tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post8303502813909708652..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: This and ThatAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-43414188278943139152013-05-23T09:05:31.500-04:002013-05-23T09:05:31.500-04:00Started reading your blog from the beginning a whi...Started reading your blog from the beginning a while ago and just got to this post today and wanted to say that I'm glad to hear that you've decided to continue with it. Love what you done with the house!<br /><br />As far as iPhoto '11 and the trackpad go, maybe these Apple Support articles will be helpful:<br /><br />iPhoto '11: Crop photos<br />http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2412?viewlocale=en_US<br /><br />Portables and Magic Trackpad: Jumpy or erratic trackpad operation<br />http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449?viewlocale=en_USOld House Lovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-40040276742062763302013-03-23T06:51:06.595-04:002013-03-23T06:51:06.595-04:00Boy.....getting an appraisal is like having a part...Boy.....getting an appraisal is like having a party! Lots of prep. But dang things are looking good around chez Steve. I also just purchased a new Mac Air. Love that sucker. Agree.....cropping is difficult....not sure why?SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-45997490839953486352013-03-16T21:20:46.728-04:002013-03-16T21:20:46.728-04:00Well your home is beautiful so I am sure it will a...Well your home is beautiful so I am sure it will appraise well. I am a lender too! You are right about the stricter guidelines but I am sure you will be ok. You can email me if you have questions.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-3007693453175772132013-03-14T14:49:38.363-04:002013-03-14T14:49:38.363-04:00Hi neighbor,
Re: photo storage - look into Dropbo...Hi neighbor,<br /><br />Re: photo storage - look into Dropbox when you get your pictures recovered off your old hard drive, and back up your iPhoto there, too. (or get an iCloud account through Apple.) Makes life so much easier...<br /><br />Greetings from the 'tute up the street <br />A longtime lurker...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-4763741269035237642013-03-09T10:35:30.159-05:002013-03-09T10:35:30.159-05:00Loved this post.
-Suzanne in IllinoisLoved this post.<br />-Suzanne in IllinoisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-68697078093391152252013-03-09T04:10:27.122-05:002013-03-09T04:10:27.122-05:00 I love white amaryllis !!! they look so beautifu... I love white amaryllis !!! they look so beautiful !!! www.glasstileselect.comhttp://www.glasstileselect.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-62892713370706928972013-03-09T03:20:05.978-05:002013-03-09T03:20:05.978-05:00Oh your bulbs look so pretty, why do I always leav...Oh your bulbs look so pretty, why do I always leave it too late to plant! I wanted to pop across to your lovely blog and answer your lovely message. Thank you so much re our bathroom! The 'Pineapple" crystal (actually acrylic) shade is from Homebase a DIY store in England (around £15)! The actual wall fitting/sconce was left by the previous owner of the house. We have used the same Pineapple shade in our new house (we moved just before Christmas) as a pendant light in the guest ensuite. Warmest of wishes - Glenda The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106479696387804524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-11326443489912327982013-03-08T20:38:36.914-05:002013-03-08T20:38:36.914-05:00Tricia,
I normally plant bulbs so that about 1/3 o...Tricia,<br />I normally plant bulbs so that about 1/3 of the bulb is above the soil line. Normally I put them in something that has drainage so excess water drains out. The paperwhites have been planted in a bowl so I'm very careful about how much water I give them. Too much and they'll rot. It's definitely risky.<br />The paint I used on the floor is a deck and floor paint. The brand is called All-Flor. I had it tinted to a Benjamin Moore color called Gray Owl. I used the same paint in another color and I hated it. This one I love. Is there something about the paint itself you don't like or might it be the color? I sanded the floor on my hands and knees before I painted it and it seems to be holding extremely well. Does that help at all?An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-22635896833447868752013-03-08T18:06:11.336-05:002013-03-08T18:06:11.336-05:00Steve, I love the way your house looks, great job!...Steve, I love the way your house looks, great job! In this blog I noticed that you have planted bulbs in a ceramic planter. Can you help with a bit of info on how you go about planting your bulbs, Please?<br />I have just painted floor boards in my house too, and I'm wondering what paint you used as I was given ordinary decking paint by my Hardware Store and I'm not quite sure if I am happy with the result. Kind Regards, Tricia, Blue Mountains, Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-77488303857303916522013-03-07T23:06:01.661-05:002013-03-07T23:06:01.661-05:00I just had to comment to say you can't leave -...I just had to comment to say you can't leave - always love seeing your images todays included. Love the bulbs and your home looks so lovely. Isn't it amazing how we leave those tiny things hanging over us when they take so little time to correct - guilty here!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-50292236967407094492013-03-06T20:52:05.787-05:002013-03-06T20:52:05.787-05:00I love your home! So sorry about your tech problem...I love your home! So sorry about your tech problems! What a pain. I have a Mac and I love iphoto. If I can help let me know, my email is npp703@comcast.net. Best of luck with everything and hope spring comes soon for all of us!<br />xo Nancy<br />Powellbrowerhome.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880451168189671638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-8441652609058041402013-03-06T19:13:42.453-05:002013-03-06T19:13:42.453-05:00Just trying to find a little room here to leave a ...Just trying to find a little room here to leave a comment!<br /><br />Clearly we all love you and would be desolate if you were to leave blogland.<br /><br />Especially me buddy. Don't even think of it.<br /><br />Sucks about the cameras tho. No wonder you have to refinance.<br /><br />You will have no problem with the bank. You've made so many improvements.<br /><br />Is it spring yet?<br /><br />xo Jane<br /><br />flwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-6132919102862427642013-03-06T18:12:07.520-05:002013-03-06T18:12:07.520-05:00Land of Nod, which is a children's furniture c...Land of Nod, which is a children's furniture catalog, makes spindle beds. I don't know if they make queen, but I do believe they make a full size. The colors are a bit bright, but you could paint it any color you want. It is so difficult to find a spindle bed, you could look into this. Love the updates!LANAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946005009680968861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-56733070123402702102013-03-06T16:04:58.685-05:002013-03-06T16:04:58.685-05:00Ooooh....sorry about those cameras! Ouch! I have...Ooooh....sorry about those cameras! Ouch! I have a new mac, I did not get the air because of photo storage, but I'm not having any trouble with iphoto...what specifically is troubling you?<br /><br />I love to get little snippets of your house at different times of the year. And I love that you still have bulbs...they are so pretty! And the items on your kitchen shelves...a very cool balance of "stuff"l o v e l y t h i n g shttp://mostlovelythings.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-75166686269483181012013-03-06T07:21:01.387-05:002013-03-06T07:21:01.387-05:00Don't hang it up. I've missed seeing your ...Don't hang it up. I've missed seeing your photos. Love the door knob? If you buy a new camera, please do share what you decide to get.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07201715001935435214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-24716292232614789592013-03-06T06:59:25.369-05:002013-03-06T06:59:25.369-05:00You're right, Carla. We've been EXTREMELY...You're right, Carla. We've been EXTREMELY lucky here in Mass. My neighborhood has been gentrifying for the past ten years and has become very desirable. Single family houses are selling like hotcakes and usually over asking. It's like the good old days.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-59653125778476073902013-03-05T22:25:27.967-05:002013-03-05T22:25:27.967-05:00The MA. market is very strong. My sis-in-law sold ...The MA. market is very strong. My sis-in-law sold her home in less than one day last May (she lived in Chelmsford) and my nephew just sold his home in January in less than a week (he lives in Lowell).<br /><br />Things are looking up for homeowners. Yippee!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Karla in CA.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-4629099852118716772013-03-05T17:23:25.922-05:002013-03-05T17:23:25.922-05:00Very glad you didn't decide to hang it up...I ...Very glad you didn't decide to hang it up...I would miss your beautiful blog.<br /><br />Interest rates 3.5% here today in CA...I'm house hunting and have an offer in...checking these things all the time. Good luck with your refi...your home is lovely, you shouldn't have any trouble.<br /><br />Oh, and wow, what a door knob under all that paint! And love the spindle bed...a queen size would look fantastic. So nice of you to give a bed to your neighbors.Karen at Home Sweet Hollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09197897896811872602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-54028205654908246752013-03-05T11:53:01.578-05:002013-03-05T11:53:01.578-05:00I just closed on my refinance of an investment pro...I just closed on my refinance of an investment property: 3.5% 30 year fixed with a $70,000 cash out. I was quite pleased. Here was the rub and was the rub for one of my friends who refinanced. The lender wanted 6 months of payments in my bank account. Fortunately I could do that. But my friend had to borrowed the money from a relative. Tthe lender insisted to know where the money came from and would not accept the source. The loan fell through.<br /><br />That ceiling, no, no, no. The inspector is going to want to see all kinds of things once he notices you have water damage. Go to Lowe's and get some "thin set" and a trowel. A couple of applications will cover the evidence. The appraiser for my loan took photographs of all four walls of every room in the house, the floors, AND THE CEILINGS. My house appraised at over 1 million dollars so his photographs were not because I live in a slum. Be warned! Be able to source all your money.<br /><br />The loan appraiser charged $675. But here is the good part. I just got my real estate taxes and there is a $138,000 difference between the loan appraisal and what the tax man appraised. So I have something substantial to use as an appeal. It will be very difficult for the tax man to come up with justification for his estimate in the face of a thorough legal appraisal.<br /><br />Good luck and keep us posted. <br />Ann Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-88152299462536914122013-03-04T21:13:49.498-05:002013-03-04T21:13:49.498-05:00SO glad to have you back!
I'd been wondering w...SO glad to have you back!<br />I'd been wondering what the happenings had been at the urban cottage!<br />Glad you are well, and starting up some new projects! Always a pleasure "hearing from you". :)<br /><br />TimHe Who Loves an Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325188900782810316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-56456922572128422322013-03-04T20:40:51.655-05:002013-03-04T20:40:51.655-05:00Yeah, that would be the wise thing. I went to sho...Yeah, that would be the wise thing. I went to show a friend what I was talking about and, of course, it would act up. I'm afraid I'll go the genius bar and the same thing will happen. But maybe they'll know what is if I just explain it.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-3840258426330752952013-03-04T20:28:12.471-05:002013-03-04T20:28:12.471-05:00Have you thought about taking it to the Genius Bar...Have you thought about taking it to the Genius Bar? I've had a couple of problems I thought were obscure and they were able to show me what I was doing wrong almost immediately. Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-80466313028621012002013-03-04T20:19:52.302-05:002013-03-04T20:19:52.302-05:00I think Martha Stewart did an article about resizi...I think Martha Stewart did an article about resizing antique beds and Leonard's years ago.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-8049278588797700382013-03-04T19:51:01.603-05:002013-03-04T19:51:01.603-05:00What the hell's it doing in there?What the hell's it doing in there?An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-59226264339532539632013-03-04T19:48:47.392-05:002013-03-04T19:48:47.392-05:00It IS a huge pain. Very invasive. I was turned d...It IS a huge pain. Very invasive. I was turned down a few years ago because I had ripped out a closet to make room for the new bathroom. They didn't want to have anything undone. The market here is really strong so I think I'm in a better place.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.com