tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post5906000719827606890..comments2024-03-27T23:00:22.683-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: spring living room with blue & white on the mantelfor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-41540578549477696022016-05-10T01:03:41.578-04:002016-05-10T01:03:41.578-04:00Love the spring look so much! The blue and white i...Love the spring look so much! The blue and white is great and seems so "springy!" And I'm a little jealous of a 23 year old topiary - wow! That's unbelievable! Wish I knew the secret as I have thrown out quite a few:((<br /><br />Sheila<br />www.maisondecinq.blogspot.comSheila @ Maison de Cinqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285114069646866391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-63705878222692895752016-05-07T21:17:00.732-04:002016-05-07T21:17:00.732-04:00Love your spring updates, Joan. And the girls ... ...Love your spring updates, Joan. And the girls ... always wonderful to see them in your photos. Such lucky dogs to live in such a pretty house, with such loving parents! Wishing you warm days and nights,<br />ClaudiaMy Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661291354573889109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-11675649753953016452016-05-07T13:46:32.588-04:002016-05-07T13:46:32.588-04:00Jane, I use the Shark Steam mop and really love it...Jane, I use the Shark Steam mop and really love it. That said it all depends on what finish is on your wood floors. In Dallas, our floors were hand waxed and you could not use water (steam ) on them. for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-86789878810718944612016-05-05T11:55:52.543-04:002016-05-05T11:55:52.543-04:00Here in the Deep South we have had chillier than n...Here in the Deep South we have had chillier than normal spring time tempos but everything is in full bloom! We have much of the garden planted and looks like the blueberries are having babies which is a good thing. We love blueberries but didn't have a bumper crop last year. This year looks like a winner! Question? What do you use on your wood floors? What is your opinion on the Shark Steam mop? I have bamboo wood flooring in cherry. It's really beautiful and I want to keep it in good condition. <br />Blessings<br />Gmama Jane<br />Greetings from AlabamaGmama Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866486725742104875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-86860930060795426962016-04-28T22:53:53.464-04:002016-04-28T22:53:53.464-04:00Thank you Cathy. We (and of course by we I mean Da...Thank you Cathy. We (and of course by we I mean Dan ;) use Briwax.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-2297405149066467682016-04-28T22:51:37.371-04:002016-04-28T22:51:37.371-04:00Ohhh, I love the Ying an Yang of your comnent! It&...Ohhh, I love the Ying an Yang of your comnent! It's a very true statement when in the house.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-31767808969183156452016-04-28T22:51:20.280-04:002016-04-28T22:51:20.280-04:00Ohhh, I love the Ying an Yang of your comnent! It&...Ohhh, I love the Ying an Yang of your comnent! It's a very true statement when in the house.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-85974846332713109992016-04-27T10:31:03.197-04:002016-04-27T10:31:03.197-04:00Always look forward to your posts and seeing your ...Always look forward to your posts and seeing your beautiful home! What kind of oil or furniture polish do you use on your wood pieces?<br />Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-33941104895478713032016-04-27T05:40:59.100-04:002016-04-27T05:40:59.100-04:00Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately I'm nowhere ...Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately I'm nowhere near an ikea. But might be traveling out of town soon, so will try to work that in. Thanks!:) Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117279224184283180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-76669932011973405732016-04-26T21:47:56.054-04:002016-04-26T21:47:56.054-04:00Your color palette makes your home relaxing and th...Your color palette makes your home relaxing and the puppies make it lively! Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-61022422226143770462016-04-26T20:57:08.685-04:002016-04-26T20:57:08.685-04:00Thank you Maura, that is so nice to hear.Thank you Maura, that is so nice to hear.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-78220190376909321972016-04-26T20:52:10.716-04:002016-04-26T20:52:10.716-04:00Thank you Carolyn! I assume the grass gets gold b...Thank you Carolyn! I assume the grass gets gold before it turns green?? I've not had boy dogs, but yes, the girls are very polite!!!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-32589109733903564772016-04-26T20:50:04.040-04:002016-04-26T20:50:04.040-04:00Yes, chilly tonight Gina... 31 for a low. Oh, and...Yes, chilly tonight Gina... 31 for a low. Oh, and our boiler went out today (thankfully still under warranty:) so I'm grateful we have the fireplaces! It will be a 3-dog night tonight!!!:)for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-37486337454062268242016-04-26T20:48:14.059-04:002016-04-26T20:48:14.059-04:00Still too chilly Kerry! I did put the cushions ba...Still too chilly Kerry! I did put the cushions back on the terrace chairs last weekend, but that was it. We're supposed to freeze tonight. It's usually about mid-May when you can plant here without worrying about freezing. I love that you liked the big pots of rosemary and ferns! Send me pics!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-64516767650166447792016-04-26T20:46:00.049-04:002016-04-26T20:46:00.049-04:00Thank you Michelle! I've been known to paint ...Thank you Michelle! I've been known to paint a cord or too, also:) It is a boucle sisal rug. If you have an Ikea close they have some nice ones (good color selection) and I think are on sale through the end of this month.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-45386794159222042892016-04-26T20:43:41.758-04:002016-04-26T20:43:41.758-04:00Ohhhh.... thank you. That means the world.Ohhhh.... thank you. That means the world.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-10082740011190714272016-04-26T20:43:12.128-04:002016-04-26T20:43:12.128-04:00That is exactly our attitude Bev! We appreciate w...That is exactly our attitude Bev! We appreciate what is on our plate! Just this morning (Dan is out of town) I told him it was a "raining, gloomy, skunky, Gorgeous day!!" It's all how you perceive things:)for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-24192397255758453082016-04-26T20:41:29.925-04:002016-04-26T20:41:29.925-04:00ha! Yes, ours like to snuggle with Dan and someti...ha! Yes, ours like to snuggle with Dan and sometimes he can't move or get out of bed!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-47180508634532047402016-04-26T20:40:40.182-04:002016-04-26T20:40:40.182-04:00Megan - your photo of your house on your google id...Megan - your photo of your house on your google id is 'gorgeous'! You should blog!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-15720628689880406892016-04-26T20:39:27.520-04:002016-04-26T20:39:27.520-04:00Megan, they are real! And don't be afraid to ...Megan, they are real! And don't be afraid to get real ones!! I've been buying real ones for 20 years! They are such easy keepers. I get mine at Home Depot/Lowe's/Walmart/TraderJoe's/Costco. <br />Most now come with the info to water with 3-4 ice cubes per week. I've even had them in low light entries (in Dallas) and they would thrive. Try one! You can do it!!!! for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-53230073028548551642016-04-26T20:36:16.105-04:002016-04-26T20:36:16.105-04:00Jim, Without realizing it I used to pair things mo...Jim, Without realizing it I used to pair things more in mass too. I think I then would put them away and bring out a couple of pieces. Good observation, as always! Thank you!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-52511698413602275542016-04-26T20:34:25.954-04:002016-04-26T20:34:25.954-04:00Thank you... that is so lovely.Thank you... that is so lovely.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-70816986940933729392016-04-26T20:34:09.742-04:002016-04-26T20:34:09.742-04:00You are right...we are indeed blessed with incredi...You are right...we are indeed blessed with incredible light in the house and the views! I consider it a luxury to not have to have window treatments since neighbors are at a distance!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-83882774358416228402016-04-26T20:32:26.669-04:002016-04-26T20:32:26.669-04:00hi Pinky, Fun knowing you've added blues too! ...hi Pinky, Fun knowing you've added blues too! Happy Spring to you & Joe! xxofor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-75243338736855274962016-04-26T20:31:39.831-04:002016-04-26T20:31:39.831-04:00Thank you sweet Tina! Hope your family is well. ...Thank you sweet Tina! Hope your family is well. xxofor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.com