tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post8628920364546297424..comments2023-12-17T22:53:31.208-06:00Comments on BARGAIN DECORATING WITH LAURIE: IF I’D KNOWN THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW!Bargain Decorating with Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-36964849419798154202011-04-17T22:06:23.201-05:002011-04-17T22:06:23.201-05:00Gorgeous storage space for your lovelies, just gre...Gorgeous storage space for your lovelies, just great, I love it! It sure contains a lot of things and the grandkids bench is adorable...oh well, I guess doggie got another smaller room.<br />Your La Faience Brocante china is gorgeous, wow, I'm green with envy! hahahaaa...<br />Hugs<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-33519934703481415222011-04-09T09:10:05.913-05:002011-04-09T09:10:05.913-05:00Hi Laurie,
There I was admiring your wonderful cab...Hi Laurie,<br />There I was admiring your wonderful cabinets and marvelling at how you created such a comfy space for you grandchildren to use when up comes your great Q Collection!<br />Chouette!<br />Many thanks for the mention too, I'm glad the new plate has found such a lovely home with you.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-73530298439514934152011-04-09T01:41:35.230-05:002011-04-09T01:41:35.230-05:00I love this cabinet! We have a space in our home t...I love this cabinet! We have a space in our home that I in-vision something just like this. I fear I would fill it just the same. :) <br /><br />~LizAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972097935004547969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-69338854676248896652011-04-08T20:32:19.001-05:002011-04-08T20:32:19.001-05:00You may have lots of dishes and other pretties in ...You may have lots of dishes and other pretties in here, but it all looks GOOD!!! I like seeing items stacked up- it shows that someone actually USES the storage area. And I think your area for the grand kids is adorable. Your new Quimper plate is gorgeous- you have an enviable collection! ~ SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-90152067052440642082011-04-08T16:56:00.193-05:002011-04-08T16:56:00.193-05:00Hi Laurie~
I love your cupboard!! It's so char...Hi Laurie~<br />I love your cupboard!! It's so charming and pretty! The different fabrics you have mixed and your sweet little curtain- how lovely!! I have display areas too that become a spot where things go to be stored but I really like yours~ mine just looks cluttered! lol! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)Courtney ~ French Country Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513476834711422874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-49703353161639919752011-04-08T11:19:29.518-05:002011-04-08T11:19:29.518-05:00Laurie,
I love this cabinet! I especially like tha...Laurie,<br />I love this cabinet! I especially like that you have it filled with interesting pieces and I love the French country fabrics you have in the center. Just beautiful! <br />Thanks for linking up!<br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-16614129403507888012011-04-08T10:38:57.073-05:002011-04-08T10:38:57.073-05:00Hi Laurie,
I love your built in cabinets. I think ...Hi Laurie,<br />I love your built in cabinets. I think the whole area looks loved and a happy place to be. If it were all staged it would just look like any other house. Instead it is is warm ad welcoming.Diannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724974941235663416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-19041886650393130112011-04-08T08:35:36.270-05:002011-04-08T08:35:36.270-05:00I surely would crawl into that cozy space too! :)I surely would crawl into that cozy space too! :)Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-45461060833358582212011-04-07T19:02:37.673-05:002011-04-07T19:02:37.673-05:00Dear Laurie, My hubby and I always say 'If we ...Dear Laurie, My hubby and I always say 'If we only had a brain' as to 'if only we knew'...hahaha..It would be great to have a crystal ball to see how our designs will change in the future..would save so much time re-doing stuff..<br />Hope Elsie is still doing well!<br />Hugs....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607497076371172591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-33310216805928468202011-04-07T18:31:22.180-05:002011-04-07T18:31:22.180-05:00I love this story! Your home must be like an encha...I love this story! Your home must be like an enchanted castle to the grandsies :)))Andrea at Opulent Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00047846276519608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-64570191465440461182011-04-07T11:35:32.747-05:002011-04-07T11:35:32.747-05:00Your built-in cabinet is beautiful. I don't t...Your built-in cabinet is beautiful. I don't think it looks messy. It's just a treasure chest of all your lovelies. As for those baskets filled with crayons, books, etc., just enjoy those kiddoes while they are still into those "simple" fun things in life. They are out of that stage long before we'd like. We have 6 & our move is to get us closer so we can enjoy them more while they are still so young.<br />CASAn Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-15033771056712937112011-04-07T10:31:54.656-05:002011-04-07T10:31:54.656-05:00Laurie, I just wanted to drop by again and thank y...Laurie, I just wanted to drop by again and thank you for joining my party. Take care.<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-39214166704393399472011-04-07T06:11:57.155-05:002011-04-07T06:11:57.155-05:00I think the built in cab looks fabulous just the w...I think the built in cab looks fabulous just the way it is. So what if it is housing "real"collections instead of staged ones...and the skirted area underneath gives it softness and special charm. I love the little bench, and I can see why the little ones have adopted this space!Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-69101687965107883362011-04-06T19:31:17.525-05:002011-04-06T19:31:17.525-05:00Great cabinet. And I love the fabric you chose fo...Great cabinet. And I love the fabric you chose for the pillow and the skirting!Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-7966028740859645182011-04-06T19:26:00.049-05:002011-04-06T19:26:00.049-05:00Beautiful shelves and cupboards. Love all of it!Beautiful shelves and cupboards. Love all of it!Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683992477275533844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-86432458728908655082011-04-06T17:43:49.589-05:002011-04-06T17:43:49.589-05:00Whew.... I'm in the same boat, Laurie! I hav...Whew.... I'm in the same boat, Laurie! I have way too much stuff and can't stop collecting. I just CANNOT seem to pass up a great bargain....and when is too much really tooooo much? :-)<br /><br />Love your collections and your ever so special spot for your grands. Too cute!<br /><br />Huggies,<br />Spencer{Bellamere Cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17808685184476519297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-84615110822052365192011-04-06T14:31:53.849-05:002011-04-06T14:31:53.849-05:00How lucky for you to have that kind of storage spa...How lucky for you to have that kind of storage space!!! I love the evolution of the dog bench. Neat that your house can evolve with you.<br /><br />- The TablescaperThe Tablescaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046015889036397874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-12713884092400802232011-04-06T14:08:43.817-05:002011-04-06T14:08:43.817-05:00You've just stopped me dead in my tracks.. I w...You've just stopped me dead in my tracks.. I was planning the china cupboard for the new addition (in the future still!)... but now there won't be any glass doors in sight! Well maybe a couple, but that is it. Love your built in! That is a fabulous spot for all the dishes. Thanks for droppin in! This week, I'm hosting a Mikasa giveaway.Marlishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-60297506570894612352011-04-06T13:54:54.505-05:002011-04-06T13:54:54.505-05:00Hello Laurie! I am loving your glass cupboard fill...Hello Laurie! I am loving your glass cupboard filled with goodness! They look pretty to me! Beautiful kitchen my dear!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MaryjaneMaryjane-The Beehive Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354830882985221688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-78539479186407637572011-04-06T13:08:34.438-05:002011-04-06T13:08:34.438-05:00I think you got so much more out of it, Laurie, th...I think you got so much more out of it, Laurie, than your original ideas! A well loved bench between your cabinets ~ by animal and child alike! A beautiful collection of "life" behind those glass doors. I'll bet you could pull something out of that cabinet and have a little story to tell. Grandchildrens' art supplies underneath may help banish those evil dust bunnies. I don't think it was what you intended but it is definitely a success!Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-59345483009543652982011-04-06T12:56:53.582-05:002011-04-06T12:56:53.582-05:00I think your display cabinet with the built in she...I think your display cabinet with the built in shelf is amazing. I'm the same way, if given another shelf, I'll simply fill it with my stuff! I like that you can see your collectibles, but cute provençal curtains would be beautiful too. Like your napkins turned curtains...!vignette designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-91690154399814413822011-04-06T02:23:25.806-05:002011-04-06T02:23:25.806-05:00What a cozy little nook...no wonder the grands lov...What a cozy little nook...no wonder the grands love curling up there. I would, too! <br />The storage capacity of this built in is marvelous & you've put it to GOOD USE!! I love seeing all your treasures inside. No need to hide them at all.<br /><br />fondly,<br />Rett<br /><br />Color me impressed with your chair re-do, too! WOW!Rettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-13358582746375600812011-04-05T20:11:52.268-05:002011-04-05T20:11:52.268-05:00Laurie, I love what you did in your kitchen! It&#...Laurie, I love what you did in your kitchen! It's adorable. The bench and the little skirt are precious, and I adore your glass front cabinets and your Quimper shelves. You have good stuff, girlfriend. Wanna trade??? <br /><br />Happy Cubby Party to you...<br /><br />XO,<br /><br />Sheila :-)The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-19488634742362753622011-04-05T20:10:29.753-05:002011-04-05T20:10:29.753-05:00Your built in is beautiful. I love your "temp...Your built in is beautiful. I love your "temporary" fixes; I have quite a few of them around my house but they are not as nice as yours. :)<br />TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-34342344299447524272011-04-05T20:02:47.436-05:002011-04-05T20:02:47.436-05:00Laurie: You say "temporary" but the cush...Laurie: You say "temporary" but the cushion covered with that lovely fabric and your curtain below look BEAUTIFUL! You picked lovely fabrics to go there and it looks fabulous. Your built-in is gorgeous too. I hope you keep everything as is, permanently!<br />Best,<br />GloriaGloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089446185793581415noreply@blogger.com