Sunday, July 12, 2009

More Videos!

I added some extra footage to the bottom of yesterdays post, for those who want to learn more about the sanding pads, brushes and stain I used. Oh, and there's one of Mr. LC doing his "thang" there too. :-)

Hope you're having an incredible weekend in your neck of the woods.
Hey? Where IS "your neck of the woods"? I always wonder what city the folks reading my blog call home.

Layla :-)
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156 comments:

  1. PatQJuly 12, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Viewing from Chicago here.

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  2. LAJuly 12, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Hey Layla, great video. I'm sure HGTV is going to snatch you up soon!

    By the way, "my neck of the woods" is Ringgold, Georgia (just outside of Chattanooga, TN). Have a great weekend...looking forward to seeing your next project.

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  3. Suburban StitcherJuly 12, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    I live in Richmond, TX...which is a suburb of Houston on the Southwest side.

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  4. RuthieBJuly 12, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    I'm in Fort Worth, TX!

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  5. bethJuly 12, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    We are in Hermiston, Oregon. On the Eastern side of the state, in the desert. Even though we do not live on the beach, that is the look I love in my home, so I like to call our house our little beach cottage in the desert. :)

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  6. jenniferJuly 12, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Layla!
    My neck of the woods is East of Dallas, Texas.

    Take Care,
    Jennifer

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  7. slip4July 12, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    I live in Richmond, VA. I love your blog and get so excited when I see a new posting in my Google Reader. One question: I love the look of bamboo blinds and want to use them in my kitchen's breakfast table area. When measuring, should the blinds fit within the frame of the window, or be a little wider? I plan to buy the less expensive ones from Target or Home Depot. There are 8 windows to cover and I can't afford to do custom.

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  8. KurtzhalsJuly 12, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Hey girl. Loved the vid. We just redid an old armoire that we yanked out of our neighbors basement (For Free!) and the best part was throwing the poly on and watching it come back to life. I am a painted furniture kinda gal, but I'm so glad we let this one be.
    - Shelly from Eau Claire, WI (near the twin cities)

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  9. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Hot and Humid Charleston South Carolina

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  10. Jacqueline @ HOMEJuly 12, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    My city is London really, although I live 30 minutes outside, but I'm very proud to be a Londoner as it's my favourite city in the world ( although there are some others that are pretty good !!!! )
    Great videos. XXXX

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  11. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I love your blog! I have been following it for a little while, it is great inspiration. Our home always has a project going on. I have been able to turn my passion into a way to earn money. I go to estate sales, goodwill ect. and take those finds , change them up a bit and bring them together to create a room that is wonderful. I really enjoy doing this. I live on the northern Oregon coast. (Area where kindergarten cop, Goonies and others were filmed) I love your work too!!! Lisa

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  12. Country ReflectionsJuly 12, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Commenting from northern Michigan! Just found your blog and read with great interest about your kitchen cupboards re-do! I love the corbells under the cabinets and hope to do the same with mine!
    Love your blog.....Mary

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  13. mimi charmanteJuly 12, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Good morning and happy Sunday~
    Seattle is where I call home. Gorgeous summers and, well, a bit gray and wet in the winter...
    Have a fabulous rest of your weekend,
    xo

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  14. Antoinette Seminario-SkinnerJuly 12, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Love reading your blog! Originally from Peru, raised in Fort Lauderdale, and currently living in Cadiz, KY. We are trying to fix up our fixer-upper as well. My husband and I are total opposites, I love all things nautical, and he is the country boy. Funny, we bought a Cape Cod style home out in the country. Always looking for new ideas while we try to blend our different tastes and styles!! I always look forward to seeing what you are up to!!

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  15. Peanut-Butter KittyJuly 12, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Layla,
    Checking in from lovely Lodi, California. Read your blog almost everyday to see what's new. I really like your kitchen, it has inspired me to maybe paint my cabinets white because it is so small. Just wanted to say keep up the "inspiring".

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  16. KelseyJuly 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    As of today, I am in Minneapolis proper. But we move to the suburbs on Thursday of this week, and I'll have to start from scratch on adding character to our new place!

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  17. Kelly CrowJuly 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Combine, Texas is where I call home. I am southeast of Dallas, live in a town of about 2500. I love your blog and your creativity!

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  18. PamJuly 12, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Love, love, love your blog and your easy, breezy style! thanks for the inspiration! From Roseville, CA (Sacramento area)

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  19. 3egirlsJuly 12, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    I live in Rockford, MI.....a small town just north of Grand Rapids.

    Love your blog! Thanks for all the great ideas!!

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  20. LoriJuly 12, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Love your blog Layla ~ visiting you from Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada.

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  21. Happy NesterJuly 12, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Layla, I am visiting you from Lakeland, Florida.
    I love the way you and Mr. LC work together. My husband and I tackle every project around our house as a team, as well.
    I feel it brings us closer. Love your blog.

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  22. SoSoBellaJuly 12, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    This reader is in Seal Beach, California, a great little town I am so happy to live in. I too love your blog. Painted my kitchen recently. Was given that little extra push reading blogs, one of them being yours :O)
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    xo

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  23. PamJuly 12, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I live in Elwood, IN. It's a small town in the heart of Hoosierland - surrounded by cornfields. It's really quite lovely!

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  24. MarcyJuly 12, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Greetings from Connecticut!

    I love what you've done with your home - lots of fun to read your blog!

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  25. ShelbyJuly 12, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    hi layla! i'm in Troy,IL which is a small town just outside of St. Louis, MO

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  26. JuliaJuly 12, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    El Paso, Texas!

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  27. LoriJuly 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Another reader from Seattle, WA. Working on a tiny cottage built in 1910. I love your inspirational ideas. I can't wait to see what you do next. Thanks!!

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  28. CarolAnne - camdesignJuly 12, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Viewing from Calgary, Alberta Canada

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  29. April was in CA now MA July 12, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Originally from a little town in GA, but currently living in CT. We move around a bit because hubby is in the military.

    The bench is fantastic! Can't wait to have our own house again some day to work on.

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  30. RochelleJuly 12, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Looking in on you from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada....love all your great ideas and projects!
    Rochellle

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  31. DianneJuly 12, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Hi...I can't believe there is another Dianne and spelled with 2 n's! I am in N.C. and read you daily!

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  32. ReneeJuly 12, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I'm from Olympia, WA and just bought my first home with my husband. We move in next week, but I'm already prepping for all the things I can do to make the home mine. (I'm a tad excited)! Your blog has been extremely helpful - THANK YOU!

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  33. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    My "neck of the woods" is Boise, Idaho. Been a blog stalker for several months now.

    In the past couple of weeks I've even used your paint concoction and have gone black for my kitchen cabinets. LOVE IT!

    Thanks for all of your inspiration!

    Julie

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  34. HeatherJuly 12, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    I read your blog from a Georgian Air Force Base town.

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  35. NancyJuly 12, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Love to read your blog from
    Birmingham, Al

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  36. SoniaJuly 12, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Hi Layla


    writing from Tampa, fl!

    Love your blog

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  37. BonnieJuly 12, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Greetings from Calgary, Alberta, Canada...in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

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  38. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    I am viewing from Midland, TX. We are just ahead of moving into our first rental house here in the USA after having lived in Germany for eight and a half years. So we got a lot of design and decoaration issues coming up....LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog and I am sure I will get a lot of inspiration out of it!

    Ilka

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  39. Karli @ RockyBellaJuly 12, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Layla,
    I loved your bench video. Totally cracked me up, it was like I was doing a project with a friend in the back yard. =)
    I always enjoy your blog.
    ...From Karli in Bakersfield, California.

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  40. Kristie @ Comfy CozyJuly 12, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    I've been following your blog for a couple of weeks now and more recently folling you on Twitter. This is my first post. Lots of inspiration at The Lettered Cottage! I love your style!! My neck of the woods is Friedens Pennsylvania.

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  41. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Enjoying your blog from Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Lisa

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  42. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    shouting out from Gresham, Oregon (sub of portland)

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  43. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Enjoying your blog from Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Lisa

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  44. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    LOve your blog here on Lawn-guy-lend, NY! (For you out of towners that is Long Island)
    -Muffy

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  45. KristaJuly 12, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Meridian, Mississippi here.

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  46. Our FamilyJuly 12, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    We are a military family currently stationed in Fort Knox, Kentucky (with the gold vault). The last day of July we move to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and we're very excited.
    I really enjoy your blog!! And your drop cloth drape idea is #1 on my list for decorating our new home! After unpacking, of course.

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  47. AuraJuly 12, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Norman, Oklahoma!

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  48. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    My "neck of the woods" is Overland Park, KS. Just outside of Kansas City, Missouri!!

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  49. GwenJuly 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Central coast of California here, think Hearst Castle and you are there.

    Have a great Sunday!

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  50. MichelleJuly 12, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Reading your blog from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho here.

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  51. KatieJuly 12, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Just moved from TN to a far western suburb of Chicago called Geneva. So far we like it but we will really see after the winter.

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  52. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    love your blog! You have the best ideas! Following from Greensboro, North Carolina!

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  53. sheppyJuly 12, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Hi,

    while, I'm originally from California, I call Paris, France home now.
    Thanks for all of the inspiration.
    E

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  54. clairedulaluneJuly 12, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Hello my orginal neck of the woods is Belfast, but now it is Liverpool UK!

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  55. Lori EJuly 12, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Greetings from Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada.
    A gorgeous sunny day here and I am heading back outside.

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  56. EvyJuly 12, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Enjoying your blog all the way from Sofia, Bulgaria, South-eastern Europe!

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  57. SuzannJuly 12, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Checking in from a suburb of Chicago.

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  58. LeJuly 12, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Northern Kentucky...close to Cincinnati, OH.

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  59. Trish @TheOldPostRoadJuly 12, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Madison, Georgia

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  60. The O'sJuly 12, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Love your blog and so far....looks like I'm the only one from Des Moines, Iowa! =)

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  61. SarahJuly 12, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Greetings from the Detroit area (Redford, MI). I love your blog and always look forward to new posts. Thanks for all your hard work and sharing of your great ideas! -Sarah

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  62. NicNacManiacJuly 12, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Thanks for the Inspiration from Pickering, Ontario, Canada!! oXoX

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  63. sweetcindyJuly 12, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Hi! I'm Cindy from Alberta Canada. I've just come across you today and love your style!! I look forward to following your blog and seeing your ideas come together:)

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  64. DiJuly 12, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    When you become rich and famous, please don't ever change or forget about us who loved you in your humble beginnings.
    I'm in Mockingbird Canyon, CALIF.

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  65. Courtney BakerJuly 12, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Nashville... or Nashvegas as we locals refer to it.

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  66. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Shout out from "finally summery" Boston, MA! Love your blog and eagerly look for updates.... I think your next project might include an artsy map with pins to keep track of your readers! You got quite a response and its so fun to read where we all hail from. Keep up the fantastic work.

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  67. GoodPlansJuly 12, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Coweta, Oklahoma! Love the blog. I'm inspired to make changes daily. Keep up the good work ~ and they crazy fun!

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  68. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Daytona Beach, FL (in a bad 80s home complete with sunken pit with a 2 walls of conquina shell).

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  69. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Lafayette, LA here. Love your blog!

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  70. Julie G.July 12, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Hi Layla,

    I read your blog from Tucson!

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  71. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Lafayette, LA here. Love your blog!

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  72. blessedpathJuly 12, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    St.Louis and it is raining outside all day. Perfect day to blog or start a project:)

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  73. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Jersey Girl here! Love your blog.

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  74. CarlaJuly 12, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Hi Layla!! I L.O.V.E. your blog and all the great ideas you have!! When we purchase our little cottage, I for sure want you to help me with the kitchen!!! My neck of the woods is Elizabethton, Tennessee....have a great day!!!

    PS...What band does your husband play in?

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  75. SandieJuly 12, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Enjoying your blog in Ardmore, Alabama. As norh in Alabama as you can go!

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  76. staydayJuly 12, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    All the way down under- Canberra, Australia

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  77. ShannonJuly 12, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Austin for now but my home is Tulsa :)

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  78. DeniseJuly 12, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Love your blog! We live in the mountains of western North Carolina very near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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  79. ElaineJuly 12, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Phoenix, AZ here.....always look forward to your posts....love your clean, fresh style!

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  80. GloriaJuly 12, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Hi Layla,
    I always LOVE to see what you're up to in 'your neck of the woods'.... I adore your style and try to get a daily fix by reading your blog! I live just outside of St. Louis. ~ Gloria

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  81. MariaJuly 12, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Philadelphia

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  82. beachcomberJuly 12, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    LOVE the Lettered Cottage! Reading your blog from Sydney Australia...
    Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  83. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    I a viewing from Glenview, IL. I was in Jacksonville, FL for almost 10 years before here. I am from Texas.

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  84. The RunyansJuly 12, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    strawberry plains, tn!

    fixing to be new market, tn in a few short weeks!

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  85. marciaJuly 12, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    San Antonio TEXAS! :)

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  86. AnneJuly 12, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Madison, Wisconsin!

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  87. barbjJuly 12, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Negaunee Michigan which is in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on Lake Superior. Great Video!!!

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  88. Sherry's Garden of thoughts...July 12, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    I live outside Ann Arbor, MI. Thanks so much for the design tip regarding canvas drop cloths for curtains! I purchased one and made an altered version of roman shades for my son's room!

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  89. Christine PetersonJuly 12, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Howdy, from Calgary Alberta Canada ;)

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  90. The Mermaid CottageJuly 12, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Hi Layla - I enjoy your blog very much and think you are quite talented! I'm from New Era, MI...a great little town by the shore of Lake Michigan (three hours north of Chicago). I enjoy cottage style and am happy to say that you can see fantastic examples of it all along our beaches on the "west coast" of Michigan. :)Sheila

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  91. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Hello from Lindstrom, MN!

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  92. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Originally from Ames, Iowa, now enjoying your blog from Kobe, Japan. Can't wait for the next project!
    Kiley

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  93. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Hi Layla! I really enjoyed your video!! I stop in all the time because I'm striving to get my home to reflect a style similar to yours! You are adorable!!! I'm a bloggie from West Virginia and yes we do have computers here!!!lol BUT I'm a transplant from Boston, Massachusetts (suburb) Keep those fantastic ideas coming please! Sincerely, Jeannette

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  94. KerrieJuly 12, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Chicagoland area! Very inspiring blog. Thank You and keep up the great work!

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  95. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Seabrook, Texas.

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  96. CindyJuly 12, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Hi Layla: North of Boston, MA is our primary home; our weekend home (where I painted my wet bar and kitchen cabinets based on your advice!!!) is in a community on a lake in NH.

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  97. LauraJuly 12, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    I'm a transplant from Ohio, reading from the state of Washington. I love your blog!

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  98. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Lovin your blog from Ottawa Ohio near Toledo.

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  99. BonnieJuly 12, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Sending you sunshine from Austin, Texas!

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  100. MelissaJuly 12, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Another Texan here...I'm in Houston. :)

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  101. Danielle O.July 12, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Loving your ideas from Hershey, Pennsylvania!

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  102. junkgardenJuly 12, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Hi Layla. Love your blog. I've been following it since Day One.
    Coming to you from Charleston, WV.

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  103. LisaJuly 12, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Love your blog.

    I live in Booval, which is a town about 40 minutes west of Brisbane, Australia.

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  104. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Hey Layla, just wanted to tell you how much I love your blog!! I look forward to checking in every day. I'm following your blog from Virginia.. the southwestern part of the state near the border of Tn & Ky.

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  105. ShelbieJuly 12, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    I'm in Arizona!!

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  106. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I'm in Arizona!

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  107. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Layla-
    I just want to let you know how much I enjoy reading your blog. I completely agree that you should be on HGTV!! You are extremely talented and funny!! I was cracking up at you stopping in mid-sentence when the moth and bee kept flying by! LOL!!! :)

    Anyway...I am a Minnesota girl just like you!! I grew up in Burnsville but now I am living in Syracuse, NY!

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  108. RonnaJuly 12, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Loving your blog from Las Vegas!

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  109. DanaJuly 12, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Looks like you can add McCook, Nebraska to your map! If you are ever in my neighborhood feel free to stop by my cottage!

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  110. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Love the video you are hilarious! Wish you were on hgtv... I would be hooked!!! I am from ALEXANDRIA MINNESOTA!
    -Mel

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  111. JennJuly 12, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    I'm on Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada!

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  112. Leslie~The West, a Nest and YouJuly 12, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Hey Layla! Love your blog, your style and wonderful sense of humor and imagination. And the way you get so excited about so many little things. As to where I am from,looks like I am in good company as I see many fellow Oregonians have been watching you too. I am an Oregonian by birth, and just love my state. We have such a beautiful coast, lovely valleys, great mountains and then the desert. All in one state...so cool! For the last 23 years, I have made my home in Eugene, in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley. However, I am only an hour away from the coast which has to be my most favorite part of living here. Keep it up, girl...you are going places! --Leslie

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  113. Aly sunJuly 12, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Glad to see the NW represented! I am from western Oregon, live on a farm, and simply adore your style and CHEAPNESS. It warms my heart to read about your deals.

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  114. MegJuly 12, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Hey Layla! More great work... love the beer garden bench. I'm reading up on you from Southwest Missouri, between Springfield and Branson!

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  115. Catmull'sJuly 12, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Loving your blog from Layton, Utah.

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  116. TiffanyJuly 12, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Checking in from Portland, Oregon!

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  117. armymomJuly 13, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    I live in Paris,Texas and was born and raised in Arab Al. That will always be my home....even though I have lived here 26 yrs now. Lots of family there. Mom,Dad and Sis

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  118. chunnymJuly 13, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Clovis, California
    (Located right in the center of California. Known for it's agriculture.)

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  119. LauraJuly 13, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Guten Morgen aus Stuttgart, Germany! :o) We're Americans living in Germany with our 3 goofy kids and loving every minute of life.

    Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

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  120. NoriJuly 13, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    Loving your blog from So Cal :)

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  121. KateJuly 13, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    Hi Layla!

    Writing from Edinburgh, Scotland.

    LOVE your blog - so inspiring :-)

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  122. Bryan, Jen, Noah and Kiki too!July 13, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Hey Layla! I'm a loyal reader on the island of Oahu, Hawaii ~ I love checking out your Lettered Cottage, and getting some inspiration for our beachy cottage ;) I always look forward to your updates ~ keep up the good work!

    Aloha! :)
    Jenny

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  123. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Love your blog, I'm from Sydney, Australia

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  124. JoyJuly 13, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Oregon Cosst here : )

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  125. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Hi! Love your blog! You can find me in Boras, Sweden!

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  126. TraceyJuly 13, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Cool video..checking it out from Crystal, Minnesota

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  127. AlissaJuly 13, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Hi Layla, Just purchased a bench exactly like yours from a really cool store in Minneapolis. It was already painted an awesome turquoise color. Looks great on my deck!!

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  128. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Brantford ON, Canada

    ~Jacinda

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  129. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Hi Layla. I'm saying 'G'day' from Melbourne, Australia.

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  130. The FlynnsJuly 13, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    I've been hooked on your blog since we moved to our new home last year. You're so inspiring!! We live in Champaign, IL (home to the University of Illinois)!

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  131. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    My neck of the woods is New Brunswick, Canada (east coast).

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  132. AmandaJuly 13, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Love your blog!

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  133. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Love your blog it is so fabulous. By the way I am near Branson Missouri

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  134. Jaime @ A Place Out WestJuly 13, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    I'm a new reader in Tucson, AZ. Glad I found your blog (through Kimba)!

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  135. vanessaJuly 13, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I'm in Auburn. Don't know if you have been to Angels Antiques lately, but there is a store beside it called Resurect that you must go to. It is so awesome. There is a post about it on my blog.

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  136. Tiff and ChrisJuly 13, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Love your blog! San Antonio, Texas

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  137. CandyJuly 13, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Hey Layla! I'm from NW Wisconsin, about 75 miles from Mpls/St Paul. The closest I get to the ocean is Lake Superior!

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  138. GJuly 13, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I'm reading from Washington, DC and I absolutely adore your blog! Especially the vids and tutorials. I think you are way too good for Design Star and should have your own DIY Network show already!

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  139. AliciaJuly 13, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Hey Layla,
    Just recently found your blog and am totally hooked! And the fact that you're a fellow MN-raised girl is a plus :) I'm currently live in the Des Moines, IA area, but grew up in Fergus Falls, MN.

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  140. KatieJuly 13, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I'm in Louisville, KY.

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  141. KellyJuly 13, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Hey y'all!! Kelly here from Mandeville, Louisiana, just across the lake from New Orleans!!

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  142. LiraelJuly 13, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Hi Layla!
    I enjoy your blog from all the way across the Atlantic... I live in Groningen, a city in the north of The Netherlands!
    That headbord is screaming to be used in some great project of yours, especially for only 20 dollars!
    I somehow ended up on your blog looking for interior ideas for my dollshouse and I haven't stopped reading since :)

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  143. momentumJuly 13, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Paso Robles, CA...the Central Coast

    I HATE BEES, TOO!!!

    New to your site and love it! Keep it coming.

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  144. Ruth P.July 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    From Rockaway, NJ - I enjoy your blog a lot! Thank you for all the effort you are making to make it interesting!

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  145. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Adorable video! I visit everyday from Omaha, Nebraska.
    I cannot wait to see the new headboard bench ~

    Sarah

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  146. UnknownJuly 13, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Kingsville, Ontario. Canada's most southern town and a yardsalers paradise!!

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  147. LindaJuly 13, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    I love reading your blog...and I'm in Dallas, TX!

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  148. Romantic RanchJuly 13, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Just a few miles outside of Phoenix... I am visting from Tempe, Arizona! We are the home of Arizona State University...

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  149. Hedy KingJuly 13, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    French Lick Indiana, close to nowhere! Your's is my favorite blog..I love your reading room. Hope to see more on the house next door soon. Thanks for offering your lovely products, too. Hedy King

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  150. MegJuly 14, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Chicago, IL!

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  151. RuthJuly 14, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Hi, Layla! I am viewing from Alto Pass, IL, in the Shawnee National Forest. It is so rural that high-speed internet is not an option. Because of this, I really appreciate it when you post pictures along with your videos, which I am rarely able to view due to timeouts.

    I love your blog! Thanks for sharing!

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  152. KellyJuly 15, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Kelly in Katy, Tx.. another suburb of Houston,on the west side.
    Love your kitchen !!! I have the same headboard sitting in my garage waiting for me to paint it.
    I can't wait to see what you do with yours.
    Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  153. KellyJuly 15, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Kelly in Katy, Tx.. another suburb of Houston,on the west side.
    Love your kitchen !!! I have the same headboard sitting in my garage waiting for me to paint it.
    I can't wait to see what you do with yours.
    Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  154. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Love your blog (like everyone here)! One of the best out there in blog-land I've seen. Checking in regularly from Albany, NY.

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  155. mamaredheadJuly 20, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Little Rock. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  156. LorettaSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Great post..You should consider networking with the moms in the bizymoms Clovis community.

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