tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post2148780589811693121..comments2024-03-28T07:18:30.956-05:00Comments on COTE DE TEXAS: The Evolution of a Room–Part IIcotedetexashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-62296298339515337082012-08-21T15:11:57.823-05:002012-08-21T15:11:57.823-05:00Agreed, faux beams would be a great addition. Cos...Agreed, faux beams would be a great addition. Cost less than real wood and they look good. Snap to install too. http://www.owtraditions.comFaux Beamshttp://www.owtraditions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-30008924703072240072012-07-02T13:36:53.231-05:002012-07-02T13:36:53.231-05:00It feel likes a few of the pictures were taken wit...It feel likes a few of the pictures were taken with a slightly older camera.Roberthttp://www.dhshardware.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-17361586095340123192012-03-16T22:15:38.083-05:002012-03-16T22:15:38.083-05:00I do this, too! We also host small groups (my tee...I do this, too! We also host small groups (my teen's study groups) in the front room (we call ours the conservatory). The piano is in there (only I play), so it seems right that my son practices his trombone there as well. Our conservatory is beautiful (IMHO), the most finished room in our house - but also one of the most used and most used by teens. Use your room, Joni! It is so Bubbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234785846607093524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-42909664173466759322012-01-07T16:00:03.848-06:002012-01-07T16:00:03.848-06:00I am referring to the room painted a light taupe g...I am referring to the room painted a light taupe grey. Thanks! Beautiful home!Debbie L Polowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593419779425101286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-40332557452787100892012-01-07T15:52:49.588-06:002012-01-07T15:52:49.588-06:00I love this room! Can you tell me the paint color...I love this room! Can you tell me the paint color?Debbie L Polowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593419779425101286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-10153044937880089832011-09-19T14:53:01.869-05:002011-09-19T14:53:01.869-05:00oh my god, that antique chandelier is to die for!oh my god, that antique chandelier is to die for!Bedroom Chandeliershttp://www.bedroom-chandeliers.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-84232347124565581872011-08-12T07:55:32.080-05:002011-08-12T07:55:32.080-05:00Hi Joni,
Did you ever post the paint color of your...Hi Joni,<br />Did you ever post the paint color of your lovely living room? I can't seem to find it.<br />Best regards,<br />RuthRuthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-28038489932420036612011-08-08T12:38:23.539-05:002011-08-08T12:38:23.539-05:00Catching up on some blog reading and so glad to se...Catching up on some blog reading and so glad to see this post. I have my own living room issues (we call it the stupid room) and wish I could just make it disappear or expand/combine it into our small library next door. Except for Holiday parties, and the occasional game of chess ours rarely gets used either. But, when time allows, I will go in there to sit in the early morning hours with coffee Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-31273525117280840112011-08-04T09:18:57.042-05:002011-08-04T09:18:57.042-05:00L-o-v-i-l-e-e!!!
I must admit, my favourite ne...L-o-v-i-l-e-e!!!<br /> <br />I must admit, my favourite new element in the room has to be the new drapery which I feel take center stage. <br /><br />Immensely enjoyed the journey of transition. -Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-48862361406082975772011-07-30T18:33:03.640-05:002011-07-30T18:33:03.640-05:00Joni, I think it is absolutely gorgeous. To see t...Joni, I think it is absolutely gorgeous. To see the evolution of the different looks throughout the years was very interesting. With the final finished room, you have just the right amount of contrast with the dark wood againt the creamy gray paint and soft white slipcovers. I also like the way you have used existing pieces and updated them with a few trendy items. Beautiful job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-66524889593529381342011-07-28T22:42:30.040-05:002011-07-28T22:42:30.040-05:00Maggie from Virginia,
Do you really think that y...Maggie from Virginia, <br /><br />Do you really think that you need to educate people who frequent design blogs about the difference between a "living room" and a " family room" or the difference between a "tea" and "coffee" table ?<br /><br />This room while very beautiful is unsuccessful. To be honest it looks like it was staged ...right down to the booksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-86505408877444723482011-07-27T21:28:39.945-05:002011-07-27T21:28:39.945-05:00i like the last design, the style inspired me ,whi...i like the last design, the style inspired me ,white chairs with big bonsai, it give me a feeling of nature world. thanks for sharing the beautiful picture.alyssahttp://www.dressesshop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-69341385992764305702011-07-27T12:16:23.735-05:002011-07-27T12:16:23.735-05:00I have to admit that I love both looks. One is coz...I have to admit that I love both looks. One is cozier, the other is cleaner. Right now in my home I'm opting for cozier due to pre teens, teens, 2 persians and a chocolate cocker spaniel...just looking at those white slips make me cringe and think of constant vacumming,lint rolling and laundering! I am jealous that you can have such whiteness!! I love your blog and have not commented before..Amy Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357108379684801104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-17956020703390139712011-07-27T09:43:25.597-05:002011-07-27T09:43:25.597-05:00Your room is so pretty - I love how it has evolved...Your room is so pretty - I love how it has evolved. I love the curtains, books, chandelier, all that white....!!!! Thanks for sharing your room with us!<br /><br />SueLaurenFaythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847306020762960437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-87712180401264220832011-07-26T19:39:51.203-05:002011-07-26T19:39:51.203-05:00Thanks for sharing the beautiful room. I have a fo...Thanks for sharing the beautiful room. I have a formal living room that was rarely used, and I never felt comfortable being in there. I decided to have my coffee there every morning, just to use the space. A funny thing happened...after a few weeks of morning coffee I started feeling at ease there, and now I enjoy just sitting there looking at all the pretty things that make me smile. It's myKaren of Fair Oakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611794275127909204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-34517397800339828142011-07-26T10:57:49.544-05:002011-07-26T10:57:49.544-05:00Joni, your "new" house is just breaktaki...Joni, your "new" house is just breaktakingly beautiful and as always, reading your blog is a delight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-18080057800818899822011-07-26T09:17:47.588-05:002011-07-26T09:17:47.588-05:00Well, I am a bit late for the party. I have read...Well, I am a bit late for the party. I have read all the comments and I feel the reason you got so many negative comments on such a lovely space is because you made a point of saying that no one uses the room... therefore everyone is trying to figure out why???? I also love the ideal of the zebra rug and I would edit some for my own taste. But my taste nor anyone else's counts or matters. Room Service ~ Decorating 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/00391177317831699246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-46208828962612525402011-07-26T08:45:49.349-05:002011-07-26T08:45:49.349-05:00Little story about the railing in the before of th...Little story about the railing in the before of the dining room (Juliet balcony) - when in France we were taken by friends to a little courtyard and were told "at one time women were not encouraged to own property. A very rich and independent woman didn't like the attitude and designed this railing to show the men in the world what she thought of that." That is why the railing Julie of Heart 'n Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161367929896051079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-52959318887705291062011-07-26T07:55:43.537-05:002011-07-26T07:55:43.537-05:00Hi Joni,
First of all, this is a LIVING ROOM, peop...Hi Joni,<br />First of all, this is a LIVING ROOM, people! I thought everyone knew the difference between a more formal space (living room) and a more casual, daily-living space (den or family room). Traditional houses typically have these two separate rooms...for a reason! Who needs yet another room for a flat screen TV? Are you kidding me? Who would recommend having a casual, "put your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-25256053040482990782011-07-26T07:53:32.174-05:002011-07-26T07:53:32.174-05:00i love your blog , its amazing , keep it up and th...i love your blog , its amazing , keep it up and thanks for sharing with me this blog.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dayblinds.co.uk/40/window-blinds-leicester" rel="nofollow"> blinds derby</a>blinds derbyhttp://dayblinds.co.uk/40/window-blinds-leicesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-53312529104766150492011-07-25T23:23:58.619-05:002011-07-25T23:23:58.619-05:00This is just MHO but who needs to actually "u...This is just MHO but who needs to actually "use" it?? It's not like you don't have other rooms to put your slipper socks on the coffee table right?? It's gorgeous just to LOOK at! *winks* If this was my room I'd just enjoy staring at it in dreamy adoration every time I entered and left! I think usefulness is greatly over rated! LOL! And those drapes are TDF!! And I LOVE lvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-88776608443026827682011-07-25T22:19:49.120-05:002011-07-25T22:19:49.120-05:00Lovely, Joni,your posts are wonderful. the room is...Lovely, Joni,your posts are wonderful. the room is luxurious and beautiful, the furniture is classical i thinks so! <br />great!!like it!dressesshophttp://www.dressesshop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-52579924696435457202011-07-25T20:41:14.073-05:002011-07-25T20:41:14.073-05:00S T U N N I N G. Especially the curtains. But I ...S T U N N I N G. Especially the curtains. But I agree with a few comments that a longer chain on the chandalier and a substantial edit of your collectibles might make the room appear more approachable. I'm not sure which would be the "comfy" chair that you would relax in and put your feet up. Too much potential for it to just be a show room that you don't use. I like the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-81612033117981279492011-07-25T19:51:50.611-05:002011-07-25T19:51:50.611-05:00Joni, your room is lovely. Love the white against...Joni, your room is lovely. Love the white against the dark woods and I'm mad about the shells and white accessories. I think that most homeowners have a room that they just never seem to use. Mine used to be the "formal" living room. Always looked pretty, but was NEVER used, that is, until we hung a big ol' flat screen TV in it (OH, the shame!!!) It drives me nuts that it Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264169391239369637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-41572789824017921722011-07-25T18:44:20.619-05:002011-07-25T18:44:20.619-05:00Lovely, Joni. Just lovely! I've been out of to...Lovely, Joni. Just lovely! I've been out of town (and away from blog reading), but Monica was here today and told me to have a look. Very well done. I love your selections throughout the room. And wow...those really are some intimidatingly high ceilings! I would be daunted by window coverings for sure! But what a difference they make. I've been amazed at the difference in my own home. Bravehearted Beauty {formerly LLH Designs}https://www.blogger.com/profile/04065147598634454504noreply@blogger.com