Doodle Memories Into Your Furniture

I love this bench, but I wanted to lighten up the kitchen. I decided to paint it white, then I used paint pens to doodle special memories onto it. Makes a great conversation piece and can be passed down generation to generation...

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17 Comments

MARY T Fountain, CO

People usually get upset when there are nicks and scratches on their furnishings and understandably so. But I think this is a beautiful and traditional idea. Thank you for posting.

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Thank you Mary...you are right on...nicks, scratches, wrinkles, they are all proof that we are ALIVE :) and blessed to be here!

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL

I absolutely love this bench! What a neat idea

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 1
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

Oh my... that bench is over the top awesome! Write on your furniture... who knew it would look so cool? I want one!!! :)

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 1
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Thank you Pat & Donna! I am really happy everyone likes it...it was a bit of a risk lol!

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Julie - "HE" turned out fantastic! Did you see the post awhile back about the Bridal Bench Guestbook? Your idea is a long those lines w/the writing on it! Love how it turned out!!

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 1
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Thanks Susan! How cool! I did not see it, but I will look for it (do you know the link?)! Was it a guest book type thing? That would be a great idea as well. Wish I would have thought of that 18 yrs. ago for our wedding! I was actually inspired by a fellow blogger, Sherry, from Pondered, Primed , Perfected (http://ponderedprimedperfected.blogspot.com/2012/08/free-table-transformed-to-game-table.html). I was originally just going to do stencils with a funny inside family joke we ...»
have, then I saw her post with paint markers. It actually looked horrible at first, but then I figured just keep writing and see what happens. It all fell into place after that! :)

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

http://ana-white.com/2010/01/plans-rustic-be...),
Julie - I hope this is the part that gets you to her blog. If not go up to the search box and type in Wedding Guestbook Bench. Brooke N. is the one who posted this.
Sadly, I don't think this type of thing would have been "in vogue" a few years ago. Probably ...»
would have been viewed as soooo tacky!! Interesting how our views of things change huh??

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 0
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Thank you...it didn't work, but I just found quite a few benches like mine on-line. Guess I'm not the first or the last I am sure. It's a great way to treasure the memories. If I would have thought of it I would have had it at our reception for sure!

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Yeah, I tried what I had c&p'd too from my answer above and it didn't work. However, did you do the search here on HT in the search box? Wedding Guestbook Bench and it took me there.

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 1
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Found it! She did a wonderful job...and even built the bench herself!

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Oh Good!! I think both of these benches are great ideas and really give a very personal touch. I like the way yours ties in w/the rug. Did you also stencil the rug yourself??

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 0
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

No, but I found the rug for a great price...I wrote all about it at http://www.redheadcandecorate.com/4/post/201...

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Great!! Thank you for the link - I'll check it out!!

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 0
Angie W Columbus, OH

Very nice...

on Sep 12, 2012 · Like 1
Georgia Lyman Glens Falls, NY

In 1965, at my friend's wedding., everyone signed a platter that I made in ceramics class. The bridal couple still have the platter. I also have a small desk that my mom had when she was a child, (1912-1992) I painted her desk, antiqued it, and since 1995, all visitors to my home, sign the desk with a magic marker. It has already become an heirloom. Love this idea, it's so personal.

on Jan 29, 2013 · Like 1
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

That's wonderful Georgia!

on Jan 29, 2013 · Like 0

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