tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post6132987676249203358..comments2024-03-10T04:54:23.205-04:00Comments on Tinkerhouse Trading Company: What's in a nameDonna Reyne'http://www.blogger.com/profile/10118742212061622068noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-6799036979545632822012-04-17T13:02:28.029-04:002012-04-17T13:02:28.029-04:00oh, yes. looking at the paint name first is a flaw...oh, yes. looking at the paint name first is a flaw in me, too. LOVE how your pieces look, gal. I have used french gray as well and it's a keeper! donnaA Perfect Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-85916183288958228022012-04-17T12:30:09.650-04:002012-04-17T12:30:09.650-04:00Well of course the paint name has to be right also...Well of course the paint name has to be right also Donna!! lol I love your choice! My friend is painting her home and after zillions of tests I know one she settled on was called Wet Dock...how neat is that?? lol<br />Blessings~Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954904310115552203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-41976735544298200692012-04-17T11:45:29.394-04:002012-04-17T11:45:29.394-04:00Love your color choice, and the name too;) Everyth...Love your color choice, and the name too;) Everything is just sooo pretty.<br />~Debra xxx<br />Capers of the vintage vixenswww.MaisonStGermain.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916957841730565226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-21006562838010653982012-04-17T09:39:04.529-04:002012-04-17T09:39:04.529-04:00Let me tell you girl, I think it's a conspirac...Let me tell you girl, I think it's a conspiracy...the paint guys know which color names will push our buttons! My problem is trying to pick one out that doesn't have too much blue cast to it. Finding "honest" color is so hard, but I'm gonna give your French Gray a whirl...love it!<br />Funny story about shadows from a chandy. I just painted our front room a lovely light graytrash talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508579521854913297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-63956646720262342202012-04-17T08:22:44.327-04:002012-04-17T08:22:44.327-04:00I hate to admit it but the names really do have an...I hate to admit it but the names really do have an impact on me too!! I like it when there are just numbers then I just focus onthe color. The rooms look lovely. I'm going to check out this etsy shop right now. <br /><br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-91901175890040426662012-04-17T07:24:53.592-04:002012-04-17T07:24:53.592-04:00Your color choice is so so pretty...love it! In fa...Your color choice is so so pretty...love it! In fact...all your choices..the chandelier, the console, etc. are lovely. I will enjoy seeing the finished room and admire your creative talents! :)Laura @ 52 FLEAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095761354333333105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-85118153099044725972012-04-17T02:22:23.931-04:002012-04-17T02:22:23.931-04:00I love your paint and yes, I do it too...sometimes...I love your paint and yes, I do it too...sometimes I so badly want to like it because of the name but the colour is just wrong - so disappointing! Good trick to cover them up.<br />After you paint the furniture/cupboards, do you have to seal it? I've never done it but want to give it a try...Jillaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533504920962855079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-23224080869887819552012-04-16T21:12:49.725-04:002012-04-16T21:12:49.725-04:00It all looks lovely! And I agree, it's hard t...It all looks lovely! And I agree, it's hard to go with just the color - I'm always trying to decide if I like the name! <br />I want to come stroll through your home someday and just drink it all in. It's so lovely and peaceful!Sew a Fine Seamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534917822179287644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-5983496441780500372012-04-16T19:32:31.239-04:002012-04-16T19:32:31.239-04:00How pretty! Love that chandelier.
I don't ...How pretty! Love that chandelier. <br /><br />I don't choose a color based on the name but I reject colors based on the name. Is that the same thing? I guess so. If I don't like a name, I just can't choose it but my final decision is based on the color (that I chose from a bunch with good names :)COTTAG3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12843182432726747861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-73554637577966575592012-04-16T18:58:43.479-04:002012-04-16T18:58:43.479-04:00Love your clock, love the French Gray, and love th...Love your clock, love the French Gray, and love the Chandelier! All look wonderful! Paint colors ARE so so tricky... it drives me nuts! And, i think that's so smart not to look at the name of the paint... i'd choose "French Gray", over "Industrial Steel" any day, even if "Industrial Steel" were a better color! I went over to the clock website to look for Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980709067973460368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-19338402868401282712012-04-16T17:31:30.623-04:002012-04-16T17:31:30.623-04:00Donna- I love that color. I am the same way when ...Donna- I love that color. I am the same way when looking at paints. The name gets me everytime. I mean...who wants Drab Brown when you can have Cocoa Chanel?;>) You have done an amazing amount of work in a short time. I am going to have to look up that color now. I really LOVE it- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-64878960781164471132012-04-16T17:31:27.479-04:002012-04-16T17:31:27.479-04:00Donna, Your clock is wonderful. I also like the pa...Donna, Your clock is wonderful. I also like the paint color. Can't wait for the market event. Smiles, SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-21655366561585699582012-04-16T17:09:57.357-04:002012-04-16T17:09:57.357-04:00Too funny...I also read the names and they affect ...Too funny...I also read the names and they affect my choices. I love the French Grey you have selected and your new chandelier. The light reflecting shadows are divine. As for the furniture...adore it! Blissful creating dear...Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-43967940634530640562012-04-16T16:14:27.802-04:002012-04-16T16:14:27.802-04:00ha-ha! I look at the names too :) & it drives ...ha-ha! I look at the names too :) & it drives me crazy when I actually like the color but can't commit to it because of the name! Seriously...:) Happy working :)- I am waiting for inspiration to strike for the french flea...;)aleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057899630545547888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768501181857156570.post-27232491298326728482012-04-16T15:28:16.877-04:002012-04-16T15:28:16.877-04:00I'm in awe of your talents. I just love all t...I'm in awe of your talents. I just love all the soothing colors paired with the sparkles of the chandelier. Everything looks beautiful!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.com