tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post1680538686216364659..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: I'm back...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-54992242863520233372013-01-08T22:19:05.714-05:002013-01-08T22:19:05.714-05:00Hi Lauren, After the busy holidays I've have b...Hi Lauren, After the busy holidays I've have been catching up with my favorite blogs. I always enjoy your blog! You mentioned thinking about using your talents and doing something helpful to those in need. This reminded me of something I read many years ago - it always stuck with me. A small group of "church ladies" got together and formed a sort of "decorators to the rescue" thing. For instance, if someone was going through illness, or a difficult move of some sort, or maybe just sad over something...whatever the reason, these ladies gathered all their talents and resources and showed up - maybe to redo a bath (cosmetic) or update a bedroom -paint a room. Obviously at no charge - they just did it to help lift someones spirits. I read it in some magazine - I always thought it was such a great thing to do! Thanks for your wonderful blog!Market Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07583464151037024870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-12691500764662199072013-01-02T14:12:59.839-05:002013-01-02T14:12:59.839-05:00Lauren, I could not agree more with your sentiment...Lauren, I could not agree more with your sentiments. What happened is heartbreaking, but what a wonderful project. I am leaving here to get some made...something I have not done in 20 years! <br /><br />Best wishes to you for a happy new year!<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-91090733490275219112013-01-01T14:14:01.079-05:002013-01-01T14:14:01.079-05:00Lauren, what a good post. I feel exactly the same...Lauren, what a good post. I feel exactly the same way and haven't yet been able to return to writing on my blog. The idea of making snowflakes is wonderful and I will certainly do so with my kids. Thank you for the info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-40660015445026915682013-01-01T14:13:50.723-05:002013-01-01T14:13:50.723-05:00Lauren, what a good post. I feel exactly the same...Lauren, what a good post. I feel exactly the same way and haven't yet been able to return to writing on my blog. The idea of making snowflakes is wonderful and I will certainly do so with my kids. Thank you for the info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-50254855721413029992013-01-01T14:13:48.813-05:002013-01-01T14:13:48.813-05:00Lauren, what a good post. I feel exactly the same...Lauren, what a good post. I feel exactly the same way and haven't yet been able to return to writing on my blog. The idea of making snowflakes is wonderful and I will certainly do so with my kids. Thank you for the info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-57888415897768507042012-12-31T13:24:52.680-05:002012-12-31T13:24:52.680-05:00Lauren,
I understand how you feel, but am so hap...Lauren, <br /><br />I understand how you feel, but am so happy to see you back. I've missed you! In fact, I started to worry when clicking on my bookmark for your page because I was worried I'd be "heartbroken" all over again. I so share that sentiment. This is my first ever comment, but I love your blog and your style inspires me to create a beautiful and meaningful home for my family in which I hope we will make many wonderful memories. I am a surgeon and found out about the shootings minutes before going into surgery. In my work I have learned to be very compartmentalized. Thinking about and working on other things (even "frivalous" ones) does not lessen the pain or empathy that we feel but is important for moving forward. There are so many sad things in the world and I think we should do everything we can to help, but you can't "take home" all of that pain or it will consume you. I don't think this awful day will ever leave me. But I'm back to pinning every pillow in sight because it's distracting, fun, and a stress reliever for me. Thanks for everything you do. It is truly appreciated. <br /><br />AliAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04516164342930669374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-37650546607852889912012-12-30T21:54:40.076-05:002012-12-30T21:54:40.076-05:00What a great idea to comfort the children when the...What a great idea to comfort the children when they return back to school; those babies need all the love they can get. If I were more crafty, I would certainly send snowflakes. Wishing you a happy new year!Carla Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-1815723623159181182012-12-29T22:51:27.991-05:002012-12-29T22:51:27.991-05:00Lauren, I completely understand what you mean. I ...Lauren, I completely understand what you mean. I can't stop thinking about Sandy Hook either. Thanks for this post. <br /><br />PS My second son's name is Lucas, and we call him "Louie" too!<br /><br />Ayleen Wonderwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12093991572048300412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-60386215208224351722012-12-29T17:19:39.496-05:002012-12-29T17:19:39.496-05:00A very beautiful post, Lauren. I'm wishing yo...A very beautiful post, Lauren. I'm wishing you and your family the best in 2013. Happy New Year. MonaMona Thompson Providence Ltd.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03539116883722483692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75231960699563037732012-12-29T12:52:17.881-05:002012-12-29T12:52:17.881-05:00I feel the same way you do Lauren. It's hard ...I feel the same way you do Lauren. It's hard to care about these frivolous things in the face of so much tragedy. That's exactly how I felt after 9/11 even though I was doing other frivolous things and we were a long ways off from starting a family. I came to the conclusion that there is value in beauty and art as long as we keep it in perspective. These snowflakes are a great way to feel like we are doing something to help though--thanks so much! Lane McNabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738001072477835899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75916829706273767262012-12-29T03:33:30.410-05:002012-12-29T03:33:30.410-05:00Thank you, Lauren, for your love of beauty. You b...Thank you, Lauren, for your love of beauty. You bring joy to people. You create nests and havens and places for friends and family to gather and share their lives with each other. You play such a very important role in helping us create spaces and lives filled with peace and harmony and soft places to land. Please, please, please keep blogging and sharing and growing and doing that which you love :-)Tiffany McEldowneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791023686375697794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-55220756231080869842012-12-27T19:19:31.580-05:002012-12-27T19:19:31.580-05:00Carol Jane...these have been my thoughts exactly.....Carol Jane...these have been my thoughts exactly...did this really happen...my mind just is not able to process this frightening reality:( Sendind peaceful energy to everyone out there. kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619378893031147566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-57142847897424310952012-12-27T17:51:36.912-05:002012-12-27T17:51:36.912-05:00I too, have been so sad from the school shootings....I too, have been so sad from the school shootings. I can only imagine the sheer terror those beautiful children and teachers went through. i just can't get that image out of my mind. Did that really happen? Is it all real? seems like a movie.Things like that should not happen. EVER! My little sweet adorable grand daughter is starting pre school in Jan. and I must say, I am a bit worried. No. Alot. They are so precious and innocent and just love life and everything about it. What is this world coming to. I pray everyday for the sweet victims and their families. carol janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025077443588787780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-42967876986423220992012-12-27T17:45:55.991-05:002012-12-27T17:45:55.991-05:00Is there anything that can be said here besides *h...Is there anything that can be said here besides *hug*? Sending a virtual one your way.<br />XOXO<br />CFilia Artishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17472714935780666886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-59816767079209943292012-12-27T17:42:57.475-05:002012-12-27T17:42:57.475-05:00Lauren, you are such a sweet person. This is why y...Lauren, you are such a sweet person. This is why your blog in one of my favorites. You are real and you care. I too can't stop thinking of the families that were affected by this horrible tragedy. It was hard to celebrate Chridtmas. I prayed for them and counted my blessings everyday. Enjoy your sweet family. Much love to you. Fluff your nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549117037397980514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-72623219999082909522012-12-27T17:42:32.000-05:002012-12-27T17:42:32.000-05:00Lauren, you are such a sweet person. This is why y...Lauren, you are such a sweet person. This is why your blog in one of my favorites. You are real and you care. I too can't stop thinking of the families that were affected by this horrible tragedy. It was hard to celebrate Chridtmas. I prayed for them and counted my blessings everyday. Enjoy your sweet family. Much love to you. Fluff your nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549117037397980514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-65063018558158789052012-12-27T14:27:06.981-05:002012-12-27T14:27:06.981-05:00If you iron the snow flakes after cutting they lay...If you iron the snow flakes after cutting they lay so beautifully. I set the iron on cotton, and the folds just go away. I am making a package to send also. Great ideal.I made them this year for lots of people on my gift list as I had no budget for a lot more. i am glad the ideal has caught on and people are enjoying them.Richard from My Old Historic House.Richard Cottrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-74718983476928663922012-12-27T14:12:59.434-05:002012-12-27T14:12:59.434-05:00I have to say I have been checking your blog each ...I have to say I have been checking your blog each day to see if a new post would appear. I knew when those posts didn't appear it meant that you were just as heartbroken, consumed by, and confused by the tragic events on December 14. I kept checking and when a new post wasn't on the screen I had the sense that I knew why...I do not blog but try to stay connected with friends and family on Facebook. It definitely took me a while to start posting about anything relating to my own little world, things did feel trivial in comparison. I have two young children and have spent recent days just hugging them more, praising them more, staring at them more, and just going about my days in a more gentle and gracious way. The world just doesn't feel quite the same...but I am happy that there are sensitive, compassionate people like you in it to make it feel and "look" more comforting and full of promise. -Kristin kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619378893031147566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-43646844580706453822012-12-27T13:49:31.193-05:002012-12-27T13:49:31.193-05:00I love the idea of making the snowflakes.
You are...I love the idea of making the snowflakes. <br />You are an incredible person. <br />You have a big heart! <br />Your blog isn't frivolous or 'fluffy' !<br />May you have a beautiful holiday season!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing that address. I will make a craft night with my girls!jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03002760189514655147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-39577163549118707572012-12-27T12:05:14.081-05:002012-12-27T12:05:14.081-05:00You are bringing more beauty and physical comfort ...You are bringing more beauty and physical comfort into the world. That that feels so important to me, along with all the other important things. Keep making beauty, and comfort. Merry and Happy to you and yours! ~ClaireClaire O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263994586200061066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75974570707325895152012-12-27T11:51:26.726-05:002012-12-27T11:51:26.726-05:00Lauren,
The tragedy has touched all of our hearts,...Lauren,<br />The tragedy has touched all of our hearts, but we may not say it.<br />Your talent has been utilized in order to support your family-never regret that decision, especially since your grandmother encouraged your path.<br />And, correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you help decorate a home for battered women? <br />The snowflakes are awesome, and I saw the most beautiful display on Andie's "Divine Theatre" today. Her fellow blogger, Richard Cottrell, from, "My Old Historic House Blog," cut paper snowflakes, mailed them to Andie, and then she made the most beautiful bow garland adorning her window. These type of kindness acts are what makes the world a better place, and thereby helps all of us heal.<br />Happy New Year to All.Mar gar ethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458221138063169707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-54003242577240507072012-12-27T11:07:30.182-05:002012-12-27T11:07:30.182-05:00This post makes me a little sad Lauren, sad that y...This post makes me a little sad Lauren, sad that you think your blog is frivolous and fluff. I know I don’t comment very often but I’ve been following your blog for years, through the birth of each of your sons to the houses you’ve purchased and turned into homes. I’ve watched your business and you flourish into a success and I couldn’t be more proud of the loving and decent person that you are. So don’t belittle what you write if you truly want to honor those poor children then live the life that God gave you since those little ones can’t. Live your life with the joy and wonderment that you’ve always shown. Living life is the greatest gift you could give to those fallen angels. <br /><br />XXX<br />Debra~<br />Acquired Objectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065566296202199461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-60259769490816079382012-12-27T10:37:50.758-05:002012-12-27T10:37:50.758-05:00I know exactly how you feel. When my mom was sick...I know exactly how you feel. When my mom was sick and then died my blog died along with her. I would sit at the computer and then think, 'oh, what's the use' 'what's it all about anyway'... and so on... I still haven't come back to it really, I guess it's just not for me..<br />However, I think your job as a home decorator is a wonderful one. It's important to have a lovely and warm home to share memories in, and if you can do that for people then it's nothing to feel ashamed about. It's not frivolous as all...SmileyIsleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06565225915791354959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-89894768944576681622012-12-27T09:06:31.809-05:002012-12-27T09:06:31.809-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Flatironviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08460986869003747658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-10579917287060046312012-12-27T08:42:08.935-05:002012-12-27T08:42:08.935-05:00I understand completely and still don't feel l...I understand completely and still don't feel like blogging about decorating or celebrating the way we usually do.. but I don't want my children to see me this way since it can scare them even more than they already are so I go on and try to make things as normal as possible... Wishing you a safe and happy 2013!Luci @Bungalow At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17695025607682898105noreply@blogger.com