tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post1379720160839973643..comments2024-03-29T02:37:04.136-07:00Comments on 551 east : What I would have said in that momentJulia @ 551Eastdesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751225077844430523noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-77720109234282800642012-07-19T17:03:42.813-07:002012-07-19T17:03:42.813-07:00Do not worry about that ignorant remark, she clear...Do not worry about that ignorant remark, she clearly does not know what it means to refinish/repaint a piece of furniture. It is not easy to do what we do, we try to match our own creativity with what customers want - be happy we can blog and share what we love to do!Hettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132375977076537117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-68263393145731379292012-07-16T19:48:43.040-07:002012-07-16T19:48:43.040-07:00I can't believe some people - I've had cus...I can't believe some people - I've had customers ( not quite as bad ) but basically act as though they're doing me a favour for taking something off my hands - " look, I'll give you this much " wth - no actually you will give me what I'm asking for which is so below the true value it's ridiculous.<br />Thank God ( no really ) that we all have each other for support - <br />You do absolutely beautiful work - and are a complete inspiration - <br />If I may I'd like to post your post ( fully crediting you of course )<br />What you're saying is IMPORTANT for people to read.<br />Big Gigantic Hugs!!!<br />( plus we're all so fragile - I guess that's the artist mind right? 1000 compliments and the one insult never leaves, lol ) <br />SuzanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-39379058242921771612012-07-14T08:07:53.848-07:002012-07-14T08:07:53.848-07:00My thoughts... "Ho Bag Alert!" ;) Your ...My thoughts... "Ho Bag Alert!" ;) Your work is amazing.Janessa @ Treasure Hunting Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121783672041401046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-88292430777233899252012-07-14T06:23:02.278-07:002012-07-14T06:23:02.278-07:00Why in the world would she say that? I don't ...Why in the world would she say that? I don't think that any artist EVER just SLAPS paint on anything. What nerve! <br /><br />We spend HOURS on our work...not to mention the emotional investment that goes into it as well. <br /><br />Art in any form is rarely appreciated for the time and energy that goes into it.Gwen @ The Bold Abodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481337436035847397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-45857720908668962062012-07-14T04:51:56.655-07:002012-07-14T04:51:56.655-07:00Ugg! This is probably the same lady who would go t...Ugg! This is probably the same lady who would go to T.J Maxx and spend $200 on a dresser that will break in 6 months rather than spend $285 on one from me. My dresser will last a lifetime. It already has! <br />I am so sorry she made you feel this way. Your work is fantastic and I look forward to all of your new pieces. Chin up!<br /><br />LauraLaura Brighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629139708314649426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-11754096759288056142012-07-14T04:21:27.025-07:002012-07-14T04:21:27.025-07:00I don't have the gift of the perfect comeback ...I don't have the gift of the perfect comeback either, but I think that is just because I expect people to behave better than they sometimes do if that makes sense. It knocks the breath out of me when they attack like that. <br /><br />I'm so sorry that happened to you. Sending a cyber hug your way. You are a fabulous person and a talented artist (and blogger). I just love reading your blog because of the amazing pieces that you create AND the warmth and humor that exudes from your words. Unfortunately there are people out there who haven't been taught how to "play nicely with others" (or they refuse to be teachable). I hope you are able to recover from her mean-spiritedness quickly. And I hope she buys all her future furniture at Walmart... she does not deserve to possess any of your masterpieces.The Eclectic Zoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334150879067438372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-59824075828529843222012-07-13T17:11:35.060-07:002012-07-13T17:11:35.060-07:00I'm sure I would have been speechless, fightin...I'm sure I would have been speechless, fighting back tears. But you know, there really isn't anything you could have possibly said to someone like that. This woman clearly has issues that have nothing to do with you. ... Keep up the good work girl, you are absolutely awesome!Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14197078418514604572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-12817135541263950142012-07-13T15:59:53.233-07:002012-07-13T15:59:53.233-07:00That is the most hilarious comment, I love it. :)...That is the most hilarious comment, I love it. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-64267694066064080822012-07-13T15:58:14.211-07:002012-07-13T15:58:14.211-07:00Wow, who says things like that? Can you imagine ho...Wow, who says things like that? Can you imagine how she treats her own family if she talks to a stranger that way? I am a SAHM who homeschools, blogs, creates and I love it. Same folks who think work has to equal money, she apparently has very boring furniture and is angry about it. Keep creating !!!! Hugs- Tanya :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-38734297912075430042012-07-13T15:19:12.875-07:002012-07-13T15:19:12.875-07:00Ohhh, I just had to comment. It is very obvious sh...Ohhh, I just had to comment. It is very obvious she has NEVER refinished a piece before. We have had clients tell us they believed the same thing, so they attempted the project themselves. Well.... You know the outcome. They then get so overwhelmed and frustrated, they end up calling us after all. Amen to your wonderful post. We do put sooo much time, energy, creativity, sweat, and sometimes tears into our work. Ok, the tears may just be me. I am such a perfectionist and sometimes I don't know when to stop! Lol. Thanks for the words.Kelly @ The Painter Chickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710787067132137956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-88740094780287876972012-07-13T13:00:58.526-07:002012-07-13T13:00:58.526-07:00BAH! this woman was speaking out of jealousy becau...BAH! this woman was speaking out of jealousy because she is not able to improve herself and her family the way you do. obviously she has never created something because anyone who does knows it isn't "just slapping paint." <br />i don't remake furniture, but because I work my tail off to write effectively i can appreciate that the creative process is a challenge for any artist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-33406820288450538702012-07-13T12:38:25.603-07:002012-07-13T12:38:25.603-07:00You provide a skilled service for many people who ...You provide a skilled service for many people who would not, nor could not, begin to take an ugly, cast off piece and make it beautiful and unique. She either is incapable of appreciating what you do or she is jealous and angry, which is her problem. You've gotten so many positive comments, you have to let this ignorant one slide off your back. Artists are not appreciated in our culture and price rules all. I would rather buy something unique and of quality then something cheap that someone else has decided I should like. I search for one of a kind items to decorate my home and because I am handy, I can modify them. There are many, many people who can't do what you do and enough who appreciate what you create.<br />Like your sign/poster.suzieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04883115039145453043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-45545934704055952932012-07-13T09:35:40.285-07:002012-07-13T09:35:40.285-07:00I thought people learned how to not say stuff like...I thought people learned how to not say stuff like that out loud in normal-human-interaction school. I would have been like, "I'll slap my hand on your face for free," but that's not exactly the high road.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997232563204893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-84870364981678323502012-07-13T08:49:58.742-07:002012-07-13T08:49:58.742-07:00pffft!!! what a idiot. Some people just have the ...pffft!!! what a idiot. Some people just have the need to knock others down.<br />Don't let people like that bother you. Usually they are just too cheap to pay money for quality items. <br />You are an artist ansd do beautiful work. I drool over your posts. You inspired me to try to try some of this on my own. Please keep on inspiring us.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406246944173612923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-33162768960418521112012-07-13T07:09:50.677-07:002012-07-13T07:09:50.677-07:00hell, yeah, my artsy friend!! you KNOW i'm in...hell, yeah, my artsy friend!! you KNOW i'm in your corner on this one... with my poofy pom-poms!! HOO-rah!!<br /><br />as for that chick, poor thing! can you imagine having that much anger in your heart? :(6th Gradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571625181713604626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-55405727710942308322012-07-13T06:18:26.528-07:002012-07-13T06:18:26.528-07:00I am furious at reading this!!!! That woman must ...I am furious at reading this!!!! That woman must have had some kind of blurting, mean, angry-spirited disorder or something. Let's pretend for a moment what she said was true (which we all know it isn't)... it is not OK to talk to people that way!!!!<br /><br />Anyways, I HATE painting furniture because of the time, care and love that needs to go into it. All those nooks and crannies drive me nuts so I try to stick to walls. Also, I've been looking for a dresser to refinish for some time now and haven't found anything. The hunt alone is worth hundreds for all the time and effort that goes into it. Thanks for sharing your story; I'm so sorry your feelings were hurt by this mean, crazy lady. Crazy lady, if you're reading this comment: I DARE you to try to do what Julia does. Just once. Then apologize to her.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749100125894419859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-71383397051325132672012-07-13T05:49:22.663-07:002012-07-13T05:49:22.663-07:00"People like you?" "Slapping paint..."People like you?" "Slapping paint on a dresser?" Unbelievable!!! What kind of person says these things out loud??? Someone who has never tried to transform a piece of furniture might think it's easy. But those of us who have actually done it, know that it's NOT. :) So glad I found your blog today!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177845442961863307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-20843652245141522742012-07-13T05:05:13.683-07:002012-07-13T05:05:13.683-07:00Quite right!! Well said!Quite right!! Well said!jaynehttp://daiseyjayne.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-88102076259381504742012-07-13T04:39:12.629-07:002012-07-13T04:39:12.629-07:00Thank you for saying it so simply and straight for...Thank you for saying it so simply and straight forward. I hope everyone was listening.<br /><br />hugs!Carol Stuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950785758851170865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-88959708762877926122012-07-13T04:24:01.330-07:002012-07-13T04:24:01.330-07:00First up - I agree with what's been said above...First up - I agree with what's been said above, so I wont repeat... <br /><br />I'd just add this - every time I come to your blog I am amazed at the gorgeous pieces you have transformed. A slap of paint doesn't do that. You do, with all your skill, experience, attention and effort. I can see on the sidebar there that more than 600 people agree with me.Catherinehttp://paisleyandpolkadotthreads.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-18358290486727363512012-07-12T23:51:05.108-07:002012-07-12T23:51:05.108-07:00You ARE an ARTIST! You do awesome work and are def...You ARE an ARTIST! You do awesome work and are definitely worth your pay. :) Now breathe in and let her ignorant comment slide right off ya. Unfortunately for the artists, being misunderstood kinda goes with the territory. Good thing she doesn't get to tell you what you're worth (And don't you let her!!!) <br />Amanda @ www.the-cadence.comAmanda Conquershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00591940287535105249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-9048651692997067462012-07-12T18:22:35.169-07:002012-07-12T18:22:35.169-07:00Why do people say things without thinking?!? What...Why do people say things without thinking?!? What a thoughtless person. I wish she could see all the amazing pieces that you've transformed. Don't beat yourself up about not saying the 'right' thing I think I would have been dumbfounded too. I love that picture you shared and know that you are an amazing talented artist, woman and mother. I really look up to you and all you have accomplished. You do so much more than slap paint on furniture...Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500914849497840627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-65478183247546549902012-07-12T16:28:57.629-07:002012-07-12T16:28:57.629-07:00I seriously can not believe that someone said that...I seriously can not believe that someone said that to you! <br /><br />I was at a show yesterday. I had a grown daughter and mother come into my space. The daughter admired my work and her mother said, (with me standing right there) "if you want something like that I can paint it for you."<br /><br />The daughter asked doubtfully "and make it look like that?"<br /><br />Mother, "Yes!" (with an 'anyone could do that' tone.)<br /><br />I then took the time to tell the daughter about the specialty products that I use and how the techniques that I use create a depth and patina you can't get by just painting something and sanding some of it off. I had her feel the piece she was looking at and explained how my finishing process protects the raw wood, and makes the piece feel smooth and makes the finish durable.<br /><br />I we moved away from the piece and continued talking I notice the mother coming over, looking a bit sheepish, feeling the piece and looking closer at the finish.<br /><br />Ignorance can really bring out the worst in people, can't it.<br /><br />Luckily, you have all of us telling you how talented you are and now you have something prepared to say the next time someone is so blatantly rude. I'm willing to bet she has tried to paint something, had it turn out horrible, and is envious that you are so good at it that you can make money doing it.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429515503572093034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-18338043807275819002012-07-12T15:00:56.918-07:002012-07-12T15:00:56.918-07:00Well then I would guess that she prefers to paint ...Well then I would guess that she prefers to paint her own furniture then. She must also fix her own car, cut her own hair, and put braces on her kids teeth herself.cksknitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987504207190553188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576972133361331381.post-6472247923564904852012-07-12T13:47:06.081-07:002012-07-12T13:47:06.081-07:00I LOVE this post! When I was in middle school, my ...I LOVE this post! When I was in middle school, my dream was to be a painter. I told my mother's friend that I wanted to be an artist, she replied "Oh! You want to be a graphic artist?!" No, I want to be a painter..she replied, "Oh, so you want to be a poor artist." Crushed my dream right there. People can be cruel.Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988197541358173981noreply@blogger.com