tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post4084980948212174220..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: OutsideAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-35832691726140790452013-10-29T18:43:54.185-04:002013-10-29T18:43:54.185-04:00Maybe I just haven't noticed it but I don'...Maybe I just haven't noticed it but I don't remember seeing any trees that color around here! It is 73 right now and we have only had a few days where it got down to 60 or so. Kind of ready for some crispness. Those light fixtures turned out so cute painted black.SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-83411886700626574112013-10-13T19:11:56.567-04:002013-10-13T19:11:56.567-04:00I'm so sorry to read you are not feeling well....I'm so sorry to read you are not feeling well. The light fixtures are looking fantastic. Watching the leaves change, never gets old. Linda {Calling it Home}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06589558175461744076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-28416536873160643652013-10-13T10:47:58.576-04:002013-10-13T10:47:58.576-04:00Those fall images are sumptuous. We're nowher...Those fall images are sumptuous. We're nowhere near that gorgeous color down here. Pondering our idea to stain the beaded ceiling dark. I think it is a nice departure not to do the expected light blue paint but I'm wondering if a whitewashed finish would also create a cool, breezy feeling to counteract the heat from the sun.My Notting Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029931096995642571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-74724320390683842642013-10-13T00:26:58.690-04:002013-10-13T00:26:58.690-04:00Your porch looks great! Hope you're over that...Your porch looks great! Hope you're over that nasty bronchitis!Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-7909288650880422182013-10-11T11:12:04.285-04:002013-10-11T11:12:04.285-04:00oh those french doors look GOOD. how pretty!
and...oh those french doors look GOOD. how pretty!<br /><br />and the fall color...i hate you.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-21575127480164824222013-10-10T23:57:49.476-04:002013-10-10T23:57:49.476-04:00Sorry I'm late to the party Steve. Crummy new...Sorry I'm late to the party Steve. Crummy news about your cold and bronchitis. Horrid bugs! I love the progress. You've certainly put in your share of elbow grease on windows. :)<br />LOVE to see the reds in your autumn photos - glorious yellows here but no maples so no reds...<br /><br />Take care. xo T.Windlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-30846017074758071432013-10-10T10:17:16.047-04:002013-10-10T10:17:16.047-04:00Probably would be a good color if there was a conc...Probably would be a good color if there was a concern with snow staying up there.<br />(I remember your post with you out on the roof shoveling) but my roof has such a sharp pitch that it's not a problem. Besides, I'd rather put on a sweater than sizzle in the summer. ;)Cindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-20362383679111515412013-10-10T06:57:41.167-04:002013-10-10T06:57:41.167-04:00But wouldn't the black roof be better in winte...But wouldn't the black roof be better in winter?An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-86499304564141167102013-10-10T06:56:23.668-04:002013-10-10T06:56:23.668-04:00Nat,
I'm a little disturbed about the idea of ...Nat,<br />I'm a little disturbed about the idea of people fitting their bodies through my window panes!An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-56628118391556131052013-10-10T06:54:22.002-04:002013-10-10T06:54:22.002-04:00Thanks, Rob.Thanks, Rob.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-16830138707029823952013-10-09T21:53:34.829-04:002013-10-09T21:53:34.829-04:00I wanted a black roof but was talked out of it bec...I wanted a black roof but was talked out of it because I was told it would draw in the heat and when I was considering painting the house and wanted something dark, (to contrast against the lighter roof) everyone told me that it fades fast. So, I agree with the other comments expressing concerns.<br />I want that light! It's perfect.<br />I love coming to your blog and seeing everything so carefully thought out and flawless.<br />It's just lovely.<br /><br />Glad to hear you are feeling better and that the plumber showed up!<br />Cindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-554489730943875192013-10-09T21:01:27.582-04:002013-10-09T21:01:27.582-04:00Side porch is looking really great. Hang in there!...Side porch is looking really great. Hang in there!<br />anniebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622770300381811435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-27271092074297855822013-10-09T15:17:46.819-04:002013-10-09T15:17:46.819-04:00I grew up in a house with exactly those French doo...I grew up in a house with exactly those French doors, painted white and a long enclosed white porch. When a window broke, I used to be able to fit my whole little body through one window pain. They look great and I love the real wood porch in front, no worries it is coming along fast by Italian standards.Sette Designhttp://settedesign7.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-16449913622980702522013-10-09T15:13:10.702-04:002013-10-09T15:13:10.702-04:00Interesting, thought provoking, instructional, bea...Interesting, thought provoking, instructional, beautiful.......what more could a reader ask for?!?!?!?! Sending you healing thoughts!!!!!<br /><br />All the best!!!<br /><br />RobAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089455363991721767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-18710877206564305532013-10-09T06:52:47.174-04:002013-10-09T06:52:47.174-04:00Thanks, Carrie. I'll check it out.Thanks, Carrie. I'll check it out.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-36264275837082880372013-10-09T06:52:31.861-04:002013-10-09T06:52:31.861-04:00Thanks, Nancy. Hope you have a great trip!Thanks, Nancy. Hope you have a great trip!An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-2057864519932954132013-10-09T06:51:22.526-04:002013-10-09T06:51:22.526-04:00I can't remember where it was I first saw a po...I can't remember where it was I first saw a porch with a mahogany porch -- This Old House maybe? -- but I loved it and was laser focused on having it. I just wasn't aware of ipe at the time. I would have chosen the same surface for the back porch but because there's an upper porch, I would have had to basically construct a rubber roof under the upper porch to drain rain water or have tongue-and-groove mahogany decking custom made. It was completely a cost consideration.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-83402661143459614092013-10-08T23:19:23.551-04:002013-10-08T23:19:23.551-04:00Another consideration about dark paint colors: the...Another consideration about dark paint colors: they absorb more UV rays than lighter colors, not only making it hotter to walk on, but more importantly, cause the paint & underlying wood fibers to break down faster. <br /><br />I've been curious for a while - why mahogany on the front porch & not something like ipe or a painted wood? I like what you have, I'm just curious about why you chose it over something else. ie. durability, maintenance, cost, etc?<br /><br />Great job Steve - I always look forward to your posts. ~ James<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-80861709344493914872013-10-08T17:29:53.336-04:002013-10-08T17:29:53.336-04:00OMG!! I laughed till I had a stitch!! frankiOMG!! I laughed till I had a stitch!! frankiMerlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942151181292183080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-8165194396661344252013-10-08T16:17:55.342-04:002013-10-08T16:17:55.342-04:00Love watching a great cottage renovation! Can'...Love watching a great cottage renovation! Can't wait to see your progress. I would love to invite you to link up weekly at Modern Cottage Monday a new link party for Cottage Lifestyle enthusiasts at http:// www.curatebycarriecorson.com. Best of luck with your Reno! It will be so worth it in the end. We are just finishing our year long Reno.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174437269560166068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-1917761099334164852013-10-08T11:06:51.312-04:002013-10-08T11:06:51.312-04:00everything's beautiful Steve, love the black l...everything's beautiful Steve, love the black lights, the idea of gray stained deck and brown ceiling!!! Your leaves are ahead of ours and are gorgeous. Enjoy the foliage and hope youre feeling better.<br />xo NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880451168189671638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-23967624482362540832013-10-08T06:56:36.252-04:002013-10-08T06:56:36.252-04:00Aw, shucks. Thank you.Aw, shucks. Thank you.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-28226863004187032102013-10-08T06:56:07.543-04:002013-10-08T06:56:07.543-04:00Hi, Jeanne. These intensely bright colors seem re...Hi, Jeanne. These intensely bright colors seem really unusual for the city. I'm really enjoying them and pleasantly surprised how well my phone's camera captures them.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-33154470877126363592013-10-08T06:51:38.714-04:002013-10-08T06:51:38.714-04:00I hear the space-ship bunker look is really big ri...I hear the space-ship bunker look is really big right now.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-36724811014594296272013-10-08T06:49:08.118-04:002013-10-08T06:49:08.118-04:00Interesting. I hadn't thought about that.Interesting. I hadn't thought about that.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.com