tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post6985472716608422695..comments2023-10-23T10:44:50.221-05:00Comments on The Lettered Cottage: Accessorizing- Traumatizing, MesmerizingLettered Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18112667634239212827noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-19545294926118667592009-01-22T12:45:00.000-06:002009-01-22T12:45:00.000-06:00Love these tips Layla. I've been trying to 'par do...Love these tips Layla. I've been trying to 'par down' here lately. Maybe it's just b/c spring is coming, but lately I've felt a little claustraphobic.Liz Harrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085308886362660283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-29056246601732291502009-01-22T12:12:00.000-06:002009-01-22T12:12:00.000-06:00Love how you broke this down. I have that photo i...Love how you broke this down. I have that photo in my files but never thought about it piece by piece. My favorite idea (and one I NEVER would have thought of) is to stencil the letters on the basket. I know the real deal can be very pricey but what a great alternative:)<BR/>I am struggling with one room in my new home and am going to do one of your consults. I just need to take my photos!<BR/><BR/>Kim3 Peanutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124969727188599965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-22709427887999451262009-01-21T22:57:00.000-06:002009-01-21T22:57:00.000-06:00Haa you described me to a "T". I even do that wit...Haa you described me to a "T". I even do that with clothes and that would explain why I don't have much to choose from to wear and my house is still bare!!!! Decisions, decisions...Stay warm and feel better.<BR/><BR/>{{Hugs}}<BR/><BR/>CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-15175822289078996362009-01-21T22:56:00.000-06:002009-01-21T22:56:00.000-06:00You broke that down so nice and easy! Thanks!You broke that down so nice and easy! Thanks!Jules from "The Roost"https://www.blogger.com/profile/12753550240390593911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-5302983398461837302009-01-21T20:43:00.000-06:002009-01-21T20:43:00.000-06:00Love that photo and your observations! And yes, I ...Love that photo and your observations! And yes, I drive back to TJ Maxx, but often the item is GONE! The horror!!! :-)Amber B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13883089092607501081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-58581509655060018462009-01-21T20:04:00.000-06:002009-01-21T20:04:00.000-06:00Yes! I have a problem with accessorizing. I bet ...Yes! I have a problem with accessorizing. I bet you could pick that up in the pictures I sent to you a while back of my newly painted kitchen cabinets. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for the walk through on accessorizing. I would love to read more of your tips like these!<BR/>ChristinaChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11432014868790456498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-86716682798573001672009-01-21T19:43:00.000-06:002009-01-21T19:43:00.000-06:00Hello "Anonymous"!I would spray the numbers on it....Hello "Anonymous"!<BR/><BR/>I would spray the numbers on it. Just make sure you have the stencil taped down as well as it can be. Also, hold the spray paint can WAY back and do several, super light mists, over it, til it looks like it's covered thoroughly.<BR/><BR/>Good Luck and Thanks for visiting!<BR/><BR/>Layla<BR/><BR/>PS...As far as the kind of paint, maybe something matte-finish...so it looks like authentically old paint.Lettered Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112667634239212827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-4195173584150179182009-01-21T19:31:00.000-06:002009-01-21T19:31:00.000-06:00I really liked how you explained this space piece ...I really liked how you explained this space piece by piece. Sometimes it is hard to say why a space works well, so this is perfect. It also helps to know what to do with a corner that has no obvious perpose. <BR/><BR/>Question: Would you spray paint the letters on the basket? or use a brush? What kind of paint?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-58600103384032220052009-01-21T17:39:00.000-06:002009-01-21T17:39:00.000-06:00Now I need to go back to the junk store I like for...Now I need to go back to the junk store I like for a tiny stool that I saw and didn't get to place on a table!<BR/>too funny,<BR/>LuLuLuLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649086729644979781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-15978654000339066002009-01-21T17:06:00.000-06:002009-01-21T17:06:00.000-06:00love this pic, it is one I have saved in my folder...love this pic, it is one I have saved in my folder :) thanks for the breakdown analysis!Romanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04524534508278208218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-84252379513504707282009-01-21T15:59:00.000-06:002009-01-21T15:59:00.000-06:00I do it all the time, Layla,cause I have NO design...I do it all the time, Layla,cause I have NO design sense and the simplest things make me unsure of my purchase.Just today, after looking for a shower curtain that I thought would go with my new bathroom for the last year (bathroom isn't even new anymore :-)), I found what I thought was the perfect shower curtain. What do you think I asked the sales woman? Can I bring this back if it doesn't go once I get it home?!<BR/><BR/>I was lucky today tho, cause while I don't have it up yet but it looks like it will tie right in with those yellows and greens that I am so fond of. Will send a photo when I get it hung.<BR/><BR/>BTW, thanks for this post. I didn't even see that the pictures were two different sizes until you pointed it out.<BR/><BR/>One more thing, can you comment on the window blind. Where do you buy those (they look like a roman shade??). I love that look.<BR/><BR/>GladysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-24772753829360732592009-01-21T15:51:00.000-06:002009-01-21T15:51:00.000-06:00That was very, very helpful - great tips - thank y...That was very, very helpful - great tips - thank you!!~ Lisa @ AbidingThere~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07514265213573291402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-10286697587966898182009-01-21T15:47:00.000-06:002009-01-21T15:47:00.000-06:00great tips and advice, layla!fun visiting you! :)great tips and advice, layla!<BR/><BR/>fun visiting you! :)Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-21091787108168166212009-01-21T15:15:00.000-06:002009-01-21T15:15:00.000-06:00I like your post Layla! Very interesting way to pr...I like your post Layla! Very interesting way to provide the budget technique of putting this room together. I would love to be in that room right now, with a laptop of course...<BR/>~MistiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-30673328681037308752009-01-21T15:04:00.000-06:002009-01-21T15:04:00.000-06:00This is one of the many reasons why I love your bl...This is one of the many reasons why I love your blog, Layla! You take something that I think looks impossible to replicate & break it down into do-able steps. <BR/>RaeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-48674614450849038872009-01-21T14:51:00.000-06:002009-01-21T14:51:00.000-06:00I admit I have been in this predicament before. Bu...I admit I have been in this predicament before. But if I do get a piece home I lack the confidence, or style :( to create great vignettes. You did a great job breaking down the pieces in the photo. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-32811077942764610602009-01-21T14:41:00.000-06:002009-01-21T14:41:00.000-06:00Great post! And yes...definitely gone back to the...Great post! And yes...definitely gone back to the store to get something on MANY occasions! :o)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16122412257827402150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-38198992818719114102009-01-21T14:38:00.000-06:002009-01-21T14:38:00.000-06:00I have driven back to stores many times when I'...I have driven back to stores many times when I've gotten home & just couldn't quit thinking about what I'd seen. Sometimes it's still been there, other times not, but it's amazing when something gets in your head & doesn't leave...you know you gotta have it!<BR/><BR/>That's a beautifully styled photo. I love staring at photos too & noticing how they are all put together. Very nicely narrated!Rhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-78184994247999561032009-01-21T13:59:00.000-06:002009-01-21T13:59:00.000-06:00You are not alone! I do this with every purchase. ...You are not alone! I do this with every purchase. I try to not buy on impulse and I give myself a few days. If I am still thinking about a certain shirt,lamp, vase after a few days to a week. I know it is something i will really love. You'd be amazed at how this cuts my spending!Inspired Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07018437576789258319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-82311225221077059422009-01-21T13:47:00.000-06:002009-01-21T13:47:00.000-06:00Thanks Lettered Cottage for some real helpful info...Thanks Lettered Cottage for some real helpful info. I too have done the same things you've mentioned. I finally decided to go for it and save toe receipt in case I decide after getting the item home that is doesn't work. That really settled alot of fretting for me. Hugs from Maine http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111830499429656792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-76061728089450308862009-01-21T13:31:00.001-06:002009-01-21T13:31:00.001-06:00I think in a family like mine where a lot of thing...I think in a family like mine where a lot of things get handed down theres almost a bigger problem with a fear of DE-accessorizing.JHNickodemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916475357045438385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-57931744404553930742009-01-21T13:31:00.000-06:002009-01-21T13:31:00.000-06:00My great room will look like this when you are don...My great room will look like this when you are done with my Room Consult right???? <BR/><BR/>Oh, I can not wait.Mrs. Dunbarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01787061914736951331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-19846154434208819822009-01-21T13:25:00.000-06:002009-01-21T13:25:00.000-06:00I can totally relate to the beginning of your post...I can totally relate to the beginning of your post.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904475961832992495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-31708059679000560502009-01-21T13:20:00.000-06:002009-01-21T13:20:00.000-06:00Love this post! Almost all the walls in our house ...Love this post! Almost all the walls in our house are bare because I have a fear of accessorizing! I wish someone would help me. Lol.J @ The Look 4 Lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557078392118750167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615489442416541414.post-15006809785311555392009-01-21T13:11:00.000-06:002009-01-21T13:11:00.000-06:00I really love this lamp. Is it possible to find o...I really love this lamp. Is it possible to find out where it's from? Do they give the store name for it in the back of the magazine or online?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com