Depo SD

Debbie, the bathroom IS beautiful and it is obvious it is very good quality. Some people feel emboldened to be mean on the web. I would like to see what their houses look like, you know what I mean?!

Debbie.....vent anytime girl! I know the site your referencing and agree with DepoSD....you have done an amazing job on your home during the past year....be very proud of yourself, your husband for his amazing talents and your beautiful daughter!!! Your pictures reflect a home that would always be open to whomever wished to walk through the door and that person would feel welcome and at ease! DO NOT EVER go to that website again!!!!! I'm shaking my finger at you :-)
Now, I'm in total agreement with karemore....the Lagoon drapes are going to be perfect with the duvet and shames!!!!!
Breathe girl breathe!
Lauren looks like she's having a great time!

I STILL love the Lagoon drapes; I hope you will too, when they arrive!

Tears, and prayers, for Margaret and her mother. I find myself caring deeply for all my friends on Houzz - we seem like one big family. Thank you all for being here.

Hello my friends. I want to thank all of you for the support you provided me during one of the most difficult times we all must someday face. The last few weeks have been a turbulent time for me, filled with tears and a few laughs along the way. Through it all I received so many emails with kind words and quite a few virtual hugs. I am so grateful to have met all of you through Houzz. Thank you, Margaret.

Good Lord! Never in my life have I seen such ridiculous invective over a simple, polite request for ideas designing a difficult space! As noted by rational people, designers asking each other for help is commonplace, just as all true professionals run ideas or problems by fellow professionals to get their insight on the situation. It's called collegiality. Any professional who believes himself to be above seeking advice from other professionals is an egomaniac and should be avoided like the plague.

I don't think Andraena and Collette are members of a police force. They are members of the SS wearing very large and very unattractive Gestapo boots.

And Andraena, bringing up your legal credentials on a design forum in a pathetic attempt to somehow imbue your bile with credibility is just mind-boggling. Furthermore, as a former prosecutor in the Department of Justice, I can tell you that throwing out terms like plagiarism in this context is beyond absurd and brings to mind another legal term: slander.

Ali, just read your comment about Nashville. Yes, please have Lucky think of a way to get you there!

OMG I'm laughing so hard. Who knew BBL had so many meanings! What video? Where? Above me here? So lost. D's thread? Be back....

I like Bubba's Blabs :)) aha BB, a new one that we will only understand.

Lynne, I love your mailbox! We just have community boxes, so can't do that, but I would if I could!

uh oh showing your age, ali! I was addicted to it in HS, and in college. My otherhalf still sings (pitifully--on purpose) the Luke and Laura theme song when he catches me watching something on the Chick Flick channel.

Kids love educational games (apps) on the iPad, mini iPad , or smartphone.

What has happen to Tasi? No new postings in months? Checked in to see latest posting, but nothing! Hope every thing is alright.

Bridget, I know! I've been waiting patiently for him to drop in, but too am beginning to wonder!

Congratulations dclostboy, everything looks absolutely amazing! You have such an eye for design, I'm always blown away by everything you do! Best wishes for a very successful business!

What an awesome thread!!! Congrats and good luck with your business!!!

Congrats, dc and best wishes in your business endeavor. It all looks so cool and I really want to end up there someday. Gotta make it happen!

I can understand not using pillows if you don't like the look but to say it takes too long to make or un-make a bed really makes me chuckle. Omg it takes like 10 seconds! How lazy can we be?!

Just paint your fireplace doors with high heat black paint. It comes in a spray can. That will modernize things.

We would definitely leave the stone wall! It has a natural beauty that is timeless. Perhaps change the fire place doors/insert and build a new hearth to add some personal touch.

We dislike the idea of painting a natural surface.... Many problems down the road with that.

Also, you can clean your stone wall with a good stone cleaner and it will bring out colors and textured that you do not see today.
http://miraclesealants.com/c_tle_stone_cleaner.html

Peg, love, please celebrate this day. Super treat for supper? Champagne? Dash out and buy a new nightie?

I'm in a bit of a pointless state of fury. This being Africa, some idiot was transporting two giraffes in whatever vehicle and went under a bridge and the one giraffe hit its head and has died. Can you imagine how angry I feel? That exquisite, gentle giant? You would think at least that people in this industry would understand about giraffes and bridges, for pete's sake! And it is an industry. Tourism, of course, which is fine if it's run by people with brains and conscience. And then there are all those folks who pay fortunes to come and kill giraffes, buffaloes, rhinos, elephant, lions, leopards, cheetahs, kudu, springbok, baboons, if it walks let's kill it. To prove how good we are at pointing a barrel.

Okay. That's a bit political, I guess. I might be reported. Don't care.

Let's call it "Spencer's Mountain". The Real Houzzwives of Vista just doesn't have the the right ring to it!

We have gale force winds today. Nearly blown off bike morning and afternoon. Lots of damage, not to us, thank goodness.

chook, glad you are okay.

spencer, you warned us that there are always last minute things. Confess, I had no idea how many. Hope you and hookie are all settled into your rental and you two can catch your breath.

That must be one heck of a convoy! I hated the traffic on our last trip to LA. Don't get a lot of that in Kansas. LOL.

BIG day tomorrow!!! Oh boy.

Wayfair, but I don't know if they ship to Canada.

Visit The Classy Home online store http://www.theclassyhome.com/comersus_listItems.asp?idCategory=341&Furniture;=End+Tables

Stefanie, your drapery lady has installers, I'm sure. You may feel funny asking her since you ordered from HPD.

Lovely room. Love the art work. May I suggest an Ikat print in shades of grey and cream?

I love the lamps Stefanie, I think they are a great fit to the room, I think waiting on the shades to see how they look with both lamps is a good idea before making any decisions. MO

Happy birthday Margo! You are the reason I kept coming back to Houzz, before my addiction to it was full-blown. I love your humor, wit and honesty! Cheers!

My time management consultant is concerned that I'm spending too much time on Houzz.

My time management consultant became disgusted with me and is on vacation until further notice. Maybe never : ). I sure do need to change my ways. I should be an artist again today.

Love Willie's mullet!

Awww, you left the pug there....big smiley face here!!!!

well.....im not getting any negative comments on painting the hutch same gray/blue as coffee cabinet, thats pretty much the same as a green light to me.... :x

Yes, Spencer's thread works fine on the iPad app.

My mother-in-law will be 99 in December & she still lives alone & drives!!.. but no yoga.. some people just have "good genes".

No smell that I've noticed.

Wow, thank you everyone for your comments. This peice was giving to me from a family member. It is in excellent shape. After looking in drawers etc. adivra you were right. First it is 2 peices and so heavy it took 4 men to put in my house, it is made by hickory chair. I decided to not paint. I don't know much about antiques etc, but does look like this peice is one. Thank you so much , I almost painted something that someone else would appreciate so much! Thanks again

Oh boy do I love cheesecake, but don't think there is a place for it in my new "eat less calories" life style:)

Nancy, we have almost the same fabric.

Luxuries to me are something very different. I built small house 3 years ago and for the first time since my accident 30 years ago, I can get in and out of bed alone, use my kitchen independently. In order to build on a very small budget, many people donated money. Now, I had to forgo luxuries like fancy cabinets and walk in closets to live my dream of independence but even with builder grade oak cabinets and inexpensive tile, I have more luxuries than ever before including not havine people get me up and put me to bed. I also can use every inch of those builder grade cabinets myself including a side swing oven, roll under sink and cook top, and touch faucets! Believe me, despite its simple design, I have the luxuries most wheelchair users dream of! And I live very happily with them! I love my house!

I should have known better than to look at the discussion page so close to bedtime. I've started on your space because I absolutely think the zebra rug can work. So far, all I've managed to do is move the chairs, and remove the valances and the wreath, but the pillows will go next.

You actually might need to rearrange the furniture--shame on hubby for putting the TV over the fireplace--and I'm not sure why your sectional is hanging off the end of the wall. If it's to accommodate baby furniture, let's find another way to do it.

For now, I've kept your green table and white lamp, moved the chairs up to meet the corner of the sectional, and simplified a bit. I will return tomorrow to finish. In the meantime, let's all get some sleep. ;-)