tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post4777838917802024433..comments2024-03-17T08:50:52.059-04:00Comments on Betsy Speert's Blog: Decorating questions answeredBetsy Speerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228282974759764845noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-79148090297065296532013-02-26T11:39:52.277-05:002013-02-26T11:39:52.277-05:00I have a stumper for you: I have several active c...I have a stumper for you: I have several active children and the biggest one (Dad) likes to start pickup soccer scrimmages in our entryway!!! Now there is a large hole and large cracks in the wall. That kid is definitely not cut out to be a goalie-or they were smart to duck. I would like to cover it with something durable. It is hard to patch drywall and make it look good. And . . . I have a feeling the games will not stop until the husband is too old to toss the ball. Is there something durable enough to withstand our wannabe Messi shooters? Something that doesn't look like it came from a gym? Thanks.Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831121827785260989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-43822065702158754452012-06-02T13:29:27.600-04:002012-06-02T13:29:27.600-04:00Betsy. I just discovered your blog yesterday and I...Betsy. I just discovered your blog yesterday and I'm hooked. Too bad for my poor husband who came home to messy house, kids rotting brains in front of tube and frozen pizza for dinner. A girl has to prioritize and my priority was figuring out how you did that amazing fabric wall for Miriam!<br />I'm a serial lurker on decor blogs. Never comment, never "follow", though I'll do it for you just because Miriam's dining walls have me obsessed. (even though I'm so done with shabby chic, and now I may have to go back just so I can have those walls that my husband will hate and I will curse in 10 years when it's time to take them down to appease my decorating ADD- damn you, you little evil genius)shannonallsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17053776776074980935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-11443145466920235602012-01-30T21:11:11.109-05:002012-01-30T21:11:11.109-05:00Betsy I'm lovin' this series! You give gre...Betsy I'm lovin' this series! You give great advice. And although I'm already an incredibly fabulous decorator I'm learning so much here!......*snorts*...No I'm just pulling your leg about the "incredibly fabulous decorator " part, but I bet I had you wondering what the he-double hocky sticks is going on with that big headed girl! Lol!*winks* Vannalvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-58514228003852235442012-01-27T12:11:54.196-05:002012-01-27T12:11:54.196-05:00FYI--I just linked your blog to Vintage Rivals lin...FYI--I just linked your blog to Vintage Rivals link party, which is showcasing blogs everyone should be reading. Have a good day! http://www.vintagerevivals.blogspot.com/2012/01/who-is-your-blog-crush-ultimate-linky.htmlKatie @ Wildwood Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969389883516352336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-41847546941278687502012-01-26T23:24:45.633-05:002012-01-26T23:24:45.633-05:00That was insane it was so funny, and informative, ...That was insane it was so funny, and informative, and irreverent, and right on. Omg... i learned so much, and had so much fun doing it... You are completely brilliant! I LOVED the whole shutter thing. I made my own wooden shutters once, saws, drill and all, but didn't think to hang them inside the frame like that... it's a million times cooler that way! I liked that mirror that Amy murdered on her mantel too... i'm the one who told her to put something oval under that arch. I liked the round tray you put there when you were at her house moving things around. I'm dying to have help with my mantel too, as soon as i get a decent photo, i'm soooo sending it in to you. <br /><br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980709067973460368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-64601719052591719352012-01-26T21:07:16.182-05:002012-01-26T21:07:16.182-05:00So... I'm picture #6...not sure if I'm ans...So... I'm picture #6...not sure if I'm answer #6...but I keep checking...hoping you'll answer... I have loved your answers for everyone else so far. I feel like I'm living in a cliffhanger between seasons on a prime time drama :)Eilishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001759945390596125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-40758593076443412872012-01-26T19:29:33.484-05:002012-01-26T19:29:33.484-05:00Such fun to read this post. I'll look forward ...Such fun to read this post. I'll look forward to Tuesdays now.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11970736369034996515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-66552941949787563022012-01-25T17:00:50.859-05:002012-01-25T17:00:50.859-05:00I love hearing your advice! You've inspired m...I love hearing your advice! You've inspired me to ask my hubby to make some wooden shutters for the front windows like the old fashioned ones. I think they would look fabulous on our cottage. Thanks!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833702357953341645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-4904796276188817982012-01-25T16:39:29.181-05:002012-01-25T16:39:29.181-05:00Oh, what great suggestions, Betsy. But of course I...Oh, what great suggestions, Betsy. But of course I knew you would. I never liked those scattered little pics between my bookcases, but I had to do something when they arrived and I discovered that their scale wasn't as large as I had anticipated. I love that clock! I'll have to be a bit of a detective to find it though, since PB no longer carries the round one that is so awesome. The lamps are fantastic suggestions - in fact, after I had put my room together with the new coffee table, I realized the lamps were wrong also. Next, what kind of blinds to use? My current ones no longer match....always something! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FREE, YES I SAID FREE, DESIGN ADVICE. YOU'RE THE BEST!!! (My bedroom will be next).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-87688243608426787312012-01-25T10:08:34.613-05:002012-01-25T10:08:34.613-05:00I love this post Betsy. Great advise, and inspira...I love this post Betsy. Great advise, and inspiration. Love your blunt approach too. Funny, and refreshing.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-84813596397454445692012-01-25T09:47:51.207-05:002012-01-25T09:47:51.207-05:00I HATE the drawstrings...if we need elastic waists...I HATE the drawstrings...if we need elastic waists do we really need a bunchy tied drawstring to call more attention to the convex abdomen...really.<br /><br />Yours truly,<br /><br />The apple with boobsJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228344764544525919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-50461555150092582812012-01-25T09:39:02.619-05:002012-01-25T09:39:02.619-05:00Love your q&a- you're a hoot, and such gre...Love your q&a- you're a hoot, and such great ideas! As for the drawstrings- I had a bad experience with them on my pj's. During one of my nightly rollovers, the string slid across my tummy- I thought it was a spider, jumped up, shuddering & muttering. Anyway, I cut the strings on all pj's now.SheilaG @ Plum Doodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581627279563855253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-66970671587559084182012-01-25T09:04:30.083-05:002012-01-25T09:04:30.083-05:00I really enjoy this new Oy vey! Q&A! I also li...I really enjoy this new Oy vey! Q&A! I also like that when you give advice you show us a picture of what you're thinking. I think most of us can incorporate your advice into our own homes. Thanks, it was fun!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968818342200237961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-41100261889192266062012-01-25T08:38:45.581-05:002012-01-25T08:38:45.581-05:00OMGosh....dear Betsy, how dod you know that just l...OMGosh....dear Betsy, how dod you know that just last night I yanked the drawstrings out of my flannel sleeping pants...WTH!!! Plus if you bother to tie the stupid things, you have to waste time untying them to pee at night...Sheesh!! Is that too much information??<br /><br />I am still giddy that I won your design book!!! Loved your ideas for all these bloggers..you are Brilliant! You like being called Brilliant, don't you ;-><br /><br />Have a lovely day<br /><br />janet xox<br />http:/theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/Janet Metzger, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-1925756051493361872012-01-25T06:34:03.294-05:002012-01-25T06:34:03.294-05:00Amy is so right about that first picture grabbing ...Amy is so right about that first picture grabbing attention. And yours sure does. How great to look at someone elses' room and give suggestions. I need to rethink a few of mine.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933148155913991208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-15266428550542625252012-01-24T22:45:34.244-05:002012-01-24T22:45:34.244-05:00Hi, Betsy! Thank-You for your Design Advise....I w...Hi, Betsy! Thank-You for your Design Advise....I will loose the extra pillows, since I am changing them out, I will remember what you said about too, many for sure. And, I am skeeming up ideas on my new "fabric" for my windows...and will remember to keep them Off the Windows "D! Thanx for your design expertise!! Your Sweet and Funny to Boot!! <br />Smiles,<br />ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434242370958789687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-7047264981991518262012-01-24T22:33:48.004-05:002012-01-24T22:33:48.004-05:00Hi Betsy,
I am so hooked on your blog. Your ideas...Hi Betsy,<br />I am so hooked on your blog. Your ideas and sense of style are amazing. Great post today!<br /><br />LauraLauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-20518496074757426772012-01-24T19:12:56.772-05:002012-01-24T19:12:56.772-05:00Betsy, you're a hoot! You're like the Erma...Betsy, you're a hoot! You're like the Erma Bombeck of decorating and I think you should have your own TV show.Jennifer @ Town and Country Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865026295044485524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-69946773254147411942012-01-24T18:44:12.504-05:002012-01-24T18:44:12.504-05:00Love this session, great advise for all of us. Th...Love this session, great advise for all of us. Thanks!Miss Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140495661255590450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-43865873875314599222012-01-24T17:28:00.702-05:002012-01-24T17:28:00.702-05:00Hi Betsy,
You are on a roll! I love your ideas. ...Hi Betsy,<br />You are on a roll! I love your ideas. Keep em coming!!!<br /><br />hugs<br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-7802504042477332112012-01-24T16:58:14.372-05:002012-01-24T16:58:14.372-05:00what a fun post. I love it. and love that you aren...what a fun post. I love it. and love that you aren't holding back either! lizDesigning Domesticityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607903053572188891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-35448120279746536522012-01-24T16:07:55.289-05:002012-01-24T16:07:55.289-05:00oh man! so great you are!! And a note to connie, I...oh man! so great you are!! And a note to connie, I bought my real wood shutters on craigslist for my bungalow and hung them real proper like betsy said with shutterdogs and everything. The shutterdogs cost more than the shutters! I got 8 pairs of shutters for$100 and they fit!Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-52847851673752634582012-01-24T16:00:58.729-05:002012-01-24T16:00:58.729-05:00Oh love todays posts, I'm learning and studyin...Oh love todays posts, I'm learning and studying. <br /><br />Thanks BetsyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com