tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post1329071080995144872..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Blogging & Some HonestyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-37658554880129733402013-03-22T22:47:49.288-04:002013-03-22T22:47:49.288-04:00Lauren, the best way to teach someone how to speak...Lauren, the best way to teach someone how to speak (and not just a five-year old, either!) is the Scripture passage that gives us some good guidance: is it true? is it necessary? is it kind? If far more people took the high road using that as a guideline, rather than the low-road as trash talkers that have invaded our society - well, to use a song title - 'What a wonderful world this would be!!!'<br /><br />& God Bless ur Cousin!!! Nowhere near as beautiful, but in the past, I, too, had an open-door policy ... and unfortunately had far too many 'adventures' with how predatory people can be ;( I pray he stays safe and loved and enjoys his wonderful home, and is able to provide a getaway (even an extended stay to some stuck relative - hey, would he like to adopt an nice old auntie type ;) ) for many, many years!!!Jeanneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542711627374640800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-62533087366319634062013-02-27T23:51:55.195-05:002013-02-27T23:51:55.195-05:00I love this post. I agree with everything you say...I love this post. I agree with everything you say. I don't understand why people are so mean now. Perhaps their lives are lacking in one way or another, but I also think that jealousy plays a role. I remember reading an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal years ago that said, "At the end of your life, the only thing that matters is if you were kind." Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166256589384818995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-89994720049789279722013-02-27T23:22:45.016-05:002013-02-27T23:22:45.016-05:00Just catching up on my blog reading and wanted to ...Just catching up on my blog reading and wanted to add my two cents about the discourtesy and plain meanness that I find in a lot of anonymously posted comments on many blogs. I guess unhappy people want company. This penchance for intentionally hurting people was illustrated by Seth MacFarlane at the Oscars’ this year, disguised as humour, where his satiric jabs were not limited to domestic abuse and the weight of a woman. I was furious that this passed for humour and stopped watching…whereas my friend who enjoyed his performance said that people who want to be in that business need to develop a thick skin to survive. Their choice. I thought this was a dismissive response, placing the blame on the people who are victimized. I was shocked she did not recognize these “jokes” as abusive, especially knowing she herself had suffered domestic abuse in the past.<br /><br />The problem is that none of us have a skin thick enough to escape unscarred by these comments. What I would like to know is why do we allow this kind of baiting or “humour” to become mainstream...where children can see it? I’m talking about meanness, a destructive meanness wrapped in ridicule that permeates from adults down to our children. Where do we think bullies come from…we grow them in our own homes.<br /><br />So yes, you have a right to be hurt when the delivery of those comments was meant to inflict hurt. And it’s refreshing not to have a blog where repeat offenders come to vent their bile accumulated from other sources. Keep doing what you’re doing. You know you have our support. Bianca<br />Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564268680927635487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-50083563157683307192013-02-27T20:09:37.706-05:002013-02-27T20:09:37.706-05:00I was a little concerned that you might get some n...I was a little concerned that you might get some nasty comments regarding your cousin's home. It's sad and also not a good sign that success is now a bad thing. I've been complaining about this attitude for quite awhile. It's human nature that we can have hundreds of kind remarks and that one nasty one sticks out in our mind. You have a lovely blog, a beautiful family and a successful business plus your cute, that's going to tick some people off. You don't have to explain your cousin's success. Isn't or wasn't that the American dream. It's getting too confusing anymore.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-16425324968929138292013-02-27T13:34:11.580-05:002013-02-27T13:34:11.580-05:00Lauren,
Your blog posts are like a little gift in ...Lauren,<br />Your blog posts are like a little gift in my inbox that I love to open. I don't comment often enough about how I appreciate your honesty and positive spirit. I'm truly sorry about the negative comments. I'm inspired by how you've handled the whole situation...staying true to yourself and honoring your family and client (whether they are one in the same or not!). <br />xo, Lisa (CookStreetInteriors)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02379670232563517802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-79486968214372659782013-02-25T11:42:49.670-05:002013-02-25T11:42:49.670-05:00Lauren,- Another beautiful and honest post.
In a...<b>Lauren,</b>- Another beautiful and honest post. <br /><br />In a perfect world we could hear comments "speak" with a human voice - not just words on a screen. I think comments can be a one-sided conversation, and a rough one at that when you can't easily judge the emotions behind the words as easily as you can when you hear the pitch and fall of words that spill out of someone's mouth. <br /><br />Keeping it respectful is right on.<br /><br /><b>Loretta</b>Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07267859119744984172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-39111484055506598432013-02-25T11:31:33.079-05:002013-02-25T11:31:33.079-05:00I know how you feel with the negative comments. I ...I know how you feel with the negative comments. I had a taste of that last week, when a commercial client posted a photo of some of my work on their business Facebook page. They've done this for months, and nearly every comment has been positive and happy - but this one guy had to be very nasty and went so far as to suggest they "get a new designer." I was able to mostly let that go, but then it seemed others had to jump on the bandwagon and the one negative turned into three. <br />There will ALWAYS be critics, and ALWAYS people who love you. And so long as you are sure of what you have done, and know that there are more people who love your work than otherwise... then why let it bother you?<br />And... I don't think the bookshelf is too crowded. You balanced it out with white walls and white trim, and everything else was so very simple and restful. I like seeing your personality, and bookshelves tell so much! xoxo- CrisUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283127099828210817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-69594097019974390012013-02-25T11:08:15.408-05:002013-02-25T11:08:15.408-05:00Lauren,
I have been reading your blog since you f...Lauren,<br /><br />I have been reading your blog since you first started and I have always admired and loved your HONESTY, first and foremost, in fact I often comment here that I love that you "keep it real."<br /><br />Your cousin works hard and he should have a house that he loves and enjoys. It is wonderful that you are working with him to make it a beautiful, warm and inviting home.<br /><br />Please continue to share your projects, your life and your views, your blog is a breath of fresh air and an inspiration to my own.<br /><br />Take care, ElizabethElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-45795299920862700772013-02-25T10:47:59.682-05:002013-02-25T10:47:59.682-05:00Love your blog! I'm still trying to figure wha...Love your blog! I'm still trying to figure what's wrong with the bookcases because they look great... I love that your cousin is having you help how supporting is that? Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500448296949974483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-63337072887664381902013-02-25T09:32:03.277-05:002013-02-25T09:32:03.277-05:00I read an interview Gwyneth Paltrow once did after...I read an interview Gwyneth Paltrow once did after so much criticism on her blog . The criticism was brining her down and so was close to closing it down. She finally decided it was someone's conscious decision to read it and it wasn't her responsibility to make it for everyone. Lauren, I read your blog (and I only read a few) because your style struck a chord and I love it. It would never occur to me to criticize a clients' decision or yours for that matter because as the reader it's MY responsibility to take what I will from it, not yours to alter your or your clients' style to conform to the masses. I just feel lucky that I have such easy access to your information and that you are so willing to share it! Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742860014153991875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-62294877688880729892013-02-25T09:19:44.113-05:002013-02-25T09:19:44.113-05:00I think it's sweet that you took out the time ...I think it's sweet that you took out the time to write this post, but also silly. I think it's silly that you should have to apologize! People can be so judgmental and think they know so much about people on the web, with what little information they have. Neither you nor your cousin should have to apologize for his success/house/anything! :) Keep your head up. Haters gonna hate! hahaBrittneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034823803705499283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-16530812539188512892013-02-25T08:51:05.950-05:002013-02-25T08:51:05.950-05:00I think turning off anonymous comments is a great ...I think turning off anonymous comments is a great idea. If you can't put your name to what you have to say, then you probably shouldn't be saying it anyway. While your cousin's house may not be my personal style either, many people do love that style and I think it's great that you are including this job on your blog since a lot of people will find whatever you do stylistically applicable to their own homes. Looking forward to seeing more of the progress on the Florida house!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16651072199306824215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-8025474331800862602013-02-24T20:05:14.286-05:002013-02-24T20:05:14.286-05:00nicely said:-) i just don't understand why it ...nicely said:-) i just don't understand why it is now acceptable to criticize those who have done well? i come from a hardworking middle class family who raised me to study hard, work hard, treat people well, and then give thanks to God when you get to enjoy the riches of your labor. everyone has this chance, no matter where you come from. let's all keep working for our "golden ring" and stop worrying about what others are doing. thanks for the inspiration and good luck with the super cool project!<br />bonnie bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353139670128893456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-21323580692998675622013-02-24T11:24:01.162-05:002013-02-24T11:24:01.162-05:00I just wanted to say that since a lot of resources...I just wanted to say that since a lot of resources (time, money, labor, materials) ARE being put into this home, I am so happy to see that you have become involved in it. You have changed the trajectory of the project from something that would date quickly to something that will better stand the test of time. I applaud that kind of use of resources.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282296619436185788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-14947966110627770952013-02-24T09:10:19.994-05:002013-02-24T09:10:19.994-05:00Well said. I live in NOVA and word on the street i...Well said. I live in NOVA and word on the street is you are sweet and fabulous/brave with design. Don't let the nay sayers getcha down. Having also grown up in South FL- that style of house is quite common. It may just look crazy out of place/large to readers who haven't lived there. As long as I don't have to clean that large house- more power to him:) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005108234767881011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-82690351547836782372013-02-24T06:00:22.809-05:002013-02-24T06:00:22.809-05:00Wow so well said and great blog you have here. Goo...Wow so well said and great blog you have here. Good luck to you xAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721036238961007028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-29187059777623589832013-02-23T21:44:34.997-05:002013-02-23T21:44:34.997-05:00Thoughtful post Lauren...my mother always taught m...Thoughtful post Lauren...my mother always taught me not to mind what others say - if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all - I wish more people lived by this!! We live in a time now when a lot of people may resent those with money etc...I say more power to them, your cousin has worked very hard for his money, his lifestyle etc. and the house is his dream. Its his business, not anyone else's...looking forward to seeing the pics!! ;-))Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373635833856487625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-84246451122633607232013-02-23T16:12:51.834-05:002013-02-23T16:12:51.834-05:00Hi Lauren: Just checking in to see what you are up...Hi Lauren: Just checking in to see what you are up to. It was providentially just the advise I needed! I hope you are coming to HP, and I'd love to have a fun dinner with you like we did before! I never had so much fun!! <br />Best, <br />Liz<br />Dovecote Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11957497471267805395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-74124367094573651252013-02-23T14:57:37.074-05:002013-02-23T14:57:37.074-05:00I've been enjoying your posts very much but ha...I've been enjoying your posts very much but haven't commented in a while. After reading your most recent post I wanted to let you know I think it's great that you addressed the rudeness head on! I know exactly how you feel when you get a rude comment or two even if it's among many kind remarks. I haven't turned off the "anonymous" function yet but I'm going to now. <br /><br />I recently visited the Textile Museum in DC plus Darryl Carter's new store. I thought you would enjoy my recent post on the trip... <br /><br />http://prettyinspirational.blogspot.com/2013/02/100th-blog-post-darryl-carter-ottoman.html<br /><br />Have a great time working with your cousin. It looks like a fun an exciting project! - MelissaPretty Inspirationalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309666988076950733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-52033170295922463932013-02-23T13:31:33.890-05:002013-02-23T13:31:33.890-05:00I always believe that it says more about the peopl...I always believe that it says more about the people making those kind of comments than it says about, in this case, your cousin.<br /><br />Just like any house it makes a big difference once you see "real" pictures of it etc. a plan is just a plan but once it is reality, then it has got the opportunity to show it is not just a house but also a home! <br /><br />I would be really keen to see the garden as well as the interior. It must be very exciting!<br /><br />Best of luck and enjoy!<br />Emma in ukEmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02300603825371272596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-77181588450548610772013-02-23T11:32:08.715-05:002013-02-23T11:32:08.715-05:00Well said! You have such class and I admire the re...Well said! You have such class and I admire the realness you put out on your blog. What an inspiration you are! Thanks for your honesty! <br />DecRenew Interiors https://www.blogger.com/profile/15329481994704735606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-58478120851474126852013-02-23T11:30:57.159-05:002013-02-23T11:30:57.159-05:00Well said! You have such class and I admire the re...Well said! You have such class and I admire the realness you put out on your blog. What an inspiration you are! Thanks for your honesty! <br />DecRenew Interiors https://www.blogger.com/profile/15329481994704735606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-81609462252580061802013-02-23T09:58:23.986-05:002013-02-23T09:58:23.986-05:00Well said Lauren, keep sharing please.Well said Lauren, keep sharing please.Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15782125673448880397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-6358407195450379432013-02-23T09:42:54.115-05:002013-02-23T09:42:54.115-05:00My niece would kill me if she she i was writing th...My niece would kill me if she she i was writing this!!!!! Lol. She lives in Florida too and is single :). She is absolutely beautiful inside and out. I know I'm biased but she really is! She was voted best looking in high school ;). Haha. Let's set them up!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Lauren, I love love love your blog! Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096843854027233405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-57615498193485633502013-02-23T08:58:18.142-05:002013-02-23T08:58:18.142-05:00Well said and good for your hard working cousin. ...Well said and good for your hard working cousin. Envy is an ugly monster! Keep up the good work! Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728998998019050069noreply@blogger.com