tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post3984477915814416543..comments2024-03-10T18:21:14.279-07:00Comments on COMFY HOUSE: spring, new pottery and rug, and knee updateMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-55908687853304972452017-03-25T06:20:12.360-07:002017-03-25T06:20:12.360-07:00Mel, have to agree here with Poppy. A rug under a ...Mel, have to agree here with Poppy. A rug under a dining table should be large enough so guests can pull out the chairs without catching the legs on the edges and perhaps tripping on the rug. You can Google 'rug sizes under table' where there are many tips. So, if you're not falling head over heels in love with this one you may want to change it up to another larger size, and at the same time look at different colors which you will love more! Personally I do like that color with your chairs.<br /><br />Glad to hear you are coming along well dear.<br />Mary -Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-46121520641357684492017-03-24T12:53:59.275-07:002017-03-24T12:53:59.275-07:00Hi Melanie,
So glad your knee is doing even bette...Hi Melanie,<br /><br />So glad your knee is doing even better! <br /><br />I like the rug and I think that it complements the red undertones just fine since you also have a bit of turquoise going on and these two colours contrast beautifully. But, I'm concerned about the size, and to me, it looks a little too small. While I was furnishing my home, I will never forget something I read in Canadian House and Home Magazine about rugs, and that is that if they are too small, they also minimize the overall effect of that space. This rug needs to be wider, in my opinion. <br /><br />Have a lovely weekend!<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-24382671006705723902017-03-24T09:41:25.245-07:002017-03-24T09:41:25.245-07:00I really like the rug. I need to think about getti...I really like the rug. I need to think about getting some for the living room. They warm a room up so nicely. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-17312027931469793972017-03-23T16:40:49.092-07:002017-03-23T16:40:49.092-07:00Buds on your trees is a sure sign of spring! I...Buds on your trees is a sure sign of spring! I'm glad you're feeling better and your recovery is well underway, Melanie. I love a gorgeous sunset, especially over the water. Pretty!<br /><br />Rugs!!! I thought I found the perfect rug for our living room, but when I rolled it out at home, it was too turquoise. It's now rolled up and awaiting its 4 hour trip back to the store. AND the discount jute rug I ordered from Overstock came today and I'm not sure about it either. I'll keep it a few days, but I'm seeing lots of jute fibers on our navy furniture, my clothes, my yarn.....<br /><br />So, in response to your question, I don't feel at all qualified to give an opinion one way or another. I hope you don't find yourself with a surplus of area rugs rolled up in your guest bedroom. :o)Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-40372514741146194832017-03-22T09:07:02.458-07:002017-03-22T09:07:02.458-07:00I never get tired of sunset views, these works of ...I never get tired of sunset views, these works of art that only last a few minutes deserve to be preserved and savored and shared. I'm so glad that you got confirmation that you are correct in doing as much as you feel comfortable doing, or at least as long as it doesn't add pain. Perhaps the weeks ahead of rain might keep you from overdoing in the garden yet? The new rug is a very crisp look and does give a finished look to the space. I love an eat in kitchen! This is my first kitchen, since newlywed days, not to have room for that. Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-69478260840762486122017-03-22T06:49:06.587-07:002017-03-22T06:49:06.587-07:00So glad you are making improvements with your knee...So glad you are making improvements with your knee. Ice is your friend especially after therapy or when you have been on it a lot. I like the rug, I think it looks wonderful.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-47351059368811408522017-03-21T23:36:41.835-07:002017-03-21T23:36:41.835-07:00I am so glad to hear that your knee is better.
I ...I am so glad to hear that your knee is better.<br /><br />I love the new look in the house with the cutout.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-8834110830628331352017-03-21T21:02:25.748-07:002017-03-21T21:02:25.748-07:00I thought the rug looked great until I read the co...I thought the rug looked great until I read the comment about the size. I think it should be larger, too, because the rug actually denotes the dining room. I love your house and I award you with the Cleanest Floor in Blogdom Award. That sunset was incredible. Thank you, my friend, for the shout out to Fox and Finch Antiques. I've been worrying about your buffet. Last night, I had to remove the finish on the Mahogany server I showed you because the New Life Furniture Masque wasn't enough. There were too many scratches in the finish itself. I used Lacquer Thinner and a terry cloth towel, cut into smaller pieces to remove the finish and that worked beautifully. Then I spent an hour in Menards reading the back of cans as there are so many new products out.<br />GineneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025637812111896974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-49449638977329648062017-03-21T20:51:03.416-07:002017-03-21T20:51:03.416-07:00Hi Melanie :)
I'm so glad you're doing be...Hi Melanie :)<br /><br />I'm so glad you're doing better! Just in time for Spring to arrive ;)<br /><br />As far as the rug... if you don't like it then you shouldn't keep it. Trust your judgment. Life is too short to live with an unloved rug. Personally, I like the color though.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />rue<br /><br /><br /><br />Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-54197246876493935872017-03-21T19:18:23.042-07:002017-03-21T19:18:23.042-07:00Hi Melanie, I am so happy to hear that your knee i...Hi Melanie, I am so happy to hear that your knee is improving all the time. I was concerned that you might be doing to much, but it sounds like you are in good hands and healing well. I think that the rug looks lovely, my only concern with a rug under a dining table is that it resists stains. <br />Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-68623644700682058892017-03-21T18:17:00.869-07:002017-03-21T18:17:00.869-07:00The rug looks good to me in the photos, but photos...The rug looks good to me in the photos, but photos aren't the same as being there. Go with your gut on this one.mary scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457428892597040488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-39014450611067477002017-03-21T18:15:06.836-07:002017-03-21T18:15:06.836-07:00I read in a decorating article recently that the n...I read in a decorating article recently that the new thing for this year is combining warm and cool colors in a room, so your taupe works. They said gray is still the main color, but can have both warm and cool grays in the room. The only suggestion I will make is about the size of the rug. It should be large enough that when seated on the chairs, that all legs be on the rug. It can get a little uncomfortable if the front is on the rug and the back on the hard floor. That is something to consider if you do take it back, but I understand it depends on the space you have. I do agree that the rug matches the chair seats so it seems you haven't actually brought in a new color. Whatever you decide I know you will enjoy it! Since you got such a good bargain, the rug is not permanent, so if you find something you like better later, try selling this one. My niece has done that with success.Loritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570346408282598440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-19864213151412676502017-03-21T05:43:59.015-07:002017-03-21T05:43:59.015-07:00I'm glad your knee is getting back to normal. ...I'm glad your knee is getting back to normal. <br />I like your rug but it would never work in my home, can you imagine it after 8 kiddos had eaten or played with playdough. 😱Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-3441309682148443012017-03-20T19:26:13.852-07:002017-03-20T19:26:13.852-07:00Spring is busting out all over here and the weathe...Spring is busting out all over here and the weather has been so mild. However, we really are in need of some moisture, so it's a trade off. I like your rug! From the photos, the colors seem to all get along just fine. Glad you are on the mend!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-21495441170355403842017-03-20T18:33:25.213-07:002017-03-20T18:33:25.213-07:00I like the rug! I really think it looks great but...I like the rug! I really think it looks great but you have to love it also. So glad you are healing so well. I love that planter! The shape, colors and texture are great! Good find! Hugs!Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-38901982587214720202017-03-20T15:47:20.922-07:002017-03-20T15:47:20.922-07:00Melanie, I am laughing at the rug picture, because...Melanie, I am laughing at the rug picture, because I do the EXACT same thing! I leave the tag on, think about it, take pictures and live with it. Usually it goes back if it's not love at first sight though. I think your first instinct is usually the best. That said, I like it. It's very neutral and like Diana said, it picks up the chair pads...but you have to love it. Glad to hear you're getting around! Yay!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-44172256021891944432017-03-20T15:42:36.536-07:002017-03-20T15:42:36.536-07:00Glad to hear that the knee continues to improve an...Glad to hear that the knee continues to improve and a beautiful sunset or sunrise is always appreciated. I like the rug.Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-38040267654867607342017-03-20T14:14:28.888-07:002017-03-20T14:14:28.888-07:00I kind of like the rug, Melanie. It looks like it ...I kind of like the rug, Melanie. It looks like it matches the chair pads you have? I think new things always look a bit awkward for a while until our eyes get used to seeing them. BUT--if you DON'T like it---don't 'settle'...you will never be happy with it. If you find a remnant on sale somewhere you can take it and have the rug 'bound' on the edges and here that cost about $1.00 - $1.50 a running foot. so an 8 x 10 rug would cost about $36 (at $1.00/foot-to $54.00 @1.50). I did that in two places in our house and found remnants that I loved that were cheap and then had them bound (that binding includes a backer here, too). <br />Glad you are going to PT and doing well with your knee. <br />Have a great night- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-36536159641118651942017-03-20T13:59:12.473-07:002017-03-20T13:59:12.473-07:00Good news about your knee. I ice my ankle every ni...Good news about your knee. I ice my ankle every night. I didn't know you lived so close to a lake. I wish I did. I'd be there taking photos! I think the rug looks great!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.com