tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post7456070421956878279..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: Cleaning Out, Paring DownAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-87217224288537495822012-06-05T06:16:05.574-04:002012-06-05T06:16:05.574-04:00I have also been paring down. You are correct, les...I have also been paring down. You are correct, less is more. I've never liked cluttered interiors and lately, mine has become that way. I find cool things - driftwood, egg cages, unusual rocks... sell, donate, etc. Same here!Cris Angstenhttp://www.crisangsteninteriors.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-86849625505085626952012-06-03T21:16:24.772-04:002012-06-03T21:16:24.772-04:00I am so drawn to the minimalist decor and love you...I am so drawn to the minimalist decor and love your new parred down rooms...but I will have to wait to a few of my kids move out to really go for less. Kids like clutter! But you have inspired me.Seawashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299816851144887705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-3129545273131180642012-05-24T10:34:26.369-04:002012-05-24T10:34:26.369-04:00looks great!!!looks great!!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256243497022980588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-31527888931784401282012-05-23T17:32:29.749-04:002012-05-23T17:32:29.749-04:00Impressed, a nice european feel.Impressed, a nice european feel.Thudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320037763190473684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-48706706985862988052012-05-22T15:34:33.414-04:002012-05-22T15:34:33.414-04:00Its wonderfully simplistic. I think it looks amaz...Its wonderfully simplistic. I think it looks amazing.Shower Panelshttp://www.bathroomgetaways.com/shower-panels-cat.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-34579549160528480912012-05-21T21:04:12.694-04:002012-05-21T21:04:12.694-04:00I featured this today on Mod Mix Monday!I featured this today on Mod Mix Monday!Nita Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-63963295771468892702012-05-21T13:39:48.193-04:002012-05-21T13:39:48.193-04:00Nicole,
The painting over the bed is titled "...Nicole,<br /><br />The painting over the bed is titled "Low Tide" by Tony Vevers. Except for the small bits of turquoise, white and red, it's almost entirely sand. Layers and layers of sand. It's quite heavy. Vevers did an entire series of sand paintings that including rope and other items found on the beach.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-2059242862352000532012-05-21T13:19:47.806-04:002012-05-21T13:19:47.806-04:00This is so inspiring.
On a different note, could...This is so inspiring. <br /><br />On a different note, could you tell me about the painting over the bed. it's lovely.Nicole Bourgeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13687441129192986605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-8265543092730569072012-05-17T18:42:06.000-04:002012-05-17T18:42:06.000-04:00Wow, Steve...you didn't even have to move to g...Wow, Steve...you didn't even have to move to get the less is more bug. Usually this desire to scale back comes from packing to move. Believe me, I know. I love the look of your rooms. It does feel very summery...Also your art just pops. I love the pieces above the gorgeous chair in the front bedroom. And the drawing with the small mirror above...just perfect in every way!lovely thingshttp://mostlovelythings.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-68043194184426355452012-05-17T15:56:41.057-04:002012-05-17T15:56:41.057-04:00This is just so soothing and fresh. I love it too...This is just so soothing and fresh. I love it too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342939244592589843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-90327574407676468612012-05-17T15:18:55.293-04:002012-05-17T15:18:55.293-04:00Ha, ha, I know what this is all about! Don't k...Ha, ha, I know what this is all about! Don't kid yourself that you are Mr Minimal. It's a lovely blank canvas that you can fill with new ideas!Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-1291071295018939812012-05-16T23:12:52.903-04:002012-05-16T23:12:52.903-04:00hey Steve will you come to Kansas city and help me...hey Steve will you come to Kansas city and help me!! I want to move to a smaller space and I have no idea how I have so much stuff (denial)<br /><br />2012 Artist Series featuring the gifted Decorative Painter Theresa Cheek<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-69630170126887822742012-05-16T19:29:20.897-04:002012-05-16T19:29:20.897-04:00i like it pared down. also, i really like the pie...i like it pared down. also, i really like the piece above the bed.tearinguphouseshttp://tearinguphouses.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-91522841663637965382012-05-16T16:08:06.606-04:002012-05-16T16:08:06.606-04:00Perfection!Perfection!Denise Fasanellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12499814944074264087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-80458218485383544302012-05-16T09:12:26.038-04:002012-05-16T09:12:26.038-04:00The pictures are a bit too pared down for my taste...The pictures are a bit too pared down for my taste--glad to read you have since added some things. But a question: How do you get past that nagging voice in the head saying "You might want this again later--or a niece might need it"? Maybe you don't hear it at all and I'm just a borderline hoarder! (The voice usually speaks about antiques/family pieces, rarely about anything I bought new.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-30986077818252337792012-05-16T08:56:52.684-04:002012-05-16T08:56:52.684-04:00I hate when I get on a tear like that. It interrup...I hate when I get on a tear like that. It interrupts the whole "Eco-systen" of my life :). Will miss your post....so hurry up already.SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-41614548808362166692012-05-15T18:18:12.655-04:002012-05-15T18:18:12.655-04:00Good for you, Steve. I like the spare look.Good for you, Steve. I like the spare look.The Vintique Objecthttp://thevintiqueobject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-8094947229186323592012-05-15T16:14:48.639-04:002012-05-15T16:14:48.639-04:00Your taste is impeccable! I love every photo.Your taste is impeccable! I love every photo.KELLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325330667518455930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-82772304427208048722012-05-15T16:14:46.607-04:002012-05-15T16:14:46.607-04:00Your taste is impeccable! I love every photo.Your taste is impeccable! I love every photo.KELLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325330667518455930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-82173708047670577472012-05-15T09:52:34.874-04:002012-05-15T09:52:34.874-04:00Miranda,
I don't drink red wine while sitting ...Miranda,<br />I don't drink red wine while sitting up in the bedroom. I keep a sippy cup on the nightstand. Might be a long way to travel for a yard sale.<br />Ruth,<br />This is really hard process for a collector.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-88442060303036179372012-05-15T09:47:59.011-04:002012-05-15T09:47:59.011-04:00Paring down has been on my things to do list for m...Paring down has been on my things to do list for months. You just gave me the inspiration I need. Thanks!<br /><br />ZolieZoliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01619232066328526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-28897505762373441012012-05-15T07:56:09.653-04:002012-05-15T07:56:09.653-04:00Two questions, Steve (I had three, but the one abo...Two questions, Steve (I had three, but the one about the painting has been answered):<br /><br />1. you don't drink red wine in the BR ?!?<br /><br />2. can I come to your yardsale ?<br /><br />Good luck w/your decluttering project... I couldn't do it, myself, but I'm sure it produces a zen-like calm in those who can.Mirandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-85865006823247519522012-05-15T07:29:15.748-04:002012-05-15T07:29:15.748-04:00Hi Steve,
You've embarked on a worthy course....Hi Steve, <br />You've embarked on a worthy course. <br />I'm doing a similar thing and I find it gets worse before it gets better. It's amazing how much stuff can be squirrelled away in closets, trunks and drawers and what a mess it makes when you take it all out.<br />We seem to have a lot of extra, non-essential things.<br />I'm also dealing with those items that I stashed away saying, "This will be nice when I change it in some way someday." I'm actually taking the things that I want to keep to be fixed, framed, rewired or whatever.<br />As for all the rest, it's - out the door with them! And it does feel so much better once you have sold, donated or discarded things you don't really want or need.<br />Well, good luck and have fun!<br />Best regards,<br />RuthRuthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-14125224085461053812012-05-15T06:46:28.744-04:002012-05-15T06:46:28.744-04:00JW,
You're right; it's an overcompensation...JW,<br />You're right; it's an overcompensation for sure. I wanted to start with only the pieces that were essential to the room. I've already switched out the chair for an upholstered chair that would be more appropriate to sitting to read a book. I've also put the bamboo blinds back up which block the morning light. But it's a good exercise that helps me consider each thing that goes into a room.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-19251401898867725632012-05-15T00:27:33.039-04:002012-05-15T00:27:33.039-04:00I am a non-clutter person and generally prefer ...I am a non-clutter person and generally prefer 'less' to 'more.' Traditional Japanese rooms appeal to me. However, I guess I will be the lone dissenting voice - it is just a little too spare for my taste. To me it looks unfinished and still on the way to wherever it is going… if that makes sense.J.W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14204160340098602359noreply@blogger.com