Comments on: Book Review: 500 Quick and Easy Decorating Projects and Ideas

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:37:38 +0000

I was very upset when they discontinued Cottage Living and Country Home. Even worse, they thought that sending me Sunset and Family Circle would make up for it!!! I definitely feel your pain!

By: Jean

Jean — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:40:59 +0000

I love the pink kitchen — I don’t think my husband would go for it, though. Lovely ideas — thank you for sharing the books!

By: Kelly Stone

Kelly Stone — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:30:36 +0000

My grandmother had all pink appliances in her kitchen and also a pink Cadillac parked in the garage. Loved seeing your pink kitchen. Sweet memories.

By: Marty

Marty — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:42:11 +0000

My house in pretty cottage-y. It’s only 28 years old, so I can’t say it’s authentic, but I love the soft colors and the airiness. Hubs doesn’t even mind the roses and soft greens.

By: Marcy

Marcy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:58:03 +0000

Nice review. Makes me want to get this book even though i have no plans for decorating/re-decorating/spending money.

By: Toby Wollin

Toby Wollin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:05:42 +0000

“..extreme use of fabric..” You know, that phrase is now implanted in my brain. I’m thinking of a sign for the door going into my sewing room, saying, “Caution…extreme use of fabric” or something like that.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:16:12 +0000

I live in the country in a big old 150 year old farmhouse and I love this look, too. However, if I were to decorate my house with that much fabric I can guarantee that every single fold, every nook, every cranny and certainly every single one of this flowery things on the quilt would have a potter wasp cocoon built into it on day one. The mosquito net would be home to a colony of micro bats by the end of the first night. As it is, with no curtains or blinds, the wasps still manage to build little mud cocoons under the cushions on the sofa and the pillows on the bed. I firmly believe if you fall asleep on the verandah in summer they will build a cocoon in your nostrils.

As for the pink kitchen, I want it now. I love the 50′s combo of the soft pink with the black and white tile floor. I’ve been wanting to have that floor in my kitchen for a good many years. They even have pink canisters! I can see why you stroked the page! Thanks for this review, the book is gorgeous.

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:17:34 +0000

Didn’t you hear, unmade beds have fewer dust mites? In fact, my allergist has me fold back my bedcovers and top sheet every morning to air out my bed.

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:52:51 +0000

Hubby and my’s first apartment had pink metal cabinets in the kitchen and a huge picture window overlooking a park. People were often taken aback by the pink cabinets, but I loved them.

I’m really enjoying the book reviews, too.

Renee

By: Marjie

Marjie — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:03:00 +0000

My whole house is wallpapered, with heavy drapes, because I love fabrics. Fortunately for hubby, I’m not obsessed with doilies, so the end tables are not fabric covered. My sons swear that their houses will be furnished with concrete furniture and naked windows. Stupid boys.

I have a pink iron, doubtless late 50s vintage, that I bought myself at tag sale when I was 13. It’s one of my favorite appliances.

By: Marie-Christine

Marie-Christine — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:04:55 +0000

Oh now.. an orderly sewing basement? Great. Quilts along the banister? Sure, very nice. But a made bed? That is a total waste of time .

By: Lindsay T

Lindsay T — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:21:14 +0000

It’s a fun book to look through, right? I pick up home dec books all the time from the company bookstore, just so I can dream. I’m toying with the idea of painting my living room walls a pale ’50s pink…

By: kathleen

kathleen — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:33:29 +0000

I’d love a pink kitchen too! My last house was all pink and navy blue – it was a sweet dollhouse and when we sold it (in two hours after it was 1st shown) the buyers said they loved it because it was pink. So go ahead and indulge yourself. There are lots of country style pink lovers out there. My current house is more modern, but I do sneak a quilt here and there. Makes a nice contrast

By: Auntie Allyn

Auntie Allyn — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:14:04 +0000

Like you, I am MOST VEXED that Cottage Living and Domino are gone!! The pink kitchen is just TOO wonderful! I love this style because it’s so comfortable and warm. I’ll keep my eyes out for a pink typewriter! (in the meantime, it’s amazing what one can do with a can of spray paint!)

By: cindy

cindy — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:02:53 +0000

Having a 100 year Farmstyle house–I love the cottage style/feel too. I have to check out this book. Have you ever seen the Cottage Living magazine? Nice to flip through for ideas.
I would love a retro kitchen–the pink is killer. Check out this one…just imagine it in pink! http://diaryofavintagegirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/busy-as-bee.html
Just a little eye candy.