tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post2604630486484836428..comments2024-03-10T18:21:14.279-07:00Comments on COMFY HOUSE: living room january styleMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-63511326901438746382014-01-15T19:43:45.501-08:002014-01-15T19:43:45.501-08:00Thank you so much for your awesome compliments, Po...Thank you so much for your awesome compliments, Poppy!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-1672613507279231192014-01-09T21:41:06.509-08:002014-01-09T21:41:06.509-08:00Melanie, your home has such a cozy vibe, no matter...Melanie, your home has such a cozy vibe, no matter the season or holiday and today's pics are further evidence of this. I especially like your sideboard and the shelf display, very pretty!<br /><br />Stay warm, my friend!<br /><br />Poppy<br />PS: I don't go ANYWHERE in this house without my space heater!;-)Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-76112247479560235042014-01-09T12:16:00.914-08:002014-01-09T12:16:00.914-08:00Our house is only 25 years old but some of the win...Our house is only 25 years old but some of the windows are drafty. We could only afford to replace several of them a few years ago. Windows are expensive! I love mirrors...not only how they reflect light, but for their decorative qualities as well.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-46695398208034512162014-01-09T12:14:21.267-08:002014-01-09T12:14:21.267-08:00Hibernating sounds mighty good right now...Hibernating sounds mighty good right now...Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-15266664657270097642014-01-09T12:13:59.534-08:002014-01-09T12:13:59.534-08:00Thanks, Jemma!Thanks, Jemma!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-55994293180974013582014-01-09T12:13:49.255-08:002014-01-09T12:13:49.255-08:00My previous blog header was Christmas-themed, so t...My previous blog header was Christmas-themed, so that's why I changed it. I really need to have it professionally done and just keep it the same. We're warming up a bit...supposedly up into the 30's this weekend. It'll feel like spring to us! ;-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-20726197924733609292014-01-09T06:56:50.071-08:002014-01-09T06:56:50.071-08:00It sounds like the same weather we've been exp...It sounds like the same weather we've been experiencing and I've been dressing in layers inside, too. With an old house, there are so many drafty areas that it's hard to stay warm! I've got the same problem as you in our living room. It's long and narrow and it's hard to create a nice arrangement that feels cozy. I think your room looks very inviting, especially with the fireplace going. I've hung mirrors everywhere in our house to reflect more light. I think a big mirror over your fireplace would be pretty and I know you'll find one that's just right!Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-54392930392651180522014-01-08T12:35:44.361-08:002014-01-08T12:35:44.361-08:00Such a cozy post, Melanie...your food sounds delic...Such a cozy post, Melanie...your food sounds delicious, and your room is lovely and welcoming! I've been pretty much hibernating here...Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-7815375208824255252014-01-08T11:45:19.692-08:002014-01-08T11:45:19.692-08:00Nice touches, I too pulled down the fussiness of C...Nice touches, I too pulled down the fussiness of Christmas and have streamlined my decor too. <br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-28204499190728651762014-01-08T10:48:23.396-08:002014-01-08T10:48:23.396-08:00Happy New Year, Melanie! I like your new header. ...Happy New Year, Melanie! I like your new header. I see that you aren't too sure about it by the comments above. Ironically, when I first came here and saw the new look, I thought, whose blog is this? I thought I had gone to another one by accident. HA! Everything looks nice and fresh. I've got so much cleaning and organizing to do. Time consuming. Sure hope things warm up for you. I'm in layers over here and it's only in the 40's/50's but feels so much colder inside. Concrete buildings get cold, that's for sure. Take care, TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171418303494806370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-31299578983652584202014-01-08T09:39:13.361-08:002014-01-08T09:39:13.361-08:00Thanks for the sweet compliments, Magali!Thanks for the sweet compliments, Magali!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-35513883944519313672014-01-08T09:38:57.456-08:002014-01-08T09:38:57.456-08:00Even today at zero seems a lot warmer, doesn't...Even today at zero seems a lot warmer, doesn't it?! Can't wait until it's in the 30's again. We'll probably all be out with just jackets, lolMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-11268047324437086292014-01-07T21:40:50.664-08:002014-01-07T21:40:50.664-08:00Your living-room looks very inviting. I actually l...Your living-room looks very inviting. I actually like the black chair next to the firplace and your sideboard is gorgeous. I love the window above it as well. Enjoy your balmy 0°F today!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-26799454719099528082014-01-07T18:22:16.463-08:002014-01-07T18:22:16.463-08:00I put my Christmas decoration away a little early ...I put my Christmas decoration away a little early this year, I usually wait till the seventh, but like you said it great to have things back to normal. Everything look nice, bright and new again. It's been bitter this winter especially the last few days. They are calling for 35 on Saturday. Wow that sounds like a heat wave. Enjoy you dinner! See ya soon!Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-51624452686332425162014-01-07T11:45:51.887-08:002014-01-07T11:45:51.887-08:00Thanks, Carol! Yes, the header is new but I want t...Thanks, Carol! Yes, the header is new but I want to re-do it (it's time-consuming and I don't enjoy doing it)...I dunno, I wasn't too happy with it. I think it's a little too busy and I don't like how I went with kind of a distressed look.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-43738214462723864652014-01-07T11:44:17.033-08:002014-01-07T11:44:17.033-08:00The cats think the whole house is for them! ;-) So...The cats think the whole house is for them! ;-) So far, so good on staying warm...I haven't ventured out!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-45378061715544616582014-01-07T11:43:24.252-08:002014-01-07T11:43:24.252-08:00My cats love to photobomb pictures, lol. That'...My cats love to photobomb pictures, lol. That's a good idea about painting a mirror frame if I find one I like and it's not gold. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-50534820124983567322014-01-07T09:16:32.689-08:002014-01-07T09:16:32.689-08:00I love your header - am I clueless and just notice...I love your header - am I clueless and just noticed it or is it new?<br /><br />I too love those bookends, the colorful pillows, the "window" shelf and all your little touches.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-74339509892136088512014-01-07T04:29:24.002-08:002014-01-07T04:29:24.002-08:00Everything looks fresh and clean and lovely and ye...Everything looks fresh and clean and lovely and yes...it's nice having things back to normal after Christmas. I see that the cats think this new arrangement is for them :) <br /><br />-8 here with a -30 wind chill this morning. Been a long time since it's been that cold! <br />Stay warm and comfy! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-37654658953538929972014-01-06T19:52:18.927-08:002014-01-06T19:52:18.927-08:00So pretty. I love the touches of blue around the r...So pretty. I love the touches of blue around the room. I also liked seeing your cats! They look comfy in the Comfy House. :) I think a mirror will look beautiful over the fireplace. If you find one you like, maybe you could even paint it. I've been thinking about painting a mirror frame I have lately.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-52428145662818188692014-01-06T18:56:27.082-08:002014-01-06T18:56:27.082-08:00Well, thank you, but I like to keep busy! I enjoy ...Well, thank you, but I like to keep busy! I enjoy cooking, especially in the colder months when I don't mind heating up the kitchen. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-20765617091648395652014-01-06T18:53:51.893-08:002014-01-06T18:53:51.893-08:00You are right - those pictures would be perfect in...You are right - those pictures would be perfect in a modern loft apartment in a city! I am hoping once they come down (when I get a mirror), that I'll be able to re-sell them at the local consignment shop. I used the leftover ham and ham bone from Christmas to make the split pea soup - so good!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-69037774864583693532014-01-06T18:52:13.502-08:002014-01-06T18:52:13.502-08:00I'm sure you will find something that is more ...I'm sure you will find something that is more to your liking over the fireplace, Melanie. The hunt for just the right piece can be fun. Sounds like a wonderful dinner...you sure are more industrious in this cold weather than I am!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-6053163541839686592014-01-06T18:51:53.505-08:002014-01-06T18:51:53.505-08:00If you lived close to me, I'd love to bring yo...If you lived close to me, I'd love to bring you some of my home-cooked food! I agree with you about too many angles...I think a big, round, gold mirror would balance out the hard lines of the fireplace and bring some warmth to that area.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-61266358428937240642014-01-06T18:50:38.687-08:002014-01-06T18:50:38.687-08:00I only have my heat set at the normal 68. It's...I only have my heat set at the normal 68. It's actually fine in here with wearing a hoodie over a long-sleeved shirt. The space heater is a brand-new one - a gift from my cousin. He gave it to us when our furnace went out at Thanksgiving. The new ones are safe, so they don't scare me. HomeGoods is the first place I'm going to look for a mirror - maybe I'll even get lucky and find one in their clearance aisle! The ottomans are from Overstock...ordered them several years ago.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.com