tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post434613571472422906..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: What's Up Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-58872046740559860712012-09-30T15:22:42.544-04:002012-09-30T15:22:42.544-04:00That would style house with a crystal is stunning!...That would style house with a crystal is stunning! It is really awesome and I liked it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.adileakdetection.co.uk/yorkshire/wakefield/" rel="nofollow">http://www.adileakdetection.co.uk/yorkshire/wakefield/</a>kickmokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17622850294962709786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-6419884655820660292012-09-23T23:17:42.605-04:002012-09-23T23:17:42.605-04:00Hello Lauren,
Hope you are all doing well with th...Hello Lauren,<br /><br />Hope you are all doing well with the construction. I was just checking in to see how things are coming. <br /><br />Take care of yourself and your beautiful family.<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-52618989703438411172012-09-23T08:20:00.501-04:002012-09-23T08:20:00.501-04:00Lauren, love the lighter beams. You are very fort...Lauren, love the lighter beams. You are very fortunate to be able to tackle so much early on. Know it will all be stunning because you have an eye for such.Lumen Dropshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319443868793769424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-82079429626067601372012-09-21T09:50:54.699-04:002012-09-21T09:50:54.699-04:00Congratulations again on your new home! Love the e...Congratulations again on your new home! Love the exterior shots... Excited to see the finished design!Carla Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-24493312718200818092012-09-20T14:36:59.708-04:002012-09-20T14:36:59.708-04:00Just found your blog through a link on Little Gree...Just found your blog through a link on Little Green Notebook and am so inspired by this HUGE project you're undertaking. Your home is going to be amazing and totally unique. I know those crazy days of settling in--we had some recently when we moved to Sicily--but the end result is so worth it!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525118565790143413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-45523675223825662722012-09-20T13:32:25.728-04:002012-09-20T13:32:25.728-04:00Hey! My mom clipped out an article she found featu...Hey! My mom clipped out an article she found featuring you from Madison Magazine. So typical "my mom" but I was DELIGHTED to find your blog and see your AMAZING designs! I am a JMU grad as well ('03) and also have three youngin's. We live in Arlington. Anyway, I know I am a random, but just wanted to say hi and tell you how much I love your design savvy! :)Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497947036949552100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-89205939766074153482012-09-19T00:06:16.513-04:002012-09-19T00:06:16.513-04:00What a yard! It's gorgeous!What a yard! It's gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-1377486963561204012012-09-18T12:11:28.708-04:002012-09-18T12:11:28.708-04:00I can't wait to see what you do with the house...I can't wait to see what you do with the house! It'll look gorgeous. btw did you see this article?http://gardenandgun.com/gallery/photos-cabin-fever<br /><br />reminds me of your style a little bit - like if you owned a minimalist cabin ;) -BooBoo Hazardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837323045527334887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-37900767452707776162012-09-18T10:57:10.511-04:002012-09-18T10:57:10.511-04:00Lauren- Your post today has me thinking a lot... S...<b>Lauren</b>- Your post today has me thinking a lot... So I'm commenting twice!<br /><br />Would you someday talk about how you help your clients if they have "dated" architecture determine how to spend their budget - when do you feel a contractor needs to come in and "adjust" the floor plan and elevations before you start? And when do you feel it's best to not spend a budget on working around those issues with clever design work.<br /><br />Construction is such a big expense and you can't take it with you if you move - does a lot have to do with how long someone thinks they'll stay in a house?<br /><br /><b>Loretta</b>Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07267859119744984172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-34514299292695112012012-09-18T10:38:51.923-04:002012-09-18T10:38:51.923-04:00Lauren- I love the amazing yard you have in the ne...<b>Lauren</b>- I love the amazing yard you have in the new house - three boys will have lots of room to roam!<br /><br />When we had our city house, I never knew if we would move or stay put. After baby #3, we did move and I have the same sentiment - so hard with kids in tow that I don't want to do move again! It's so hard. <br /><br />You have a great talent for bringing your sense of totally chic and comfortable style to spaces. I was in awe how your old house had about the same floor plan and age as mine, and in three years yours your home was looking totally fantastic - paint, layouts, yardwork, little tweaks here and there. Beautiful on a really realistic budget, too. <br /><br />The architecture training in me had to address the floor plan of my house first so we have a construction project finishing up and I hope to paint, layout and tweak soon. Three years gone by and no pictures on the walls... <br /><br />So I'm really interested to see some construction going on at your new house - windows, walls moved, etc... Sometimes those little changes in plans and elevations can make such a big difference. (Perhaps you had some construction ideas for that first home, but weren't sure it was a forever home and couldn't justify the expense?)<br /><br />I'm really excited to see what you will do with this new home!<br /><br /><b>Loretta</b>Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07267859119744984172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-16302963960996065762012-09-18T00:51:56.317-04:002012-09-18T00:51:56.317-04:00best of luck in the search, i can imagine how diff...best of luck in the search, i can imagine how difficult that is but i feel certain you'll find someone you can trust. Look at that giant back garden - drooling over it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751521347284223458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-48555682987591619632012-09-18T00:24:12.693-04:002012-09-18T00:24:12.693-04:00Reading this made me feel better since we're a...Reading this made me feel better since we're about to put our house on the market and look for a fixer-upper. Yikes! It's also definitely harder to deal when you have small children. Keep going, you'll get there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-16394931953607375442012-09-17T22:21:15.417-04:002012-09-17T22:21:15.417-04:00Really looking forward to seeing your renovations!...Really looking forward to seeing your renovations! My husband and I live in a 1972 townhouse that is very contemporary. I've tried to respect that era while also merging our own styles so I'm really excited to see how your renos go! Best of luck, and best of luck in finding a permanent nanny. :)RestonDogHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02984696273441298152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-22964664537795385742012-09-17T20:33:03.087-04:002012-09-17T20:33:03.087-04:00wow, your new home has a beautiful yard! And the h...wow, your new home has a beautiful yard! And the home itself is beautiful in a very rustic/modern kinda way. Can't wait to see it evolve under your magic touch! Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-31277586676525192512012-09-17T16:11:50.611-04:002012-09-17T16:11:50.611-04:00It looks like you're going to have so much fun...It looks like you're going to have so much fun remodeling your home. I knew how extremely messy it is and with three little ones not easy but you'll get through it. I hope for your sake you find the perfect nanny quickly! Deep breath and carry on and if that doesn't work alcohol does....;)<br /><br />XX<br />Debra~Acquired Objectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065566296202199461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-49894140977478832392012-09-17T14:46:56.030-04:002012-09-17T14:46:56.030-04:00Oh Lauren, I feel your pain...we've been there...Oh Lauren, I feel your pain...we've been there several times! Finding a caring, responsible helper for your children is so so hard...for that very reason we've been without any help for several years. Not easy! <br /><br />You're doing such a great job so far, just relax as much as you can during your few and far between breaks and take your time on your projects. Just think, if your life were a long timeline, this period is a little blip on the line. Soak up your babies, and pace yourself with work. You're so talented, your clients (who are also mommies) will understand : )<br /><br />It's going to be gorgeous!! LOVE all the LAND, your boys will have a blast! simply seletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537958126481032886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-56744247888103293222012-09-17T11:18:30.060-04:002012-09-17T11:18:30.060-04:00Lauren, I think I am as sad as you regarding the o...Lauren, I think I am as sad as you regarding the old house. What an amazing job you did with it. I am impatiently waiting to see what you do next. Thinking Mary Poppins!Almamirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14517112968722436307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-12919283443286355882012-09-17T11:16:41.896-04:002012-09-17T11:16:41.896-04:00I'm thrilled to see exterior photos of your ne...I'm thrilled to see exterior photos of your new home! We moved into a very similar 1980's "contemporary" home 2 years ago and have a had hard time knowing what to even call the style. And finding a blogger renovating a similar home was a total wash until now! I'm excited to see what you do with it.<br /><br />Also, I totally get the life upending that a new baby, new house, and uncomfortable childcare can cause. I've had each at different times and just the thought of having them all at once ties me up in knots. Internet hug!Amanda @ willful/joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14107748858703894148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-53418836772677727832012-09-17T10:41:51.695-04:002012-09-17T10:41:51.695-04:00Cannot wait to see what you do with your home! Hop...Cannot wait to see what you do with your home! Hopefully you find your Mary Poppins :) <br /><br />Kristy @ I Design Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609956311602698868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-67356364596736697732012-09-17T10:16:51.145-04:002012-09-17T10:16:51.145-04:00The new house looks amazing! I can't wait to s...The new house looks amazing! I can't wait to see it progress!<br /><br />Jan @ Door251One bolt short of a toolboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657381349150155378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-24220362128737987402012-09-17T10:16:29.747-04:002012-09-17T10:16:29.747-04:00How bad is it that, for a second, I seriously cons...How bad is it that, for a second, I seriously considered quitting my traditional writing/editing job to nanny your kids, just so I could be a bit closer to your design genius? Pretty bad, I know. Best of luck finding your Mary Poppins!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687750651869896580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-31416244586377643952012-09-17T10:11:44.152-04:002012-09-17T10:11:44.152-04:00I love the new house and cannot wait to see what y...I love the new house and cannot wait to see what you do with it!! I'm sure it's going to be amazing. We moved three years ago and STILL have a ways to go on decorating to our taste. Good luck getting thru the boxes and most importantly, with finding Mary Poppins. We were lucky, my mom and my boys godmom took turns watching them when I worked...and now I'm watching my own godson! I hope you find her soon, as you say, having that peace of mind is vital to your productivity. <br /><br />Kare<br /><br />{trublue_k}Karehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426540833338133979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-92190392506840859032012-09-17T09:52:21.883-04:002012-09-17T09:52:21.883-04:00ugh, i have the same reservations about leaving ou...ugh, i have the same reservations about leaving our little one with anyone for even a few minutes! it's harder than i thought it would be to find good help, you know?<br /><br />KellyMellyBoBellyBananaFannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09534148371241803735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-92202836572323785352012-09-17T09:52:03.113-04:002012-09-17T09:52:03.113-04:00Lauren,
LOVE your post and boy, does it ever reso...Lauren,<br /><br />LOVE your post and boy, does it ever resonate with me at this moment. We just bought a new/old fixer upper house and it's stretched us thin on a lotta levels! I just got the babies settled a few weeks ago w/childcare and am finally settling into a work routine, but the house transition is HUGE and ongoing!!! Hope you can find that Ms Poppins this week! And your new home looks gorgeous!! <br /><br />All the best!<br />xx<br />sharonA Lifestyle Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918512483453947005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-72032771176097067312012-09-17T09:47:00.376-04:002012-09-17T09:47:00.376-04:00Wow, you have a lot on your plate! Moving is incre...Wow, you have a lot on your plate! Moving is incredibly stressful, I have done it 6 times! The most stressful was moving from Canada to Virginia - you don't realize how different things are there. Then when we got used to life in NoVa we were transferred back to Canada! I am hoping we stay put for a while now.<br />Good luck with renos and the nanny search. Hoping you find someone that makes sure you don't have to worry!<br />Barbara Matsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687912436864826801noreply@blogger.com