tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post1808832929249463578..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Would love your imputGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-78416096466535640492023-05-08T16:10:47.107-06:002023-05-08T16:10:47.107-06:00I know this is an old post, put I think your kitch...I know this is an old post, put I think your kitchen is beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-37814189251856845402012-02-24T15:46:18.224-07:002012-02-24T15:46:18.224-07:00Dear Georgianna, Yes that is our upstairs bathroom...Dear Georgianna, Yes that is our upstairs bathroom. It's like taking a bath (although most of the time showers are all that I have time for) with the birds.<br />Maybe for now, you can start collecting ideas for your new bathroom. And one day it will be all finished. xo GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-52535777120282590322012-02-24T01:32:37.525-07:002012-02-24T01:32:37.525-07:00Hi Gina, I'm sorry I'm so late on this. I ...Hi Gina, I'm sorry I'm so late on this. I think the white will be fabulous. Your whole place is a dream. Is that your bathroom? I almost fainted. I've been trying to get to the renovations on our downstairs one for four years now. I want a claw foot tub so badly! :)Georgiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298718026210625558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-10992444617762688192012-02-21T14:38:31.801-07:002012-02-21T14:38:31.801-07:00Everything is gorgeous as is, but knowing me, I ha...Everything is gorgeous as is, but knowing me, I have black and white marble floors, I think I'll go for the Carrara if you can. Can't wait to see what you finally do, you got great taste, so you'll pick just the perfect thing. Hugs,<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-42061757586194495212012-02-21T09:59:01.837-07:002012-02-21T09:59:01.837-07:00Hi Ahrisha, Good advise. I'm going to take my...Hi Ahrisha, Good advise. I'm going to take my time. We start looking this week. I'm looking forward to it. Thank you for your visit.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-70975245682925301942012-02-20T09:14:12.546-07:002012-02-20T09:14:12.546-07:00Hello Dear One~ ~
This is my first visit here and ...Hello Dear One~ ~<br />This is my first visit here and I must say that I adore your kitchen. The celadon is a favorite of mine and it looks wonderful on your cabinets. Please don't be offended but I would call your kitchen "Beautiful Clutter". I love lots of things around me and would feel so at home cooking there. <br />I read all your comments about the counter. You have attracted some wonderful suggestions. What a difficult choice to make. My only suggestion would be to be patient and not rush into the change. Only You will know when the perfect solution presents itself. Have fun with it.<br />~ ~Ahrisha~ ~~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-17039264018231074732012-02-19T14:58:48.013-07:002012-02-19T14:58:48.013-07:00Hi Twinkle, Thank you for sending this wonderful s...Hi Twinkle, Thank you for sending this wonderful site. It's hard to tell from marble pictures what the colors are really like. It appears that the "Fossil Brown" might be too dark for me. An interesting color is "Rain Froest Green". Then there is Botticino and Calcutta Gold, Crema Marfit and Georgia Cherokee. It's great to have so many choices. There will be some serious shopping this coming week. <br />Thank you for your visit and your valuable input. GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-55864130002105794042012-02-19T12:56:04.843-07:002012-02-19T12:56:04.843-07:00Your kitchen is beautiful! I believe your counter...Your kitchen is beautiful! I believe your countertops need to make a bold statement, even if it is a lot going on. I would go for the marble if it's what you want. Don't settle. Doraville, Ga, has a site to drool over. There is a nice marble slab that would blend with the blues, greens and earth tones in your kitchen now. I like the idea of pulling all the colors together with the countertops and you can do that with stone.<br /><br />You can look at it by searching earth tones granite (but it's marble) "fossil brown." Or, try this link.<br /><br />http://earthtonesgranite.com/html/fossil_brown.htmltwinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03522192646526647165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-83736100082965631282012-02-19T12:45:52.776-07:002012-02-19T12:45:52.776-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.twinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03522192646526647165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-48683846737464217872012-02-18T07:04:09.622-07:002012-02-18T07:04:09.622-07:00So true Ann, I have a lot going on in my kitchen. ...So true Ann, I have a lot going on in my kitchen. Most of the items I use almost every day, but yes, a little (or a lot) of editing is called for.<br />I will have a look at Avonite. However, I am a bit of a Traditionalist, even though some of my friends have accused me of being part Gypsy. <br />Thank you for your ideas. They make a lot of sense.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-65652660239323322662012-02-17T20:39:19.314-07:002012-02-17T20:39:19.314-07:00Hi Gina,
I suppose you have already made up your ...Hi Gina,<br /><br />I suppose you have already made up your mind by now, but I will go out on a limb here.<br /><br />I've had marble, I've had granite. I don't have either now and I love it! I have an Avonite countertop (similar to Corian) and I would never go back. Much kinder, warmer. I have no stains after 8 years and we are mighty rough with our countertops. <br /><br />As far as color goes, I am joining the soft cream to grey group- white would be too stark. Slight pattern OK, but you have a lot going on in there already. <br /><br />What a fun project for your most beautiful home! Can't wait to see what you choose.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04922270492303539101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-86241069933842614932012-02-17T15:43:07.689-07:002012-02-17T15:43:07.689-07:00Hi Mary, I'm so pleased to hear all of your go...Hi Mary, I'm so pleased to hear all of your good ideas. Copper is certainly interesting. I also love copper especially when it becomes verdigris. My stair railings are verdigris. I can see why you think that it might work because of the excisting marble. However, I'm seriously thinking about a marble in a light color.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-30754284114938864322012-02-17T10:52:12.368-07:002012-02-17T10:52:12.368-07:00Okay, Gina, here goes: I have thought about your ...Okay, Gina, here goes: I have thought about your gorgeous kitchen now for a couple of days (really, many times during the last two days, in fact) and I can't help but make a very different suggestion from everyone else. My choice would be copper. I have seen them in a couple of home tours here. I thought they were unbelieveably striking and I love the verdigris color that appears when they have been left alone. BUT, it is that glorious, rich yellow-orange color that I see complimenting all of your painted tiles and dishes. I also think it would be a nice contrast to your cabinets. My thoughts are probably because your existing counters are also in the bronze family. Maybe you are ready for a complete color change. Just a thought for you to consider.<br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-70177374495980680792012-02-17T06:36:14.098-07:002012-02-17T06:36:14.098-07:00Liebe Karin, und noch etwas. Ich liebe wie du imm...Liebe Karin, und noch etwas. Ich liebe wie du immer in so vielen Sprachen schreibst. Manchmal unsere Gedanken arbeiten besser deswegens. Du bringst immer sehr gute Moeglichkeiten zu meinen Fragen. Vielen Dank fuer deine Freundschaft.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-81394682843985892882012-02-17T06:29:06.881-07:002012-02-17T06:29:06.881-07:00Dear Karin, It is true; I could have wood counter...Dear Karin, It is true; I could have wood countertops manufactured with beautiful ogee edges and then paint the wood in whatever color combinations look best. I can even change it if I don't like it. After all, it's only paint. I have painted many a surface such as cement and other materials to look like marble. Think of the thousands of dollars I would save. <br />But there is something to the feel of natural stone that appeals to me. <br />You always come up with great and original ideas. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-71256772227872156412012-02-17T06:20:42.788-07:002012-02-17T06:20:42.788-07:00Dear Theresa, Everything you suggest is right on. ...Dear Theresa, Everything you suggest is right on. You have truly helped me in making this important decision. The message from many of my readers is the same. Thank You Theresa, I am grateful for your input.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-87983822237154359972012-02-17T06:16:38.337-07:002012-02-17T06:16:38.337-07:00Dear Meme, How sweet of you to be so complimentary...Dear Meme, How sweet of you to be so complimentary. I have posted most of my home, but in parts only. If I had the right equipment I would do a photoshoot of the house.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-59975630034292936552012-02-17T06:13:26.136-07:002012-02-17T06:13:26.136-07:00Dear Sherry, Good suggestion. Will definitely stay...Dear Sherry, Good suggestion. Will definitely stay away from too much pattern or veining. Thank you for addinhg your comment. For the first time I am not sure what to do.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-31391005257349997822012-02-17T03:44:42.287-07:002012-02-17T03:44:42.287-07:00Liebe Gina,
lots of ideas and suggestions!
Habe m...Liebe Gina,<br />lots of ideas and suggestions!<br /><br />Habe mir Deine Kueche nochmal angeschaut.<br />Eine andere Moeglichkeit: Die Arbeitsplatte aus Holz and then painted in dem Ton der beiden "pilasters" rechts und links Deines 'Kamins'. Ein leichtes, helles beige/grau. Du bist doch excellent darin.<br />The working face should be neutral, praktisch und unauffaellig in Deiner Kueche and not standing out which would be the case with withe marble.<br />Oder im gleichen Ton wie die Unterschraenke, koennte aber etwas zu 'uniform' sein, waere aber eine ruhige Einheit fuer sich. <br /><br />Ich wuerde mir ein paar samples in verschiedenen Farbtoenen, auch in weiss, aus Papier machen, darauflegen, um zu sehen, was am besten aussieht, und dann entscheiden.<br />Let's 'speak' your beautiful tiles and other decorative objecst and not the 'Arbeitsplatte'.<br /><br />So much fun with this post! Bin sehr gespannt, wie Deine Entscheidung ausfallen wird.<br /><br />Gutes Gelingen, herzlichst,<br />kLaPouyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793966763489506817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-67347672080264390982012-02-16T19:59:11.633-07:002012-02-16T19:59:11.633-07:00Gina,
I am trying not to get too distracted with y...Gina,<br />I am trying not to get too distracted with your incredible kitchen!!! Ok, white is the last thing you need. Everything in that room has a patina, choose a marble that is a little "dirty" and not so pure. Keep it quiet though, no busy pattern so as not to fight with all of your lovely work. I just really love the warmth and slight imperfection to your home. White marble interprets as too formal and "new" in your environment. Good luck with your decision!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-83071526802682375332012-02-16T18:46:45.552-07:002012-02-16T18:46:45.552-07:00Gina, What a gorgeous kitchen!! I feel like I am i...Gina, What a gorgeous kitchen!! I feel like I am in a fabulous italian home. The carerra marble would be wonderful for your countertop. I would stay away from heavy veining since it would distract from your beautiful ceramics. xo, SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-63573928068125006022012-02-16T17:36:44.932-07:002012-02-16T17:36:44.932-07:00i wish you would do a house tour and show us some ...i wish you would do a house tour and show us some of the bedrooms and baths and other rooms in your beautiful home.i love your blog and just can't get enough of it!!MEMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10779226065776600981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-20743090901725447812012-02-16T05:40:35.676-07:002012-02-16T05:40:35.676-07:00Dear Tina, You are so welcome.Dear Tina, You are so welcome.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-76708411398351045912012-02-16T05:39:13.173-07:002012-02-16T05:39:13.173-07:00Hi Val, Love your blog...so many lovely photograph...Hi Val, Love your blog...so many lovely photographs. Of course, I also love Portugal. Have spent many a holiday driving through your beautiful country. <br />I know about the advantages of using granite, however, I am still favoring traditional marble even though I will have to live with the inevitable stains.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-4817998283343945962012-02-16T05:33:26.733-07:002012-02-16T05:33:26.733-07:00Dear Mark, You're right on! It has always bee...Dear Mark, You're right on! It has always been my concern that I will make my floors look old and shabby if I add a white that is too white. I will take your advise and look for a creamy white. I can also see a color that reminds me of the ocean when it is greenish-blue.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.com