rid of it so it can be some one elses treasure. <br /><br />I like shows like this, cause I never have any idea of how to transform anything. I used to watch those two guys who picked up furniture along the street and transformed them to something very unexpected.<br /><br />Any way, I am glad it worked out good for you.<br />I was surprised that Casey didn't rise to the occasion too.A rootdiggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02642330951208433671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-79750684094037551542010-08-12T15:33:57.208-07:002010-08-12T15:33:57.208-07:00I assume that Jill helped you at Zarin's?
I wa...I assume that Jill helped you at Zarin's?<br />I was so worried about your clothes in this episode--pristine, dark jeans and then paint splatters everywhere. I hope Vern reimbursed you.SGMhttp://scentedglossymagazines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-28401051344730745582010-08-12T14:00:18.081-07:002010-08-12T14:00:18.081-07:00Hang in there!
Can hardly wait for you to do some...Hang in there! <br />Can hardly wait for you to do something on your own.<br />Don't freak out, just be the fab Emily that you are.<br />Blog geeks everywhere are rooting for you!<br />xo xo<br />PS Time is truly the enemy with all these challenges, and totally not realistic.Visual Vamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703228111473936714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-79608678742752247662010-08-12T08:00:50.466-07:002010-08-12T08:00:50.466-07:00I commented on another post saying how much I love...I commented on another post saying how much I loved this challenge and your space.<br /><br />If I wanted to paint our living/dining area ceiling a bright color, but we have recessed lighting, would it work? I don't want it to look like polka dots... if not, can you recommend a way to punch up our otherwise bland living space? LOVE you.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061987781861844355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-79386353980802861522010-08-12T05:54:30.124-07:002010-08-12T05:54:30.124-07:00Thanks for the info, Emily! My 4 kids and I are al...Thanks for the info, Emily! My 4 kids and I are all pulling for you. The kids even agreed that this was the best episode to date and they have very strong opinions! :) This was a much more interesting challenge. Like you, I grew up repurposing furniture, and I must admit to more than a few items in my house have come from curbside trash...<br /><br />ShellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-25622698170388621192010-08-11T19:44:13.575-07:002010-08-11T19:44:13.575-07:00I have to say, this was my favorite challenge so f...I have to say, this was my favorite challenge so far. Perhaps it was that there are so few of you left, it was much easier to see your individual contributions and style. I've just been HATING all the group challenges because everyone has had to fight to get their style represented, and it's been so hard to view you all as individuals. But finally we're seeing you more clearly, and I love what you did with your room!Katherine @ Grass Stainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258123193553569060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-65696238827103679792010-08-11T18:30:11.058-07:002010-08-11T18:30:11.058-07:00I like the green ceiling. and I think you are the...I like the green ceiling. and I think you are the cute one. I am pulling for you to win!Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-27679349319404438082010-08-11T16:41:26.473-07:002010-08-11T16:41:26.473-07:00Barbara, I couldn't agree with you more. I ge...Barbara, I couldn't agree with you more. I get angry about this one. someones gotta stick up for antiques. Like PETA, only for nightstands.Emily Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05580694037544558855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-1246313791358440352010-08-11T16:39:54.678-07:002010-08-11T16:39:54.678-07:00Hi Shelley, both teams went to zarins and a hardwa...Hi Shelley, both teams went to zarins and a hardware store. we had credit at zarins, i think we got 18 yards of the green/white fabric and 4 of the forest, but not too much else.Emily Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05580694037544558855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-31616307599409449272010-08-11T15:21:38.910-07:002010-08-11T15:21:38.910-07:00So did you both go to Zarins & what was the bu...So did you both go to Zarins & what was the budget?<br /><br />ShellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-7314124484916805192010-08-11T12:48:04.908-07:002010-08-11T12:48:04.908-07:00My opinion? if its crappy wood and less than 30 ye...<i>My opinion? if its crappy wood and less than 30 years old, you can paint it. But if its antique, hand-built and hardwood? Good god just restore it</i><br /><br />Oh, God, thank you, Emily. I just had to turn off an HGTV show when a certain former winner said, "Oh, look at this beautiful piece I found at an estate sale... paint it turquoise!" As I just finished stripping three coats of fugly paint (and, I kid you not, a green linoleum top) off of what turned out to be a beautiful dresser once it was sanded and stained, I just about screamed in pain for the sake of the piece of furniture. Granted, I used a shiny finish, but I figure with my cat walking on it and books being shoved around it, the shine will wear fast. On the other hand, I have every plan of taking apart one of those crappy pressboard computer desks, painting it black, and doing some decoupage on the keyboard shelf. Because it's totally worthless wood and it's a choice between painting it and throwing it out, and paint is cheaper than a new desk.<br /><br />Er, that was an aside, I guess.<br /><br />I think it would take me time to get used to the green ceiling, but the more I look at it, the more I like it.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346153410666378636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-18943143034604852242010-08-11T10:42:40.692-07:002010-08-11T10:42:40.692-07:00PS:: didn't know that Courtland and Michael sh...PS:: didn't know that Courtland and Michael shop for converse sneakers together! LOL>Jennifer Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693093819320888933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-17498014939447630722010-08-11T10:41:34.368-07:002010-08-11T10:41:34.368-07:00Emily: you did an awesome job. I agree with 110 pe...Emily: you did an awesome job. I agree with 110 percent re: when to paint furniture. I love the idea of painting furniture b/c it gives you the freedom to make the room true to a color scheme. If the producers gave you more time and money there would def. be a more awesome result. I am rooting for you.Jennifer Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693093819320888933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-91269156399108359142010-08-11T10:41:22.868-07:002010-08-11T10:41:22.868-07:00Hi Emily! We have just loved watching you on Desi...Hi Emily! We have just loved watching you on Design Star and reading your blog!! Thanks for all the additional info about each episode, too! This week was awesome because we got to see your talent shine through--LOVED the shade with the flowers and the green ceiling! We are rooting for you--Meg says "You rock!!!". <br />:-)Kris and Megnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-64703600681782170652010-08-11T10:20:03.307-07:002010-08-11T10:20:03.307-07:00loved loved loved what you did this week, emily! t...loved loved loved what you did this week, emily! this was also the first challenge i liked (it had nothing to do with making a room from musical instruments or craziness like that!).<br /><br />bravo! :)chelseahttp://www.frolic-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-60568809411224530592010-08-11T08:54:01.164-07:002010-08-11T08:54:01.164-07:00I thought you killed it. The light fixture was gre...I thought you killed it. The light fixture was great. I thought the single wingback was a cool element. Michael's mirror was cool on TV (not sure how it looked in person). I liked the armoire, call me a tool for liking trends if you want.<br /><br />You guys did so great with what you have. You probably could have done a better job with an unlimited budget, but this showcased the designer's vision. It made you hustle and I dig that...<br /><br />It was Courtland's time. He seemed to have one piece of schtick and it was getting played. His presentation was a bit cheesy, but hey there's a lot of that on HGTV...Nick Willshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361083064646544925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-4728135568240149992010-08-11T08:49:54.848-07:002010-08-11T08:49:54.848-07:00Where to start? One, I LOVED the curtains, the ce...Where to start? One, I LOVED the curtains, the ceiling and the thought of the shade. I could totally see what you were trying to accomplish.<br /><br />It is a shame that so much time goes into projects that never make it on the show. Ugh!<br /><br />I was only a little surprised to see Courtland go (come on, his thing is color. HGTV already has a hot guy that does a show on color.) But that doesnt mean I wasn't disappointed. Michael hasn't shown any serious design chops and I REALLY HATE his hosting style.<br /><br />That said, I'm crossing my fingers for ya, girl friend.<br /><br />Have I mentioned I love your writing style? Love the flow, the train of thought. Awesome blossom! Keep it up!The mad woman behind the bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15329865928939993983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402825992882722374.post-1071259082012686162010-08-11T08:47:58.992-07:002010-08-11T08:47:58.992-07:00Hey Emily,
Not tryin to be hater, but this was th...Hey Emily,<br /><br />Not tryin to be hater, but this was the first episode I actually liked. Loved that your style came out! The chandee was pretty cool in my mind and I like the black accents (including window!)<br /><br />Excited for next week. Individual should be much more interesting!Naomi@DesignManifesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502738831872020174noreply@blogger.com