tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post6488713078868747807..comments2023-10-23T10:44:50.221-05:00Comments on The Lettered Cottage: Easy, Affordable Ways to Add Character to a Newly-Built HomeLettered Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18112667634239212827noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-17938525900635196912010-05-13T11:25:52.860-05:002010-05-13T11:25:52.860-05:00I love this post, it's a problem I have with o...I love this post, it's a problem I have with our mid 90s ranch. My husband doesn't like changing things unless they are broken so it can be a challenge to get him to go along with my ideas.<br /><br />Have you thought about doing a post on decorating with open floor plans? I know a lot of homes have the open living/dining/kitchen areas without any walls dividing the space. It's hard to figure out whether to paint all the rooms that same color or different colors and where to start and stop the colors.<br /><br />Ours is even weirder because the dining room table is about 5 feet from the kitchen table and it just looks odd to me to have the two eating spaces next to each other, but I don't know what else to do with the spaces!Delightful Dwellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002481274283633094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-66331129089681501192010-05-07T22:34:52.534-05:002010-05-07T22:34:52.534-05:00Question - So the picture of your kitchen redo nea...Question - So the picture of your kitchen redo near the beginning of this post, is that beadboard wallpaper that I see on the right side of the picture, or is it actual wood molding? (trying to learn how to recognize it and its uses)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234037429443245831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-11543696908910352452010-05-02T17:24:59.965-05:002010-05-02T17:24:59.965-05:00Thanks Layla!
I think I will try it :)
Now to pick...Thanks Layla!<br />I think I will try it :)<br />Now to pick a room!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732632492894781716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-82615723794591874532010-05-01T22:11:31.086-05:002010-05-01T22:11:31.086-05:00Truly one of the best and most helpful posts ever ...Truly one of the best and most helpful posts ever writen on any blog I have ever read! You are my new favorite mentor. Thanks!A well Loved Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809705073971706696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-38008723557052207242010-05-01T09:28:38.239-05:002010-05-01T09:28:38.239-05:00Oh and seeing the before and after images is alway...Oh and seeing the before and after images is always great!<br /><br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-16806192226067230062010-05-01T09:27:28.238-05:002010-05-01T09:27:28.238-05:00Layla,
Julia sent me your way today and I am just ...Layla,<br />Julia sent me your way today and I am just amazed at your tips. Many that one wouldn't think of to do inexpensively, and make a big difference!<br /><br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-76866885074382547992010-04-29T22:12:38.372-05:002010-04-29T22:12:38.372-05:00I am so glad to have found this post! We moved in...I am so glad to have found this post! We moved into a new house in October and i feel like I live in a 3000 square foot apt! It is so boring and blah and I don't even know where to start making it feel like home. I will be referring to this post often, thanks for giving me an outline of sorts!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02204314990942679206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-18797528942758782352010-04-28T20:47:32.011-05:002010-04-28T20:47:32.011-05:00this is an outstanding post. it makes people think...this is an outstanding post. it makes people think!<br />you used such board examples as well AND different types of homes. not just one style!!!!<br />i love when designer blogs can see past what they just like & showcase other possibilities as well.<br /><br />beautifully done! perfect pictures to make everyone think outside the box no matter what their style is!!!nest of posieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426274187634623062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-70672350816706568942010-04-28T19:37:24.876-05:002010-04-28T19:37:24.876-05:00Wow - I've been stuck in a rut in my own home ...Wow - I've been stuck in a rut in my own home for way too long! It was so refreshing and inspiring to read through...Sarah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07822065492036826889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-72304018610549301202010-04-28T19:04:27.351-05:002010-04-28T19:04:27.351-05:00Hi Layla, I have been a long time fan of your blog...Hi Layla, I have been a long time fan of your blog but am delurking to say WOW and thank you for this amazingly inspirational post. There are so many amazing ideas. Sadly we aren't living in our own home at the moment but I hope to one day be able to put my mark on our very own home. If you ever have time to post some ideas for people renting but wanting to personalise their home, I would be so very grateful. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for being such a beautiful and inspirational person. x Janelle (from Australia)Janelle Windhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982467588785563922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-14025366755055776722010-04-28T17:57:07.352-05:002010-04-28T17:57:07.352-05:00AMEN! I'm de-lurking to agree! When I moved i...AMEN! I'm de-lurking to agree! When I moved into my brand-new house a few years back, I had every intention of painting the stock maple cabinets white (every kitchen I love is white). Well, a couple of years ago I did it. Afterwards, a neighbor, who is also a realtor, said "Oh, you painted your kitchen white. That is the single worst thing you can do for re-sale in AZ. NOBODY wants a white kitchen in AZ." I didn't care. I love it, and whether I'm here one year or 50, I love this kitchen every day (and wish I'd done it sooner). It takes confidence to follow your dreams. The trend in AZ has long been the Tuscan look, but I've always loved a classic white kitchen. Wouldn't you know two months later another neighbor, after seeing and loving mine, decided to paint and trim her kitchen just like mine. So, if there are two of us, there might just be one more that doesn't want a standard, dark-wood kitchen. Do what you love & enjoy it. No apologies!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982647429812935916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-60734763289677416892010-04-28T17:56:38.718-05:002010-04-28T17:56:38.718-05:00So many wonderful ideas! Ones that can be applied ...So many wonderful ideas! Ones that can be applied to old as well as new homes :-)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256552315634307734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-46895777209296514122010-04-28T17:45:45.916-05:002010-04-28T17:45:45.916-05:00Layla ....I love this post and want to do everythi...Layla ....I love this post and want to do everything on it. If this doesn't inspire someone to pick up a paint brush, hammer or screw driver nothing will.<br /><br />Great suggestions and pictures.Sharon@Sharon at Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720955338162888640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-34154885584551574032010-04-28T16:05:04.991-05:002010-04-28T16:05:04.991-05:00Hey "TeamShield"!
I think white-painted...Hey "TeamShield"!<br /><br />I think white-painted beadboard and cherry wood trim would look great together. The same way a cherry wood FLOOR would look great with white-painted beadboard walls.<br /><br />Go for it! :-)<br /><br />LaylaLettered Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112667634239212827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-48494007228257197532010-04-28T15:17:18.297-05:002010-04-28T15:17:18.297-05:00Well that was the most informative blog post I hav...Well that was the most informative blog post I have ever read. Wow. And thank you.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17444848512830989450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-23954227940962583402010-04-28T14:48:21.342-05:002010-04-28T14:48:21.342-05:00Okay. So, this is my favorite post yet. I LOVE T...Okay. So, this is my favorite post yet. I LOVE THIS POST! Love it! And finally, did I mention this was my favorite post?Mrs. Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15814388950023405148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-62857704928504933392010-04-28T14:44:54.762-05:002010-04-28T14:44:54.762-05:00Layla: Love your post. My question is, what do y...Layla: Love your post. My question is, what do you do when all your trim is stained wood? I wood love to do beadboard or some of the molding treatments you have done on my walls. HOWEVER, having cherry trim work, I feel like I can't do anything.<br />Any suggestions?amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732632492894781716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-24831761792509809202010-04-28T14:25:44.536-05:002010-04-28T14:25:44.536-05:00I can't believe it, I feel like I could have w...I can't believe it, I feel like I could have written the letter myself. We bought our brand new home 3 yrs ago and I've had the same feelings of "guilt about changing perfectly good builder grade stuff". I hate that I feel that way and I'm hoping it will change as I gain more confidence in interior decorating. My main problem is I miss my white cabinets (In our other two homes we had ivory cabinets) since I settled on our current cabinets as to not spend more money. Hopefully I'l have the courage to have them sprayed. <br />thanks for this wonderful post, sometimes I need a kick in the pants :)Hellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797258554808329317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-57394387088220266702010-04-28T11:45:37.406-05:002010-04-28T11:45:37.406-05:00Great post Layla! I too have a builder beige kitch...Great post Layla! I too have a builder beige kitchen. Every finish is beautiful on its own...but there is just no personality. Thanks for giving me the courage to change something that is new...even when there is nothing wrong with it ;).<br />I LOVE what you have done with your kitchen!!!<br /><br />-Erica<br />www.ericaharless.blogspot.comEricahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343390868554634075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-74398672757507011812010-04-28T10:32:09.724-05:002010-04-28T10:32:09.724-05:00Loved your suggestions! of course, living in Brazi...Loved your suggestions! of course, living in Brazil everything is quite different, we don't do much DIY around here, we don't even have the means...<br />but because I browse decorating blogs so much I thought I would suggest Our Suburban Cottage post on renovating a kitchen. It has a step by step on painting cupboards.<br />http://oursuburbancottage.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-kitchen-for-around-100.htmlIsabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450280515412482970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-71853443578488312912010-04-28T08:43:08.905-05:002010-04-28T08:43:08.905-05:00Such really helpful, practical, and pretty ideas!!...Such really helpful, practical, and pretty ideas!!! Thanks for posting them...I think that a lot of people struggle with these kinds of issues when they move into 'tract housing.' So...thanks!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280348289906951304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-60256114472444084542010-04-28T07:20:58.830-05:002010-04-28T07:20:58.830-05:00Such an excellent post! Very inspiring, thanks Lay...Such an excellent post! Very inspiring, thanks Layla.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-16806572212047150322010-04-28T06:16:41.623-05:002010-04-28T06:16:41.623-05:00Layla, you are awesome! What a gift your blog is! ...Layla, you are awesome! What a gift your blog is! So fun and easy to read! Beautiful pictures and your writing style makes me feel like you're sittin' here next to me! Thanks!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355152806887947437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-22335141438645622132010-04-28T03:41:08.624-05:002010-04-28T03:41:08.624-05:00Hi Layla,
I wanted to finally de-lurk to say such...Hi Layla,<br /><br />I wanted to finally de-lurk to say such a great post, and I totally agree with your comments. Keep the great advice coming :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795671239453215881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-59445798526768224552010-04-27T23:39:57.049-05:002010-04-27T23:39:57.049-05:00I love this post. I love that you encourage every...I love this post. I love that you encourage everyone that home is YOUR own style. I hate when I walk into a home and it's builder-designed. Great inspiration and great ideas here. Thanks!Stephenie from Decorating Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08967777863836506677noreply@blogger.com