tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post2622207046152802676..comments2024-03-28T08:56:17.631+00:00Comments on The Little White House On The Seaside: Locked Out Of HeavenMagali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-7907315574788509652013-03-21T20:05:51.735+00:002013-03-21T20:05:51.735+00:00I'm glad your new drainage system is working. ...I'm glad your new drainage system is working. I should have know you would go that route rather than the electric current. You do seem like the kind of person who does things the way they should have been done all along. I like that. <br />I think your dining room chairs and table would like nice painted white. Especially if the walls are going to be the color of one of the squares you painted.Mandi @ Southern Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425705398173661625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-8401521038105974282013-03-18T22:42:11.082+00:002013-03-18T22:42:11.082+00:00Tablescapes by Bev sent me.
I admire your lovely ...Tablescapes by Bev sent me. <br />I admire your lovely house and am so happy that you have the drainage taken care of. Those baseboards will do til you get around to putting in what you really want. Keep on keeping on.<br /> I'm adding yours to my favorites. You will help me learn french! To read it anyway. My SO continually corrects my pronuciation, but I'll probably never get back to la belle france. Unless I get a touch of your magic.....yes, magic, that's what we live for..... good for you, having your own flashes of magic......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-71427379966954333742013-03-17T16:35:29.165+00:002013-03-17T16:35:29.165+00:00Buying older homes always brings a crazy set of pr...Buying older homes always brings a crazy set of problems, but older homes have so much more character. I always wonder what will be the next thing to go wrong with our house. Right now it is deciding how to repair a garage floor that is crumbling.<br /><br />Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-46679568911808129172013-03-17T16:26:00.745+00:002013-03-17T16:26:00.745+00:00Oh Magali, as we say here in Texas "Bless you...Oh Magali, as we say here in Texas "Bless your heart" what a mess. I've done a few remodeling projects myself and can truly sympathize. It looks lovely now and I know it will all be worth it in the end. I'm so glad you linked up at Transformed Tuesday.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Peggy~PJH DesignsPeggy~PJH Designshttp://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-15122407341999698032013-03-14T14:10:02.102+00:002013-03-14T14:10:02.102+00:00Wow, that's a lot of work. Hope you find anot...Wow, that's a lot of work. Hope you find another contractor...sorry that happened to you!<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-8200712493030349502013-03-13T21:30:47.383+00:002013-03-13T21:30:47.383+00:00Hey dear I really like your blog! What about follo...Hey dear I really like your blog! What about following each other? Also on bloglovin, facebook and even lookbook if you want...just let me know :3 <3<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ontomywardrobe.com/2013/03/5-things-about-me.html" rel="nofollow">NEW POST UP!</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ontomywardrobe.com" rel="nofollow">www.OntoMyWardrobe.com</a><br />grlcreative.com.mxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026625220592373779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-76102156114045915812013-03-13T09:28:20.207+00:002013-03-13T09:28:20.207+00:00What a story! I can't believe that the welcomi...What a story! I can't believe that the welcoming, peaceful dining room we see at the end of the post used to be such a terrible mess... you must have been through some difficult times, but I guess that in the end it was all worth it!Meeha Meehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385544446760731058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-22621723906512095722013-03-12T23:25:13.195+00:002013-03-12T23:25:13.195+00:00You have really been through a lot to end up with ...You have really been through a lot to end up with this beautiful dining room. I think contractors leaving is an international horror that happens everywhere. Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-54190917378727814102013-03-12T21:26:02.321+00:002013-03-12T21:26:02.321+00:00Oh Magali - what a nightmare for you - but wow was...Oh Magali - what a nightmare for you - but wow was it ever worth it in the end - your dining room is beautiful!!!<br />And lol - that your mother guessed right - but she already knew<br />XOXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-57634159136723370782013-03-12T21:02:46.097+00:002013-03-12T21:02:46.097+00:00How "funny" that it's called "F...How "funny" that it's called "French" drain! My patio is also slightly higher than the house floor level and I plan to redo it a little lower, I don't know when, though! But I think it would help ! I guess both our to-do lists are very long!<br />Thanks for stopping by!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-28965592472765194602013-03-12T20:59:29.714+00:002013-03-12T20:59:29.714+00:00Oh Magali, I can't believe the contractor went...Oh Magali, I can't believe the contractor went bankrupt on top of all your rising damp issues! How unfortunate. At least, as you say it happened after they replaced your floor! I think your dining room is just lovely as is your table and chairs but I am partial to some painted furniture especially in nice soft pastel shades...Sweet Auburn Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500998127522554277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-61919968196283326942013-03-12T20:57:10.495+00:002013-03-12T20:57:10.495+00:00And I'm sorry that you lost your money. That&...And I'm sorry that you lost your money. That's always a danger with contractors.Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-77609320618709511462013-03-12T20:51:33.799+00:002013-03-12T20:51:33.799+00:00It looks similar to what they call French drains h...It looks similar to what they call French drains here. Is that what it is? <br /><br />We had a water problem here fortunately it only got as far as the wall of the back porch and we only have two rainy seasons. My spouse busted up a few tons of concrete because someone layed a patio higher than the house. That stopped the water from coming in. <br /><br />It's quite a horrid sight, but at least it only affects the porch and laundry room, not the interior. <br /><br />It's on the list to be completely rebuilt. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-67307585582162702932013-03-12T19:47:09.294+00:002013-03-12T19:47:09.294+00:00You are to be commended for enduring that long ter...You are to be commended for enduring that long term project! I can't even imagine the patience it took and as a person who has little - I'm impressed!Bernideenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323630851115338825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-60318180427838285262013-03-12T19:45:25.302+00:002013-03-12T19:45:25.302+00:00Mycket bra val, berättade för min man och han sa d...Mycket bra val, berättade för min man och han sa direkt det måste dräneras. inget annat hjälper ( han kan sånt här) Lycka till med resten av arbetet.<br />Ha en fin vecka<br />Kram MetaMetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02642529388562692019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-90041579456160687062013-03-12T18:50:36.072+00:002013-03-12T18:50:36.072+00:00That's a second vote for white! The paint colo...That's a second vote for white! The paint colours I've been trying are greens with a hint of blue and a hint of grey... But for now, I'm leaning towards the lightest shade.Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-25011081487954380742013-03-12T17:51:56.101+00:002013-03-12T17:51:56.101+00:00Wow--what a huge project, but now what a beautiful...Wow--what a huge project, but now what a beautiful dining room you have, Magali! I am glad that the drainage situation is now working well for you. I like the paint colors you are considering--pretty greens, it appears. Maybe paint the table and chairs in a creamy white or off-white? I'm sure it will be gorgeous whatever you decide!Athena at Minerva's Gardenhttp://minervasgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-64405376419832969072013-03-12T15:44:19.746+00:002013-03-12T15:44:19.746+00:00You're right, it's worth the investment, a...You're right, it's worth the investment, although I did shed a few tears on my dream kitchen, whose budget was used for the draining system! Thanks for visiting.Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-39844367403673891502013-03-12T15:34:25.561+00:002013-03-12T15:34:25.561+00:00If the page is in English, it's ok for me. I o...If the page is in English, it's ok for me. I only use Google translation for Swedish! English and French are two languages I can understand and write without the help of Google! The paint your talking about seems very interesting. I'm going to investigate!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-42880489132231406632013-03-12T13:13:00.820+00:002013-03-12T13:13:00.820+00:00Amazing patience you have Magali. I am impressed. ...Amazing patience you have Magali. I am impressed. Your dining room looks lovely so I am sure you are happy with that. You are certainly fortunate that the bankruptcy did not come earlier!Donna@anangloinquébechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074337849133414753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-10592178103328974032013-03-12T11:59:55.529+00:002013-03-12T11:59:55.529+00:00We made the same decision in our home and put a dr...We made the same decision in our home and put a drainage ditch along one side that leads to a drainage well and a sump pump. We haven't had any problems since then and it seems to have been worth the investment. I found the whole series very interesting!Jennie @ The Seasoned Dishhttp://thedishroom.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-3236693868972880212013-03-12T11:19:13.548+00:002013-03-12T11:19:13.548+00:00Wow, what a major mess and expense. I can't e...Wow, what a major mess and expense. I can't even imagine a project that huge and messy. You must have the patience of a saint.<br />CindyCustom Comfortshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632267295969050029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-67087371700285140772013-03-12T10:52:48.649+00:002013-03-12T10:52:48.649+00:00Wow. that must have felt a bit scary, i am glad yo...Wow. that must have felt a bit scary, i am glad you had the strength to tackle it! With proper drainage you will get a much better climate indoors. And no falling plaster! I would recommend my favourite paint for pine furniture, egg tempera. Tried to find a good page online but they were mainly english, but since you are so good with google translate maybe you can work around it =) http://www.avjord.se/ cheap, easy and super pretty. It is like painting with milk. you make it yourself with egg, linseed oil and dry pigments. Although I like your furniture as it is!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762002559601765959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-81573368820874630452013-03-12T10:42:36.533+00:002013-03-12T10:42:36.533+00:00Wow! All I can say is that was one messy job, and...Wow! All I can say is that was one messy job, and I'm glad you survived it all. It makes our renovations seem pretty minor! It all looks beautiful. I love your dining room, especially your pretty china cabinet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173640399782033852.post-65622423623907858192013-03-12T10:38:12.868+00:002013-03-12T10:38:12.868+00:00Bon, le plus difficile est terminé... restent les ...Bon, le plus difficile est terminé... restent les placo pour avril et enfin une belle cuisine, puis le premier étage, le toit, la véranda, le garage, l'abri pour la voiture, la petite maison en bois pour les outils... Heu, j'en oublie sûrement... Courage ! <br />MaryMary Massothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584246394705737791noreply@blogger.com