tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post8893496959288204901..comments2023-12-17T22:53:31.208-06:00Comments on BARGAIN DECORATING WITH LAURIE: WE DIDN'T INVENT SCRAP BOOKING!Bargain Decorating with Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-76365586541416843192009-01-30T21:43:00.000-06:002009-01-30T21:43:00.000-06:00I am playing catch up on reading your blog after b...I am playing catch up on reading your blog after being away for 2 weeks. My did I miss alot! I loved looking at your sweet rooms and looking at all the wonderful collections- then all the interesting dialogue that goes on!! You have a great blog!<BR/><BR/>blessings<BR/>mary<BR/><BR/>Ps I am so bummed I missed out on your giveaway!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-81985585731029276272009-01-27T09:57:00.000-06:002009-01-27T09:57:00.000-06:00I love your mom's scrapbook. It is precious. The...I love your mom's scrapbook. It is precious. The photo of the gals in the bathing suit is the best.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033047452936238577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-55927118140990695792009-01-27T09:05:00.000-06:002009-01-27T09:05:00.000-06:00I really enjoyed my visit with you today! The scra...I really enjoyed my visit with you today! <BR/>The scrapbook was amazing! And the bath room! <BR/>I will come back to see you again..giggles! <BR/><BR/>~VanessaVanessa Kiki Johanninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000977478516970620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-6269293045813908762009-01-22T21:25:00.000-06:002009-01-22T21:25:00.000-06:00That scrapbook of your mom's is wonderful. I'm so...That scrapbook of your mom's is wonderful. I'm so glad you have that!<BR/><BR/>I like your blog the way it is. And I keep my volume turned off, so if someone does have music I wouldn't know it anyway.<BR/><BR/>ShannonShannon @ Silver Trappingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091292652871298207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-36281875069773332012009-01-19T18:19:00.000-06:002009-01-19T18:19:00.000-06:00What wonderful memories you have!! I love the old ...What wonderful memories you have!! I love the old photographs that you shared of your mom and her friends! Thank for stopping by the bookcase/family rearrangement!!! I'm glad you liked it... Donna @ An Enchanted CottageDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959146424077963520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-27024750147520830852009-01-19T02:52:00.000-06:002009-01-19T02:52:00.000-06:00DEAR LAURIE,I AM NEW TO BLOGGING SO I DON'T KNOW A...DEAR LAURIE,<BR/>I AM NEW TO BLOGGING SO I DON'T KNOW ALL THE INS AND OUTS AND I AM JUST LEARNING....AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE IT SAID YOU HAD 55 COMMENTS....I THINK THAT SAYS VOLUMES THAT PEOPLE ARE MORE INTERESTED IN THE MEMORIES YOU SHARE AND AWAKEN IN THEM, THAN FANCY PAGES, AND WE LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT DIFFERENT PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT ERAS OF LIFE THAN US...THE STYLES, LIKE YOUR MOTHER'S BATHING SUIT...THAT IS HISTORY...IF I WAS AT AN ESTATE SALE AND I SAW A PICTURE LIKE THAT FOR SALE, I WOULD GRAB IT VERY FAST.<BR/>REMEMBER THIS BLOG, OR THIS IS HOW I FEEL, IS AN EXTENSION OF YOU. I WANT MY BLOG TO BE A PLACE THAT MAKES ME HAPPY TO COME TO....AS WELL AS MAKE OTHER PEOPLE HAPPY BUT IT MUST BE OF YOUR CREATION...IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE IT, THAT IS FINE BUT JUST CHANGE IT BECAUSE YOU WANT TOO. I WILL PUT A LINK TO YOUR BLOG FROM MINE.<BR/>I WOULD BE HONORED IF YOU STOPPED BY. I SO LOVED THE TIME I SPENT HERE.<BR/>GOD BLESS<BR/>debbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-88084370849359965822009-01-18T19:32:00.000-06:002009-01-18T19:32:00.000-06:00You are so lucky to have something like this (but ...You are so lucky to have something like this (but I'm sure you know it). I think you're blog looks just fine! I can read it easily (the type isn't too small and I always turn the music off so I never hear anyone's music LOL)!<BR/><BR/>ManuelaManuela@A Cultivated Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-5232478242277314372009-01-16T21:52:00.000-06:002009-01-16T21:52:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing. I like your blog the way it is...Thanks for sharing. I like your blog the way it is. I must have ADD too because I get distracted with music and too much stuff! HAAAHAAA You're doing a fine job, look how many comments you have!!!!!! CHEERS! MichelePug1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09579933817802918142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-68678263922148680362009-01-16T19:54:00.000-06:002009-01-16T19:54:00.000-06:00The pictures of your mom made me misty...it remind...The pictures of your mom made me misty...it reminded me of my mother in law. She didn't start her family till she was in her forties. She had my hubs when she was 42! He was the in the middle with two sisters. I loved reminiscing about your mom with you. The scarp booking pics were precious and the memories they carry are priceless. <BR/> <BR/> Coming over to your blog is like... walking in from the cold. Finding a warm cup of cocoa waiting by a roaring fire. Settled in for a nice chat with a *sweet* friend.<BR/>Don't mess with perfection. <BR/><BR/>Sweet Wishes,<BR/>SaraSara's Sweet Surprisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684005124533629561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-66977053642127069442009-01-16T18:40:00.000-06:002009-01-16T18:40:00.000-06:00What a wonderful treasure to have. I just love the...What a wonderful treasure to have. I just love the pages and the memories it holds for you. Have you thought about scanning it and storing it in a place other than you own home in case of fire. (ok, I'm crazy but I think of things like that). <BR/><BR/>I change my background occasionally. Sort of like redecorating the living room. I'm not a fan of music at all. I keep my volume off so I never really know who has music! :)JudyBughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212401192017928454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-75905921716214745052009-01-16T15:54:00.000-06:002009-01-16T15:54:00.000-06:00Laurie, I think this is one of the most thought pr...Laurie, I think this is one of the most thought provoking blogs I've ever encountered. I'm enraptured with your mom being a college grad. Nary a Cajun back then graduated from college to my knowledge, but that doesn't keep me from thinking my mom the smartest person in the world. You are to be so lucky to have your mothers scrapbooks. I would liken them to a time capsule...or even a novel that I would read over and over and over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-70773967080225475272009-01-16T09:35:00.000-06:002009-01-16T09:35:00.000-06:00ur mom's scrap book is so pretty! It's wonderful ...ur mom's scrap book is so pretty! It's wonderful that you have that. My friend is so grateful for the many prayers lifted up for her. She is still undergoing more evaluations. Thank you so much for YOUR prayers!Miss Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377628628771558672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-48235661525302570962009-01-16T08:52:00.000-06:002009-01-16T08:52:00.000-06:00Your blog has been MINI Featured in the comment bo...Your blog has been MINI Featured in the comment box of A Divas Hammer game Rub A Dub Dub !!! :)<BR/>Love, The MuseThe Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698847569200418376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-76360444153962950952009-01-16T01:17:00.000-06:002009-01-16T01:17:00.000-06:00Wonderful scrapbook your mom was ahead of everyone...Wonderful scrapbook your mom was ahead of everyone.They always say that thing come back around.It was just not called scrapbooking back then.<BR/>I left a little something for you at my blog,please stop by and oick up your little something.playsdollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684686847210951951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-30163333701917326812009-01-15T22:49:00.000-06:002009-01-15T22:49:00.000-06:00Hi Laurie! Wow! That scrapbook of your mom's is a ...Hi Laurie! Wow! That scrapbook of your mom's is a real treasure! It is oozing with artistic talent! And about your blog...you are a silly girl! Your blog is WONDERUL! Remember my friend Linda I told you about??? Oh... forgot to mention that she's the one on my antiquing post whose husband Bud sneaked out and bought her the hutch as a Christmas gift! Have a great week-end!...DebbieConfessions of a Plate Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264220207447111061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-84092449835277040632009-01-15T22:47:00.000-06:002009-01-15T22:47:00.000-06:00This is so special!You are so lucky to have this.I...This is so special!<BR/>You are so lucky to have this.<BR/>I remember my mother and my grandmothers scrapbooks and they were so unique. <BR/>I know all the scarpbookers out there enjoy themeselves, but I really don't like all the pre-made products that everyone uses.<BR/>Your mom's scrapbook is one of a kind.<BR/>Thanks for sharing.<BR/>xo xoVisual Vamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703228111473936714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-71058290159755280192009-01-15T22:04:00.000-06:002009-01-15T22:04:00.000-06:00Hi Laurie! Greetings from Florida! How neat that y...Hi Laurie! Greetings from Florida! How neat that you have your mom's scrapbook in your possession. We used to make similar scrapbooks when I was in College. She is very creative....Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-29471022088247464212009-01-15T21:22:00.000-06:002009-01-15T21:22:00.000-06:00Thanks for your sweet comment.I think your blog sh...Thanks for your sweet comment.<BR/><BR/>I think your blog should be what you want it to be....it is OUR blog! I don't like the music either...just because I want to clearly think about what I am seeing and reading...but I know some love it.<BR/>My husband always teases me about being a closet competitor. I tell him all the time, I am OUT of the closet. Blogging really has challenged me outside my comfort zone...but I enjoy it. Only change your blog when and if you want to....I come for what you have to say and show. I think you are doing great!! and I will keep coming back!!Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111241316745923019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-39343285696759135172009-01-15T19:54:00.000-06:002009-01-15T19:54:00.000-06:00That is quite a keepsake. How wonderful that you ...That is quite a keepsake. How wonderful that you have it and it can be passed on to future generations. <BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog.A Hint of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350273064901061247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-77065779018305966622009-01-15T19:26:00.000-06:002009-01-15T19:26:00.000-06:00Thanks so much for sharing those! How cute! You'...Thanks so much for sharing those! How cute! You're mom was certainly creative! <BR/><BR/>I grew up in an old farmhouse and we had a spring house on our property. In that attic, there were old Valentines and cards just like you're showing here. My sister and I felt like we were on a treasure hunt! You brought back those fun memories!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12290944692875816258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-37480224021131953332009-01-15T19:16:00.000-06:002009-01-15T19:16:00.000-06:00Laurie, I just saw your comment on Debbies page ab...Laurie, I just saw your comment on Debbies page about the White House garage sale. I think that's a fabulous idea, should we write our congressman? KathyKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396548112800738809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-49913986799228926282009-01-15T19:07:00.000-06:002009-01-15T19:07:00.000-06:00What a wonderful treasure you have there. It must...What a wonderful treasure you have there. It must be so much fun to look through it. I'm a plain Jane type of blogger, too - I don't enjoy fiddling with it. Also, I have my speakers off, so never hear the music. I enjoy your blog just the way it is!! SallySalmagundihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698059457806433623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-14537875504851251942009-01-15T18:52:00.000-06:002009-01-15T18:52:00.000-06:00Laurie Eve, I am in shock over your mom's bathing ...Laurie Eve, I am in shock over your mom's bathing suit pic..I think she<BR/>looks just like sis JULIE! How can this be? Don't you see it???Amazing.<BR/><BR/>I have seen Weymouth's scrapbooks in person and I loved them so much. When I think of all those scrapbooks that landed in the wrong hands and were chunked..makes me cry! The graphics are so charming..you just can't get that on an e-vite, now, can you? And I loved the divided bowl that cowboy dan got you for Christmas..wish Tommy had a Steven.:)<BR/>Love, SusieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-67314510251132325072009-01-15T17:57:00.000-06:002009-01-15T17:57:00.000-06:00Laurie, I can't imagine a more priceless treasure....Laurie, I can't imagine a more priceless treasure. Your Mom was beautiful and so artistic, every page you shared is so beautifully laid out. Though you were chosen through love, you have inherited that wonderful artistic ability. I can now see your Mom in so many things you do. Love, CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702816552340511485.post-22415430882649679712009-01-15T16:53:00.000-06:002009-01-15T16:53:00.000-06:00What a creative mom you had! My sister scrapbooke...What a creative mom you had! My sister scrapbooked and I's sorry to say that I didn't understand why at the time. Now I love it! She was 16 years older than I am, and passed away in 1988 at the age of 53. She wasn't a cancer surviver. I, too, was adopted, and my parents were also older. <BR/><BR/>I love reading your blog. So, borrowing from the song, kind of... It's your blog and you can do what you want to! ☺Four Paws and Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283354014217433510noreply@blogger.com