tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post1339843733984664796..comments2023-09-01T14:39:17.300-04:00Comments on Gates of Crystal: Mixing Rustic with RomanceLynda Brandlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-72452638574796449792016-04-25T14:46:03.898-04:002016-04-25T14:46:03.898-04:00I told him. ;)I told him. ;)Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-12668276972836633682016-04-25T14:45:42.518-04:002016-04-25T14:45:42.518-04:00Thank you, Candy! I think rugs are very hard to fi...Thank you, Candy! I think rugs are very hard to find, too! I love our sisal/sea grass that we have in the family room and so does my husband. However, I bought one that I thought was the same thing at World Market and that's the one that sheds dirt continually. I love our Royal Palace rugs. They have been so durable. I don't even know if they sell them anymore. Hope you find your perfect rug!<br />Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-68217041451443055142016-04-25T14:43:14.443-04:002016-04-25T14:43:14.443-04:00Thanks so much, Sarah!Thanks so much, Sarah!Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-30064618489662213562016-04-24T16:02:42.775-04:002016-04-24T16:02:42.775-04:00I came here from Hometalk. Looking over your post...I came here from Hometalk. Looking over your posts, the reference to Auburn, Alabama caught my eye. Tell your husband War Eagle - from this Alabama Girl, Living in Connecticut World.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-83045069199862290792016-04-15T11:06:00.397-04:002016-04-15T11:06:00.397-04:00I love the blues and whites you have and have to t...I love the blues and whites you have and have to tell you I too did the darker colors of burgundy and golds for at least 15 yrs. I am now turning everything into more neutrals with a touch of greys/blues. Trying for an elegant, vintage, rustic if there is such a thing. Having a terrible time picking out an area rug for living room. Anyway, your home is absolutely gorgeous!<br />Blessings, CandyCandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07209724492898824749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-80575442249564380962016-04-11T19:38:24.687-04:002016-04-11T19:38:24.687-04:00All just beautiful! Thanks for sharing.All just beautiful! Thanks for sharing.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-29644226737182584272016-04-10T09:40:00.430-04:002016-04-10T09:40:00.430-04:00Thank you, Iala! I've been having fun making a...Thank you, Iala! I've been having fun making a lot of small changes lately. I feel like I have finally figured out exactly what I like! Thanks so much for visiting and commenting!<br />love and blessings~Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-78070145396009377042016-04-10T09:38:11.638-04:002016-04-10T09:38:11.638-04:00Thank you, Laura! I am on a bit of a rampage - I d...Thank you, Laura! I am on a bit of a rampage - I don't know what's happened! lol Lots of little changes happening around here! I look forward to seeing yours too!Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-22763590322596386662016-04-10T09:37:09.587-04:002016-04-10T09:37:09.587-04:00Connie, I miss the florals every once in a while a...Connie, I miss the florals every once in a while and think I'll have to put some in at least one room. Maybe a guest room? Thanks for visiting and commenting!Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-20097671973936581822016-04-10T09:35:39.548-04:002016-04-10T09:35:39.548-04:00Thanks so much, Laura! I think it's fun to cha...Thanks so much, Laura! I think it's fun to change things up and I know my style has definitely evolved over the years. And we women get to change our minds, right?! :)Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-67631317970458053892016-04-09T15:47:57.468-04:002016-04-09T15:47:57.468-04:00I love the direction your new decorating style is ...I love the direction your new decorating style is going - I am on the same path as well. I have slowly been removing all of the red, yellow and green, and changing over to whites and grays with wood accents and a bit of bling. I have gotten much inspiration from your posts. My doors are also white with the dated shiny brass hardware, so I am really looking forward to seeing your new doors.lalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175627717826309153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-59453515336803857042016-04-08T21:39:16.408-04:002016-04-08T21:39:16.408-04:00Oh I adore all of your inspiration! I need to make...Oh I adore all of your inspiration! I need to make a few changes too. Your post is such a happy addition to Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Thank you SO much for sharing the joy.<br />Have a wonderful weekend!Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-3098445424764565532016-04-08T15:48:55.010-04:002016-04-08T15:48:55.010-04:00I could never quite put into words what was missin...I could never quite put into words what was missing from PB for me but you expressed my feelings exactly. It's just a little too plain, weathered and washed out! Give me some metallics with all the neutrals. <br />One home trend extreme tends to follow another so in ten years or less perhaps we will be back to more color. Love those florals too!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11970736369034996515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-35253027751291334822016-04-08T15:41:22.774-04:002016-04-08T15:41:22.774-04:00Lynda- everything you do is just stunning.
As I re...Lynda- everything you do is just stunning.<br />As I read this post, I realized I have been going through the same changes in my own decor.<br />Things change, right?<br /><br />Thank you for linking to TOHOT.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-26564894753285291572016-04-08T08:15:57.543-04:002016-04-08T08:15:57.543-04:00So glad to see this at Thoughts of Home on Thursda...So glad to see this at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Just beautiful. :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-26561635436389667522016-04-08T07:22:31.559-04:002016-04-08T07:22:31.559-04:00Thank you, Marty! Have a wonderful weekend!Thank you, Marty! Have a wonderful weekend!Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-88246950652656666702016-04-08T07:22:08.516-04:002016-04-08T07:22:08.516-04:00Thank you, Stacey! Have a great weekend!Thank you, Stacey! Have a great weekend!Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-22916531820369646052016-04-08T07:21:48.506-04:002016-04-08T07:21:48.506-04:00Thank you, Eilis! I am feeling better! Maybe enoug...Thank you, Eilis! I am feeling better! Maybe enough to make my bed and take a few pictures of our doors. Have a wonderful weekend!Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-59424990442139641352016-04-08T07:20:44.506-04:002016-04-08T07:20:44.506-04:00Thank you, Deanna! I am feeling better this morni...Thank you, Deanna! I am feeling better this morning! When my daughter got married (8 yrs ago) and I took her shopping for home decor, she suddenly had a epiphany. She said, "Oh, it's like fashions change - only it's home decor!" I laughed that this was a new thought to her. And I think the reds and yellows were popular for a long time and now they would be hard to find. But I was ready for a change. It's hard sometimes to find our own style in the midst of trends but I'm working on it!<br />love and blessings~Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-27795610716162184892016-04-08T07:16:24.904-04:002016-04-08T07:16:24.904-04:00Thank you, Rita! I've really been looking arou...Thank you, Rita! I've really been looking around our home lately and asking myself, "What do ~I~ like?" I used to buy a lot of decorating magazines and quit when I discovered Pinterest. Then I discovered blogs and got influenced by what others like. My daughter has a more modern style and fortunately, I've been able to give a lot of my 'mistakes' to her. They were great things - just influenced too much by current fads. I realize that some of my choices may not be what others like, but that's what it's all about, right? Thanks for such a thoughtful reply. I enjoy hearing what you think!<br />love and blessings~Lynda Brandlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904166933638843933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-24556227203955443762016-04-07T19:11:32.025-04:002016-04-07T19:11:32.025-04:00Your home is gorgeous and I am sure any change wil...Your home is gorgeous and I am sure any change will be equally fabulous.Marty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-48676745209954916582016-04-07T18:07:11.695-04:002016-04-07T18:07:11.695-04:00Lynda, wherever your inspiration comes from your i...Lynda, wherever your inspiration comes from your interpret it so well in your home. Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-25161786148048337522016-04-07T15:52:41.035-04:002016-04-07T15:52:41.035-04:00I love your twist on French Country. Although I&#...I love your twist on French Country. Although I'm looking forward to seeing your doors, take it easy and feel better first!Eilishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001759945390596125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-52487515835100021222016-04-07T14:16:42.490-04:002016-04-07T14:16:42.490-04:00I love what you've done! I am a red and yello...I love what you've done! I am a red and yellow girl too, but have been moving a little more rustic and a bit away from my cottage style to incorporate a bit of French.<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration! Hope you are well soon!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301871774434544967.post-71073185285296124692016-04-07T13:22:07.104-04:002016-04-07T13:22:07.104-04:00Lynda, I hope you feel better soon. What a harsh r...Lynda, I hope you feel better soon. What a harsh reality to get back home to cold temps and a cold! I really like the calm neutrals your home evokes in its present state, although I am also drawn to the reds, yellows and wood tones of your former look as well. It's interesting how you speak of your influences from PB, MMS, and Joni, all of which I am fond of (except for the blip in PB customer quality and service I recently spoke of). Funny how we can sometimes spend a lifetime finding our true style details, isn't it? One foundational style I have always leaned toward is a tailored look, with a blend of masculine/feminine appeal, but always a mix of vintage and antique items. I love the appearance of romantic ruffles in others' home, and pops of blue, yet I don't have any of either in my home. Looking forward to seeing your latest changes.<br />RitaRita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.com