tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post8801989402766364138..comments2024-03-22T17:33:05.973+10:00Comments on absolutely beautiful things: Decorating A New Home {Over Time}Anna Spirohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00032398753102441691noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-26259617848060538882010-04-13T13:30:02.169+10:002010-04-13T13:30:02.169+10:00I love all of the beautiful pictures of your home!...I love all of the beautiful pictures of your home! Your decorating style is so delightful!<br /><br />Deirdre G<br /><a href="http://www.atayala.com/compare_homes.php" rel="nofollow">homes in philippines</a>lisa_dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286125636001502803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-11261372396537800602010-04-07T08:59:46.058+10:002010-04-07T08:59:46.058+10:00Hi Anna,
This is my first comment on your blog! ...Hi Anna,<br /><br />This is my first comment on your blog! My husband also made me promise not to paint the floors in our cottage white. They were so much work in our old place. But I miss them terribly. I do like the wood finish, they are easier to care for but boy do I miss the white!<br /><br />~janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-38025224946162402632010-04-06T08:32:01.789+10:002010-04-06T08:32:01.789+10:00Did you see me nodding in agreement? Did you hear...Did you see me nodding in agreement? Did you hear me saying, by golly, she really does have all of this figured out, just living and enjoying truly is what it is all about! Cannot wait to see it all happen! Show us.<br />pveJP's Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140552891094061107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-73214347200910226952010-04-05T17:52:55.633+10:002010-04-05T17:52:55.633+10:00I am so looking forward to how your new house beco...I am so looking forward to how your new house becomes your new home! I myself prefer a more laid back look so this is going to be a real treat.<br />Lou<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-61294193311353622692010-04-03T10:37:23.637+10:002010-04-03T10:37:23.637+10:00hear, hear Anna, I absolutely agree with everythin...hear, hear Anna, I absolutely agree with everything you said - enjoy the process :)Vanya Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755072262514398895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-8382712465827490632010-04-02T06:11:49.376+10:002010-04-02T06:11:49.376+10:00Oh yes, I couldn't agree more! But I do have ...Oh yes, I couldn't agree more! But I do have to remind myself of this when I get frustrated about not having a finished (as I see it in my mind) space - no one knows what's in my mind!!!bekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098266291379326565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-18518690728753691992010-03-31T21:20:15.635+10:002010-03-31T21:20:15.635+10:00Lovely, as always Anna! Bit of a cheeky question, ...Lovely, as always Anna! Bit of a cheeky question, but what is the white you use to paint your walls? I'm contemplating Solver's Paper White with Parchment for the skirting boards. Any suggestions? Am also starting to put together my cluster wall, it's taking a slight pink, brown and red theme which is unexpected. Where do you source most of your pics? Antique stores, online?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306423313711275674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-47848832967489185892010-03-31T21:00:15.954+10:002010-03-31T21:00:15.954+10:00Enjoy your blessings of new home and family ~ life...Enjoy your blessings of new home and family ~ life goes by very very fast! I can't wait to see your ideas for your new home. You are truly gifted.windowsshopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689491258908780768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-32898258118151664672010-03-31T11:14:33.547+10:002010-03-31T11:14:33.547+10:00You new home is sure to be beautiful and it will b...You new home is sure to be beautiful and it will be fun to tag along and see the choices you make.Boxwood Terracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635278108636515992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-58430655426192196402010-03-31T10:54:29.573+10:002010-03-31T10:54:29.573+10:00The bathroom photo is amazing. That is the exact l...The bathroom photo is amazing. That is the exact look I'm trying to re-create in my second bathroom. So classy, so rustic, so beautiful. Love it!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176522388318887824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-32606143155130807232010-03-31T10:48:49.949+10:002010-03-31T10:48:49.949+10:00Hello Anna
Paint those floorboards white ... other...Hello Anna<br />Paint those floorboards white ... otherwise you will have tan everywhere. White floorboards gives a lightness of being.<br /><br />We have wooden floorboards in our weekend cottage - I glare at them everytime because the hassle of moving everything to do it - it's just too hard.<br /><br />Best wishes<br />MichelleMiss Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11733988732934193011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-39071221722614107762010-03-31T09:48:46.521+10:002010-03-31T09:48:46.521+10:00Like a good wine, decorating your home should be t...Like a good wine, decorating your home should be tackled one joyous sip at a time (this will ensure that you really, really, really love everything you bring through the door). Enjoy the process!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050090637019697783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-21997387295990877202010-03-31T08:03:39.758+10:002010-03-31T08:03:39.758+10:00we've done the same and our visitors always co...we've done the same and our visitors always comment about the atmosphere in our home. It really gives that sense of time and love and comfort without that contrived feeling. I adorre the picture frames in the bathroom image.Anna i could only imagine your home being such a sanctuary of style. love, melaMela Fitzgibbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811455418693798897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-66420909090011623902010-03-31T07:34:46.304+10:002010-03-31T07:34:46.304+10:00We bought our house seven years ago and even thoug...We bought our house seven years ago and even though we immediately opened up the whole of downstairs,did the kitchen and dining space, I can finally say that our Master bedroom is finally done...Take your time honey.Black Zebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215775481298362337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-84162535206511340002010-03-31T06:22:33.298+10:002010-03-31T06:22:33.298+10:00I really enjoy this posting and have to say I agre...I really enjoy this posting and have to say I agree with your point on "everything about this house will be about living and enjoying and adding to it over time"thefinaltouchideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02551459610463839196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-76370798410478795932010-03-31T06:09:08.928+10:002010-03-31T06:09:08.928+10:00I just moved into my first home this week. Everyon...I just moved into my first home this week. Everyone keeps telling me to live in it first but it's so hard since I have so many great ideas (at least they seem great now--in my mind) Thanks for the reminder :)curly texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543240995435428603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-18993956614901765572010-03-31T02:01:10.539+10:002010-03-31T02:01:10.539+10:00I too think taking time to decorate a home is impo...I too think taking time to decorate a home is important. I'm aiming for authenticity which requires time and experience. Your post is perfect and lovely, thanks:)MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17245528339276430396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-57139677379671288272010-03-31T01:13:12.795+10:002010-03-31T01:13:12.795+10:00i stumbled upon your blog today and totally adore ...i stumbled upon your blog today and totally adore it! it's going to be an inspiration for my home renovation and decor ideas in 2011! :D<br /><br />- serene, singapore<br />somethingboutrenes.comserenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589585464963767408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-69682754120353797522010-03-30T23:53:48.390+10:002010-03-30T23:53:48.390+10:00That is the best way to decorate a little at a tim...That is the best way to decorate a little at a time if it's a big house. I found buying in a rush is<br />not good, then there are returns. <br />Great post. Lovely rooms.<br /><br />yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-18461479623486176362010-03-30T23:29:51.788+10:002010-03-30T23:29:51.788+10:00It will be genius in your hands - can't wait t...It will be genius in your hands - can't wait to see it.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-21914837619600579732010-03-30T22:59:40.919+10:002010-03-30T22:59:40.919+10:00I've found after being in our house 2-1/2 year...I've found after being in our house 2-1/2 years, that our original thoughts from when we first saw it have completely changed. What I thought would be my office, is now a playroom, and our dining room turned into my husband's office for several months. I'm so glad we didn't do everything right away.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247178635460053773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-11403583886261055772010-03-30T22:21:47.096+10:002010-03-30T22:21:47.096+10:00I have lived in near empty rooms as well as made t...I have lived in near empty rooms as well as made the rucsed mistake of forcing something too quickly.<br />The former is always the best way to go in the end!<br /><br />Good luck! I am sure it will be absolutely beautiful!!!!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-74810089354542556452010-03-30T22:04:39.162+10:002010-03-30T22:04:39.162+10:00I think the slow approach of taking your time to m...I think the slow approach of taking your time to make a house into a home sounds lovely. <br />Thank you for showing us how your home and style grows, I look forward to seeing what you do in the future home. I know it will be wonderful for you and your family. Best of luck!!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426542301679915714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-20960320284161899652010-03-30T22:01:52.983+10:002010-03-30T22:01:52.983+10:00wonderful post and lovely musings. agree with so m...wonderful post and lovely musings. agree with so much you said...enjoy the process...that is really the best part of creating a 'home,' isn't it?...A Perfect Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588562210437039078.post-45353783650547532052010-03-30T21:49:14.318+10:002010-03-30T21:49:14.318+10:00My husband and I bought our first home last year, ...My husband and I bought our first home last year, and I'm craving for all the things you just mentioned! I chose to go more modern in the living room and antique/vintage in the bedroom, and I've already tired of the "new" pieces! If only I could re-decorate so soon ;)Roxy Tehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com