tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post3027189638458368002..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: The Struggle: Minimal or "curiosity shop"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-50375151863195455962009-09-21T14:15:06.318-04:002009-09-21T14:15:06.318-04:00I think your bookshelves look great!I think your bookshelves look great!Kris Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541755879172673724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-80232097985525821812009-09-18T21:39:48.209-04:002009-09-18T21:39:48.209-04:00my favorite thing about your blog (besides that i ...my favorite thing about your blog (besides that i LOVE your style) is that it's a peek into the regular life of an interior designer. you're fabulous, but you're also real. so many design blogs are full of perfect finished spaces and fancy photography, and reading them often wears me out and makes me feel overwhelmed. i love that you've invited us all on your journey and are sharing your house in process. it helps me understand that i, too, can create a beautiful space, and that it's ok for it to take time. i keep getting really stressed with only being able to accomplish one thing at a time, with not having a finished space. but every day when i read your posts, not only am i inspired by the design eye candy, i'm also inspired by the realistic portrayal of collecting items and decorating a home that you really love. thank you!!<br /><br />the end ;)lauren @ gathering mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16249864843518805111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-64434673584260900412009-09-18T16:35:55.189-04:002009-09-18T16:35:55.189-04:00Hey, Lauren :)
I'm totally with you on the Je...Hey, Lauren :)<br /><br />I'm totally with you on the Jekyll and Hyde minimalist vs. eclectic homey look. It's like loving both Belgian and English interiors. What to do? :)<br /><br />I **think** I'm beginning to get a feel for my own balance as I plan out this remodel. I'm keeping things like walls, floors, and window treatments very neutral. Just like you said, the warmer months = less for me. As the weather cools down, I envision bringing out more "smalls" and more pattern, color, and texture through throws, pillows, and a few slipcover switcheroos. On the walls? That's a tough one. I'm not really tempted to sway whole hog into the minimalist camp, so I think the walls will fall squarely on middle ground in most rooms.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing your living room evolve! My own will take a short eternity :]<br /><br />XO,<br />JacciJaccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06104879143621094527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-49848375542925963582009-09-17T23:39:42.101-04:002009-09-17T23:39:42.101-04:00Lauren, I had to come back here and tell you about...Lauren, I had to come back here and tell you about an anonymous comment left right after yours on my post [Gross-I can't believe you used silk flowers] I had to laugh!!Maria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-65790104578621038792009-09-17T23:39:31.403-04:002009-09-17T23:39:31.403-04:00Lauren, I had to come back here and tell you about...Lauren, I had to come back here and tell you about an anonymous comment left right after yours on my post [Gross-I can't believe you used silk flowers] I had to laugh!!Maria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-6506625019052618472009-09-17T09:38:18.353-04:002009-09-17T09:38:18.353-04:00i am from the bamboo home decor , such home feels...i am from the <a href="http://www.promisedeco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow"> bamboo home decor </a>, such home feels very comfortable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584203997716656813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-53342801179039493752009-09-17T05:29:34.221-04:002009-09-17T05:29:34.221-04:00If you are looking for Small Dining Room log on t...If you are looking for <a href="http://www.spacify.com/contemporary-dining.htm" rel="nofollow">Small Dining Room </a> log on to Spacify.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-78036705189356658092009-09-17T02:14:54.906-04:002009-09-17T02:14:54.906-04:00I have the same dilemma. I love both looks but see...I have the same dilemma. I love both looks but seem to have gone the crisp, sparse look without realizing it. I think I trust my eye more with sparseness rather than harmonious placed clutter. BUT just today I began mapping out the new salon wall in our den - so perhaps there can be a little of both!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-55111975213285467392009-09-16T22:44:49.232-04:002009-09-16T22:44:49.232-04:00Well all kinds of great inspiration pics to choose...Well all kinds of great inspiration pics to choose from! These days I definitely find myself more drawn to the minimalist, less cluttered look. But keeping it cozy and having a homey feeling is exactly the challenge! Good luck...<br /><br />:) TAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658616882866429410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-21160860306721334042009-09-16T17:27:31.312-04:002009-09-16T17:27:31.312-04:00How about the minimalist curiosity shop! ;) That s...How about the minimalist curiosity shop! ;) That sounds like my house!Free Art Printableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039092552330624383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-42873907420360725002009-09-16T16:25:42.702-04:002009-09-16T16:25:42.702-04:00One thought about negative comments. I block anony...One thought about negative comments. I block anonymous comments and that seems to totally alleviate the problem as most negative comments seem to be from anonymous cowards. Just a thought. I really enjoy your blog and look forward to meeting you Friday.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-46349621838955216832009-09-16T15:34:50.369-04:002009-09-16T15:34:50.369-04:00I am so in the same boat, I want both. I do think ...I am so in the same boat, I want both. I do think there is a point where you can achieve both. <br /><br />I remember when my room was put on Apartment therapy, I got blasted. no fun at all.paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09732549311548601111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-39073003934045816912009-09-16T12:01:03.422-04:002009-09-16T12:01:03.422-04:00Lauren, I struggle with less is more or more is mo...Lauren, I struggle with less is more or more is more too. I've always had a love for my stuff & it's hard to pare it down & still have it feel like "my home". I love your bookcases. I tend to do lots on mine too & I just love that look the best. I sometimes try to do a more pared down look & sometimes I succeed & sometimes I don't, but you have a wonderful sense of style, so don't let anyone tell you otherwise. One thing I've found about blogging, you can't please everyone.Rhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-39465003868556172862009-09-16T11:16:29.973-04:002009-09-16T11:16:29.973-04:00so much support here, should make you feel good. ...so much support here, should make you feel good. I think you have some great inspirational photos here. I really like the twig chandelier, wood table and metal chairs in that one photo. Thanks!HudsonGoods.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15370599355827245072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-80651049665808653432009-09-16T09:44:25.343-04:002009-09-16T09:44:25.343-04:00Hi Lauren,
First of all let me say I love your blo...Hi Lauren,<br />First of all let me say I love your blog! I love that you post photos of your new home and all that you are doing to it! You have great style and taste and are an inspiration to many! I really dont get the negative commenters...you are the third blog this week that I have come across that has had one! If you cannot say something nice...just dont say it! Are you fleaing with Eddie and Jaithan this weekend? I am coming down to go with them on Sunday! <br /><br />xo,<br /><br />annieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588185516359343864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-69506881828940679032009-09-16T09:11:51.027-04:002009-09-16T09:11:51.027-04:00Hi, Lauren,
I have been reading your blog from the...Hi, Lauren,<br />I have been reading your blog from the beginning and love it! I love the whole concept/foundation of design blogs since they ARE personal between the blog writer and the reader. As a regular reader of your blog, I feel very protective of and kind towards you since you do put yourself out there to share your life and your design philosophy with us. This discussion about how we need to be kind towards each other is amazingly well timed given this week of unusual incivility in the public arena. Anyone who is a regular on the design blogs knows what a nice group of people there are out there. And how no one aesthetic is the RIGHT one. I am so grateful to you for your blog and hope that all of us who are weighing in on the side of civility and kindness will help you forget about the hurtful comment and will help change the perspective of those who might otherwise write something that could be hurtful.<br />xoAnneHHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542200585732911121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-76245351304668829142009-09-16T05:56:59.429-04:002009-09-16T05:56:59.429-04:00I loves your bookshelf! Decorating is a personal t...I loves your bookshelf! Decorating is a personal thing - live with what you love!<br /><br />I also enjoy seasonal decorating! It fun to live with cluttered in the winter and minimalist in the summer!<br />xx-GinaWillow Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792285019821194768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-81913394131705212302009-09-16T00:50:07.151-04:002009-09-16T00:50:07.151-04:00LOL I got so indignant on your behalf I forgot to ...LOL I got so indignant on your behalf I forgot to put my 5 cents worth in re the issue. Speaking from the viewpoint of a mother, I would go with fairly simple but cosy in the meantime to make it easier on yourself while you have young children. Later, it is easy to add things and develop your style further as they grow older and more respectful of your things. <br /><br />And for the record, I loved your bookshelf.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765211976700712553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-84306331031943061692009-09-16T00:46:15.437-04:002009-09-16T00:46:15.437-04:00It saddens me when I read negative comments I subs...It saddens me when I read negative comments I subscribe to Apartment Therapy which posts House Tours where people open up their homes for us (voyeurs in a sense) to look through. I can't believe the nasty comments some people leave. It blows my mind. As you say, as a blogger you are vulnerable. You are doing something that these commenters arent, which is putting yourself out there. Kudos to you, my friend. Don't ever let negative people change you or inhibit you. I love your blog, and it's pretty evident a whole lot of other people do too! Hugs, LynneLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765211976700712553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-74991886672009015012009-09-16T00:28:13.799-04:002009-09-16T00:28:13.799-04:00Hi Lauren,
Here's when you get negative commen...Hi Lauren,<br />Here's when you get negative comments, when your blog gets big, like yours is! I have received some thinly veiled negative comments and I just think about what Penelope Trunk said, If what you write has everyone nodding like sheep, how boring is that?<br /><br />What makes your blog unique is your voice, your aesthetic, and your intelligent writing. A negative comment just keeps things real and is a true indication (I think) that you are getting too big for some people.<br /><br />I loved your bookshelf. It's a BOOKSHELF after all. if you didn't want anything showing it would have doors. I think you did a gorgeous job and frankly (like I tell my clients) the only time minimal works the best is if you have everything hidden behind storage cabinets and then you have the one scuptural piece of art or flower on a long console and that's it.<br /><br />Hmmmm. . . I have gotten carried away here I see. I say, count them, they are true indication that you are a star :)Maria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-73782269988778849862009-09-15T21:32:34.048-04:002009-09-15T21:32:34.048-04:00I think as I have gotten older I like a simpler cl...I think as I have gotten older I like a simpler clean uncluttered look. Sure I still love throws and lots of pillows but as far as a lot of stuff everywhere, no. In fact I just spent the last several hours organizing my kitchen and cleaning off countertops. I love a clean simple look...plus I have to dust it all. <br /><br />I know what you mean about anon comments...I have had several mean ones and yes it bites big time. I no longer allow anon comments on my blog. Sorry they were rude to you.<br /><br />LeAnn:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-24956837682938390362009-09-15T21:17:00.800-04:002009-09-15T21:17:00.800-04:00I love your blog - I fight with the same thoughts ...I love your blog - I fight with the same thoughts everyday about more or less and which is the best option for each room! Thanks for posting!Simple Creative Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098680549015652983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-15718610146174789612009-09-15T19:18:41.454-04:002009-09-15T19:18:41.454-04:00Hi Lauren,
Boy if this topic did not just hit me ...Hi Lauren,<br /><br />Boy if this topic did not just hit me square in the head! Having just bought a new (very old built in 1865) farmhouse, I am finding that I want this new place to be as fresh and simple as possible. Also, I for one am very tired of collections that are out of hand and look too cluttered. I grew my decorating teeth in the mid 1980's when country clutter was cool and as a antique dealer this was very easy for me to do. So, I think why not do a clean mix that is not too overwhelming? Still enjoy homey comfort but with a dash of minimal design.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-39315713409669338182009-09-15T19:12:23.601-04:002009-09-15T19:12:23.601-04:00Ahhh, the search for the feeling of relief. You ne...Ahhh, the search for the feeling of relief. You never get it done, it is an amorphous thing. Just be happy in this moment & the dichotomy of both sensibilities makes complete sense. Yin yang. <br /><br />Danny Thomas sent Marlo a horse bridle as an opening night gift for her Broadway debut with the note,"Run your own race baby, run your own race."Blog Author(s)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01385335001699889535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-65517825309178222832009-09-15T18:54:38.797-04:002009-09-15T18:54:38.797-04:00I don't have a blog but am so jazzed to see an...I don't have a blog but am so jazzed to see and hear what others have to say. I think you hit the nail on the head when you noted that your blog is a spot for you to work out your ideas---soliciting ideas, suggestions and thoughts is key to fully developing an idea. I think what is most troubling and offensive, quite frankly, is that someone would list their statement/opinion as an anon. Everyone should be able to discuss, and if you are afraid of posting your id/name, then there must be something inappropriate or unwanted. Keep working and keep posting---don't let one person's negativity stifle you.TMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159585389343606325noreply@blogger.com