tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post3631447553380149782..comments2024-03-06T01:41:32.442-07:00Comments on Lyrical Journey: Vacation Cottage: BeforeJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17555143763126540757noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-22123982319322091932013-09-09T23:17:49.137-06:002013-09-09T23:17:49.137-06:00These little cottages are superb.I will surely con...These little cottages are superb.I will surely consider them on a vocational tour. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mountainedge.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Mount Tamborine</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125807153271898585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-46900527600391446122013-07-30T20:07:39.590-06:002013-07-30T20:07:39.590-06:00Hi, nice post. Well what can I say is that these i...Hi, nice post. Well what can I say is that these is an interesting and very informative topic. Thanks for sharing your <br /><br />ideas, its not just entertaining but also gives your reader knowledge. Good blogs style too, Cheers!<br /><br />- The <b><a href="http://rockportcottages.com/rockport-ma/vacation-rental.html" rel="nofollow">vacation rental rockport</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704878500028540475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-53292042001179048162011-07-28T09:02:37.143-06:002011-07-28T09:02:37.143-06:00What a wonderful space for a 'get away.' Y...What a wonderful space for a 'get away.' You have some wonderful pieces, so nice to have your Grandparents things. I agree with the other commentors. Take your time, and paint is your friend. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. After seeing your make over of your office, I know it will be great.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13146377365343300346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-15125382066711590382011-07-27T21:42:33.335-06:002011-07-27T21:42:33.335-06:00i've seen a couch like that in midnight blue, ...i've seen a couch like that in midnight blue, it looked nice. i also saw one in a baby blue. white to me is a nice color, it just makes the room airy or lighter feel and bright. i was actually imagining your house to have this french vintage style - when I saw your kitchen and you said white cabinets it reminded me of this french kitchen - http://designcenter.realestate.msn.com/inspirational/kitchens/french-eclectic-kitc<br />i dunno i was just getting this vintage designs/deco in my head with a french twist lolblue elephant photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327147188420436787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-21109782420974254112011-07-27T20:11:21.772-06:002011-07-27T20:11:21.772-06:00Jamie it is lovely. Thanks so much for sharing.Jamie it is lovely. Thanks so much for sharing.Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085717440371812847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-63908310372825159772011-07-25T11:56:23.282-06:002011-07-25T11:56:23.282-06:00Oh Jamie....I love seeing your house. It was wort...Oh Jamie....I love seeing your house. It was worth the wait, and all the crapola involved in closing. It looks perfect-sweet, small, (aka easy to clean) and full of neutrals that you can easily make your own at your own pace. How great to have your grandparents furnishings. when my grandmother passed, I was not in a position to take any of her things, but my brother has her dining set and each time I sit at it; wonderful memories.<br />I'm afraid I'm not much help on how to re-do the furnishings...good luck hone in on your inner Martha. You have such great taste I'm certain you'll think of something. I love that cover you have for your bed.<br />Enjoy!!Simon https://www.blogger.com/profile/03844538179633976411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-26711448025689797552011-07-23T17:58:17.322-06:002011-07-23T17:58:17.322-06:00I love the house! I actually took my mom by it tod...I love the house! I actually took my mom by it today to show it off. Aunt Carla said she had a key, but didn't dare just barge in so we admired it from the outside. I am excited to see how you make it comfortable for you and I would love to help you with any project!!!The Felix Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-90840776304976928322011-07-22T18:58:45.686-06:002011-07-22T18:58:45.686-06:00Jamie, how perfect that you have your own home..yo...Jamie, how perfect that you have your own home..you have a great start! happy FIY...it is so rewarding...you will learn by doing..don't be afraid to start...no mistakes..just opportunities!<br />xoDagmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165282760887779802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-84036018267770692362011-07-22T16:46:19.162-06:002011-07-22T16:46:19.162-06:00Your home away from home looks like a wonderful &q...Your home away from home looks like a wonderful "blank canvas" to play with! I especially like the gold sofa. Decorating will be so fun and I can't wait to see what you come up with!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151980017769709403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-12929537305238580532011-07-22T16:07:50.348-06:002011-07-22T16:07:50.348-06:00this was such fun to see ... I know you will have ...this was such fun to see ... I know you will have many happy moments here!! I know everyone has their own style but my two suggestions are to paint all white where possible as it helps to freshen everything up and perhaps more important, take your time and get to know the space ...it will all come together ~ELKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935251214683485912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-7704978978893354952011-07-22T09:36:24.714-06:002011-07-22T09:36:24.714-06:00I'm seeing white, creams, and pops of faded co...I'm seeing white, creams, and pops of faded color. However, this is my aesthetic. I say, go for it, paint the cabinets and the dressers, but you will have to sand them first and it may be a bigger job than you were anticipating. And I'm thinking that the gold couch is too nice to do anything with, but you'd have to design your room around it. If you want to recover it, go with something really classic, like blue velvet and less buttons. A couch like that screams for velvet!Erin Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740698417495064304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-80791059395107716872011-07-21T15:37:04.224-06:002011-07-21T15:37:04.224-06:00this has loads of charm. I'm fond of that cou...this has loads of charm. I'm fond of that couch, really nice lines. I say be bold with paint. what's the harm? if you don't like it paint it again. but I'm betting you'll like it. :) I too like the lines of the end tables, but I've never painted over veneer, so can't offer any advice there. I think my favorite pieces are the bedroom set, with the gold. don't know why I like it, but I really do. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on this little getaway of yours Jamie. you have impeccable taste!!! and above all, just have FUN!Ms. Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775088530495290520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-21403129000713264472011-07-21T09:20:12.424-06:002011-07-21T09:20:12.424-06:00What a great get away home....so cute. I have no a...What a great get away home....so cute. I have no advice for decorating as I'm challenged in that area. Just go with the colors you love and relax you. I like white appliances... but do not like the mis matched look so if it's black you prefer; paint the refrigerator. My bil did one of theirs and it looked fabulous...and lasted forever. So looking forward to the changes you make.Diana Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859799778543495784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-34021461349302113222011-07-21T08:34:03.048-06:002011-07-21T08:34:03.048-06:00The place looks really lovely, Jamie! I can imagin...The place looks really lovely, Jamie! I can imagine how excited you must be! Unfortunately, I'm the worst at DIY, plus I have to see everything finished as I can never see it before my eyes... Do you know Suzanne's blog: http://meridianroad.blogspot.com/p/my-home.html I'm so amazed about all her projects, maybe there is something there for you, too!Rosie Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851804926095533117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-75297776087238081402011-07-21T08:11:23.504-06:002011-07-21T08:11:23.504-06:00That place looks lovely! I'm sure there will b...That place looks lovely! I'm sure there will be more than a few evenings of wonderful conversation and wine, delicious food and great memories made.~Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206998657385911226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-68720558894960123212011-07-21T03:38:53.298-06:002011-07-21T03:38:53.298-06:00I love the little side tables and the master bedro...I love the little side tables and the master bedroom suite is fantastic, to me it looks as though they are from the 50's/60's. Personally, I wouldn't do a thing to them.<br /><br />Your house is lovely and I am sure you will have fun getting just the way you want.R Montalbanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120909825589409116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-655105908531967442011-07-20T21:43:09.871-06:002011-07-20T21:43:09.871-06:00So cute, Jamie! So much potential, I can't wa...So cute, Jamie! So much potential, I can't wait to see all the projects. Wish I could offer you some advice but I know nothing about upholstering furniture or painting it. But I know you'll figure it out. Thanks for sharing your new cottage!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286536071789552916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-89617914393272211502011-07-20T20:52:26.155-06:002011-07-20T20:52:26.155-06:00I love the place and I LOVE makeovers! Can't w...I love the place and I LOVE makeovers! Can't wait to see what you do! I second whoever said to try something you usually wouldn't do... maybe fun vintage inspired, but updated colors? or all white-washed like a beach house? Can't wait to see what you choose in the end. Here's a link I've used for re-finishing furniture; http://decorate.tipjunkie.com/repainting-furniture/page/3/ Hope it's helpful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-84647440822668667052011-07-20T20:23:23.261-06:002011-07-20T20:23:23.261-06:00Hmmmm, there's so much potential there. I thin...Hmmmm, there's so much potential there. I think you should take it one room at a time. Or at least one project at a time. Since you're looking for a headboard, why not start there? There's a really cool idea for a DIY headboard that looks amazing in the current issue of Do It Yourself magazine, that involves old drawers. I'd check it out, it's really cool.i.ikedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01658179846987510769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-62595576616401194032011-07-20T20:08:35.722-06:002011-07-20T20:08:35.722-06:00It's so weird to see all of Grandma and Grandp...It's so weird to see all of Grandma and Grandpa's stuff somewhere besides their house! It totally looks like they live there. I miss them! But I'm glad their stuff has found a good home. I'm sure they would be happy.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943996233043707644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-12726449193471575182011-07-20T20:05:22.070-06:002011-07-20T20:05:22.070-06:00Great space! You must be so excited!
Looks like a...Great space! You must be so excited! <br />Looks like all your furniture pieces have great lines. I actually really like the gold sofa as is. I've had a wingback chair reupholstered and spent about $500 including fabric I bought for $6 a yard, if that helps. <br /><br />You are really lucky to have so much of your grandparents' old furniture in your new home :)Carrie @ Hazardous Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578831218273627158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-29979752856999603442011-07-20T20:01:38.181-06:002011-07-20T20:01:38.181-06:00What a great place, and so much fun to think about...What a great place, and so much fun to think about all the decorating! We've had great success with slipcovers for old couches. It's much cheaper than reupholstering, and we once had summer and winter slipcovers for a couch and loveseat, which I loved. One was navy blue and the other a cream. Both were small geometric prints. Wish I still had them. It was like having a make-over twice a year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-8213627951222107592011-07-20T19:39:54.846-06:002011-07-20T19:39:54.846-06:00oh, what i would do for a weekend getaway cottage....oh, what i would do for a weekend getaway cottage. i second olivia's comment!urban muserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174488230882848637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-59631540496599627762011-07-20T19:22:30.668-06:002011-07-20T19:22:30.668-06:00What a beautiful new home Jamie!
Take one room at ...What a beautiful new home Jamie!<br />Take one room at a time, and do everything you can to make it uniquely your own.<br />Congratulations, and thank you for sharing it here!Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813065790580462308.post-42526448483311400702011-07-20T18:29:46.763-06:002011-07-20T18:29:46.763-06:00It's so cute!
That couch is fantastic. I'...It's so cute!<br /><br />That couch is fantastic. I've never reupholstered or priced but I can't wait to see what you do with it...I'm in love!!<br /><br />Don't be afraid of paint. I had contemplated our dresser for a couple of years...now I'm a crazy painter. :)<br /><br />Excited to see all of your changes!michelle@decorandthedoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011393497277353506noreply@blogger.com