tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post3334390933105304836..comments2023-12-17T22:53:31.208-06:00Comments on BARGAIN DECORATING WITH LAURIE: IS THE GRASS ALWAYS GREENER?Bargain Decorating with Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-53090642566859091922009-03-02T10:04:00.000-06:002009-03-02T10:04:00.000-06:00I have been thinking about this a lot lately, too....I have been thinking about this a lot lately, too. Trying to figure out what MY style is. Like you, I think I like A LOT of styles. But it isn't practical, for me, to keep changing everything every few years. So I'm trying to find a way that I can change things up without breaking the bank. For me this is going to entail a very neutral back drop with accessories I can easily change with the seasons. At least that's what I'm hoping will happen. We shall see...Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033047452936238577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-65792437606054344022009-02-20T14:55:00.000-06:002009-02-20T14:55:00.000-06:00Amen sister!! BOY DID YOU SAY A MOUTHFUL LOLYour h...Amen sister!! BOY DID YOU SAY A MOUTHFUL LOL<BR/>Your home is beautiful (it is a reflection of you and all you love!!) When I grow up I want to be like you LOL <BR/>We must remember if the grass is greener elsewhere...that grass still has to be mowed too!!<BR/>I agree that we are saving a fortune on doctors as we can vent our frustration (reference my lonely spell I went thru) on the blogs about us and noone sends us a bill !!! I think my blog is a combination of me reaching out and others reaching in. Does that make sense??<BR/>Have a wonderful weekend!<BR/>Love LillyLillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989264314923431685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-67503270455605516662009-02-18T18:51:00.000-06:002009-02-18T18:51:00.000-06:00Hi Laurie...you always have such a comical way of ...Hi Laurie...you always have such a comical way of making a point! First let me say that you DO have a beautiful home...and I would describe it as warm and inviting and elegant. But it isn't really about what I think or what anyone else thinks or likes...it's about what YOU like!<BR/>As a Decorator (yes, I am...but I'm not the stereotypical decorator)I go to great lengths to find out what my clients want to achieve as far as the feeling of their home, what "treasures" (whether they are pricey or not)they want to incorporate and what styles (yes plural because most people like more than one)they feel comfortable with.<BR/>I always tell them to forget about whatever they've seen on TV or heard about "Interior Designers" because I'm not there to throw out all their things and impose my idea of what's best for them on them...I am there to help them make their house a home that reflects THEIR own UNIQUE sense of style.And everyone has a sense of style!<BR/>When working with my clients I am always mindful of their budget and I teach them why they should invest more in certain items (like flooring and upholstery) and why it's ok to "shop around" for the rest...whether it's custom made or a thrift shop find...what matters is that they love it and it suits the purpose, if there is one!<BR/>The biggest compliment I can receive after working with a client is for their friends to say that their home looks just like them...not, who decorated your house?<BR/><BR/>For me, I have the same "problem" you do...I like a LOT of different styles and looks...and I have a lot of "stuff"...too much for some, not enough for others...I LOVE florals and color...I can't tell you how many times I read articles featuring a "Celebrity Designer" talking about how they must have beige or white in their own home because after working with clients all day they can't deal with color, pattern, etc. I can't imagine living WITHOUT it! For a brief moment I think...boy, they never approve of my "style"...but it is brief, very brief!<BR/>Our homes should be a reflection of our tastes, style, whatever and should be filled to however full we like with the people and things we love! That's not to say we can't learn and grow and update and edit...those things keep a home fresh and vibrant! I dream of the day I have 4 or 5 homes each decorated in one of the particular styles I like...til then, they're all jam packed into one!<BR/>;-D<BR/>Enjoy your home, enjoy your things, enjoy your own unique style! All the rest of us are!Kathleen Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196455216012510521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-34617167410745373422009-02-18T15:10:00.000-06:002009-02-18T15:10:00.000-06:00Laurie, you have a wonderful home! You also have a...Laurie, you have a wonderful home! You also have a wonderful blog, and I enjoy it each and every time I visit. Do not change a thing, everything is great the way it is.Nicole ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13644716939257314906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-71723473248286931342009-02-18T06:25:00.000-06:002009-02-18T06:25:00.000-06:00When I married in the mid sixties, we had very lit...When I married in the mid sixties, we had very little money for non-essentials like decorating. Most everything we acquired was bought used or given to us as castoffs. I have always laughingly called my style Early Salvation Army. At the time Early American was all the rage.<BR/><BR/>Money is not quite as tight now as it was then, but I really haven't changed much. In the past, I've made the buffalo squall on a few of the older nickels from squeezing so hard. Money is not quite as tight as it once was, but I'm the old dog that doesn't want to learn a new trick. I can have most anything I want now, as long as I keep my wants in line with my budget. It's a little late to try to make a silk purse out of this sow's ear.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404167118492255622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-5572631962556862652009-02-17T22:44:00.000-06:002009-02-17T22:44:00.000-06:00Laurie...you don't know how many times a day someo...Laurie...you don't know how many times a day someone comes to YOUR blog and wishes their kitchen or family room or fireplace...looked like your home. You are the greener grass for many! Thank goodness we don't all like the exact same style...the boredom would kill us all! LOL I would need at least 10 homes to decorate in all the styles I see and like. Thank goodness I don't have 10 homes because then I'd have 30+ baths to clean! :-) SusanSusan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09655622740971576915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-81548249478409177632009-02-17T22:32:00.000-06:002009-02-17T22:32:00.000-06:00Laurie...the best thing about style is that it's e...Laurie...the best thing about style is that it's endless and ever changing for everyone! We all try and do different things through the years and I feel that it's all part of our growing purpose in life...but regardless of how anyone feels about our homes WE have to be comfortable there...loved this post;) FrenchLisa (aka) Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506446154553002791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-43702224289940713772009-02-17T22:24:00.000-06:002009-02-17T22:24:00.000-06:00I also like different decorating styles. It's har...I also like different decorating styles. It's hard to stick with just one look. You have to decorate your home for you and your family and what is right to you. But, it is definitely fun to get ideas and copy others too! I do all the time!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543809871566365355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-53438464086797667592009-02-17T22:09:00.000-06:002009-02-17T22:09:00.000-06:00Hi Laurie! We all feel that way, we all love somet...Hi Laurie! We all feel that way, we all love something about each others decor but we can't all have the same things or even be alike. I don't want my blog to have a purpose other than to share myself with others and get to know the very nice people that I've met, which you are one of them. Great post Laurie, and you talk about YOU all you want to, and we'll continue to stop by because that's what we want to know about! DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-20051624252661580012009-02-17T21:15:00.000-06:002009-02-17T21:15:00.000-06:00Oh, I loved this post....I often feel the very sam...Oh, I loved this post....I often feel the very same way. I don't really have a STYLE, either. I just buy things I fall in love with. It doesn't have to match another item in my entire home...I have found out, tho, thru the years, that most of the things all come together in a pleasing manner...to MY eyes, anyway. That is what counts in the long run, I think....<BR/>xo bjbjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-76084893168244296412009-02-17T20:38:00.001-06:002009-02-17T20:38:00.001-06:00Oh, Laurie, The pic. of the homes were nice. Your ...Oh, Laurie, The pic. of the homes were nice. Your home is so wonderful, and eclectic. I just love your home. I too get the feel that homes are in the greener pasture area. When I saw my Craftsmans Bungalow, and fell in love with it. Yes, its in the remodel zone, but some day, I know Hubby will get it finished. We were going to build a home, But having no house notes was so wonderful, after having two homes, with two notes each month. We paid cash for this one and moved it on 10 acres. I sometimes think I want another look in my home, but then I go back to just what I know I like and know that its me. Your home is special. Your cabinets in the kitchen were my dream. We had torn out the old kitchen. I had all but ordered new cabinets,I worked with the kitchen designer and the last measurements were to be taken, but then a C word came into my life and we left work. So now I just have an old fashion kitchen. I do love it, for everyone I know has a tiny kitchen and mine is large. Sometimes life just takes us on a journey, and we turn out loving what we have collected. I did do the interior decorating course, but only have helped family and friends. When it comes to my home, its so more difficult, for then its my money. lol Funny your post, is about how I feel sometimes. I do love my green grass here at home. As I know you do yours. Everyone has different taste in decor, and mine is back in the 1800. lolLady Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533249224991345863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-11647792900151099112009-02-17T20:38:00.000-06:002009-02-17T20:38:00.000-06:00Hi Laurie,Your home is lovly and a reflection of w...Hi Laurie,<BR/><BR/>Your home is lovly and a reflection of who YOU are and your graciousness and warmth. It is a reflection of the loving person you are and your faith in God. You have surrounded yourself with things that you love and I do not believe that there is a right or wrong way to decorate . . simply the style that you love is Laurie's decorating style.<BR/>Home is where your heart is.<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>ErinThe Painted Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294161760619834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-38645233960358678282009-02-17T20:35:00.000-06:002009-02-17T20:35:00.000-06:00Hello Miss Laurie! Purpose?! These things are supp...Hello Miss Laurie! Purpose?! These things are supposed to have a purpose! I thought they were all about gettin' in each other's business and checkin' out each other's homes and stuff! I mean, like, are we supposed to be deep or something?! LOL! You know when I was a teenager I always wanted to be cute & petite! Never, and I mean never, has anyone used those words to describe my 5'8", size 10 foot, big-boned body!! Our homes are reflections of ourselves and if there's not much in them then their must not be much in us! So you go girl! You know what amazes me about everybody's home is they're always clean!!!!! I keep thinking I'm gonna do that Metamorphis Monday just by cleaning my house up! BEFORE & AFTER! That would be the biggest change of all! love ya! LauraluMiss Laura Lu/RMS4291960https://www.blogger.com/profile/06773275230902868289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-60781381735084167732009-02-17T18:51:00.000-06:002009-02-17T18:51:00.000-06:00Laurie girl I mean this in the kindest way possibl...Laurie girl I mean this in the kindest way possible...but you're full of hooey! Your home is one of the most beautiful and elegant homes I've seen! It's downright unfair how fabulous your house is!! Perspective is EVERYTHING girlfriend! *winks* And regarding your comment on my blog...I KNOW!! What's wrong with these people?!! For goodness sake at least put a ridiculously high price tag on it or somethin'!Lol! I could fill a 2000 sq ft store with my extra stuff! Lol! Vannalvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-30151378538326264962009-02-17T18:10:00.000-06:002009-02-17T18:10:00.000-06:00Great post. Your home is beautiful and your right ...Great post. Your home is beautiful and your right if i don't like you I don't have to follow =)<BR/>If God made us all along it would be a boring world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-53649492724977152022009-02-17T16:56:00.000-06:002009-02-17T16:56:00.000-06:00Great post, Laurie!!I love your home, it's beautif...Great post, Laurie!!<BR/><BR/>I love your home, it's beautiful!<BR/><BR/>I just described my style, today, as sort of traditional/country. Although I don't like to be pigeon-holed in a particular style.<BR/><BR/>Your style, to me, is wonderful and ecclectic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-62518746699397482752009-02-17T15:08:00.000-06:002009-02-17T15:08:00.000-06:00I totally agree with you, my friend! You chose so...I totally agree with you, my friend! You chose some of the most beautiful room examples too! Your home is beautiful & there are some things that you have that I'm green with envy over, so guess it's all subjective, huh? ♥♥♥Four Paws and Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283354014217433510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-40047951955804092562009-02-17T14:44:00.000-06:002009-02-17T14:44:00.000-06:00Laurie, you are so funny girl. I wonder how many o...Laurie, you are so funny girl. I wonder how many of us think the same thing about someone else's home. I wonder why mine can never seem to achieve the polished look. Well, good grief, *I* am not polished! Why would I think my house would be. (grin)<BR/><BR/>But like you, my house is a reflection of me, things I love, treasures handed down, things Mr. Dumpling and i have found together...and I wouldn't trade it.<BR/><BR/>I think your home is lovely and I'm dying over all those plates.MiMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04802684946342979274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-6969758091309441022009-02-17T13:34:00.000-06:002009-02-17T13:34:00.000-06:00Amen sista!!! I couldn't have said it better m...Amen sista!!! I couldn't have said it better myself. I love your style. Even though I haven't been reading your blog that long, I can tell that you are a very warm & welcoming person & your house reflects that as well. <BR/><BR/>I also love my "stuff" & can't stand to part with it. I too take in stray furniture & stuff from other people. My favorite saying is "Are you getting rid of that? I'll take it". My sister says I have too much stuff but she always says that my house feels so warm & welcoming, comfortable. And that is exactly how I wanted my house to be. It's not a showcase by any stretch of the imagination, but it is comfortable to me & I'm sure that is how your house is to you. And that is all that matters,but we do like others to say so too, so I will say it, I love your style & your house. You go girl!!!Kim @ Starshine Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798836202949854375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-18091861469603272832009-02-17T13:28:00.001-06:002009-02-17T13:28:00.001-06:00Hi Girlfriend,Don't you see that you and your home...Hi Girlfriend,<BR/>Don't you see that you and your home are perfect just the way you are? No need to apologize or excuse your decorating style ! I see a BEAUTIFUL home full of love and hospitality and a wonderful,caring, sparkly-eyed friend! YOU COULDN'T GET MUCH GREENER!santamakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550594422247543389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-26416429919041203552009-02-17T13:28:00.000-06:002009-02-17T13:28:00.000-06:00Hi Girlfriend,Don't you see that you and your home...Hi Girlfriend,<BR/>Don't you see that you and your home are perfect just the way you are? No need to apologize or excuse your decorating style ! I see a BEAUTIFUL home full of love and hospitality and a wonderful,caring, sparkly-eyed friend! YOU COULDN'T GET MUCH GREENER!santamakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550594422247543389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-31071855955137722952009-02-17T13:18:00.000-06:002009-02-17T13:18:00.000-06:00Laurie, I feel the same way. I love looking at e...Laurie, I feel the same way. I love looking at everyone's blogs and decorating ideas, but my house will never be "their" house.<BR/>You have to just be content with what you have and how it looks. If you love your home then that is all that is necessary.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576022783071536981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-10138680548943086902009-02-17T12:40:00.000-06:002009-02-17T12:40:00.000-06:00I wouldn't call your style "cute" no...I wouldn't call your style "cute" nor "country" ... I would call it eclectic cottage if I had to put a name to it. <BR/><BR/>I can appreciate the beauty of a more spare look but if I picture msylef in the room, I don't feel like I would be enveloped by a sense of _____. I don't what word I'm searching for ...comfort almost works but it's not a physical comfort I am talking about, but an emotional one, you know what I mean? <BR/><BR/>Like you, I suffer from decorating schizophrenia. I like a lot of different styles & a lot of different stuff. I try (& sometimes succeed) to display it all so that when someone comes into my home they exclaim, "This is soo you!"Cami @ Creating Myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493523459163870024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-25431198231585220052009-02-17T12:34:00.000-06:002009-02-17T12:34:00.000-06:00What is evident in your home is: the owner is some...What is evident in your home is: the owner is someone who values comfort, ease, friendliness, and doesn't waste a thing. That shows more character then any style could. Your home is the one that brings a smile because it is a reflection of you.Envoy-ettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038921847704727550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-82468668580369574892009-02-17T12:08:00.000-06:002009-02-17T12:08:00.000-06:00Hi Laurie:I love your style and your home. I too, ...Hi Laurie:<BR/>I love your style and your home. <BR/>I too, love looking at everyone's home and think I can "do that" but it never seems to turn out right in my home. One good thing about my "stuff" none of my kids want it, so there won't be any fights when I die. lol.<BR/>GingerGingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525015607826244834noreply@blogger.com