tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post6996067775446689209..comments2024-03-15T04:06:12.346-07:00Comments on Good Life of Design: Staying TRUE To MYSELF!!Kathysuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-39746374801565155472013-03-22T14:06:03.182-07:002013-03-22T14:06:03.182-07:00So true. Stick with what speaks to you in the end ...So true. Stick with what speaks to you in the end but it ever does any arm hearing other people's opinions if you trust them. Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977685069089249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-91929841356798115112013-03-21T06:22:16.126-07:002013-03-21T06:22:16.126-07:00Well, not that it matters, but you know I love the...Well, not that it matters, but you know I love the rug since I have the same one :) And this is the best advice EVER. It took me a while to get there, and I still struggle with it sometimes, but it is SO true that you have to do what YOU like and not listen to others! GREAT post Kathysue1<br />StacyStacy CUrranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388632272324504350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-8272192434765450062013-03-20T19:00:25.182-07:002013-03-20T19:00:25.182-07:00You are spot on Kathysue. It must be true to you o...You are spot on Kathysue. It must be true to you or it will never work for you. I also think you are so right in using black to anchor not only a room, but a whole house. It gives it such unity.<br />Perhaps though, it is not the colours of the rug but the optical illusion that people are not liking in this rug.<br />As you can never please all the people all of the time, you might as well make sure that you please yourself ;)<br />Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669497791582808521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-36240876960517620072013-03-20T14:43:18.463-07:002013-03-20T14:43:18.463-07:00absolutely! and it works the other way too. someti...absolutely! and it works the other way too. sometimes a friend will come over and say 'where did the ___ go? i loved that!' and i explain that i get bored often and part of the joy of creative expression for me is change.<br /><br />black is an interesting color for some of us to live with. i have a hard time appreciating it even though my mom says every room needs a little. that advice doesn't work for me but i love wearing the shade!<br /><br />smiles.<br /><br />michelemichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-91624606472431487522013-03-20T14:01:29.573-07:002013-03-20T14:01:29.573-07:00I like that graphic rug...its fun! I always liste...I like that graphic rug...its fun! I always listen to my inner voice, too. Great advice.Mary Ann Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885030768216528362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-28963850236184529622013-03-20T12:18:58.235-07:002013-03-20T12:18:58.235-07:00Here, here, Kathysue. For those of us who love de...Here, here, Kathysue. For those of us who love design and consider it such an important part of who we are, we have to be true to what makes us happy. I think all the choices you have made in your family room work so well with the rest of your home. I thank you for letting us in on your journey. Follow your bliss, my friend.<br />Best...Victoria<br />Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791296934306530073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-2901930426789743052013-03-20T11:30:36.235-07:002013-03-20T11:30:36.235-07:00spot on! as you know dearest, i adore the rug and ...spot on! as you know dearest, i adore the rug and love your philosophy, may have to use it. <br />i want to upholster 2 chairs in my kitchen with a fabric i love, my husband CANNOT LIVE WITH THAT. i am thinking what, when did you develop a care in decorating?! and why now?!<br />xo<br />debra<br />debra @ 5th and statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039580956294327582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-19390568862932029532013-03-20T11:18:51.259-07:002013-03-20T11:18:51.259-07:00Love your home and especially the back yard. I co...Love your home and especially the back yard. I could spend a few pleasant hours back there. Black anchors and adds stability to a room. Stay true to yourself, KathySue and be an example to the rest of us.Elizabeth "Libby" Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145264016754286426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-54952782049380084752013-03-20T11:18:14.341-07:002013-03-20T11:18:14.341-07:00Couldn't agree with you more. In this day of w...Couldn't agree with you more. In this day of white kitchens, Belgium furniture and greys I have a red, green and gold theme throughout and I love it. I like the pictures of white but it's just not my cup of tea. But I really enjoy looking at everyone's style.Karolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158995300564199013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-80668547797507973532013-03-20T10:20:41.072-07:002013-03-20T10:20:41.072-07:00I actually liked the black and white rug when I sa...I actually liked the black and white rug when I saw it...it adds some punch to all the softness and "weighs" down the pastels. but great post on staying true to yourself...I always tell clients that they live there, I don't and if it works for them then it works. Looking forward to seeing the completed room.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223390323458223576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-7231173608118410862013-03-20T09:32:59.297-07:002013-03-20T09:32:59.297-07:00Hi Kathysue! I say black and white makes everythi...Hi Kathysue! I say black and white makes everything right!! It gives a pop and wow effect soooo many rooms need (in my opinion). As far as staying true to your/our style I couldn't agree more and have been very guilty of trying to fit in and please others with decor. Not anymore; going back to my true love of color with black and white. Plan on changing my blog too to reflect the real me.<br /><br />Great post!<br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-60064353732859275322013-03-20T07:21:57.941-07:002013-03-20T07:21:57.941-07:00Kathysue I go with all the above in your words and...Kathysue I go with all the above in your words and in the comments!<br />You know I LOVE black and white! Your home is YOUR HOME! In my world there is no RIGHT OR WRONG in the Design world. It's all in the eyes of the beholder.....you live in what makes YOU happy and SMILE! That's all that matters!<br />btw...The rug looks great!Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799422773155306732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-76673809434196372972013-03-20T06:37:32.805-07:002013-03-20T06:37:32.805-07:00I'm happy to hear you're willing to stick ...I'm happy to hear you're willing to stick to your decision about the rug because you love it so much. Your family and friends will learn to love it because they love you. I know the space will look great when you're done, and all of your design choices will make sense, and be 100% Kathysue!<br />Wendi xoWendi @ Classic Chic Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995195339169630795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-50993580494111130732013-03-20T04:17:28.263-07:002013-03-20T04:17:28.263-07:00You are so right. It does not matter whats in or w...You are so right. It does not matter whats in or what the trends are, its whats you love and feel comfortable with. I have always believed in that. Your home looks beautiful and I love the common color scheme throughout.The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-67023157169154700272013-03-20T00:14:45.508-07:002013-03-20T00:14:45.508-07:00Love the rug!Love the rug!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067087424521470081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-3837758107799031482013-03-19T19:32:32.857-07:002013-03-19T19:32:32.857-07:00I SOOOO agree to be true to yourself. YOU are the ...I SOOOO agree to be true to yourself. YOU are the person who has to lve in your home and see your choices everyday and if they make you smile, they are RIGHT! I have always had my OWN style, that I am happy with. I don't go for fads or trends. Thanks for reaffirming my thoughts. XO, PinkyPinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-48903050270373188082013-03-19T18:35:52.361-07:002013-03-19T18:35:52.361-07:00So I love the rug. But then I adore black and whi...So I love the rug. But then I adore black and white. Youare SO RIGHT. Do what you love because life is too short to live with what makes others happy! Carol@6WilsonBlog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207359295205754951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-79651757327790009422013-03-19T17:46:53.020-07:002013-03-19T17:46:53.020-07:00Great post, Kathysue! I think that we should all j...Great post, Kathysue! I think that we should all just create homes that reflect what we love, and not what the latest trends dictate. It should be a reflection of who we are and what we love. In the end, if it makes us happy, that's all that matters.Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162513189227788677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-36739507157000905712013-03-19T17:37:47.864-07:002013-03-19T17:37:47.864-07:00Well said, I love your rug & have one just lik...Well said, I love your rug & have one just like it on my wish list for when the dream home is finally built!!!!Dream House Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06614246963233947590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-63394323407402741662013-03-19T17:24:46.657-07:002013-03-19T17:24:46.657-07:00loved reading your thoughts on being true to your ...loved reading your thoughts on being true to your design-self, KS. Today, as I was visiting blogs here and there, it struck me that the ones I like most are written by authors who are being themselves, not afraid to do what they feel is right.<br /><br />of course, as a black and white fan, I love the rug!<br /><br />great post...donna A Perfect Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.com