tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post943717447461507102..comments2024-03-08T01:45:59.972-08:00Comments on simply vintageous...by Suzan: Decision time is fast approachingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-31398356072099957002013-11-22T08:49:09.851-08:002013-11-22T08:49:09.851-08:00I LOVE the new choice of window! Those are the EX...I LOVE the new choice of window! Those are the EXACT same ones I kept seeing all over old Montreal and Old Quebec city. We had them in our hotel room in Montreal and I actually squealed when we walked into our room for the first time and I ran over and pulled them open :-)betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17150123524195333123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-77505838210392404742013-11-21T12:39:41.015-08:002013-11-21T12:39:41.015-08:00wow wow wow love everything and its going to look ...wow wow wow love everything and its going to look stunning cant wait to seeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00048648583828281903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-84638615476526852362013-11-20T10:45:48.777-08:002013-11-20T10:45:48.777-08:00Oops, sorry, mentally mixed you up with a Suzanne ...Oops, sorry, mentally mixed you up with a Suzanne I know, Suzan.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-32282699117122369922013-11-20T10:44:30.428-08:002013-11-20T10:44:30.428-08:00You buy the potential for a sweet french cottage a...You buy the potential for a sweet french cottage and yet wish you had a spanish hacienda? How did that happen, I wonder. !!!!!<br />If you are young , marble will do, as you have the guts to get it re-habbed and polished by a pro when necessary. After a certain age, quartz will be okay due to less maintenance. <br />But i think you are still young enough to deal with marble and white in the kitchen. <br />On the other hand, I expect you will sell this place w/i a few years and whatever you do is just a test kitchen for the next place. You can't resist a challenge, right?<br />I love those windows you want and can picture them in the front. Next up, those upstairs windows? So un-Suzanne. Not quite vintage enough. <br /><br />I look forward to seeing the facade when you get through making it over. <br />Bon chance. <br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-63429016740254050582013-11-20T10:06:07.269-08:002013-11-20T10:06:07.269-08:00I'd go for white, but I've been reading yo...I'd go for white, but I've been reading your blog for a while, I've seen your painted furniture and your gorgeous home, so I think you'll go for grey. It's more like you, I believe... Maybe I'm wrong, can't wait to see!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-30460906147569533122013-11-20T09:10:31.332-08:002013-11-20T09:10:31.332-08:00Okay now I have to Google Reno Depot! I haven'...Okay now I have to Google Reno Depot! I haven't heard of it here in western Canada. Cabinets are a hard decision Suzan, but you're a painting Goddess so it doesn't matter what color you get. You could change them every week if you wanted!! Good luck with all the paper work. By next week, this will all be over :)Feral Turtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748514235712998266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-82021428919885284332013-11-19T22:52:24.177-08:002013-11-19T22:52:24.177-08:00Oops, again!
If you would like lots of great ideas...Oops, again!<br />If you would like lots of great ideas re using molding in your home check out the blog "Tidbits from the Tremaynes" she did the 31 days of Molding in October. The blog itself is wonderfully funny and tongue-in-cheek and she has a vast knowledge of all things molding.<br />CMCathyMikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020395575613516592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-14471968117044558352013-11-19T22:37:43.607-08:002013-11-19T22:37:43.607-08:00Oops, forgot!
Wow! Really, really like the panell...Oops, forgot!<br />Wow! Really, really like the panelling (or whatever it's called)! Have never heard of it before! Will need to check out Home Depot and Lowes here in London.<br />Another option is for board and batten. There are gagillions of DIYs out in the blogosphere. Again, check with the blog "Southern Hospitality" she used it in a number places in her new home. Seems very simple to do and very, very reasonable.<br />Toodles,<br />CathyCathyMikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020395575613516592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-32292538756861781982013-11-19T22:31:33.885-08:002013-11-19T22:31:33.885-08:00Hi,
All white kitchens are really starting to grow...Hi,<br />All white kitchens are really starting to grow on me. Though the grey is quite lovely it wouldn't be for me. Check out the blog "Southern Hospitality" she purchased a new-to-her home not too long ago and used Ikea cabinets in her kitchen. She gives lots of hints, suggestions and what she thought of the kitchen and the service she received from them. Though she is in Atlanta, Ikea is basically the same no matter where you are.<br />Counters I know nothing about but I do know I like easy to take care of things.<br />Windows. Love the black trim and love the casement (?) windows that open in buuuuuut I love putting plants and/or herbs on kitchen window sills. Happened to have them in an apartment I had long ago and decided though I loved the look I would not have them again. I do like windows that open out but have heard lots of complaints about the hardware on the inside. My parents have trailered for years and my Mom loved the windows that louvered open outside. She said that it was great when it rained as you could leave them open, smell the wonderful rain-fresh air and unless the wind was blowing in a bizarre way it didn't get wet inside. I don't even know if they are available outside of trailers or anywhere else, for that matter. If I ever get the opportunity to have the choice of the kind of windows I would have, I would go with that type if they could be found.<br />There is absolutely nothing wrong with tears.<br />Thank care and will be thinking good thoughts for you and John.<br />CathyCathyMikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020395575613516592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-59467967979733784582013-11-19T20:36:51.103-08:002013-11-19T20:36:51.103-08:00Go with thé Quartz. Hanstone i believe. Outstandin...Go with thé Quartz. Hanstone i believe. Outstanding product and I know the owners. I was their controller for 5 yrs. I had the honor in naming one of their colours. Lol. If you want to get a look at a large slab let me know because Leeza distribution is here in Montreal they import for North America we can take a tour around the warehouse. No need to seal it and it is stronger and stain resistant. Google Leeza distribution!!! Caroline (Piorra Maison)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13050469117324332451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-82181685574557097352013-11-19T14:42:35.219-08:002013-11-19T14:42:35.219-08:00I love your new choices... that paneling is very a...I love your new choices... that paneling is very awesome. I'm going to email you something about the cabinets that I saw.Danni@SiloHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220897952708626415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-68931076143622265222013-11-19T14:37:30.516-08:002013-11-19T14:37:30.516-08:00My vote is white kitchen and whit quartz, kitchen ...My vote is white kitchen and whit quartz, kitchen because you'll kick yourself when you finally get over grey and quartz because. Your kids are of chil bearing age and if grand kids come you'll be mighty glad for tough! Good luck with the moveMel@Mellywood's Mansionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636427820882725798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-20906078993639907952013-11-19T13:28:40.778-08:002013-11-19T13:28:40.778-08:00I think you'll tire of the grey and it does li...I think you'll tire of the grey and it does limit you stylistically. Love the quartz - wish I could do mine now. But just found out I need a new stove in the very near future.<br /><br /><br />Good luck with the move, my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063046271695834588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-3342743639524345982013-11-19T12:36:47.912-08:002013-11-19T12:36:47.912-08:00I love the grey cabinets and I agree, NOT, with th...I love the grey cabinets and I agree, NOT, with the legs. You are so good at what you do anything you choose will work. I had quartz in the other house and I am getting it again without a doubt. I love it, no stains, no scratches and you can clean it with anything. I opt to clean it with vinegar Windex. I have so many ideas of what I want for our kitchen. I can't wait to get to that point. A note, Ceaserstone sells a finish that is called Misty Carrera and they have samples that look just like marble. They will send pretty decent size samples off their site for only a few bucks. I did it and don't regret it because they are big and you can see them in your own lighting. <br /><br />Cynthia Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-15334666681826795012013-11-19T12:05:40.204-08:002013-11-19T12:05:40.204-08:00LOVE your blog!! Go for the marble!!! Go BIG or go...LOVE your blog!! Go for the marble!!! Go BIG or go home, that's what I sayLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933977067616714814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-71538894484350058342013-11-19T11:57:43.876-08:002013-11-19T11:57:43.876-08:00Get what you want and you'll never be sorry. ...Get what you want and you'll never be sorry. I'd go for the lower maintence type materials myself. My counter tops are used so much that I went with granite 13 years ago and have never regretted it. I even chalk paint on top of it with no protective covering- washes right off. No scratching, no staining, no reaction to acidic cleansers with lemon, vinegar, etc.<br />It's going to be beautiful!Tina@WhatWeKeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784869477053139668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-74062238437084676522013-11-19T11:33:23.668-08:002013-11-19T11:33:23.668-08:00Good luck with the next few days. I know whatever ...Good luck with the next few days. I know whatever you decide on will be perfect. xo LauraSImple and Serene Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390085017238133076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-76599472830332542712013-11-19T11:26:14.605-08:002013-11-19T11:26:14.605-08:00awwww big hugs to you and john xxawwww big hugs to you and john xxmonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683865560858617008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-35989451070476641922013-11-19T11:19:48.049-08:002013-11-19T11:19:48.049-08:00I have an idea....instead of picking just one colo...I have an idea....instead of picking just one color, why not do both colors for the cabinets? Grey on the bottom and white on the top? White and grey are both classic choices that always stand the test of time....Christine @ Rustic-Refinedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062085942305276829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-1471894881692151752013-11-19T11:09:32.325-08:002013-11-19T11:09:32.325-08:00I know you'll make a good decision on your cab...I know you'll make a good decision on your cabinets Suzan. IKEA is the way to go for sure. I don't know anything about marble or quartz as we could only afford laminate. lol I love the window! I'm sure it's expensive but if it's your dream then go for it. The wall panel is really nice too. It will add a great touch. I'll be thinking of you this week with all your running and moving. Blessings to you! PamPamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-78725091748390915462013-11-19T11:06:56.519-08:002013-11-19T11:06:56.519-08:00My vote is for white! And for countertops I gotta...My vote is for white! And for countertops I gotta tell you we put in a new kitchen last December. Yup......right over both holidays. Hubby doing all the work (retired builder/contractor). We crisscrossed the state looking at all the options for countertops and after weeks we were in a showroom and I siad what I really wanted was wood like I had in NH. Real wood. Grab the palm sander and oil twice a year. BUT...they cost as much as the rest of the kitchen now for nice butcher block. The man asked if we had check the ones at Ikea. Beautiful! Three 9' lengths installed in my kitchen and momma is happy. I'm one of those gals who still cooks, bakes and loves her kitchen. Roll out the dough right on the counter. My island, which was not part of the reno has black speckly granite tilesl set on point so anything that's on the glass cooktop has a nice safe yard around it. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468248280025055203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-84913506180536983222013-11-19T09:09:07.416-08:002013-11-19T09:09:07.416-08:00I love the picture of the black-framed window that...I love the picture of the black-framed window that comes right down to the countertop, rather than having a backsplash. I'm not sure I could handle that space between the two sides, though, for I'd be standing right in the middle, staring at that 'wall.' <br /><br />I know whatever you choose, we'll all love what you do with it! You've sure got your hands full the next few days...and beyond.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-48262358077299645012013-11-19T08:45:05.411-08:002013-11-19T08:45:05.411-08:00I know it doesn't seem so to you, but now it s...I know it doesn't seem so to you, but now it seems like the sale and purchase went so fast.<br /><br />We have a tan granite in Steve's kitchen. He loves it, I don't hate it, but I don't love it. Go with what you LOVE.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-29475818474935515212013-11-19T08:42:29.775-08:002013-11-19T08:42:29.775-08:00Go with your heart, pick the white if that's t...Go with your heart, pick the white if that's the look you want, and love the marble. And that window is too cute. I have a question what is wrong with the cupboards in the new house, how come you are gutting it already? Don't over whelm yourself with too many projects all at once. live in the house for a bit, get the feel for it. did you find your purse my dear, curious as too where it was, and how many boxes you went through to find it lol hugs TobeyTobeystrashortreasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835321391031447888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-67201605269908894212013-11-19T08:11:55.822-08:002013-11-19T08:11:55.822-08:00IKEA cabinets are going to save you $$$, so....may...IKEA cabinets are going to save you $$$, so....maybe there's $$ for the window AND ceiling. Can't wait to see what you select. Hope you found the purse.♥♫Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116154641827479893noreply@blogger.com