tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post6565580051866476010..comments2024-03-28T07:18:30.956-05:00Comments on COTE DE TEXAS: THE SKIRTED ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEWcotedetexashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-85483969437036890302013-08-10T22:52:41.390-05:002013-08-10T22:52:41.390-05:00One of my very favorite homes on your blog. Loved ...One of my very favorite homes on your blog. Loved what she does. And that bedroom is heavenly!Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-40900614842647933442012-04-30T07:01:31.544-05:002012-04-30T07:01:31.544-05:00Symmetry is beautiful when done effectively as in ...Symmetry is beautiful when done effectively as in the picture you reference above, anon.<br /><br />Selling the same pieces of furniture over and over in the same fabrics, the same accessories, lamps, etc., is not consistent, it's bad business. People who shop for their homes on a regular basis soon get it figured out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-33440701308929410502012-04-18T02:36:12.850-05:002012-04-18T02:36:12.850-05:00Very nice elements,I loved the stone wall with the...Very nice elements,I loved the stone wall with the huge arched window. I happen to prefer bookshelves which reflect a balance its collections; both side to side as well as up and down,allowing the objects to speak to one another without rehearsed mimicking. <br />Somewhat parallels selling a piece of furniture then replacing it with the identical article...consistent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-32434055873300439922012-04-12T12:00:17.393-05:002012-04-12T12:00:17.393-05:00Lovely home! I love the neutral colors in the hous...Lovely home! I love the neutral colors in the house. It is indeed a very nice post.Stainless steel furniturehttp://www.minkz.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-44065639035766371852012-04-11T20:19:37.750-05:002012-04-11T20:19:37.750-05:00I am familiar with one of the houses in the book. ...I am familiar with one of the houses in the book. It is a lovely property designed by Bobby McAlpine. It came together prior to occupancy in a dust storm of landscaping, moving and installation. One of the contractors on the job (drapery), was not paid for several months and when pressure was applied to Phoebe for payment, the payment was sent post haste and the costs of postage was subtractedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-58549249421282011102012-04-11T20:17:12.608-05:002012-04-11T20:17:12.608-05:00Terri, I'm in Toronto and my US client had a d...Terri, I'm in Toronto and my US client had a drapery panel sent to by UPS and she had assigned a $200 insurance value to it which tripped off a $36 customs charge on it. The second time my client shipped, I asked her just to put a nominal insurance value on it and I wasn't charged any custom fee at all.<br /><br />I was also told I could apply back for the original charge. Try it.<br />Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564268680927635487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-84329909818701522852012-04-11T17:00:43.358-05:002012-04-11T17:00:43.358-05:00I bought Phoebe's book a while ago from her we...I bought Phoebe's book a while ago from her website...plus one for my friend and had it autographed. Just such lovely work. She is awesome.Mary Ann Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885030768216528362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-66257767179689812712012-04-11T12:05:55.433-05:002012-04-11T12:05:55.433-05:00Often painters will ask, "do you want the chi...Often painters will ask, "do you want the chip matched or do you want the formula". If you like the chip, match it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-33422875317115172012-04-11T10:39:50.038-05:002012-04-11T10:39:50.038-05:00The interview was wonderful Joni! I missed the pa...The interview was wonderful Joni! I missed the part about the paint chart only coming with books from her shop when you initially posted on it, and sadly missed out on that. Linen slips literally being sewn in the next room as I type!! And, I must say that for me, the "wrinkles" are part of the appeal!<br /><br />I left this comment over on TSR, but no reply so I'll ask here. I&for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-8757895422581377472012-04-11T09:26:28.726-05:002012-04-11T09:26:28.726-05:00In the podcast, Phoebe said she mixed her own colo...In the podcast, Phoebe said she mixed her own colors some time. Is it possible that the chip is her color and not necessarily one from the BM fan deck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-91384597251137503742012-04-11T08:08:17.288-05:002012-04-11T08:08:17.288-05:00Wonderful! She is one of my favorites, cannot wait...Wonderful! She is one of my favorites, cannot wait for book signing in NYC!!Love the post!!therelishedroosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968818627323512213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-3875089031316752062012-04-11T02:20:16.018-05:002012-04-11T02:20:16.018-05:00that was one thing i didn't agree with her at ...that was one thing i didn't agree with her at all. i could never put white or cream sofas in a family room unless it was leather or slipped. period. i can't imagine. my sofa gets dirty just from people sitting on it in their clothes. you wash your pants... that really surprised me. the linen wrinkle issue is an issue though for some people. cotton is a good alternative if that cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-77272454230972736142012-04-11T02:17:27.310-05:002012-04-11T02:17:27.310-05:00don'tknow what to say. could be a difference ...don'tknow what to say. could be a difference in printing techniques? I think I would go with the BM paint sample. for instance, if she says she uses a BM chip - then check the color against BM's chart. not sure what else you could do. I haven't noticed that issue.cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-5540526828834287412012-04-11T02:15:52.613-05:002012-04-11T02:15:52.613-05:00Terri = I think you might need to just move here. ...Terri = I think you might need to just move here. that's absurd!!!!! oy!cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-73101672889464211032012-04-10T21:34:16.533-05:002012-04-10T21:34:16.533-05:00I bought the book through your website, so thank y...I bought the book through your website, so thank you for the discount. Her work is gorgeous and understated...a lovely mix of colors and textures. Swoon-worthy. <br /><br />But one quibble...I opened her paint chart and was astonished to see that some of the colors she uses do NOT match up to my Benjamin Moore Paint deck colors...not even close on a couple of them. Could be mighty confusing Flying Carrot Designsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-4328915665148568182012-04-10T21:07:51.568-05:002012-04-10T21:07:51.568-05:00Couldn't a friend ship it to you for cheaper?Couldn't a friend ship it to you for cheaper?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-67862579151487736442012-04-10T18:58:39.638-05:002012-04-10T18:58:39.638-05:00Wow I just Pinned some of her work this morning. B...Wow I just Pinned some of her work this morning. Bravo Phoebe. I enjoy everyone of your rooms. My greatroom was so close to her work I had to call my daughter to see it... Love her work.Ivy de Leonhttp://ivydeleon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-12969131565242734132012-04-10T16:12:02.499-05:002012-04-10T16:12:02.499-05:00This is a really great blogs....stinking love it!!...This is a really great blogs....stinking love it!!!!Massi Décor folding tableshttp://www.massidecor.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-42179468679908976042012-04-10T13:34:24.974-05:002012-04-10T13:34:24.974-05:00I just ADORE Phoebe Howard. I wish I lived in the...I just ADORE Phoebe Howard. I wish I lived in the south and I would beg her to work in her store for free. :)<br /><br />I bought the book from Phoebe. To get it to Canada, it was $40 plus $20 shipping and then when the damn thing arrived, I had to pay $32 to Canada (bloody) Customs. So I got her book - for $92. Thank God it had the paint chart in it. <br /><br />I am listening to the Windlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-61644239238259642872012-04-10T12:50:26.881-05:002012-04-10T12:50:26.881-05:00Hi Joni,
I am listening to SRT as I write this, it...Hi Joni,<br />I am listening to SRT as I write this, it is very enjoyable and I LOVE her rooms. This lady is a design genius. I love the soft colors that she has used in the photos that you have here. I for one love the softer neutral colors, too. Thank you for the SRT.<br />Hugs, CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984727854409721822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-18217154862846318482012-04-10T11:34:28.887-05:002012-04-10T11:34:28.887-05:00Her rooms are always gorgeous and if I remember co...Her rooms are always gorgeous and if I remember correctly she's a self taught designer. Just goes to prove some people are born to design. I can't wait to have a listen tonight and I need to order that book!<br /><br />Enjoy your day!<br />XX<br />Debra~Acquired Objectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065566296202199461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-25079319508133529702012-04-10T09:12:05.021-05:002012-04-10T09:12:05.021-05:00I love her work! Can't wait to read the book!...I love her work! Can't wait to read the book!Lisa Mendehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704739937051951215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-3681121179086798192012-04-10T08:27:47.260-05:002012-04-10T08:27:47.260-05:00Her rooms are so peacefully beautiful...timeless a...Her rooms are so peacefully beautiful...timeless as they say. Thanks for the clarification about ordering the book / paint colors. I would have missed out on that if I had not read this. VIP info.dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476112300873891668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-80186999927382780672012-04-10T08:02:04.564-05:002012-04-10T08:02:04.564-05:00Joni I am so excited to read her book. Each image ...Joni I am so excited to read her book. Each image is gorgeous!!<br /><br />The first image and the bedroom are calling out to me.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-13114450512415897072012-04-10T07:50:00.914-05:002012-04-10T07:50:00.914-05:00I have followed Mrs. Howard for years, too. Each t...I have followed Mrs. Howard for years, too. Each time I see new rooms/homes that she has designed, in a magazine, I just drink it in ... slowly. You put it right, Joni, her bedrooms are soothing and my favorite colors are "sea glass colors", so I'm drawn to her color palette. I read in a recent article that she designs the bedroom for the lady of the house. Just beautiful. I'm CamilleMoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300102393148664359noreply@blogger.com