tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post5038256585041591752..comments2023-11-02T07:57:49.979-04:00Comments on cottage instincts: As if I didn't have enough decorating on the brain....cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11231641398378820087noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-61324151278647740712010-11-20T00:49:06.948-05:002010-11-20T00:49:06.948-05:00It's nice to know someone else saves their Chr...It's nice to know someone else saves their Christmas mags, too. It's one of my fave times to get them. I still have some of the Victoria mags and I ALSO miss Country Home - A Lot!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054208518242251116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-2934494298710382432010-11-19T22:53:29.479-05:002010-11-19T22:53:29.479-05:00Laughed out loud as I JUST pulled out my box of ol...Laughed out loud as I JUST pulled out my box of old Christmas mags AND my BFF called me breathless earlier saying she'd just rushed in from buying that same BHG mag and I "MUST get it!"<br />Can't wait to see what you put together on your new mantel!<br />hugs,<br />LeslieLeslie @ Farm Fresh Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970398718118889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-81177224255670595972010-11-19T12:51:06.841-05:002010-11-19T12:51:06.841-05:00You sparkly nut you (takes one to know one) :P
So...You sparkly nut you (takes one to know one) :P<br /><br />So I am envious of your book collection (I am great at getting rid of clutter except decorating books lol) I always end up going to the library and taking notes that I never read again (needs pictures lol)<br /><br />A note on pottery barn: over and over in our classes we talk about how trendy they are. As a designer we are taught to avoid most trends unless they are inexpensive change-out things. Of course if they want to hire us every five to ten years to redo their houses who am I to complain if trendy is used. LOL<br /><br />Oh and how can you love the blues and then the whites? Simple!!! Variety is the spice of life. That is part of the joy of being a designer. Getting to put in all the things I love in different spaces because I just don't have enough rooms in my own place!!!!<br /><br />I would need a good 40 rooms to decorate for Christmas in each style I'd want! LOL<br /><br />Happy holidays!Michele Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018907696821482293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-78756067808847596662010-11-17T21:45:50.648-05:002010-11-17T21:45:50.648-05:00Right there with you on several issues....Country ...Right there with you on several issues....Country Home....oh yes, it was devastating and yes, I am still mourning the loss. Yeah, yeah I know they have put out a couple of "new" issues but have you noticed it's nothing more than a compilation of the older issues?!? What's up with that?!? Surely, there are more than a handful of us who had a love affair with this magazine....I mean there is no other magazine that satisfies when I'm ready for a nap and looking for prime real estate on which to take that nap....<br /><br />And then there is the issue of Christmas inspiration magazines!!! Yep, with you there too. Next to me right this moment, you will find, BHG Christmas Ideas 2010, Merry and Bright, Jeanne d'Arc Living Christmas and "she's" just getting started!! This is what I'm knowing as self control...three IS self control right?!?!<br /><br />Well, the hour grows late for my whiskers and that book "Merry and Bright" would be a delightful landing spot if "she" would open it up for me.....<br /><br />Purrs!<br /><br />RomeoRomeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931122737257172540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-63474093665208347112010-11-17T20:59:04.123-05:002010-11-17T20:59:04.123-05:00We are of the same mind Cindy. I've been look...We are of the same mind Cindy. I've been looking through all my back Christmas issues too. I could just about cry over the loss of Cottage Living. Oh how I LOVED that magazine :)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974419983321226169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-66331199554863877512010-11-17T20:28:04.051-05:002010-11-17T20:28:04.051-05:00How fun, we have many of the same books. I'm ...How fun, we have many of the same books. I'm STILL so sad about Country Home (and Cottage Living as well). I was so shocked when they closed up! I'd have saved more of my old issues if I'd known it was going to go out of publication.<br /><br />And well Martha, I do agree most of us love her or hate her but she really does have timeless style and does an A++ job. Personally, I am a Martha Stewart fan but I do wish her show was more like her old show where they really focused on a project, in detail.<br /><br />I think I'll go dig out my "Country Living Merry and Bright" and start dreaming now.<br /><br />Chris<br />ps... got TWO Christmas issues of current subscriptions today including of course, Martha. Can't wait to sit down and go through them.Chris at Red Gate Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339700094067226000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-61439600469823818322010-11-17T20:08:26.289-05:002010-11-17T20:08:26.289-05:00Thanks for posting all those yummy Christmas photo...Thanks for posting all those yummy Christmas photos. You got me in the mood to pull out my old Christmas mags and look around.Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-52640526569247295932010-11-17T18:00:11.035-05:002010-11-17T18:00:11.035-05:00wouldn't it be FUN to have a latte together an...wouldn't it be FUN to have a latte together and peruse through those mags and books TOGETHER!{northern cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02042071719870573273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-21949383650606092042010-11-17T17:29:47.911-05:002010-11-17T17:29:47.911-05:00Cindy,
Loved this post. Love Martha. Love the in...Cindy, <br /><br />Loved this post. Love Martha. Love the inspiration. I too am having a full house on Thanksgiving and have multiple projects in progress. Yikes!<br /><br />Your Friend, <br />DeborahFairfieldHousehttp://FairfieldHouseNJ.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-4808220866970527662010-11-17T15:14:30.869-05:002010-11-17T15:14:30.869-05:00Hahaha - that is so familiar- I have tons of those...Hahaha - that is so familiar- I have tons of those magazines going way back !!! Love the room Matha did - cute !!Modern Country Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876033776851036157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-85880516967193479772010-11-17T15:03:01.139-05:002010-11-17T15:03:01.139-05:00Don't do this to me!!!! Not yet!!! :)Don't do this to me!!!! Not yet!!! :)hilary@oldhousetruelovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119613568247849316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-48428393596694716962010-11-17T14:46:58.223-05:002010-11-17T14:46:58.223-05:00Hello!!! Love your blog and have joined as a new ...Hello!!! Love your blog and have joined as a new follower. I can't wait to stroll through all your lovely posts and pics. And a BIG thanks to you for joining me as well!!!Carol @ A Bird in Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977520352903642595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-59585126803708398472010-11-17T14:21:51.647-05:002010-11-17T14:21:51.647-05:00Gosh, all in one week I've learned about 1/2 P...Gosh, all in one week I've learned about 1/2 Price Books and that Goodwill has outlets! Why can't any of these stores be near me?? :)<br /><br />Take care,<br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-55704706986615755942010-11-17T14:03:42.537-05:002010-11-17T14:03:42.537-05:00Oh you saver you~ You have almost as many Christm...Oh you saver you~ You have almost as many Christmas magazines saved as I do...and as MyHero wants to know-Do you really NEED all these magazines? No! Do.you.really.need.clean.underwear.? 'Nuff said!<br /><br />I love each one of your pictures..some because they appeal to me for my own home and some just because I enjoy them and would love to see them in someone else's home...but not necessarily in my own.<br /><br />Had my smile coming here today. Have fun getting that big turkey ready..right after you finish room #4- Good Lord, gal...what WERE you thinking? Hugs-DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-22888461303371518192010-11-17T13:54:09.395-05:002010-11-17T13:54:09.395-05:00Love this post. I WISH I could just sit and read ...Love this post. I WISH I could just sit and read all those magazines...I sooo MISS Country Home & Cottage Living too..<br />:(Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615515543530310328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-27282327713440032232010-11-17T13:36:14.286-05:002010-11-17T13:36:14.286-05:00Gurl, you craaazy!! ;)Gurl, you craaazy!! ;)~Kori@Strawberrie Heartshttp://www.strawberriehearts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-644760219928460332010-11-17T13:07:42.412-05:002010-11-17T13:07:42.412-05:00I'm still mourning the loss of Country Home. I...I'm still mourning the loss of Country Home. I prefer not to talk about it. <br /><br />As for Martha, well, I love that room. I seriously thought she'd come up with some prison chic trends but nope. She didn't. <br /><br />Good luck with Thanksgiving dinner! Talk about incentive to get things finished!Suzanne@Meridian Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777399766297152142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-73445570833433035302010-11-17T11:42:46.786-05:002010-11-17T11:42:46.786-05:00Yes, I miss Country Home. Want it back. Now.
Love...Yes, I miss Country Home. Want it back. Now.<br /><br />Love all these photos and you're right - that room Martha decorated is timeless.<br /><br />xo<br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-39306589223824410932010-11-17T11:27:21.649-05:002010-11-17T11:27:21.649-05:00I've never heard of Half Price Books (don'...I've never heard of Half Price Books (don't think we have one in Canada) but would definitely be shopping there too :-) I do have the Celebrating Home book though - love it! What a great collection of holiday magazines you have. The more vintage looking the covers the better & I agree - you can't beat a vintage Santa on a holiday issue ♥Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03254382654565513811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-24150764494105548882010-11-17T11:15:06.809-05:002010-11-17T11:15:06.809-05:00I think I've looked through the new Christmas ...I think I've looked through the new Christmas Ideas magazines 20 times already. It's gorgeous! There's so many great ideas I don't know where to start. Thanks for sharing all your inspiration.Leannehttp://organizeyourstuffnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-59628522434799515432010-11-17T10:51:12.878-05:002010-11-17T10:51:12.878-05:00Last month I came across Country Home mgazine @ a ...Last month I came across Country Home mgazine @ a Lowes Home Improvement Store.I was so excited!It was a Fall addition and had no advertisements.A little pricey @ $12.00.I bought it anyway and savored every single page. Wonder if they are going to publish special issues every once in a while? Anyone else have any info.?Tami / Maddie Lumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299824770182211355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-67883339645409083242010-11-17T10:47:37.047-05:002010-11-17T10:47:37.047-05:00OMG...you are a magazine addict like me! I hoard m...OMG...you are a magazine addict like me! I hoard magazines too, especially the holiday specials. Luv the white tree too and I still have mine which I use every single year. Goodluck with your remodeling and guests at the same time. It'll be chaotic but fun, I hope.<br />-marieMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395898120891915441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-2225545762306594382010-11-17T10:16:39.332-05:002010-11-17T10:16:39.332-05:00Martha's style is so timeless because it is ju...Martha's style is so timeless because it is just classic. Love her or hate her she has is going to leave a legacy, that I am not sure someone is going to fill. <br /><br />Beautiful, classic and timeless, these photos and books evoke such sentiment to the season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-2560204822823134042010-11-17T10:09:15.292-05:002010-11-17T10:09:15.292-05:00You have got me drooling! I love every one of tho...You have got me drooling! I love every one of those looks....to bad I only have two trees, lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-20754342094129611152010-11-17T09:27:27.971-05:002010-11-17T09:27:27.971-05:00Hey Cindy! I still pick up issues of Country Home ...Hey Cindy! I still pick up issues of Country Home in antique malls. That was the best mag. Love all the inspiration photos. I get overwhelmed and love it all. Not sure what theme to run with this Christmas. Two trees is a must. I like to let the kids decorate one. Look forward to what you do...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com