tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post2064560250201775829..comments2023-10-07T11:56:25.057-04:00Comments on My Quarter Life Crisis: Before and After: Fireplace and MantelJessica @ My Quarter Life Crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795933761380430616noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-10568528633289043882013-05-25T14:09:20.835-04:002013-05-25T14:09:20.835-04:00With a budget in mind, you can compare with differ...With a budget in mind, you can compare with different stores <br />to see how large of a diamond you can get in the best quality or just the largest in <br />general if you're not concerned with how it looks. The most famous ones being the solitaires in prong settings. There are many qualities to a diamond ranging from your basic low to high quality, and thankfully all qualities please women, but of course if they catch eye of a bigger an better one, there original thoughts will soon change, especially for the lucky few were money is no object.<br /><br />My homepage <a href="http://instantfrontline.com/groups/rapid-methods-in-engagement-ring-in-the-uk/" rel="nofollow">vintage style engagement rings</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-50665182388333044392013-05-21T06:11:47.262-04:002013-05-21T06:11:47.262-04:00A slim belt will get you noticed, and if you have ...A slim belt will get you noticed, and if you have a pair of suede shoes, think about adding a special pair of laces <br />to attract some attention. Also a person can buy varied amounts of vouchers,<br />so it can be ten pounds worth or fifty pounds worth depending on what one wishes to spend.<br /><br />The bezels are inlaid with genuine 34 cut diamonds while subtle detailing works <br />are accented on the heart-shaped Krysterna crystal located above <br />the date indicator.<br /><br />Stop by my web blog; <a href="http://ordemdafenix.fanzoom.net/index.php?do=/profile-16776/info/" rel="nofollow">Diesel Watches</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-48069910957193560002010-09-21T15:02:55.524-04:002010-09-21T15:02:55.524-04:00Staci-
I know its Benjamin Moore, but I will have ...Staci-<br />I know its Benjamin Moore, but I will have to do some digging to find an answer for you :)Jessica @ My Quarter Life Crisishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795933761380430616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-32840456976402427192010-09-18T22:56:34.509-04:002010-09-18T22:56:34.509-04:00Hi Jessica,
I first saw your fireplace re-do at T...Hi Jessica,<br /><br />I first saw your fireplace re-do at Thrifty Decor Chic. It looks great! My brick has been painted white for awhile, but I've really been wanting to paint my mantel and I love the cream color you used. Can you tell me the name of it?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />StaciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-35623100458986075832010-03-31T17:41:46.814-04:002010-03-31T17:41:46.814-04:00Hey Mary,
glad you came to visit from The Lettere...Hey Mary, <br />glad you came to visit from The Lettered Cottage! I just use 2 coats of good latex primer and 2 coats of regular old Ben Moore latex paint. There has been no disruption to the paint whatsoever from the heat. I think the black metal surrounding the stove stops any and all heat from coming close to reaching the brick itself. It is probably my favorite thing I have done to our house, and highly recommend it!! Please keep me posted :)Jessica @ My Quarter Life Crisishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795933761380430616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-87085346623373346472010-03-31T15:49:39.184-04:002010-03-31T15:49:39.184-04:00Hi
I saw your mantle on The Lettered Cottage. STUN...Hi<br />I saw your mantle on The Lettered Cottage. STUNNING! I have a similar fireplace and insert. I have contemplated painting it but was concerned that the paint might bubble/peel with the heat. What kind of paint did you use?<br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />MaryMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-30860193850338460872010-03-21T13:15:34.563-04:002010-03-21T13:15:34.563-04:00I love what you did with that Mantel! Congrats on...I love what you did with that Mantel! Congrats on being featured on The Lettered Cottage! I really like the framed letter.Stephenie from Decorating Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08967777863836506677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-46744642398885036322009-11-18T23:26:17.072-05:002009-11-18T23:26:17.072-05:00This looks SO stunning! Love it!This looks SO stunning! Love it!Kelly @ turned UP to ELEVEN!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17316990503032552760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-74529433296200235932009-11-16T08:39:57.843-05:002009-11-16T08:39:57.843-05:00the dental molding was there before, your eye just...the dental molding was there before, your eye just never traveled there because of the ugly old brick!<br />Dianna- Yes the mantel is the same, if you can believe it!Jessica @ My Quarter Life Crisishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795933761380430616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-40989509965554695312009-11-16T00:32:38.909-05:002009-11-16T00:32:38.909-05:00Your fireplace redo looks fantastic. Is the mantel...Your fireplace redo looks fantastic. Is the mantel the same? The new paint on the fireplace and wall makes it look larger. Great job!Diannahttp://www.decormadesimple.com/fall-decorating.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-77935951560218058582009-11-14T21:32:09.209-05:002009-11-14T21:32:09.209-05:00That looks great! I love the look of painted bric...That looks great! I love the look of painted brick! Great job :)girl meets carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347899455606860327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-9766777714389611932009-11-14T16:02:19.430-05:002009-11-14T16:02:19.430-05:00stunning!!!!stunning!!!!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502975676135226121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-31077845211060274242009-11-14T02:11:48.969-05:002009-11-14T02:11:48.969-05:00It's amazing what a change some paint can make...It's amazing what a change some paint can make! The "new" mantel is so fresh and bright in the room. I can't tell if the dental molding detail was on the mantel originally or if you added it during the makeover, but it really pops now in the cream color! Lovely.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470745907344282143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-45150892009514256812009-11-12T21:22:02.408-05:002009-11-12T21:22:02.408-05:00Gorgeous! What a great transformation!Gorgeous! What a great transformation!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15684978082501061248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-3732040553631998232009-11-12T19:58:32.666-05:002009-11-12T19:58:32.666-05:00Hi Jessica! Absolutely Beautiful!! Painting that B...Hi Jessica! Absolutely Beautiful!! Painting that Brick really Brightens things up! Love it! <br />Looks great with your wall color!<br /><br />Stella's a cutie! <br /><br />I just became a follower! So I'll stop by again Drop by & visit me sometime.. I have a Jessica too! Same age!<br /><br />Blessings ~ TeresaWhatever Is Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07046752727609291054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-43407976960676304862009-11-12T09:39:52.491-05:002009-11-12T09:39:52.491-05:00It DOES have a totally different vibe and it's...It DOES have a totally different vibe and it's a GOOD one. Beautiful transformation.<br /><br />pk @ Room RemixAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-92032706364710093972009-11-11T21:01:40.994-05:002009-11-11T21:01:40.994-05:00Wonderful new focal point for your room. Amazing w...Wonderful new focal point for your room. Amazing what a little paint and trim can do to a project!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156513196197205803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-20690004284537756572009-11-11T17:13:45.086-05:002009-11-11T17:13:45.086-05:00Great fireplace transformation. It's definite...Great fireplace transformation. It's definitely not tired looking now!!<br />Stella looks like she loves laying in front of it too!<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951102874653675235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-25168454449197056832009-11-11T13:48:19.380-05:002009-11-11T13:48:19.380-05:00Looks great! Love the framed J. The dog is a nice ...Looks great! Love the framed J. The dog is a nice touch too!! :)Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448665489300480848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-39644983803684379862009-11-11T13:41:20.246-05:002009-11-11T13:41:20.246-05:00You are kidding!!! I'm lifting up that jaw of ...You are kidding!!! I'm lifting up that jaw of mine. I keep going back and forth between the pictures and am absolutely loving the transformation, then I read your profile that you are just an ordinary 25 year old (ahem) -- I beg to differ. You have extra-ordinary talents, and I am so glad that you shared this on the boardwalk bragfest. I am gonna be bragging about you all day long, and I'm also going to be following you. WOW!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-45513845178909181572009-11-11T13:28:17.455-05:002009-11-11T13:28:17.455-05:00Wow, that looks absolutely beautiful!!! Good job.Wow, that looks absolutely beautiful!!! Good job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-44311397552101222102009-11-10T18:05:39.873-05:002009-11-10T18:05:39.873-05:00Your mantle looks beautiful. What a difference!Your mantle looks beautiful. What a difference!Maryann @ Domestically-Speakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481816548073243224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-83447328466290393422009-11-10T13:09:59.968-05:002009-11-10T13:09:59.968-05:00It looks great! I like it both ways, but I really...It looks great! I like it both ways, but I really do love painted brick.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411434218648143353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-1141090433967709272009-11-10T10:09:26.196-05:002009-11-10T10:09:26.196-05:00Great job! Stella definitely makes the makeover t...Great job! Stella definitely makes the makeover though ;)Katehttp://www.twenty-six-to-life.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224691142800297087.post-48707240878110130792009-11-09T16:36:06.833-05:002009-11-09T16:36:06.833-05:00Hi Jessica...
Ohhh...I love your beautiful firepl...Hi Jessica...<br /><br />Ohhh...I love your beautiful fireplace transformation!!! Painting the red brick was genius...I love how it looks all done in the white! You also did an absolute fabulous job of accessorizing the mantle! It's gorgeous!!! What a beautiful home you have...thank you for sharing it with us and also the fabulous transformation of the fireplace!!!<br /><br />I have been wanting a fireplace in my living room for sooo long and I'm finally working to add a faux fireplace to that room. I posted it for Met Monday...I would love to have you come by and check it out! <br /><br />Warmest wishes,<br />Chari @Happy To DesignChari at Happy To Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475994012652473793noreply@blogger.com