Wednesday, September 23, 2009

I'm all Cracked Up




all images from flickr

Why is it that I love cracked paint?
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41 comments:

  1. Maya @ Completely CoastalSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    It looks awesome as a close up..., weather worn, telling a story..., but if I see a home like that, I think TLC is needed. I guess the context matters.

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  2. SaraSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Yes! I love it too - lovely pictures!

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  3. Josephine Tale PeddlerSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I love cracked paint too. The pink is my favourite! xx

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  4. CathiSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    because it's gorgeous, vibrant and has it's own stories for you to imagine...what kind of life it had before it crossed your path...!

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  5. BrocanteSeptember 23, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Because it is charming dear :-) Have a nice day!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 23, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    I love old doors with cracked paint, great pics! Have a sweet day! x

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  7. LeniSeptember 23, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Absolutely agree. Its called character...makes things just that bit more interesting to look at ;)

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  8. love lives in the kitchenSeptember 23, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Good morning Simone (it's morning for me but who knows what time is there in your beautiful contry;). you know that few days ago i had the same idea - i wanted publish some pictures of cracked paint doors. i love cracked paint too. these pictures are so very beautiful...
    wish you a great day!
    justyna

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  9. Kellie CollisSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    I think its because of the story behind it!

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  10. basiclabelSwedenSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Love the beatiful photos on your blog, special the wooden doors.


    Greetings from Sweden!

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  11. The Curious CatSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Probably because it is so tactile and it suggests that age and beauty can still go hand in hand? There is also something rather rustic about it...

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  12. vicki archerSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Because it is totally fabulous and there is nothing like an aged patina...xv

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  13. Brabourne FarmSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    It's hard to beat a bit of texture, especially if it's coloured! Leigh

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  14. aleSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    hola!!!!! l love toooo!!!!beautifull photos and colours!!!! l can imagine some history in each one!!!! beautifull post!!!! besos!!!!!

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  15. MFAMBSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    i think for one thing it looks like art. texture adds interest. beautiful.

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  16. My Passport to StyleSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    I can see the appeal, I like rust for the same reason, the texturing is great!Sharon xx http://www.mypassporttostyle.blogspot.com

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  17. Drawn to The SeaSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Because it tells a story :-)
    Peace,
    ~Julia

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  18. Alison GibbsSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Great photos.
    It is hard to work out why cracked paint appeals to us.
    Just one of 'those things' that are hard to explain.
    Years ago these pieces would have been sanded back and repainted - now we love them
    Alison

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  19. EileenSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Oh, I love it too!
    When I shop at a favorite second-hand warehouse (Golden Oldies) and I find a treasure, they always offer to 'clean it up' and I always protest! I love peeling paint, I love scratched and marred, it speaks of history to me! All your pictures are so endearing to my heart. Thanks for sharing!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  20. koraleeSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    I love this as well...the blue is amazing!

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  21. Tales of WhimsySeptember 23, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Girl it's a sickness and I have it too! :) I love these pictures.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    OOOOOhhhh, the chippier the better. It makes it feel so historical!

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  23. SUGARSeptember 24, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    i think crackled paint makes a place look lived in, but in a nice way ahah which is kind of weird becuase you normally get it with deserted places ;)

    i think it looks kinda homely

    sugar
    xoxo

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  24. avant garde designSeptember 24, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    so funny i do too! i think i just love hunks of wood with a former life, with a soul, with a story to tell. keeps things interesting when you have a piece or two like that in your home. keeps us grounded :)

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    Oh I LOVE that too....and come to think of it I am not sure why either...mmmmm.....if I come up with something I will let you know. In the mean time thanks for the pics...love love love them!!

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  26. Simply ColetteSeptember 24, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Love that texture in photography! I love taking still life shots like that. Turns out so well. :)

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  27. CourtneySeptember 24, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    I love cracked paint too! I drive Ethan crazy when we paint things because I aspire for the worn, cracked look and he tries to make everything perfectly sleek.

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  28. Rebecca @ Belle BlogSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Because it is charming...it has a history and tells a story!!
    ♥ Rebecca

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  29. the*pink*princessSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Love those pics!!! I love anything too,that is old and chippy! Except the outside of my house in dire need of painting,but is next project on the go!!
    Lesley : )

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  30. Brenda PruittSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Old peeling doors. Love the rustic, vintage look to them. Kind of how I feel some days!
    Brenda

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  31. SamySeptember 24, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Lovely pictures, I think its coz of the stoy they tell :)

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  32. RobinfromCASeptember 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    I love the old cracked and chipped paint as well. These are great pictures! I have a bunch of old crackly (is that a word?) paint pictures as well - too fun!

    Happy Spring to you!
    Robin

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  33. {oc cottage}September 24, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Because under those layers and in the cracks...there so much history and a story to be told!

    m ^..^

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  34. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    I think it has a story to tell whereas sometimes shiny new can feel impersonal

    Hope you avoided the dust storm? x Julie

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  35. thingsIloveSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    I love it too! It's so charming.

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  36. Slices of Beauty...September 24, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Delightfully rustic!

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  37. UnknownSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    cracked paint is fabulous - it's authentic and has age to it. It almost seems to know secrets.

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  38. UnknownSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    wonderful photos.
    great blog. love the layout. i'm following you now. you should pop over/follow mine. i have all things books. also have a free book give-a-way and interview going now.
    xo

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  39. jennifer lortonSeptember 25, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    I love it too!

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  40. Black ZebraSeptember 26, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    Love the green one! Yeh ,cracked paint does it for me too. Great post!

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  41. prashantSeptember 26, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Because it is charming dear :-) Have a nice day!
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