tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post8731369552609377742..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: A Comfortable Home: My ThoughtsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-77438094068254776762009-11-14T17:56:54.789-05:002009-11-14T17:56:54.789-05:00A comfortable home = calm,clean and approachable.A comfortable home = calm,clean and approachable.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15933050638049274081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-82243815818876545662009-11-12T04:44:38.076-05:002009-11-12T04:44:38.076-05:00blankets handy, a nice fire going, good books, and...blankets handy, a nice fire going, good books, and great smells coming from the kitchen!<br /><a href="http://www.workfromhomeindia.biz" rel="nofollow"> Work From Home </a>prashanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583385332262124749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-18334848508966378382009-11-11T16:16:18.546-05:002009-11-11T16:16:18.546-05:00My bestie totally posted about that on our blog to...My bestie totally posted about that on our blog today. She was able to attend and had a blast!BonBon Rose Girls Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699626979106427874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-15692316462638472712009-11-11T13:58:44.683-05:002009-11-11T13:58:44.683-05:00A throw and an ottoman along with the atmosphere ...A throw and an ottoman along with the atmosphere created by the right lighting and accessories !Maria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-3242712356640531652009-11-11T08:07:18.674-05:002009-11-11T08:07:18.674-05:00It looks great!! Looking forward to a copy when it...It looks great!! Looking forward to a copy when it becomes available locally. GGena Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16503314612136106904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-37224350722586366022009-11-11T07:47:43.868-05:002009-11-11T07:47:43.868-05:00This book sound like just what I need!This book sound like just what I need!Joy Beadworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346279499529145231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-32685550094678378122009-11-10T18:37:36.310-05:002009-11-10T18:37:36.310-05:00Love MGBW I loved their first book and I cant wait...Love MGBW I loved their first book and I cant wait to get my hands on this one now. It looks like a great read with lots of awesome pictures!!LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-7961421759480185282009-11-10T15:49:16.766-05:002009-11-10T15:49:16.766-05:00Love that first pic! Thanks for the introduction t...Love that first pic! Thanks for the introduction to the book!Daniellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529779321751730879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-91486429698592787812009-11-10T15:25:37.930-05:002009-11-10T15:25:37.930-05:00Looks like a great book. Thanks for the heads up, ...Looks like a great book. Thanks for the heads up, Lauren.<br />To me, a comfortable house is one that looks like it wants you to come in and make yourself right at home... so I guess it's more about the way it "feels" and the atmosphere rather than the look alone. There should be obvious places to drop your bag and coat, to sit down and hang out awhile. Of course it should all be pretty and interesting to look at, but have no sense of "don't touch" or "nobody really lives here". I want my guests to feel like they can get themselves a glass, pull a book off a shelf, pick up an object to examine it more closely. For me, comfort comes from having my own favorite things and colors all around me regardless of whether they're the latest, hottest or best.Tracy Watierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173203339834757559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-64167598278589233172009-11-10T14:32:45.045-05:002009-11-10T14:32:45.045-05:00A comfortable home, for me, is first and foremost ...A comfortable home, for me, is first and foremost inviting to all...big people and small alike. I've never understood homes in which spaces are unused, museum-like or worse, not open for use by children.<br /><br />This book looks like a wonderful reference and inspirational resource. Going on my wishlist for sure. We have a leather MG & BW sectional that has been used (and abused) by my three boys and our dog for years! It definitely shows signs of all that "love," but looks all the better for it!nelyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773127471112988087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-87625892663535410232009-11-10T12:51:57.131-05:002009-11-10T12:51:57.131-05:00New to your blog! I love it! Can't wait to rea...New to your blog! I love it! Can't wait to read more :) Have a great day!Jami - XOimaginehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405336311570023278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-62709614729173591452009-11-10T12:36:35.155-05:002009-11-10T12:36:35.155-05:00Lovely pictures!You are right, comfort is so impor...Lovely pictures!You are right, comfort is so important, its so great when you can get that balance in a room of comfort & beauty! Looks like a great book!<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-48523803463448090892009-11-10T11:43:53.901-05:002009-11-10T11:43:53.901-05:00Great! I get so frustrated looking at home decor ...Great! I get so frustrated looking at home decor books that show you all these amazing ideas but don't tell me how to do it with my budget and my stuff!Abbey @ Practically Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17750578339336435445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-63884326579248493282009-11-10T11:40:41.880-05:002009-11-10T11:40:41.880-05:00I have to get that book, and I'm thrilled to l...I have to get that book, and I'm thrilled to learn the MG+BW store is reopening here in Portland!!<br /><br />Comfortable home? Warm, a nice scent, filled with things I love and artwork, hearing my kids voices and yes, having things neat. That is what makes a comfortable home for me and my family.<br /><br />janellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-77789515173936838102009-11-10T10:56:05.768-05:002009-11-10T10:56:05.768-05:00I think it's definitely relative to the space ...I think it's definitely relative to the space - I love fireplaces and lots of natural wood and blankets and comfy places to stretch out and a lack of clutter. <br /><br />However, I have an incredibly small place (660 sq ft!), so I try really hard to minimize clutter, that's my #1. And having airy furniture - substantial, but with open space (backless shelving, couch with legs instead of a skirt, etc) makes it comfortable to me, because then I feel like my brain isn't taxed processing too much stuff, if that makes any sense.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07518855597385697234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-85580581383550765782009-11-10T10:51:55.616-05:002009-11-10T10:51:55.616-05:00I love Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Their book Le...I love Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Their book Let's Get Comfortable is one of my favs. I am a huge book person - I can't believe I don't have their new book yet! Off to Barnes and Noble I go. <br />Thanks a lot for the review - I can't wait to get it!<br /><br />Have a great day.<br /><br />DanielleDanielle @ Transforming Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135911479067158837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-69727262996503546882009-11-10T10:12:03.746-05:002009-11-10T10:12:03.746-05:00What makes a comfortable home. Good question. I ha...What makes a comfortable home. Good question. I had a tour of a private home yesterday, in preparation for the home profiles I am writing for a tour of 5 homes in Atlanta, to benefit a local church.<br /><br />The owner, who had lived in the home for 40 years but was in the process of 'freshening up' her home with her interior designer daughter, described her goal in the home to be comfortable. This was a home full of the finest of antiques and fabrics, yet it was a supremely comfortable place. I think it was in her gracious and welcoming attitude, which was apparent the moment I walked in the door. She said nothing is off limits, nothing is too precious. Fabrics and 'things' can be repaired or replaced, people's feelings can not be repaired so easily.<br /><br />She even told the story of her grandson, who shattered a priceless heirloom vase when he was careening around the house. She took it in stride - her first priority was her grandson. She had the vase repaired, and you can't even tell it was broken - but it was her gracious attitude that struck me.<br /><br />I was sad to leave the house, I could have stayed there for hours. That was a comfortable feeling for me.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-64324089302640006372009-11-10T09:55:06.195-05:002009-11-10T09:55:06.195-05:00Thanks for the review - I think I will get this on...Thanks for the review - I think I will get this one for sure.<br /><br />I love my home to look stylish but really love it when people comment on it feeling warm and welcoming even more. I always like to have comfortable seating - some layouts in magazines put me off because the seats look so uncomfortable. I like to have my kids (or their stuff of course!) 'present' in every room too. Other things? Smell of baking coming from the kitchen is hard to beat!Catherine Pearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10620269683340269199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-88230807843770265492009-11-10T08:43:32.486-05:002009-11-10T08:43:32.486-05:00This sounds like a wonderful book for anyone wheth...This sounds like a wonderful book for anyone whether they're redoing or just rearranging. <br /><br />For me a comfortable home is one that is inviting you to come in and sit and enjoy. Nothing too stuffy. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-36091525864823940602009-11-10T08:36:18.016-05:002009-11-10T08:36:18.016-05:00Thanks for the reference...that looks like a great...Thanks for the reference...that looks like a great book to check out!<br /><br />A comfortable home for me is warm and cozy, plenty of blankets handy, a nice fire going, good books, and great smells coming from the kitchen!Kim @ Twice Rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563623309334980893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-48215888033620606952009-11-10T08:21:14.340-05:002009-11-10T08:21:14.340-05:00Thank you for the review. This looks like a great ...Thank you for the review. This looks like a great book to have for reference.<br /><br />What makes a home comfortable to me? I like pieces with rounded silhouettes vs. clean lines. (My most recent purchase was a MG & BW sofa.) Lots of pillows. Tables within reach of every seat. A lack of clutter. Fewer, but well chosen, accessories.Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.com