tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post3270434149534592461..comments2023-10-26T06:16:20.588-07:00Comments on sfgirlbybay: Diary Of A Mad Decorator.sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-14636076359609465922007-09-04T09:48:00.000-07:002007-09-04T09:48:00.000-07:00Hi Cheryl,I'm ruthless - I just nail holes in the ...Hi Cheryl,<BR/><BR/>I'm ruthless - I just nail holes in the wall and if I don't like the placement, I spackle the old hole, touch up the paint and put a new hole in!sfgirlbybayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-90578759902495002582007-09-04T09:36:00.000-07:002007-09-04T09:36:00.000-07:00Hey..beautiful redeco!! Just a qn, when you hang u...Hey..beautiful redeco!! Just a qn, when you hang up all your pictures..do you drill into your wall? Because I was wondering if there was anything less permanent than that. Especially since it means I can't keep shifting my pics around or it'll leave holes everywhere!<BR/>Thanks!!cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743185488820298608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-15144854347992352052007-07-30T14:26:00.000-07:002007-07-30T14:26:00.000-07:00Sorry to bombard the message board ... but I came ...Sorry to bombard the message board ... but I came across an Ebay listing with chairs like those you are replacing. In case any of the readers who said they like your current chairs are interested ... only catch: they are pickup only in Pennsylvania.<BR/><BR/> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160141198317&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:11Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09996288734703746808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-66028650858316382312007-07-29T18:44:00.000-07:002007-07-29T18:44:00.000-07:00$5?!?! OMG!! Wow. Nice find.$5?!?! OMG!! Wow. Nice find.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09996288734703746808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-74208803951683145482007-07-29T09:40:00.000-07:002007-07-29T09:40:00.000-07:00thank you *ASK* - the buffet was one i found at a ...thank you *ASK* - the buffet was one i found at a yard sale in L.A. a long time ago. it was $5 and covered with ugly white paint, so i stripped it and polished it. it's sort of my own family heirloom. :)sfgirlbybayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-59738749403514340492007-07-29T08:58:00.000-07:002007-07-29T08:58:00.000-07:00I'm surprised no one mentioned this ... but my abs...I'm surprised no one mentioned this ... but my absolute favorite thing in the room is your light-colored wood sideboard (with chalkboard on top). It is GORGEOUS! I love the rounded corners, the color, etc. And it looks really nice with that green stool beneath it. Actually, the whole arrangement there is perfect. I'm assuming it was either inherited or found at an antique shop? If not ... do share.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09996288734703746808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-51392963027056614502007-07-28T14:54:00.000-07:002007-07-28T14:54:00.000-07:00I am so with you on the chairs...I, too, am search...I am so with you on the chairs...I, too, am searching for the perfect chairs (and table) and am making do with prettied up UGLY for now (although your chairs are much prettier than mine). I recently blogged about the whole "sad"story: <BR/><BR/>http://restyledhome.blogspot.com/2007/05/my-dining-room-re-do.html<BR/> <BR/>I am in the process of doing a paint job on the whole set and will post the "new and improved" version soon. I wish money were no object for I'd get exactly what I see in my head...hmmm...which version would I pick??<BR/><BR/>Love your blog! Come visit me at mine. I'm a Canadian girl decorating on a budget and with limited spots to shop!!<BR/><BR/>LindaElle Jay Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045994700772740593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-57296190936305150132007-07-27T16:14:00.000-07:002007-07-27T16:14:00.000-07:00I love the white iron work chair with the floral s...I love the white iron work chair with the floral seat. I also felt the book the secret was overbaord. Can you image if you tried to follow the author's suggestions...how screwed up you could make life for those around you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-60963508403038637242007-07-26T22:51:00.000-07:002007-07-26T22:51:00.000-07:00donna - sorry i missed your question (i just had t...donna - sorry i missed your question (i just had time to sit and really read all these nice comments - you guys know how to make me smile). i actually suck at painting furniture. i think if you saw these up close you'd see that. they really need a sanding, and another coat of good paint. this was one of my random "hurry up and make them white" projects.sfgirlbybayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-79709022533433148022007-07-26T17:34:00.000-07:002007-07-26T17:34:00.000-07:00ok, how great does your place look? and the art? F...ok, how great does your place look? and the art? Fabulous ~ I'm so inspired!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-75069466146316611962007-07-26T08:26:00.000-07:002007-07-26T08:26:00.000-07:00I absolutely love your place! So charming and chee...I absolutely love your place! So charming and cheery! You have an excellent eye and loads of talent!annechoviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312210924851934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-46930336628163492662007-07-25T15:16:00.000-07:002007-07-25T15:16:00.000-07:00Everything looks FANTASTIC! You have a wonderful w...Everything looks FANTASTIC! You have a wonderful way of mixing old and rustic peices with the modern and still keeping the overall look fresh and graphic. You've inspired me!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609127673476088671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-67277719866407652742007-07-25T12:42:00.000-07:002007-07-25T12:42:00.000-07:00I like the dining room chairs! Beautiful room - y...I like the dining room chairs! Beautiful room - you have a great eye for composition. Love the blackboard!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-65977992551231151832007-07-25T11:10:00.000-07:002007-07-25T11:10:00.000-07:00If only I had your knack for room arrangement! I h...If only I had your knack for room arrangement! I have a long living room, something like yours, that I am forever trying to rearrange.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-77566627387011266182007-07-25T09:26:00.000-07:002007-07-25T09:26:00.000-07:00Everything looks wonderful. Your apartment now has...Everything looks wonderful. Your apartment now has a very paris/mod apartment feel. You are not alone... I love redecorating.Liz Harrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085308886362660283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-1217149937531246562007-07-25T09:25:00.000-07:002007-07-25T09:25:00.000-07:00wow! loving the art placement too!wow! loving the art placement too!Jan Halvarsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17783438439039979102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-65145146168371218302007-07-24T23:47:00.000-07:002007-07-24T23:47:00.000-07:00i love your colors and even the colors in the art ...i love your colors and even the colors in the art all work well together. keep showing us new pics! you are such an inspiration and so sweet to boot.<BR/>jillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-37920664736845405712007-07-24T23:15:00.000-07:002007-07-24T23:15:00.000-07:00Stunning. I'm bookmarking this for future referen...Stunning. I'm bookmarking this for future reference. Amazing work.sulu-designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997610829986070303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-10461735829395194162007-07-24T22:03:00.000-07:002007-07-24T22:03:00.000-07:00Beautiful, beautiful! Everything looks so fresh.Beautiful, beautiful! Everything looks so fresh.Making it Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350986926697946697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-32316444032732164142007-07-24T20:37:00.000-07:002007-07-24T20:37:00.000-07:00Your apartment and style are adorable. Thank you f...Your apartment and style are adorable. Thank you for sharing them, and this is yet another inspirational push to get me into decorating my rental, never mind re-re-redecorating!<BR/><BR/>Do you have any advice on painting furniture? Like the way you painted your chairs? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-59828101568034753742007-07-24T19:58:00.000-07:002007-07-24T19:58:00.000-07:00Wow, it just keeps getting better over at your pla...Wow, it just keeps getting better over at your place. I love the new look. Very European. I really do like how your style has evolved over time. Thank you for sharing your home with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-73947765373447589092007-07-24T18:37:00.000-07:002007-07-24T18:37:00.000-07:00It looks so, so great, thanks for sharing your pic...It looks so, so great, thanks for sharing your pics and your talent. Love the chalk board.robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354261585772497835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-77262643277559721512007-07-24T17:42:00.000-07:002007-07-24T17:42:00.000-07:00y'all are way too kind! thank you!the sofa is the ...y'all are way too kind! thank you!<BR/><BR/>the sofa is the Modern 86" from Room & Board and is slipcovered (so you can machine wash the covers) and is SUPER comfortable. i love it!!sfgirlbybayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-83367751934696525162007-07-24T17:00:00.000-07:002007-07-24T17:00:00.000-07:00Love it! Where did you get your sofa?Love it! Where did you get your sofa?MrsEmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11465853625720898199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-70656706542961521432007-07-24T16:57:00.000-07:002007-07-24T16:57:00.000-07:00I totally understand. I am the same way. But you...I totally understand. I am the same way. But you really solved the dilemma beautifully and your places looks marvelous! I love the lamps, by the way.<BR/><BR/>I mentioned you on my blog today, because I was trying to "briefly" describe my own form of decoration schizophrenia.<BR/><BR/>Great work. Thanks for being an inspiration.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184102739979561017noreply@blogger.com