tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post1006421726989100916..comments2024-02-05T14:49:56.377-08:00Comments on Art and Sand: A Lighter LookArt and Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-82330236182743760512016-05-31T22:07:56.193-07:002016-05-31T22:07:56.193-07:00I've always been afraid of color on the walls ...I've always been afraid of color on the walls and now I've got some of them painted and you go painting yours white. You have beautiful color on the wall and accents all around. My quilting room is off white so to not fight with the colors in my quilts.<br />Nice changesCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16503798539178829225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-6892141420684902062016-05-26T16:07:28.456-07:002016-05-26T16:07:28.456-07:00Hi Carol, I have a lot of color here but I'm t...Hi Carol, I have a lot of color here but I'm thinking about painting, with white! I've always loved the look but hesitated because I love color. You have everything looking pretty and summer perfect. I'm so behind in everything at home but after seeing this post I'm feeling inspired to get summer ready.<br />Have a great Memorial Day weekend……..The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-9793434990289251352016-05-26T13:31:11.102-07:002016-05-26T13:31:11.102-07:00All our walls are white too. During the winter wit...All our walls are white too. During the winter with only rugs on the floor it doesn't feel very cosy. I really should take a leaf out of your book and inject more colour in our surroundings, Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-75541428316017151492016-05-23T14:29:26.301-07:002016-05-23T14:29:26.301-07:00I guess looking back, the table just appears red i...I guess looking back, the table just appears red in some of the photos! I love it and wish I had it! I forgot to mention how much I adore your pretty plates...what a pretty pattern!kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-86054571083693394952016-05-23T14:26:45.711-07:002016-05-23T14:26:45.711-07:00Ooh Carol, the white walls look fabulous and yes, ...Ooh Carol, the white walls look fabulous and yes, Steve's art work really stands out now. The red table just makes my heart pitter patter, as do the chairs! The darling string of hearts adds such a whimsical touch, and how pretty the window seat looks, too.<br />Also, thank you for the bicycle tour through your neighborhood! I enjoyed all the color and pretty plants. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-11794338227494226722016-05-23T06:55:49.744-07:002016-05-23T06:55:49.744-07:00So pretty and inviting!
Thank you for sharing this...So pretty and inviting!<br />Thank you for sharing this with us at TOHOT.<br />You are such a lovely and creative lady.<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-53516874904295651842016-05-23T06:04:24.418-07:002016-05-23T06:04:24.418-07:00Your white backdrop is so fresh and crisp. Loving ...Your white backdrop is so fresh and crisp. Loving the way your colored accessories stand out so beautifully against your newly painted walls.<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-25680563581073094052016-05-23T05:11:48.272-07:002016-05-23T05:11:48.272-07:00Oh i love the red chairs. Everything looks so nice...Oh i love the red chairs. Everything looks so nice and I really love your centerpiece on your table! Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-20568035962299681672016-05-22T20:11:01.025-07:002016-05-22T20:11:01.025-07:00The white with bits of color looks great. I love t...The white with bits of color looks great. I love that window seat. My daughter has something like that in her dining room. Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311983276096551905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-48649175641770377492016-05-22T19:27:55.032-07:002016-05-22T19:27:55.032-07:00Oh so beautiful, Carol! This is a small thing but ...Oh so beautiful, Carol! This is a small thing but I love the way you have the pillows arranged at the table. The blue and white is so pretty. I love your bright colors set against the white walls.<br /><br />Thank you for being such a sweet supporter of Thoughts of Home. See you at the Garden Party. :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-63068710240166536342016-05-22T11:47:44.039-07:002016-05-22T11:47:44.039-07:00what I like about the white backdrop is that it ma...what I like about the white backdrop is that it makes the colours really pop out. It looks amazing. Great job!ANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669855421350031273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-16849144392525039702016-05-22T10:43:27.904-07:002016-05-22T10:43:27.904-07:00I love that your walls are white and it showcases ...I love that your walls are white and it showcases whatever colored pieces you have out on display. Your home is so pretty and cozy!!<br />~Cindycynthia lee designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153290269651314939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-38566342161730080362016-05-22T10:41:21.201-07:002016-05-22T10:41:21.201-07:00We must be on the same page, I'm moving to whi...We must be on the same page, I'm moving to white too. Love your blue and white pillows against the white. The white just makes such a fresh new look. Love it. Judy Biggerstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11644731735685413562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-60452079800840002942016-05-22T08:29:45.093-07:002016-05-22T08:29:45.093-07:00I understand white is cool and its popular and wan...I understand white is cool and its popular and wanting to showcase Steve's paintings makes sense . But I miss the color and could never do it...maybe it's because I've worked ins sterile looking hospitals so long the last thing I want on my walls. Your accent colors pop against the white... have a great day.Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-79490333210875239422016-05-22T07:29:10.550-07:002016-05-22T07:29:10.550-07:00Carol,
Your rooms look pretty!! I admire the use ...Carol,<br /> Your rooms look pretty!! I admire the use of white in other people's homes but for me, I would get bored with it too fast!! I am still a color girl and will always be one but I can appreciate it in other people's homes and your home is very charming!!<br />Thanks so much for stopping by!!<br />Hugs,<br />DebDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-51840465564497861812016-05-22T06:16:53.216-07:002016-05-22T06:16:53.216-07:00I have always loved your colorful house but the wh...I have always loved your colorful house but the white background really does make the primary color accents pop. Well done! Oh wait, I know you and you are never "done" - haha!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15277091224169007300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-49186684676287029082016-05-22T04:26:05.734-07:002016-05-22T04:26:05.734-07:00Your cottage looks fantastic in white, Carol. It ...Your cottage looks fantastic in white, Carol. It looks so fresh and really shows off all of your wonderful, colorful accessories as well as Steve's paintings. I especially like the combination of the red and blue accents. Beautiful!JoAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082527065637299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-71994733149544938832016-05-21T20:15:49.008-07:002016-05-21T20:15:49.008-07:00I love the blue. I have never really been a blue c...I love the blue. I have never really been a blue color person, but lately Blue has been making appearances in my décor all around the house. The quilt seat cover is perfect and I love the pillows! Be sure to stop by the blog and enter my give away. Blessings to you, Cindy xoJoy Junktionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-57772006060734433962016-05-21T19:27:37.883-07:002016-05-21T19:27:37.883-07:00Carol...your home is so pretty and cozy!! We paint...Carol...your home is so pretty and cozy!! We painted our walls in the living room a creamy white. I love it on the walls...it goes with whatever decor pieces I have and I can add any other colors I want to.<br />~Cindycynthia lee designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153290269651314939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-22183429740053808882016-05-21T18:44:12.421-07:002016-05-21T18:44:12.421-07:00Carol - Your home is so cheerful regardless of wha...Carol - Your home is so cheerful regardless of what color walls you have. The white definitely shows off Steve's beautiful paintings. Always love seeing your home.<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-63660461832070594982016-05-21T18:40:03.624-07:002016-05-21T18:40:03.624-07:00Oh I really love the white! We so appreciate you j...Oh I really love the white! We so appreciate you joining the Thoughts of Home on Thursday gathering. May you have a delightfully lovely weekend. Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-11715494276681640612016-05-21T18:21:38.082-07:002016-05-21T18:21:38.082-07:00I love color, but I'm loving your lighter look...I love color, but I'm loving your lighter look, too! I agree that Steve's art looks better against the white walls.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-17257783321806205762016-05-21T17:26:47.267-07:002016-05-21T17:26:47.267-07:00It looks great! Still very colorful but just in a ...It looks great! Still very colorful but just in a different way :o) I have a dark grey wall in my living/dining room that I'm thinking of trying a ship-lap siding treatment on.<br /><br />TaniaTania Pelletierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388815619710848529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-17144684931531736172016-05-21T14:13:23.418-07:002016-05-21T14:13:23.418-07:00Its nice to see your evolution of color. (I'm ...Its nice to see your evolution of color. (I'm wondering how you organize your photos--do you keep them all on your computer? Organize by room?) I do like the white. In fact I'm looking to transform our kitchen from a soft yellow I love, to white or nearly white, maybe a hint of green. It's a big decision as I won't be doing the painting this time. I love your new window seat cover with pillows!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434601505681405514.post-49940344212487315882016-05-21T13:24:17.921-07:002016-05-21T13:24:17.921-07:00Carol your home is so lovely. The color really pop...Carol your home is so lovely. The color really pops against your white walls. Love the blue and white on the window seat. Anne's Attic - Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298839090752134125noreply@blogger.com