tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post4784622802637417235..comments2023-06-11T07:41:46.875-05:00Comments on Homebody: Second-GuessingHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251615655963897793noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-18187984898434640682011-03-21T10:45:29.582-05:002011-03-21T10:45:29.582-05:00I feel like singing Michael Jackson....You are not...I feel like singing Michael Jackson....You are not alone, WE are here with you...<br /><br />Sometimes I feel paralyzed at the thought of all the decorating that needs to happen in our house. And I say needs - because it's got neon green walls. Couple that with the fact I'm not an intensely creative or visual person, and it can be overwhelming.<br /><br />Lots of people have suggested Kate @ The Anniversary Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958595755065104390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-68921719115251771042010-02-28T01:44:41.487-06:002010-02-28T01:44:41.487-06:00I really have NOT been successful. There's so...I really have NOT been successful. There's so much I want to change about my house, but I keep changing my mind on how exactly I want to change it!<br /><br />I also see things I just fall in love with, then realize that I'm not so sure they'll work in my space!<br /><br />I feel your pain!Xazminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749135318391747903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-50634075599507128292010-02-26T15:32:02.042-06:002010-02-26T15:32:02.042-06:00I think lately I've been experiencing creativi...I think lately I've been experiencing creativity overload. When you're a creative person that doesn't fear digging right in, you see something you like and it's as good as done. I've fought the urge to change my home from the colors I selected during new construction five years ago to linen white, gray and cream. I contemplated burlap and chippy white furniture salvaged from Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-84400909867056180142010-02-26T14:42:47.859-06:002010-02-26T14:42:47.859-06:00I'm in this quandry constantly. I wrote a cou...I'm in this quandry constantly. I wrote a couple posts about how I sort thru inspiration, might help a bit.... if you search 'ruminating' on my blog, you'll find 'em. <br /><br />And I think your house is beautiful Holly!::cottage instincts::http://cottageinstincts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-79138705056394319442010-02-24T08:28:02.042-06:002010-02-24T08:28:02.042-06:00I too have felt like so many of you with second gu...I too have felt like so many of you with second guessing myself. I help other people with these kinds of decisions for a living and when it comes to our home, I second guess! (we are coming up on 2 years in our new home too... funny)<br />But at the beginning of the year I took a step back and started to use my own advise to others. Trust what you like..... buy what you love. It always comes The Poppy Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002497301512128233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-54419144352050009582010-02-23T21:53:36.365-06:002010-02-23T21:53:36.365-06:00It can be very paralyizing. My biggest downfall is...It can be very paralyizing. My biggest downfall is artwork. I have empty frames going up my stairs--they have been empty for proably 6 months, I have a huge wall above my couch that is completely blank. I don't know what my problem is, is like I can't make a decision for fear it will be wrong. I also change my mind on what I like so much that if I like it today, there is a good chance Frugal Home Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186548067789796174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-78753904009499332402010-02-23T21:06:11.616-06:002010-02-23T21:06:11.616-06:00Having had a wedding, one daughter in college/grad...Having had a wedding, one daughter in college/graduate school and now another daughter in college, there is no decorating budget to speak of at my house. There is so much that needs to be done here, but the funds are just not there. Slowly, but surely it will get done, but I am just not worrying about it now. My home is not the most up to date, but it is very warm and inviting and that is OK Tales From My Empty Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788675019831201104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-20753344625454774752010-02-23T19:33:09.102-06:002010-02-23T19:33:09.102-06:00Beverly at The Buzz hit the nail on the head for m...Beverly at The Buzz hit the nail on the head for me. I find that the more time I spend away from blogs the more content I am with my house.Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17405614491988877332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-76565370474618071942010-02-23T18:52:24.152-06:002010-02-23T18:52:24.152-06:00To answer your question I think my decorating is a...To answer your question I think my decorating is a happy accident. I look at my decorating style as a journey. It is never really finished, and is always evolving. My budget is never large, and I take inspiration from where ever I find it.<br /><br />I love all your thoughts, and I understand the dilemma. I love the all white rooms, but really don't know if I can actually live in one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966538770293572551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-15609940733243887412010-02-23T18:35:09.949-06:002010-02-23T18:35:09.949-06:00I love that blog too. I just painted my living ro...I love that blog too. I just painted my living room a light gray color inspired by another blog "Dreamy Whites". Of course I still have dark furniture and while I don't have much money to spend re-decorating every time I see something new I like, paint is something that can change the mood of the room and you can work with what you have, well, that's what I try to do!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115731330817793764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-18392708877819629082010-02-23T18:28:52.810-06:002010-02-23T18:28:52.810-06:00Since we're in mid-swing of a whole-house reno...Since we're in mid-swing of a whole-house renovation, I'm still in the dreaming phase. I promised myself that with this house, I'll resist the tempation to pick up random decor here and there. Instead, I've resolved to stick to the dreaming phase until the remodeling is complete. For now, my inspiration rooms are simply ripped from the pages of catalogs and taped at the Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455696863232340502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-83199706686515290232010-02-23T17:11:20.542-06:002010-02-23T17:11:20.542-06:00Ours is a blend of accident, frugality, and lazine...Ours is a blend of accident, frugality, and laziness. Our walls are bare except for a few family photos and our framed wedding invitation.<br /><br />I have something for you at my blog:<br />http://www.frugalcreativity.com/2010/02/kreativ-blogger-meet-some-new-blogging.htmlMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423802244845816945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-38118867044032528942010-02-23T17:00:16.304-06:002010-02-23T17:00:16.304-06:00I just pick little things that I can do in small a...I just pick little things that I can do in small amount of time. I have run into same depressing feeling from time to time though. Like when I really wanted to add board and batten to my small bath. After really studying it, the placement of the boards just are not going to work around vents, fixtures, windows, etc. So, I move on. If only we could have MANY houses to decorate.Pine Tree Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875921008304996532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-55696000604536159542010-02-23T15:26:49.056-06:002010-02-23T15:26:49.056-06:00I can completely relate. There is so much inspira...I can completely relate. There is so much inspiration but it is hard to take what you like and make it your own in your own space. That will take time and some trial and error.<br /><br />Good luck with your decorating tries.<br /><br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211297812600845018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-42567502627115313482010-02-23T14:10:37.948-06:002010-02-23T14:10:37.948-06:00I am in EXACTLY the same boat as you. Going on 2 y...I am in EXACTLY the same boat as you. Going on 2 years in the house...and it still doensn't inspire me!Miss Obarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02688931570332748690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-32870371066690927052010-02-23T13:34:25.631-06:002010-02-23T13:34:25.631-06:00Oh, I know what you mean! I know that this house w...Oh, I know what you mean! I know that this house we're in is not a forever house, so I feel more freedom in decorating however I want. I have a vision in my head of what specific style I want, and it's a little funky. But since it's not permanent, it doesn't scare me. Maybe I need to have the same attitude when we have a forever house! By the way, I just blogged about sweater Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17677237225886199399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-75158274504475203922010-02-23T13:09:10.614-06:002010-02-23T13:09:10.614-06:00Ya know, this is actually the second post I've...Ya know, this is actually the second post I've read in the past few minutes where someone has been in their home around two years and is having design dilemas. I'm right there too - right down to the two years. When we moved in, I thought I wanted Tuscan - rod iron accents - the whole nine yards. Dark. But as I've gotten to know myself more, looked at more blogs, more house photos, I&Mandi @ Sweetly Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15048025096730223820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-64752179784911873882010-02-23T11:19:10.269-06:002010-02-23T11:19:10.269-06:00Me and my husband are just finally starting to dis...Me and my husband are just finally starting to discover our style. He's always liked (what I call) "comfy country:" think well loved furniture, comfortable sofas, a home where you can just come home and flop. I've always liked a more polished style, almost leaning towards modern (without getting into all the shiny surfaces). And we've both always loved touches of our Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10878519029964274800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-60695155912171945792010-02-23T10:52:05.282-06:002010-02-23T10:52:05.282-06:00I love the stair case, do you think that would loo...I love the stair case, do you think that would look weird if I put it in a 1 story house? <br /><br />For years I have loved the all natural and white look but because I have kids I tend to stick to the taupe's and dark colors...someday!Daisygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439955933350305336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-44174744546944060002010-02-23T09:57:58.760-06:002010-02-23T09:57:58.760-06:00You are talking to a woman to can find a really cu...You are talking to a woman to can find a really cute set of coasters at a thrift store, (yes, coasters,the things you put under a sweaty glass in the summertime here in Phx.) and need to redecorate the whole house to match them. Well, maybe I'm not that bad but almost. I think Beverly hit it on the head. I have always had a decorative flair but when I found all these creative blogs I Nankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758123798244866971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-49394565806396492722010-02-23T09:33:32.387-06:002010-02-23T09:33:32.387-06:00I am a little of it all. I usually tackle a room ...I am a little of it all. I usually tackle a room at a time, or a surface at a time (say a shelf). Not to be so overwhelmed. And I would say we are just "country" people so yes our house flows with that style. Until you get to the kid's rooms that is..sigh...Angie Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806527124228256769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-34860915771235678572010-02-23T08:57:01.166-06:002010-02-23T08:57:01.166-06:00I always start with color - my favorites and it se...I always start with color - my favorites and it seems everything falls into place after that.Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-21967142015440100852010-02-23T08:31:30.307-06:002010-02-23T08:31:30.307-06:00I have had the same feelings that Amanda and Bever...I have had the same feelings that Amanda and Beverly have in regards to blogging and I have had to change MY way of thinking.<br />I started blogging for fun and in order to keep it that way I have to look at some of this stuff as suggestions and move on.<br />We are comfortable in our home and for the most part I'm happy with the decor. Of course, there<br />are things to chsnge and that Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686645083942652050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-47307857913039450902010-02-23T08:30:14.608-06:002010-02-23T08:30:14.608-06:00Well, I think you're normal! :-) What I mean i...Well, I think you're normal! :-) What I mean is, unless you want that "out of the box" look, decor is always an evolving process. For me, it has been a process of separating what I admire and appreciate from what I really want to live with day after day. I admire those clean, neutral spaces, but my soul craves warm, rick color and texture. <br /><br />I have big folders of tear Missy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389022763657354340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528239722280245740.post-85817438905398074322010-02-23T08:08:51.182-06:002010-02-23T08:08:51.182-06:00I think I was doing all right until I started blog...I think I was doing all right until I started blogging. Then I saw all the fabulous projects and makeovers of others and I wanted everything I saw! I was out buying birds and birdcages, tearing up old books, etc. And I was miserable. It finally dawned on me that I don't even like birds--and mutilating books hurts my stomach. ;-) I had to stop and take several deep breaths, then refocus Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641059685087617173noreply@blogger.com