tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post6967849482301120700..comments2023-10-18T04:03:18.488-04:00Comments on Bower Power: Let the Dust(y Trail) Fly!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283162080208362922noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-74004298701922595172008-12-22T11:12:00.000-05:002008-12-22T11:12:00.000-05:00Hey Anonymous, So you don't think I am classy beca...Hey Anonymous, <BR/><BR/>So you don't think I am classy because I gave a thrift store a moniker?! Man...tough crowd. <BR/><BR/>And just so we are clear - I identified the language used in the thrift store with the closest country that speaks that said language...mexico. It isn't so much a matter of heritage but of global proximity to what is familiar to me. <BR/><BR/>I don't think there is anything wrong with being Mexican...do you? And I don't think there is anything wrong with speaking Spanish - heck, I would LOVE to get a love language under my belt! <BR/><BR/>Just my personal opinion...since this is my blog and all...if you wanna talk about something like racial diversity in georgia...leave your name...maybe there is something we can both learn from each other :) <BR/><BR/>XO - KatieKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283162080208362922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-51111284660137513942008-12-19T09:45:00.000-05:002008-12-19T09:45:00.000-05:00oh so since they speak spanish its the Mexican goo...oh so since they speak spanish its the Mexican goodwill... <BR/><BR/>classy...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-62311467440960289832008-12-18T17:26:00.001-05:002008-12-18T17:26:00.001-05:00Hi Ya'll,Thanks you guys for your encouragement! Y...Hi Ya'll,<BR/><BR/>Thanks you guys for your encouragement! You definitely provide the 'itch' in my kitchen improvement projects - I can't wait to get them done so that I can share them with you! <BR/><BR/>Jennifer - I hear ya on the naked tree issue...it can look stunning! If only I could NOT be OCD about the little balls of ornamental fun :) <BR/><BR/>Steph - I will build you a house if we can live in it together :) and I could never be a hater of anything Willow related...oh how I love her!<BR/><BR/>Long Brake - girl, go for it! I know you have the internet...duh...so just google FYI projects till your fingers fall off. Then pick them back up and get to drywalling! And you will definitely be a help - it is sortof like cutting really big pieces of dusty construction paper out to staple onto a birdhouse. If I can do it, anyone can. And just FYI - you will have to mud the seams...which has a uncanny resemblence to icing birthday cakes. Maybe you can practice that first...then move to joint compound. Even if you stink, at least you have cake :)<BR/><BR/>XO - KatieKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283162080208362922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-69946081464930344052008-12-18T15:35:00.000-05:002008-12-18T15:35:00.000-05:00This is beautiful! I have a question for you about...This is beautiful! I have a question for you about all your handiness -- could I do it? My dad has drawn plans for turning our two small rooms upstairs into a master suite with closets and big bath, and hubby and I want to do some of the work ourselves (leaving things like running new plumbing lines to professionals). My hubby is a mechanical engineer, has worked in construction and is quite handy. Is dry walling terribly difficult? Could I actually be helpful? I want to work on an improvement project with him, since he’s done just about everything so far, but I’m afraid I’d get in over my head.. Since you’re experience with building walls, what do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-53897301185634296682008-12-18T08:28:00.000-05:002008-12-18T08:28:00.000-05:00One word: Stunning! Make that STUNNING! Great j...One word: Stunning! Make that STUNNING! Great job!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986516761652379541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-25954139426501367402008-12-17T20:01:00.000-05:002008-12-17T20:01:00.000-05:00Shut up, your kitchen looks effing awesome!! I ado...Shut up, your kitchen looks effing awesome!! I adore the wall color, too and would like to lovingly caress that range hood. Creepy? Perhaps but I love it so much. This makes my kitchen reno look absolutely pathetic!!<BR/><BR/>If you call that clutter, then girl, come clutter up my house, seriously. It looks fab, clutter and all. GL w/ getting everything done on your list =)Freckles Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378234055571892527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-12821100116196052412008-12-17T15:54:00.000-05:002008-12-17T15:54:00.000-05:00Absolutely beautiful! And you're such hard workers...Absolutely beautiful! And you're such hard workers. I just want to hibernate right now, have no oomph at all so you just amaze me.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804247095770121647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-61330039755803324132008-12-17T14:49:00.000-05:002008-12-17T14:49:00.000-05:00Really absolutely lovely! What a beautiful home.Really absolutely lovely! What a beautiful home.Laurel @ Ducks in a Rowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860986450641700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-40184560684568863202008-12-17T10:18:00.000-05:002008-12-17T10:18:00.000-05:00Everything is looking GREAT Katie! I've got to han...Everything is looking GREAT Katie! I've got to hand it to you for doing renovations this time of year. That's a lot of work and a lot of stress but you are doing a great job! Can't wait to see more!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-59398172688686686832008-12-17T09:03:00.000-05:002008-12-17T09:03:00.000-05:00That color is great. And the hood! Gorgeous!That color is great. And the hood! Gorgeous!Leigh @ Kesler Expresslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442866565967980687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-89912703926248634002008-12-16T22:27:00.000-05:002008-12-16T22:27:00.000-05:00Oh my gosh your place is amazing. I love your livi...Oh my gosh your place is amazing. I love your living room and tree.Bayjbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544971638369054902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-68883759522563293702008-12-16T18:50:00.000-05:002008-12-16T18:50:00.000-05:00Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery... ...Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery... please keep that in mind when I steal "Dusty Trail" from you. :) <BR/>You ROCK at finding the Goodwill deals, missy! I'm very impressed.Mrs. 5Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881727711325586662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-9913333166169952832008-12-16T17:38:00.000-05:002008-12-16T17:38:00.000-05:00I seriously want you to live next door to me and b...I seriously want you to live next door to me and be my best friend. I think that this would help me be cooler and more stylish... (I hope you take this in a non-stalkerish way).<BR/><BR/>I love love love the hood. I'm totally envious. And, your tree is so sparkly. And, that bookshelf! love! Great deals....Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-11728072898239608672008-12-16T17:04:00.000-05:002008-12-16T17:04:00.000-05:00The pictures of your home are great! It looks like...The pictures of your home are great! It looks like you spent a lot of time working on every little detail, from the <A HREF="http://www.invitinghome.com/Corbels/OW_Corbels_List1.htm" REL="nofollow">crown molding</A> in the kitchen, to the hardwood floors...and it's definitely all paid off.<BR/><BR/>Great Job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-79395720149823253862008-12-16T16:09:00.000-05:002008-12-16T16:09:00.000-05:00Wow, very impressive! I am sure you guys are savin...Wow, very impressive! I am sure you guys are saving TONS of cash by doing everything yourselves-WAY TO GO! You know, I have to admit, I have never gone to a goodwill store to furniture shop, but it looks like you find some awesome deals, and just a little touch up makes it look completely different. I have been desperately hunting for a small-med size bookshelf for my sons room, without spending $300, and am having NO luck...thrift stores, here I come! Thanks for sharing!Tammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381633960375052737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-793144113394153592008-12-16T15:35:00.000-05:002008-12-16T15:35:00.000-05:00everything looks great!! i love it! your house it ...everything looks great!! i love it! your house it so gorgeous! :) yay for getting things done :)LyndsAUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675901227296649413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-20871290634768214122008-12-16T15:30:00.000-05:002008-12-16T15:30:00.000-05:00It looks great-I love your subway tile and the new...It looks great-I love your subway tile and the new paint color choice!Kristen https://www.blogger.com/profile/15656629130409203859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-67265388327724760112008-12-16T14:56:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:56:00.000-05:00Katie! It's looking awesome!! Y'all are hardworker...Katie! It's looking awesome!! Y'all are hardworkers... and it PAYS off!Darbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135223299830769638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-52526796562663747702008-12-16T14:31:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:31:00.000-05:00the new color looks great! i am wanting to do som...the new color looks great! i am wanting to do something like that in our kitchen...one day....<BR/><BR/>haha i love seeing finds from goodwill. i drag the husband to goodwill every saturday morning - and he doesn't understand it when i say we have to go early to get the "steals"claire @ a peachtree city lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973609713795773106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-55387802104962913892008-12-16T14:30:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:30:00.000-05:00Beautimous Katie. Y'all rock....will you build...Beautimous Katie. Y'all rock....will you build me a house?<BR/> Ok, I've got a BIG bone to pick with all those "neat, anti-clutter" peeps (not you). There is a world of difference between clutter, junk and personal stuff. I say leave your family photos wherever the heck you want them... even if it means guests HAVE (gasp) to see them. I personally would much rather see folks' family photos than a generic print that any Joe-Shmo could have. AND, leave whatever the heck you want on your fridge. Seeing my 4 year old nephews homemade cards & colored pics each time I go for the salsa makes me infinitely more happy than seeing my sparkling naked fridge front. I say there are NO rules when it comes to your personal space, even though I know most folks would have a heart attack at my mismatchy house and gobs of family pics everywhere. But it makes my heart happy and my husband cozy:-) <BR/>You rock it however YOU want Katie.....there are no rules or decorating police! And don't be a hater when you see Willow junk on my fridge ;-)Hoffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982090842922178749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-23405693253226535022008-12-16T14:22:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:22:00.000-05:00your kitchen looks awesome! I'm trying to convince...your kitchen looks awesome! I'm trying to convince my hubby of the fabulous-ness of a hood like that, but he's not buying (yet).<BR/><BR/>and I saw leave the tree undecorated! last year I took a three day break between removing the ornaments and tackling the lights (we have a real tree) and I loved it! I keep saying one day I'm leaving mine naked (with lights of course). looks like you have plenty to keep your busy anyway!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-14116105128023947552008-12-16T13:42:00.000-05:002008-12-16T13:42:00.000-05:00Your Christmas Tree is so full and sparkly! Everyt...Your Christmas Tree is so full and sparkly! Everything else looks gorgeous too - great thift store find!T i f f a n yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682393704762074429noreply@blogger.com