tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post1427286550538297115..comments2024-03-28T12:19:03.540-05:00Comments on COTE DE TEXAS: Before & After–From Dark and Dreary to Bright and Stylish.cotedetexashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-38204257753773668392014-02-25T08:56:02.171-06:002014-02-25T08:56:02.171-06:00I absolutely love every room! Is there a name for...I absolutely love every room! Is there a name for this design? It appears formal, yet so inviting and casual at the same time. Thank you. cindy8whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09340046338006410452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-55680083847973093132013-11-21T22:14:32.417-06:002013-11-21T22:14:32.417-06:00PS. There are other blogs and support groups for b...PS. There are other blogs and support groups for bully's and Narcissist's behaviour who really only want to pull everyone in (and they did) and make it about them. I came here to see lovely pictures and I think it was wonderful of the homeowner to share. Thank you for that and please disregard those terrrible comments. The rest of us really enjoyed seeing the transformation. If you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-3165097308735996912013-11-21T21:47:41.081-06:002013-11-21T21:47:41.081-06:00I have to say I am shocked with the rude comments ... I have to say I am shocked with the rude comments on this blog, insulting a homeowner and her designer. It's one thing to have an opinion and give some feedback. Its another to attack and nit pick it all. I get the impression that reader is more about being rude and let me say, this is not about him/her. If they don't like it, get out of the conversation! period. Isn't that what Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-30349179030363919182013-08-29T19:39:52.183-05:002013-08-29T19:39:52.183-05:00Hi, apologies if this has already been asked but w...Hi, apologies if this has already been asked but where is that chandelier from?? LOVE IT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-34824795182988208682013-08-28T07:09:04.920-05:002013-08-28T07:09:04.920-05:00Superb way of explaining, and great blog to get wo...Superb way of explaining, and great blog to get wonderful information ! Thank you so much.<a href="http://www.supremebedz.co.uk" rel="nofollow">online mattress and bed retailer</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-24718834273093497482013-08-08T18:21:13.543-05:002013-08-08T18:21:13.543-05:00I love Amanda Carol's redo's of the interi...I love Amanda Carol's redo's of the interiors - absolutely gorgeous and inspired!<br /><br />Thank you for this blog, Joni, and the hard work that you clearly put into it! I for one very much appreciate it!<br />Ignore the haters - at heart, they are clearly just jealous and unhappy people who don't have the money to do things with the panache shown above.Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-6323862743210229312013-07-29T01:15:37.863-05:002013-07-29T01:15:37.863-05:00Super and high concept fashionable couch sets are ...Super and high concept fashionable couch sets are the first pick of the homeowners. Couples need all new couch set that appears perfect awesome and complement the beauty of your home, as it pertains to buying new house. This is the reason they choose most modern and comfy couches set for their living rooms.and i thinks that <a href="www.directfurnishingsofas.com/DFS-Leather-Sofas.html/" rel="Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742812752857061728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-90187030870021219092013-07-23T15:02:24.057-05:002013-07-23T15:02:24.057-05:00I think it's great to have a variety of inspir...I think it's great to have a variety of inspiration from which to choose. Being that modern homes are harder to decorate "professionally"; being that not everyone can be lucky enough to live in or possibly afford an older home with built-in character; and being that not everyone can afford a "professional" designer, it is inspirational to see a "real" house Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-61129476986922309072013-07-23T14:51:04.932-05:002013-07-23T14:51:04.932-05:00Lol! I didn't know this until now, but I live...Lol! I didn't know this until now, but I live in a custom-built "McMansion" near The Woodlands with my husband and three young children. We are perfectly happy in our "McMansion" and are blessed to be able to afford it when there are so many people with much less and who only dream of having a house like ours. Although I agree that perhaps our house does not have the &Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-84030603158558308592013-07-23T14:11:27.488-05:002013-07-23T14:11:27.488-05:00Very well put, Erica!Very well put, Erica!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-9426033311159332982013-07-16T22:48:03.158-05:002013-07-16T22:48:03.158-05:00Just piping in here, but what's wrong with lik...Just piping in here, but what's wrong with liking Restoration Hardware? Did I miss some memo wherein Restoration Hardware was named as the devil and anyone who covets their furniture, devil worshipers? There are several pieces in their collection that I prefer over the more expensive alternatives. I have an English Mastiff, which means I have a walking drool factory living within the walls ofErica Lucke Deanhttp://www.ericaluckedean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-60542026407175203962013-06-27T16:39:48.098-05:002013-06-27T16:39:48.098-05:00If the table were turned it would project into the...If the table were turned it would project into the entrance hall - as the room is much longer than wide. I love all the changes and, while stunning, the fact that it is a house in which children can run and play. Love the paint changes just lightens it up tremendously. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-48273938804052865322013-06-22T20:17:16.205-05:002013-06-22T20:17:16.205-05:00Anon. 5:59, you sound like the kind of reader whos...Anon. 5:59, you sound like the kind of reader whose house would be a more logical inspiration than the one we have seen on this post. I hope you will share it if you are comfortable doing so. The character of modern homes are often lost in the soaring ceilings, the lack of real partitions between living spaces because the builder uses columns instead and windows with no style or character to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-64402316329774316422013-06-22T20:03:30.311-05:002013-06-22T20:03:30.311-05:00You sound like your have a very beautiful home, in...You sound like your have a very beautiful home, in a great neighborhood, with a lovely family to fill it. I live in a town with beautiful neighborhoods that sound exactly like yours and when homes go on the market, they last only days - they are in great demand. It's often hard to create ambiance and character in a McMansion. I bet your homes has it all. I enjoyed your comments. They putAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-1738325464095542712013-06-22T17:59:41.069-05:002013-06-22T17:59:41.069-05:00Lol! You're right, there are parts of Dallas ...Lol! You're right, there are parts of Dallas that are tacky. Just like there are in every major city. My husband and I chose a beautiful part of Dallas close to the city with lots of older homes with character & charm, surrounded by trees that have been here for a hundred years. Not to mention all the cultural activities & events we have at our fingertips. As in all major cities,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-19666281384006234632013-06-22T15:44:44.551-05:002013-06-22T15:44:44.551-05:00If you're from Dallas, then I would agree that...If you're from Dallas, then I would agree that you probably have a good handle on "tacky". However, when reading the term "McMansion" my first read is to assume the writer is jealous - maybe, maybe not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-70478640226916960342013-06-22T13:53:59.383-05:002013-06-22T13:53:59.383-05:00The staircase is a personal taste thing. I think ...The staircase is a personal taste thing. I think it's beautiful in a very grand, luxurious house. I think it's cheesy in a McMansion that is pretending to be something it's not. And yes, I cringe a bit whenever I see one in suburban developments. I'm from Dallas and familiar with the Woodlands in Houston. In general I don't understand why the architects & builders of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-69208568192700625862013-06-22T07:26:20.320-05:002013-06-22T07:26:20.320-05:00What is so "cringe-worthy" about the sta...What is so "cringe-worthy" about the staircase? Obviously, it is very busy and would have looked better with fewer pickets and more space between the elements. I don't think it was executed well, but the elements by themselves were nice. The dome would look far better without the black beams and a more elegant light. It definitely reflects the generic "blog reader" lookAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-66905999754546968682013-06-21T15:55:39.588-05:002013-06-21T15:55:39.588-05:00It is a lovely home if you like McMansions (with a...It is a lovely home if you like McMansions (with architectural details like that cringe-worthy dome and staircase) in the suburbs filled with catalogue furniture. It is a certain taste loved by many, but it's not for everyone. Having said that, it's a huge improvement from where it was before. I think Amanda is a great designer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-78416011201248849212013-06-21T08:38:05.987-05:002013-06-21T08:38:05.987-05:00The Stephen Shubel house was lovely, but what you ...The Stephen Shubel house was lovely, but what you failed to mention and what is evident from the pictures is that Shubel did not use catalog and on line sources exclusively. He has used a bare minimum of these pieces in rooms where they are sat amongst finer pieces of furniture, beautiful wall coverings, fabric and rugs. Therein lies the difference. For instance, he pairs beautifully the CrateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-28012881227507331722013-06-21T07:52:59.256-05:002013-06-21T07:52:59.256-05:00I don't normally comment on these posts but co...I don't normally comment on these posts but could not resist in this case. This anon person must live in a cold sad home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-60740697754233887552013-06-21T07:33:55.566-05:002013-06-21T07:33:55.566-05:00Joni thank you for your post and such interesting ...Joni thank you for your post and such interesting comments to read with my cup of coffee. I feel sorry for this anon person. They must not have any children. lol<br />TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-63979050788324870252013-06-21T07:19:52.617-05:002013-06-21T07:19:52.617-05:00Hi...this is a beautiful home. Period. I love the ...Hi...this is a beautiful home. Period. I love the light airy feel, its so inviting and crisp and elegant. To me nothing like a soft tonal neutral room to beckon you in. Thanks for sharing.The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-57607261815731893322013-06-21T07:00:48.043-05:002013-06-21T07:00:48.043-05:00The HB house was designed by Steven Shubel and it ...The HB house was designed by Steven Shubel and it was fantastic, we were all so busy drooling over Jeannette's house that it was ignored and or it isn't the typical "look" Joni's blog features. He used RH, Wisteria, Z gallerie, Aidan Gray, Crate and Barrel and other accessible to the genereal public sources. Although I am more of an East coast decor gal I think the house Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-27110689782792930422013-06-21T06:59:20.396-05:002013-06-21T06:59:20.396-05:00In most homes adults don't jump up and down on...In most homes adults don't jump up and down on sofas to "soften" them and children don't use cocktail tables as obstacle courses, including jumping up on top of them while playing sword games. Most people do have designated spaces where children are allowed to play and enjoy themselves so that when they visit in other people's houses they know how to behave. Perhaps RH is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com