Comments on Jill Ruth & Co.: My Conundrum Through My Window

By now I would probably banish it to the outdoors ...

2012-01-25T13:22:16.010-06:00

By now I would probably banish it to the outdoors - perhaps under the deck :)

I would not give up on it... my theory is that any...

2012-01-21T10:04:13.316-06:00

I would not give up on it... my theory is that anything can work. I would just add a piece to the bottom and distress it. I kind of like on your porch:)
Bristol

Well, I could fill it up with tons of vintage pret...

2012-01-15T19:24:12.863-06:00

Well, I could fill it up with tons of vintage pretties, so that's probably what I'd do with it - LOVE it!

Thanks for sharing at Knick of Time Tuesday Vintage Style Link Party!

Blessings,
Angie

well, you could just chop it up and use the good b...

2012-01-11T02:02:23.319-06:00

well, you could just chop it up and use the good bits to make 'canvases' use a chain or twine hanger and away you go, lovely paint finish which I'm sure would lend itself to so much of your art, I could see some of your fabric flowers on there! Mx

Sounds like something I would do-- bring something...

2012-01-10T19:49:25.369-06:00

Sounds like something I would do-- bring something home without FULLY inspecting it. Take the saw to it (you have nothing to lose!) and file the experience under "next time I will know better".

Sorry to read that your hubby's foot is still giving him trouble.

no problem. as some have already said, cut off bad...

2012-01-10T19:49:18.745-06:00

no problem. as some have already said, cut off bad part, then still use as planned.
Kilz paint will block any smells. and you can lightly sand it to make spots look old, where there was no smell.
Hope it works out. I love it and would have bought it too.

blessings
barbara jean
Came over fro knick of time.

I think I would cut off the offending part too and...

2012-01-10T19:07:53.382-06:00

I think I would cut off the offending part too and either hang to appropriate height or as one gal said marry it to a bench or table. Too good to lose..and sorry for the conundrum...discombobulated me understands very well. :D
xx
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It looks to me like you have an old chicken nestin...

2012-01-10T17:47:12.916-06:00

It looks to me like you have an old chicken nesting box... I can't imagine it NOT smelling!

It's a great piece ! I would take the whole ba...

2012-01-10T15:38:45.760-06:00

It's a great piece ! I would take the whole back off and cut a piece of beadboard paneling to fit.

Yep - cutting it down is the way to go. It's ...

2012-01-10T14:53:24.953-06:00

Yep - cutting it down is the way to go. It's a bummer when things don't go the way we first thought. Hang in there!

Jill, do you have access to a power washer? I was...

2012-01-10T11:33:03.275-06:00

Jill, do you have access to a power washer? I washed an old coop that dad had used in the shop---full of grease etc.... If you don't need the back to keep it stable I am all for the wire backing. You might try kilz on it too after washing.

I'd cut it down to where I had three openings....

2012-01-10T11:04:07.925-06:00

I'd cut it down to where I had three openings...shelves...when it is upright. Rebuild the bottom with the wood you cut out and find an old table to "marry"" the top to. It's a great looking piece...good old bones.

oh jill...I am so sorry...I hate when I think I ha...

2012-01-10T10:50:40.503-06:00

oh jill...I am so sorry...I hate when I think I have looked something over from top to bottom but then miss something! but I think this is salvagable - and would look so darling organizing your fabric!
and I love your word - good advice!

I like it sideways ... does it need a back at all?...

2012-01-10T10:47:36.408-06:00

I like it sideways ... does it need a back at all? maybe chicken wire backing .... and I can sill see folded fat quarters and flour sacks showing off nicely

Keep it (or send it to me!) and hang it on the wal...

2012-01-10T10:38:24.030-06:00

Keep it (or send it to me!) and hang it on the wall of the shed and stuff Hens and Chicks or bedding plants in it this Spring. I think you'd have to wad chicken wire inside for that to work but I'd hang it for a vertical flower bed. If you think that's too much work, there's always my barn wall . . . =-)

:: lynn ::

I have no words of wisdom other than... I am stubb...

2012-01-10T10:15:34.588-06:00

I have no words of wisdom other than... I am stubborn so I would re-create a bottom. LOL! I know... I'm crazy like that. It is GORGEOUS!!!!!

;-D robelyn
(p.s. only a true junker would stop at an antique store operating on little sleep after sittin in E.R.) hee-hee
You are all in my prayers - and tell that hubby of yours to take care of himself!!!