tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post7710428423440803517..comments2023-09-18T07:16:38.615-05:00Comments on BLissed-Out Grandma: The myth of the 'little project'Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-75843604394114573222011-08-17T16:39:24.241-05:002011-08-17T16:39:24.241-05:00That color is WONDERFUL! Looks very much like the ...That color is WONDERFUL! Looks very much like the color I had in my kitchen at one point. And I miss it!<br />So happy to read you're working at your own pace!Mad Woman behind the Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01242756976126497437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-66330322972718533342011-07-29T14:15:15.614-05:002011-07-29T14:15:15.614-05:00Just came across your blog and so enjoyed reading ...Just came across your blog and so enjoyed reading it! I recently had a painting project in a downstairs bedroom -- took me three days. I know if my friend, the professional painter, did it, he could have been all done in two or three hours. And without going back to the store for more paint. Good feeling to see the changes, though-- right??!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699535537418938596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-48229438758724548792011-07-20T10:36:16.775-05:002011-07-20T10:36:16.775-05:00LOL! Oh, yes. Tidy up one thing and then everyth...LOL! Oh, yes. Tidy up one thing and then everything around it cries out for attention. Never pull that one unraveling string. ;)injaynesworldhttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-89487239069558319342011-07-20T09:59:07.991-05:002011-07-20T09:59:07.991-05:00I bet you love the result of a room all fixed up! ...I bet you love the result of a room all fixed up! It will have been worth it! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-58696207839642701302011-07-17T14:12:09.956-05:002011-07-17T14:12:09.956-05:00While I have had several "little projects&quo...While I have had several "little projects" this week that have been just that, "little"...I have had some that have consumed massive amounts of time...and more often than not, they are house-related (although I do have my share of "little projects" with the business too...like someone says "can you just put together a quick set of jewelry...something to match this dress?" Sorry...genius takes awhile. ;-D <br /><br />Anyway, the paint looks fantastic and I applaud your dedication. Because sometime around week 2, when my "little project" has morphed into a life of its own, I ready to say to hell with the whole thing. You've got stamina and there's a lot to be said for that.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09631534121013434266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-46859712459908243422011-07-16T19:37:36.944-05:002011-07-16T19:37:36.944-05:00you could not pay me to paint. no way. your trim ...you could not pay me to paint. no way. your trim looks terrific... i like that color. but i would never do it myself. i would end up with paint on the floor, the ceiling, in my hair....lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-74408271110436052092011-07-16T05:27:04.443-05:002011-07-16T05:27:04.443-05:00Please for humanity's sake please do it once
I...Please for humanity's sake please do it once<br />I have made a blog at blogger.com Since i have added a google adsense in the blog but haven't made a penny with this. I need your help and support to help me make some money to PAY MY Tuition Fees.<br /><br />What you have to do is follow these simple steps<br /><br />1.go to my blogger profile and visit my blog "Kwotz - Golden Words of Life"<br />2.Remain on the page i.e Kwotz for one minute or so and do some random surfing<br />3. click ONE of the ads that APPEALS to you from ADChoices boxes and visit there.<br />4.remain on that page for one minute or so and do some random surfing.<br />and that's it.<br /><br />Note: Only ONE click is needed. If you don't wanna help then just visit my blog.<br />I will be grateful to you if you put my blog on your Blogroll.<br />I really need your helpMajid Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912405599661249292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-48790136784672825862011-07-15T15:26:50.375-05:002011-07-15T15:26:50.375-05:00My sympathies. Eventually the rewards of DIY excee...My sympathies. Eventually the rewards of DIY exceed the frustrations--and there are always frustrations!Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-35295615148234622692011-07-15T11:31:59.081-05:002011-07-15T11:31:59.081-05:00I was going to repaint the bathroom but after read...I was going to repaint the bathroom but after reading this, you've saved me a lot of time. I'm going to forget it and go see Harry Potter instead. The bathroom stays blue.Janice MacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735829220462813302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-85599088157338384492011-07-14T19:47:29.230-05:002011-07-14T19:47:29.230-05:00Oh, how I feel your pain! I've had those same ...Oh, how I feel your pain! I've had those same problems with that darn blue tape (made JUST for that purpose!) and it drives me nuts!<br /><br />But the new colors are lovely! Enjoy-- it's all just to take your minds off the kids anyway, right?<br /><br />;^)Leah Rubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748324754530747231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-13298977062016701662011-07-14T13:59:03.081-05:002011-07-14T13:59:03.081-05:00Oh, how I've bought into this myth many a time...Oh, how I've bought into this myth many a times ;-)MissBucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251148610851347199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-73783002265259435692011-07-14T11:17:40.464-05:002011-07-14T11:17:40.464-05:00I laughed at this, not at you but at this universa...I laughed at this, not at you but at this universal experience of what seems little becoming very big! Glad you like the end result at least.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-31383249712016791282011-07-14T10:08:38.861-05:002011-07-14T10:08:38.861-05:00I had to laugh about the little publication produc...I had to laugh about the little publication products. I'm in advertising and even creating something as simple as a monthly email can lead to ... um ... round 20 of changes!<br /><br />Round 20! It's an email.<br /><br />*Sigh*Mandy_Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561598721266208665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-66310901646271139502011-07-14T04:50:45.591-05:002011-07-14T04:50:45.591-05:00Nancy, this is the very essence of home improvemen...Nancy, this is the very essence of home improvement. Two hours actual work, and two days cursing and visiting the store. I salute you! IndigoIndigo Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957870121933442627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-7636663998125157142011-07-13T21:43:47.038-05:002011-07-13T21:43:47.038-05:00It really does look good. I'm also aware of ho...It really does look good. I'm also aware of how those little things grow and grow. But this one was especially pesky, it seems. You did it, though! And shared it on here, so you can remind yourself next time... right? :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-75356466475477774042011-07-13T21:02:15.196-05:002011-07-13T21:02:15.196-05:00I have to admit chuckling a little as I read throu...I have to admit chuckling a little as I read through this wondering what would happen next. I admire your persistence. I would have been like Retired English Teacher above, ready to call someone to come fix it.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-24699079820597312512011-07-13T20:38:31.476-05:002011-07-13T20:38:31.476-05:00I think it looks good. I have been taping my daugh...I think it looks good. I have been taping my daughters room. Should be ready for cut in tomorrow. Well, maybe Friday since I have 2 birthdays tomorrow. This will be my first painting project. OMG, I am so sore! Anyways, I just wanted to say, regardless of the fringe, it looks very nice.Dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296415913184940888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-30358096493048866352011-07-13T20:02:42.423-05:002011-07-13T20:02:42.423-05:00I don't even think about such projects on my o...I don't even think about such projects on my own. I don't have the stick-to-itness to get it done. I also would have been so frustrated by the fringe, I would have called a professional to come in and rescue. Needless to say, I am impressed by your 'small' project.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-36938762130187085462011-07-13T19:06:51.355-05:002011-07-13T19:06:51.355-05:00I can relate. One thing always leads to another in...I can relate. One thing always leads to another in any project, especially involving the home. I have a friend who does not allow me to use the word Just in relation to projects as there is never Just a small project, or it's going to take Just a few minutes, or a few days, or...<br /><br />I love the color you chose!Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.com