tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post3541246799015104719..comments2023-04-26T23:35:38.910+10:00Comments on Life on Planet Baby: Operation Shoeshine: my first DIY projectJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-77133311885129892162011-10-24T23:16:03.009+11:002011-10-24T23:16:03.009+11:00Hi Jane so sorry I haven't stopped by for ages...Hi Jane so sorry I haven't stopped by for ages been off line as the in-laws came to stay for 5 weeks so had a break I love your DIY its so fab & I love it!! :))Calico Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618085307251375882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-13209028259640956722011-10-16T22:23:33.431+11:002011-10-16T22:23:33.431+11:00Thanks, ladies. I'm so touched by your enthusi...Thanks, ladies. I'm so touched by your enthusiasm. I can't wait to get to work on ours! And so fabulous to hear from Ang, you sweetheart. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-73192658291812583192011-10-15T22:55:16.247+11:002011-10-15T22:55:16.247+11:00gorgeous work!!! what a special gift you have one ...gorgeous work!!! what a special gift you have one very lucky sister xoxLife love, clutter and other beautiful things.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04749712911869810863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-86095455948298060672011-10-15T22:47:56.383+11:002011-10-15T22:47:56.383+11:00I cannot even begin to describe how fantastic that...I cannot even begin to describe how fantastic that I think this is! I absolutely love it! What a brilliant job you have done Jane! Such a great present and I'm sure you're sister loved it - not only because you did it, but because it is so so cool!emma @ frog, goose and bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269340897364390032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-65876235866616721342011-10-15T17:18:01.907+11:002011-10-15T17:18:01.907+11:00That is an awesome refurb! I'm going to on th...That is an awesome refurb! I'm going to on the look out for one now. CrashHubby keeps his shoeshinig stuff in a plastic bag. Clearly that will not do!Crash Test Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545166654426987352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-51564108967810173862011-10-15T14:40:09.363+11:002011-10-15T14:40:09.363+11:00Hi Jane,
What a clever sox you are! It looks gre...Hi Jane,<br /><br />What a clever sox you are! It looks great and makes a brilliant present! I've been meaning to contact you for the past week to thank you for the gorgeous card you sent. It is sitting on my desk as a beautiful reminder of my friend down in Tassie. You are a kindred spirit and an inspiration. Life here has been rather crazy with both Andre and I working full time from home and looking after Leo as well. Not much time left for writing and reading blogs these days... wish I could somehow manufacture another whole day in the week!<br /><br />Big hugs and kisses<br /><br />Ang xAngelahttp://wickerandstitch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-24970242603464232532011-10-15T07:47:12.093+11:002011-10-15T07:47:12.093+11:00You clever, clever girl! A-M xxYou clever, clever girl! A-M xxThe House That A-M Builthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870752194541203656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-35580949400448313152011-10-14T13:46:55.431+11:002011-10-14T13:46:55.431+11:00Oh my stars! I am so moved by your enthusiasm abou...Oh my stars! I am so moved by your enthusiasm about my little start at DIY. Thankyou. <br /><br />I'm so thrilled you approve of my effort, Miss Melissa ☺. Without you and people like Tina, I would never have thought to do this. I owe you two so much for inspiring me.<br /><br />And I loved reading all your little snippets about where you've seen them and who owns one. Fascinating!<br /><br />I promise I'll post about how her ugly duckling sister turns out. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-20170801183367215732011-10-14T07:04:54.555+11:002011-10-14T07:04:54.555+11:00Oh what a cool present, love it! Hugs TescaOh what a cool present, love it! Hugs TescaTescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464937977979844599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-92055441547307071132011-10-14T02:56:12.991+11:002011-10-14T02:56:12.991+11:00Gorgeous gift Jane! I can imagine how much it was ...Gorgeous gift Jane! I can imagine how much it was loved by your sister andso thoughtful that you took the time to restore it and personalise it for her.insurance Quoteshttp://www.checkinsurancequotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-67672361053785704432011-10-14T00:10:30.842+11:002011-10-14T00:10:30.842+11:00Oh Jane, this is ab fab! I love it! The idea, the ...Oh Jane, this is ab fab! I love it! The idea, the DIY work, the craftsmanship of the gold lettering. All put together so perfectly. No wonder your sister was suitably impressed, so much effort and love, in the one practical, functional gift. Wonderful! <br />I have seen the men polishing shoes in the QVB using one of those. Such a tribute to yesteryear, clean shoes were all about pride in appearance and that my friend, is truly timeless. Well done clever crafter :o) xoAll For Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151973819133926868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-4466517485127247302011-10-13T21:22:46.653+11:002011-10-13T21:22:46.653+11:00This is amazing Jane, your sister will love it you...This is amazing Jane, your sister will love it you have transformed it not only to preserve it for the next 50 years but with love, just beautiful. Thank you so much for your lovely email it was really wonderful to hear from you. Sending you happy thoughts every day.<br /><br />Always WendyMy Beautiful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16143930235979077581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-21056245243129649492011-10-13T20:36:24.833+11:002011-10-13T20:36:24.833+11:00What an awesome makeover! It makes the perfect gif...What an awesome makeover! It makes the perfect gift! It will become a family treasure! XTiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838629683557949718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-47057809469833591112011-10-13T20:27:58.624+11:002011-10-13T20:27:58.624+11:00What an original gift and even better that you had...What an original gift and even better that you had a hand in bringing it back o life.<br />I remember holidays in Spain as a child and seeing old men on street corners with these kind of boxes,. They were very popular and probably a good way for the locals to make some money from the tourists.<br />xBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071999450731273883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-61082504997537819572011-10-13T18:11:23.475+11:002011-10-13T18:11:23.475+11:00Oh i love it!! Nice work & happy shoe shining...Oh i love it!! Nice work & happy shoe shining. I married a soldier so he takes care of our shoes, every end-of-Winter he does my boots to keep them perfect for the next season. Love PosieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-75040415463050134912011-10-13T17:55:26.939+11:002011-10-13T17:55:26.939+11:00What a beautiful and unique gift! I'm sure you...What a beautiful and unique gift! I'm sure your sister will treasure it. I have a couple of old wooden pieces of furniture - worn down but really good structure - that I picked up on the side of a street in NY and dragged over to Tokyo. I have yet to fix them up but this is inspiring me. They would look great with a good sand down and varnish. <br /><br />Oh, and shoe shiners are all over the place in New York. I never remember seeing them in Australia (I must have missed them in the QVB!) but in NY they are everywhere. All the businessmen stop on their way to work, having their shoes shined while reading their papers.Kate Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767141901298067233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-86991505166506066042011-10-13T15:20:08.703+11:002011-10-13T15:20:08.703+11:00What a sensational transformation Jane...it looks ...What a sensational transformation Jane...it looks fantastic :)<br />I have only ever seen them in the movies.<br /><br />xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-87660862195671628172011-10-13T14:13:29.162+11:002011-10-13T14:13:29.162+11:00What a lovely present for your sister.
I saw sim...What a lovely present for your sister. <br /><br />I saw similar shoe shine boxes (or whatever you call them) in Turkey but not in here in France coming to think of it. <br /><br />Do post about the swan transformation of its ugly duckling sister.European Chichttp://europeanchicdesign.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-34837467506866796752011-10-13T11:31:11.242+11:002011-10-13T11:31:11.242+11:00Beautiful work Jane and such a thoughtful gift. I ...Beautiful work Jane and such a thoughtful gift. I actually have one! Everyone comments on it. I bought it in Tasmania many years ago and it has had many uses over the years - little stool beside the lounge for my coffee, hiding spot for kids toys. But now it sits at the front door and holds all the kids socks!! <br /><br />Mine is a little different, more like a box/stool with a half lid like this one but in beautiful condition <br />(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-PAINTED-SHOE-SHINE-BOX-Old-Green-Paint-/300607742110?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fd9e209e#ht_1061wt_1180)<br /><br />Keep on going with your lovely projects.<br /><br />Mel xxMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-90191247497346829382011-10-13T11:24:00.523+11:002011-10-13T11:24:00.523+11:00Just gorgeous Jane.
I've been having trouble c...Just gorgeous Jane.<br />I've been having trouble commenting as per Blogger's usual temperamental nature, but want you to know your posts regarding your father have been so beautiful. I do hope you're coping, along with all your family, particularly your mum. Take care.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228055607565871872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-72908799784395448952011-10-13T11:11:45.708+11:002011-10-13T11:11:45.708+11:00You did am amazing job Jane , I think my Nana had ...You did am amazing job Jane , I think my Nana had one similar ( her hubby did ...he had lived in same house in Rozelle for 80 yrs ). I am inspired to do some polishing up of anything now.♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-45383272843296956622011-10-13T09:07:34.731+11:002011-10-13T09:07:34.731+11:00What a great personalised present - and your DIY w...What a great personalised present - and your DIY work looks superb (not to mention the wrapping paper!). Good work JaneKate @ another donkey designhttp://www.anotherdonkeydesign.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-3849400432970872492011-10-13T08:45:13.394+11:002011-10-13T08:45:13.394+11:00Absolute PERFECTION, Jane!!! Your sister would ha...Absolute PERFECTION, Jane!!! Your sister would have been absolutely over the moon! Not only because of the fabulous way it looks, but also with the lovely reminder of times spent with your beloved Dad as children.....so special! What an amazing first DIY... you are a pro and I can't wait to see what comes next!!! ~ xxTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312125482245936560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-58870603743825351262011-10-13T08:23:54.925+11:002011-10-13T08:23:54.925+11:00That is sensational! My Granny had one - it was at...That is sensational! My Granny had one - it was at the back door (she was married in 1932) and by my time it was all dusty and muddy - it also had a mud scraper thingo on it.Diminishing Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072304081006798910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-71620675414183528362011-10-13T06:36:38.930+11:002011-10-13T06:36:38.930+11:00Wow, what a lucky sister! You did such a great job...Wow, what a lucky sister! You did such a great job. I might need to keep a look out for one of those for down here. My shoes certainly need it. Fabulous work :)Sarah Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869923063594203447noreply@blogger.com