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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 12:30:33 PM
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This is an old photo-The picket fence extends the length of the property, around my Mr. McGregor's potting shed and perennial beds and along the garage....lots and lots of pickets.
I'm itching to re-paint it a deep forest green...
Does a picket fence have to be white?
Feeling a little radical lately and need some advice!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 1:20:48 PM
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Melody, I say do what you like, it is your house and your fence. However, I would keep it white. Of course, if you do paint it green and not like it, you can always repaint it white or another color.
If you do paint the fence green, I'd love to see a picture. I don't think I've ever seen a green picket fence. Thanks for sharing. Lovely house.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 2:29:52 PM
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Melody! I love your house and your picket fence!!! I think you should go for it - it's your home, you should paint your fence however you feel will make you happiest! Besides - paint is very forgiving and not super expensive...I'm with Marly on that. If you don't like it, you can always paint over it! I do like the white, but I think green could be very pretty, too... maybe a paler shade of green... like a green-washed whitewash, you know? Then again, dark might be pretty, too. A lady on the other side of town painted hers a rustic red, and it looks beautiful - so don't be afraid to give it a try! Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will be beautiful. You have great taste! Just please post pictures, okay? I'll be anxious to see when it's finished! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 2:33:01 PM
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What a cute house. I guess I would leave it white, the green might blend in to much with the grass. Unless you were thinking of a light green.
nancyJo
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 2:47:08 PM
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I agree you should do what you want - it's YOUR house!! And you are a creative farmgirl with lots of ideas! It certainly doesn't have to be white. But I would wonder if green would blend in too much? I guess you won't know until you try it. And if you do it and decide you don't like it, all you need is more paint!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 3:34:59 PM
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I would keep it white, thats the color the Victorians would have kept it...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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lwm
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Loralie
Duncan
AZ
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 3:36:06 PM
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| If a green fence makes you smile-go for it! |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 3:38:49 PM
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I like the white but think you should do whatever makes you happy. Joey
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3341 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3341 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 3:40:21 PM
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Hmmmmm....All of my trim is a deep forest green around the windows and my screen doors-I think I am going to try a little section of fence as soon as it warms up and go for the GREEN!
Thank you ladies-
Melody
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
620 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
620 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 9:40:23 PM
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 07:28:54 AM
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My mother in law has a beautiful blue picket fence around her flower garden, it is a nice touch. Green I think can be risky with blending in too much but...last summer we painted our whole house green. We have lots of grass and pasture around so my husband was afraid the hose would be less obvious than they boring grey it was. People (and we) love it. It is striking and wonderful, it doesn't seem to blend in but rather compliment it's surroundings. Good luck on deciding. Generally I would say go with your gutt and it will be great.
Emily
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 07:58:05 AM
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I was going to suggest painting a section and going from there, too.
Please post a photo when you try it!
~jess
http://jessabelluh.blogspot.com/ |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 11:40:41 AM
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Anxious to see your test section... I think it looks nice white - but who knows... Until you give it a try. Have fun!
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 1:59:51 PM
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Ya know.... what about a mint green? I think that would be light enough to satisfy and would look stunning.
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 4:17:50 PM
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What if you just tried painting your stair railing? That would be very pretty and you would still have a picket fence in the traditional white. I think the green hand railing would set off nicely against your porch.
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3341 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3341 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 6:34:19 PM
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Actually, I did paint the railings a deep forest green last year and I loved the way that turned out!
Can't wait for it to warm up here so I can get going...
Melody |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 8:04:13 PM
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Good Luck Melody!
I am sure it will look nice in the deep green to match the trim. ANd, and the risk of sounding repetative....you can always buy some more white paint if you dont like it!
LOL
Would love to see a picture of a test section!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
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Posted - May 01 2012 : 07:43:30 AM
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