Bunny and Wawa - I am amazed by how much you guys got done while pregnant. I hope that when the time comes I can be a badass DIY pregnant lady like you. I don't even get that much done now.
Susie D - I really admire your practicality on financial matters. You've made me think 'hmmmm, I should probably be paying more than the minimum on my student loans...' which no one else has ever managed to do. I also really love the color of your kitchen cabinets. They're awesome. So is your new puppy.
Juno - I love your entire house. You have great style and the whole thing is just really well done.
Fox - You are a fountain information and I will be forever grateful for the info you so generously share with us. I've started saving your informative posts for future reference =)
Dairy - You are a phenomenal story teller and Rubes is adorable. This place would not be the same without you.
Boiler - Your house rocks and if you ever want to adopt a full grown adult I will gladly volunteer for the job.
Crackhabit - You are the funniest poster ever. You've actually made me LOL in my office in a way that got me funny looks.
Peach - Your daycare pics were amazing and I would definitely send my hypothetical children there.
Mrs. J - You're really good at keeping this place social and moving when things get slow. I'm excited about your new house!
Oh, and Tarheels! You always have really constructive feedback on rooms and you pin really great stuff. Not anything I can duplicate, but I love looking at it.
I really like coming here and I appreciate all the positive interactions I've had with so many of you. I would ditto most of the above, so to mention some others:
315- I love seeing another kitchen that can hold its own against mine. I like that you're posting so much of the progress as you go too.
WOP: You're like my real life common sense hero! You get to the point. I appreciate that. And I know parts of life suck for you right now, but you battle on with a beer! Awesome!
Bunny: I'd kill for a cool old house like yours. Your work on that place is phenomenal.
Peach: How in the hell do you get done what you do in a day? It's amazing.
THR: Love your style and how you class up this joing one throw pillow at a time!
Let me get back to you on the rest. I for sure love you all in your own ways!
Merida: I actually did leave my rooms after you rearranged it. I have a playroom you girls rearranged for me like 5 years..it's time to change it up again. I have some ladder shelves that need some help. I just need some time to post a pic and then actually go and do it. It's coming though!
We used to do that on old D*R all the time and it was really fun. Girls were always so nice and helpful!
Post by sailorgray on Jan 23, 2013 21:54:13 GMT -5
Tarheels - I am really impressed with how much you know about decor, styles of furniture, decorators, designers, etc. I just know what I like and go with it, but you have a real knowledge of design. It is very impressive.
I am really new here. 11 post I think. But I love the trim in Bunny's downstairs and I think it was the wop's bathrooms. Sorry if I got that confused. You all have some really good ideas and I love the PIP's.
Post by bunnymendelbaum on Jan 24, 2013 13:33:26 GMT -5
Aw shucks, thanks!
I just love how helpful people are. Peach & sjh have really went out of their way for me and appreciate it!
I wish sometimes I could be more helpful as an architect, but my training and experience are all in large scale commercial/institution work.
I also really appreciate it when people gently bring me back to reality (looking at you callmefia) and show me the right way to do things decor related (like hanging curtains!)
Post by bunnymendelbaum on Jan 24, 2013 13:34:32 GMT -5
Aw shucks, thanks!
I just love how helpful people are. Peach & sjh have really went out of their way for me and appreciate it!
I wish sometimes I could be more helpful as an architect, but my training and experience are all in large scale commercial/institution work.
I also really appreciate it when people gently bring me back to reality (looking at you callmefia) and show me the right way to do things decor related (like hanging curtains!)
Aw thanks guys! This is a nice post to read. I'm glad someone appreciates my long detailed responses. Some other favorite nesties not mentioned yet:
Juno - I am in awe of the great lengths you've gone to restore your historic home to it's former glory. The windows, the trim, the fixtures...it's all beautiful. Your home is lucky to get an owner like you.
Wawa - Sigh. I'm sad you're banned from the boards at work now. You need to hurry up and get a smart phone or have that kid so you can visit on maternity leave. We'll all miss you. I still want to see final after pictures when the remodel is done. PS. The stenciling turned out great!
I especially love the posters who PIP things they've been working on. It's different people at different times, but it's my favorite thing to see on D&R.
Also, I can't wait for mrs. j to close on her house so we can start to see B&A's!
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 24, 2013 15:13:53 GMT -5
I'm terrible at names, so I'm going to try to get all these to the proper person. LOL (Also, I feel a little creepy saying some of these things out loud.)
@juno - I love your house. And I feel like because we live so close (and yet so far!), I'm verging on the stalker-ish when I post that your house is awesome and we should totally get together asap. LOL @justdairy - You're so totally down to earth and I love that. I think you're a fantastic, no-stress parent and I hope that when we have a kid, we parent as awesomely as you do. FoxInFiji - I appreciate how much technical knowledge you have AND that you're willing to share it. It's a major bonus. Susie - I feel like we would be friends in real life. I think I've said this before, but you and Calvin and doggie derkins and puppy derkins just seem like fun people (and critters) to be around. I hope someday we get a chance to hang out. (OMG, creeper! Sorry ...) peach - I appreciate all your postings. Some days when I'm super busy at work, I log on in the afternoon and you've totally kept things hopping. emoflamingo - Yay. That's all. Your posts just make me smile.
That's me, being so touched haha. (I was about to be all "fine, mean girls, I'm sitting THIS LOVE FEST OUT!!!!!")
Aaaaaannnnyyways..
I love just about everyone. People like tarheels for her good decorating advice and bunnymendelbaum for her BAMFness at remodeling while super pregnant and peach for just being a poster to keep the boards going when mrs.jacinthe is busy and can't post her awesome polls. And sierramist03 is super crafty, thewop is funny, @crackhabit's signature always makes me laugh.
Bunny: Constantly amazed at the before and afters. Painting that wood trim dark brown (since you aren't going to the trouble of stripping it) was downright inspired. Brilliant. Never would have crossed my mind.
Wawa: Can't wait to see the rest of the house (hope i haven't missed PIPs). Love that you share my attachment to rugs.
Fox: What can I say? There's too much. Always there to swoop in and save the day when I can't BS my way through something. And I love that blue bathroom. Love.
Hereonceagain/jimbooo/etc.: I love what you've done with your place from what I've seen of it. That fireplace/wall color looks great.
SBP: Love that you also appreciate old houses.
MrsJ: Stalking right back at you It's a date for Julyish, unless you come down south before then. I can't f-ing wait to see you get in that old house.
Operagirl (i think it's her and I may be screwing up the name): Terrific kitchen and I love it that someone else likes blue willow dishes!
Tarheels: thanks for schooling me on rugs when I was shopping for more.
ETA: Also Sierra! I love your places, and as I've said before, that table!! I'm so jealous of it.
I want to buy Susie like 12 more doggie derkins because they make me smile.
Aw. The Derkins canines make me smile too. Except when it was -2*F this morning and I was outside with Puppy D, all PEE DAMNIT YOU ARE ABOUT TO BECOME A PUPSICLE, SO LET'S JUST GET ON WITH THE PEEING SO WE CAN GO INSIDE.
I shouldn't complain, she is housebreaking like a champ, but zomg it was cold today.
I'm awful at naming names - so I'll just stick with a ditto to most/all of what has already been said, and say that being unable to post at work is KILLING Me. i hadn't realized how much I rely on this board to bounce ideas off of. As I procrastinate at work looking at crib sheets and such, how in the world am I supposed to make decisions without all of you to assure me I'm not crazy, or to push me away from my monochromatic tendencies? Or help me find sales? Or figure out the best way to store baby socks?
I'm still lurking to keep track of all your awesome progress and ideas, but without being able to post it's just not the same.
Awwww, thanks all! In all the years I have been on this board I love the support and friends I have made here. I love checking this board as a distraction from my somewhat boring day for a much needed break. It's hard to name names because so much has already been said and I never want to leave anyone out. My favorite thing about this board is that we all have different style yet we can still be supportive of one another.