tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post4803799829815878588..comments2024-01-12T11:01:13.789+00:00Comments on La Chatte Gitane : A Girl's Gotta Do What a Girl's Gotta Do.Patricia (La Chatte Gitane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-85375716337804129272017-05-15T12:26:20.535+01:002017-05-15T12:26:20.535+01:00Thanks. Yes, it is quite difficult to get things d...Thanks. Yes, it is quite difficult to get things done around here. Much rather sit and look out through the window. xPatricia (La Chatte Gitane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-91063172637214109632017-05-15T12:25:15.647+01:002017-05-15T12:25:15.647+01:00Hi there ! Thanks for popping in.
This Woca white ...Hi there ! Thanks for popping in.<br />This Woca white oil does make the wood appear whiter, but more like a bleached effect, if that makes sense.<br />Our worktop is Douglas fir and I know from experience it turns an awful yellowy orange which I abhor. Beech is a much denser wood and doesn't have all the markings of the fir that we have. The 'look' will be different.<br />I would suggest you try it out in an inconspicuous corner or a leftover piece from your counters if you have any.<br />The strangest thing is, where I have my chopping board (always in the same spot) the worktop turns more yellow than where the work surface is always exposed to the light.<br /><br />All in all, I am very pleased with this oil. As I said in my post it gives a lovely patina. And it is very easy to keep clean. Admittedly, I don't use harsh or abrasive cleaning products, only eco-friendly ones. xPatricia (La Chatte Gitane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-56867857742657535752017-05-15T05:26:02.881+01:002017-05-15T05:26:02.881+01:00Wanted to add - that is really quite a dreamy view...Wanted to add - that is really quite a dreamy view! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772527023949581116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-11648265505453126122017-05-15T05:07:16.816+01:002017-05-15T05:07:16.816+01:00I'm curious! Does the white oil make the wood ...I'm curious! Does the white oil make the wood appear whiter, or just prevent it from yellowing? We have beech butcher block counters, installed about 6 months ago, and they are turning yellower than I would like. I was just looking at the Woca White worktop oil wondering if that might solve this problem. Curious how you find it! Lovely kitchen!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772527023949581116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-39868138732689304102016-10-18T15:20:46.831+01:002016-10-18T15:20:46.831+01:00It's very satisfying when you step back and it...It's very satisfying when you step back and it's all freshly oiled isn't it, but I hate emptying everything off to do it. We do need to do around our sink every six months the splashes of washing the pots make it vital ... but I think I'd splash even more if I was distracted by a view like yours. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-72055607148427130432016-10-10T18:45:43.156+01:002016-10-10T18:45:43.156+01:00I love a nice piece of wood! Oiling that worktop m...I love a nice piece of wood! Oiling that worktop must be very satisfying.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-77424736571119480902016-10-10T11:50:13.409+01:002016-10-10T11:50:13.409+01:00They sure do !
The oiling is nothing. It's th...They sure do !<br /><br />The oiling is nothing. It's the clearing and cleaning beforehand that takes all the effort. Haha!Patricia (La Chatte Gitane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-67241270506566489032016-10-10T11:34:04.099+01:002016-10-10T11:34:04.099+01:00Your dogs know a good view and when to appreciate ...Your dogs know a good view and when to appreciate it!<br /><br />Looks like hard work to oil those tops.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-85987601627736977722016-10-10T10:50:01.845+01:002016-10-10T10:50:01.845+01:00The view is this kitchen's best asset. If only...The view is this kitchen's best asset. If only the windows were self-cleaning. :)Patricia (La Chatte Gitane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-57895064062547387132016-10-10T10:48:53.532+01:002016-10-10T10:48:53.532+01:00This empty worktop is not its normal state. I also...This empty worktop is not its normal state. I also have lots of stuff on mine when it's not being oiled and drying. :)<br />Patricia (La Chatte Gitane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-29761919532021939012016-10-10T09:36:25.060+01:002016-10-10T09:36:25.060+01:00I have kitchen worktop envy, beautiful kitchen and...I have kitchen worktop envy, beautiful kitchen and view xSimple Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884864661226371141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-64003169614830703902016-10-10T08:27:15.032+01:002016-10-10T08:27:15.032+01:00I love that empty bench!!! I hate the clutter on m...I love that empty bench!!! I hate the clutter on mine. Good job done! Oiled wood. Sounds classulocal alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586011850451326646noreply@blogger.com