tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post6453134963837939288..comments2024-03-21T09:14:42.433-04:00Comments on Betsy Speert's Blog: 1994 Christmas, sort of.....Betsy Speerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228282974759764845noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-89569640173803759002014-10-30T19:09:51.316-04:002014-10-30T19:09:51.316-04:00Betsy, you are so funny...love the way you write. ...Betsy, you are so funny...love the way you write. I have to admit, I still LOVE all of those pictures and if you came to my home right now and decorated it that way, I'd be in heaven. I have ALL and I do mean ALL the old, old issues of Tradtional Home magazine and I used to drool over that picture of that room. I'm so obsessed with plaid! I'd love to do a room exactly like that red room from Trad. Home one day. Yep, I'm out of style and always will be, I'm afraid. :)Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09655622740971576915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-3343789884358192442013-01-03T08:05:34.216-05:002013-01-03T08:05:34.216-05:00Betsy, I know I still have this article somwwhere,...Betsy, I know I still have this article somwwhere, and I love it! This house is timeless. Plaid is timeless. Just ask Queen Victoria. Well, you really can't ask HER, but she would agree!!!<br /><br />I saw a castle once that had plaid carpets, and I went wild over it. I have a little thing for plaid. Maybe that's because my mother dressed me in it all fall long as a kid. I don't know. Maybe it's because I have so much Scottish ancestry. Or maybe it's because I just LIKE it. Anyhow, when we moved to our current residence some 19 years ago, I did a plaid bathroom that we still love, and I also did plaid drapes in the library and slipcovered two plaid chairs. It's also the McLeod tartan, and as it turns out, my MIL has McLeods in her family! See, it was meant to be. But I have got to say that you knocked it out of the ballpark wtih this. I remember loving every room you showed AND the tree, and I still do. You got it, girl. You got the gift!<br /><br />XO,<br /><br />SheilaThe Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-4698162175681696162012-09-22T22:35:26.015-04:002012-09-22T22:35:26.015-04:00This was absolutely one of my favorite Christmas a...This was absolutely one of my favorite Christmas articles. I may still have it in one of my magazine binders. Now I don't need it anymore. <br />I love, love the behind the scenes story. Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-78893963720393803662012-04-03T17:51:56.153-04:002012-04-03T17:51:56.153-04:00Oh this room is not outdated at all! This gorgeous...Oh this room is not outdated at all! This gorgeous room is a classic and for ever! I love plaids and I'm not Scottish, or anything near, lol..in fact my dad's family was Jewish from Spain! I love your decor style and I would definetely hire you in a sec! I'm also going to follow you, hope you like to do the same. I can't wait to read your book and see more of your interior decor. Have a nice day.<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-56432106578031797712012-04-02T13:22:58.762-04:002012-04-02T13:22:58.762-04:00...you area quite simply the most fun...and i love......you area quite simply the most fun...and i love you because you still love cabbage roses...blessings laneylaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11109724905824342409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-68526286259982562232012-04-01T17:10:02.566-04:002012-04-01T17:10:02.566-04:00What a great repost for Tartan Day. Good decorati...What a great repost for Tartan Day. Good decorating never goes out of style. SallySalmagundihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698059457806433623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-25045993123685545822012-04-01T15:30:32.447-04:002012-04-01T15:30:32.447-04:00Hi Betsey!
Of course I have these pages cut and sa...Hi Betsey!<br />Of course I have these pages cut and saved and under plastic sleeves in my three ring binder of favorite rooms....and fast forward to now... when you are a guest on my blog!<br /><br />How lucky am I?<br />Oh my heavens. A plaid-lover's dream come true. Honestly. Just too much for me to even handle!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing the behind-the-scenes experience with us! Sounds like lots of fun and aggravation but so worth it all in the end?<br /><br />Love it.<br />xox<br />AlisonAlison @ The Polohousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158070644111719007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-13360839066214747412012-04-01T11:57:27.140-04:002012-04-01T11:57:27.140-04:00Betsy, I either remember this post or the article....Betsy, I either remember this post or the article. This is fabulous and I'm thrilled to see it again. Thank you for joining the Tartan Parade. ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-56132313687085988322012-01-09T00:12:19.476-05:002012-01-09T00:12:19.476-05:00I have just found your blog via Between Naps on th...I have just found your blog via Between Naps on the Porch. I have always liked your work, and so I have been reading all the way through both this blog and the bungalow site. I actually remember this article, because that time period was probably one of my favorites for the Traditional Home magazine. It's very possible that I still have this issue, pack rat that I am.<br /><br />I never knew you were so funny -- maybe they should have let you write your articles for your work? <br /><br />I am now following. Come see me sometime!<br /><br />ETSScribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681743103386838795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-62514825349844975382011-12-25T20:49:31.747-05:002011-12-25T20:49:31.747-05:00This is really gorgeous! I especially like the pic...This is really gorgeous! I especially like the picture of a Christmas tree...It is an evidence that also <a href="http://ilovetoronto.com/featured/2011/12/toronto-christmas-tree" rel="nofollow">the classical sorts of Christmas tree</a> may look indeed interesting. All the best! :-)Heather Haddennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-72676698611298636302011-12-23T22:43:27.101-05:002011-12-23T22:43:27.101-05:00I love the plaid, Betsy! And I love this post! I...I love the plaid, Betsy! And I love this post! I too have these magazine pages...see how much we all loved your work! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this beautiful post at Potpourri Friday! Have a very Merry Christmas and wonderful Holiday Season!Honey at 2805https://www.blogger.com/profile/07052569778145607835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-71561514340067106252011-12-22T22:02:30.697-05:002011-12-22T22:02:30.697-05:00OMGosh!! You won't believe this but, I have th...OMGosh!! You won't believe this but, I have those pages from that 1994 Traditional Home magagzine in a notebook of my favorite designs!! Those rooms are some of my all time favorites, since I adore tartan. The rooms may be dated to some, but to me they're classics. Thanks for a great post and I'm a new follower.<br />BabsBabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819457826608198258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-73112573548411878442011-12-22T00:37:50.162-05:002011-12-22T00:37:50.162-05:00Oh gosh, I remember this article as I LOVE plaid.I...Oh gosh, I remember this article as I LOVE plaid.I probably have it saved in my file somewhere. Thanks for sharing all of the behind the scenes stories!<br />Happy Hanukkah!<br />KareeThe Vintage Chateauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611023228213803558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-35828349425965920312011-12-21T20:56:12.951-05:002011-12-21T20:56:12.951-05:00I love some plaid, too, but they really liked it. ...I love some plaid, too, but they really liked it. Thanks for sharing this story at Wow.Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-20578643243443719502011-12-21T17:02:00.791-05:002011-12-21T17:02:00.791-05:00I don't know...I still really like this look a...I don't know...I still really like this look and think it is still lovely! Good quality design just never seems to go out of style or it all comes back around, you know??? Funny story! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-77275697035827276922011-12-21T10:12:04.474-05:002011-12-21T10:12:04.474-05:00Betty, I'm a fan of plaid and live by the mott...Betty, I'm a fan of plaid and live by the motto,"It isn't just for Christmas." Thanks for sharing this lovely home and fun story. ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287885364919636589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-52447541810820903422011-12-20T23:13:16.530-05:002011-12-20T23:13:16.530-05:00Oh my goodness, it is fabulous! The home is truly ...Oh my goodness, it is fabulous! The home is truly lovely, so warm and inviting... I think I've found my next love "plaid". Happy Holidays hugs ~lynne~Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01257730471888896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-81671304930155636202011-12-20T21:13:36.088-05:002011-12-20T21:13:36.088-05:00Ok, so what's not to like of your fabulous pla...Ok, so what's not to like of your fabulous plaid! Your post is amazing, I just love everything you have posted and your fallen tree looks lovely and the room looks terrific, I knew I'd love it, so I just came from WOW! Wishing you the merriest of Christmas.<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-33352495421946098112011-12-20T20:27:22.497-05:002011-12-20T20:27:22.497-05:00Still beautiful. The plaid draped all over the pla...Still beautiful. The plaid draped all over the place is about eight kinds of wonderful.Olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-32298539049652402992011-12-20T20:18:08.281-05:002011-12-20T20:18:08.281-05:00Soon as I seen plaid I had to stop over, wow what ...Soon as I seen plaid I had to stop over, wow what a great post. I could see myself in warm cozy room filled with this mood. I love plaid. Stopping over from WOW.cathy@my1929charmerhttp://www.my1929charmerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-50263237581158292452011-12-20T18:39:29.705-05:002011-12-20T18:39:29.705-05:00I still have the pages from this article in my Chr...I still have the pages from this article in my Christmas file and every year when I weed out some, this one always stays. Inside and out it's a happy house. Some rooms are just timeless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-42797914431121780392011-12-19T20:07:39.171-05:002011-12-19T20:07:39.171-05:00How could you not like this? It's a dream. I...How could you not like this? It's a dream. I think we could all use a warm, cozy mood right about now. I find it refreshing actually. The stark white look is getting old. The news is bleak enough for me. Let's return to color and comfort.<br /><br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-53832308430083770942011-12-19T12:14:40.235-05:002011-12-19T12:14:40.235-05:00Dated, schmated. Gorgeous then, gorgeous now. Lo...Dated, schmated. Gorgeous then, gorgeous now. Love it!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558683824320736809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-57601631079179548052011-12-19T12:13:07.616-05:002011-12-19T12:13:07.616-05:00You know - I actually remember that article! I re...You know - I actually remember that article! I remember thinking how warm and cozy that home felt - and I still think so today. Yes I have been following your decorating adventures (from afar) for a long time. I love the warmth you always put into your designs. And ... I am surprised you had any needles on the tree at all after a highway ride!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-65687428191177241292011-12-19T11:20:14.840-05:002011-12-19T11:20:14.840-05:00A good design is timeless - no? So your design doe...A good design is timeless - no? So your design does not look dated. And I have to wonder how on earth you knock a tree over once, let alone twice . . . I'd have to have that person take a long, long lunch break:)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15594722639047596792noreply@blogger.com