Comments on: A Moment of Downtime http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/ Observations drenched in chocolate, best enjoyed with a fine wine. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Katie http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/comment-page-1/#comment-281 Katie Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:23:43 +0000 http://the-spout.com/tiaraclink/blog/?p=157#comment-281 I love the wall color in your bedroom with the gold comforter - really pretty and cozy. Can I come over and take a nap? I love the wall color in your bedroom with the gold comforter – really pretty and cozy. Can I come over and take a nap?

]]> By: Nancy http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/comment-page-1/#comment-275 Nancy Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:01:31 +0000 http://the-spout.com/tiaraclink/blog/?p=157#comment-275 I have no idea how you got so awesome at this. It's like one of those God given talents or something cuz I watch Top Design and a bunch of those transformation shows, but I still wouldn't know where to begin. Yes, you need a show. I have no idea how you got so awesome at this. It’s like one of those God given talents or something cuz I watch Top Design and a bunch of those transformation shows, but I still wouldn’t know where to begin.

Yes, you need a show.

]]> By: Ali http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/comment-page-1/#comment-270 Ali Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:20:47 +0000 http://the-spout.com/tiaraclink/blog/?p=157#comment-270 Squid: Thank you! First of all- where is this counter top? Bathroom, I'm assuming? My first inclination is to tell you to rip that shit out. A new bathroom vanity really isn't that expensive. If it's not an option (like us, we are renting) then this is what I'd do: change the color scheme to coordinate. That blue looks awesome with chocolate brown. Paint the cabinets and get blue and brown coordinating accessories- shower curtain, rugs... If you have no use for a shower curtain, then bring in both colors with art or curtains. Something like this: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/EnlargeProduct.asp?SKU=107538&ZMPHT=380/43746107538CZ.JPG I'd strip the wallpaper and paint it a light neutral- a coffee with cream color, more brown/vanilla than gold. Since the counters are blue, I'd make sure blue was the accent color and brown is the dominate in all of the accessories. You can apply the same idea if this is your kitchen as well. Squid:
Thank you!

First of all- where is this counter top? Bathroom, I’m assuming?

My first inclination is to tell you to rip that shit out. A new bathroom vanity really isn’t that expensive. If it’s not an option (like us, we are renting) then this is what I’d do: change the color scheme to coordinate.

That blue looks awesome with chocolate brown. Paint the cabinets and get blue and brown coordinating accessories- shower curtain, rugs… If you have no use for a shower curtain, then bring in both colors with art or curtains.

Something like this:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/EnlargeProduct.asp?SKU=107538&ZMPHT=380/43746107538CZ.JPG

I’d strip the wallpaper and paint it a light neutral- a coffee with cream color, more brown/vanilla than gold.

Since the counters are blue, I’d make sure blue was the accent color and brown is the dominate in all of the accessories.

You can apply the same idea if this is your kitchen as well.

]]> By: GuiltySquid http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/comment-page-1/#comment-268 GuiltySquid Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:14:42 +0000 http://the-spout.com/tiaraclink/blog/?p=157#comment-268 Damn girl! That's some awesomeness. It's also inspiring me to do before/after pics if only to motivate myself to get some shit done around here. You really do have some talent there - I particularly love the bathroom cabinet idea. Tell me, what would you do to fix robin's egg blue countertops? (yeah, that's the crap I got. You should SEE the wallpaper. It's BAD.) Damn girl! That’s some awesomeness. It’s also inspiring me to do before/after pics if only to motivate myself to get some shit done around here.

You really do have some talent there – I particularly love the bathroom cabinet idea.

Tell me, what would you do to fix robin’s egg blue countertops? (yeah, that’s the crap I got. You should SEE the wallpaper. It’s BAD.)

]]> By: Ali http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Ali Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:28:00 +0000 http://the-spout.com/tiaraclink/blog/?p=157#comment-267 Thank you all! Dianne- Yes, they fixed my bathroom. I have a pretty new light fixture and no more water stains on the ceiling! Erin- Woman. I'll make you a deal. When you move back to Houston, I will TOTALLY help you decorate! :) We just want you to come back to us! AND if my in-laws ate seafood, I'd have made the cornbread. They wouldn't touch it, though. Sadface. It really is ridiculous. Sarah: Rub that in Mom's face. hahaha I want to eat that cake you baked NOW. Ding: Girl, Heifer is just a term me and my friend Terry have always called each other- like "Bitch". It's all in good fun. We know how awesome we are! Thank you all!

Dianne- Yes, they fixed my bathroom. I have a pretty new light fixture and no more water stains on the ceiling!

Erin- Woman. I’ll make you a deal. When you move back to Houston, I will TOTALLY help you decorate! :) We just want you to come back to us! AND if my in-laws ate seafood, I’d have made the cornbread. They wouldn’t touch it, though. Sadface. It really is ridiculous.

Sarah: Rub that in Mom’s face. hahaha I want to eat that cake you baked NOW.

Ding: Girl, Heifer is just a term me and my friend Terry have always called each other- like “Bitch”. It’s all in good fun. We know how awesome we are!

]]> By: Dr. Ding http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Dr. Ding Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000 http://the-spout.com/tiaraclink/blog/?p=157#comment-266 Damn. I totally should have come over and used your bathroom when I had the chance! Everything looks fabulous!! I'm inspired. p.s. You're totally not a heifer! You're a glamorous diva and don't you forget it, shug. Damn. I totally should have come over and used your bathroom when I had the chance!

Everything looks fabulous!! I’m inspired.

p.s. You’re totally not a heifer! You’re a glamorous diva and don’t you forget it, shug.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Sarah Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:46:22 +0000 http://the-spout.com/tiaraclink/blog/?p=157#comment-265 I love it!! I knew I would when you were telling me about it, but I didn't imagine it this good!! I got a sneak peak before the great reveal today!!!! Woohooo for me! I love it!! I knew I would when you were telling me about it, but I didn’t imagine it this good!! I got a sneak peak before the great reveal today!!!! Woohooo for me!

]]> By: Singapore Slinger http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Singapore Slinger Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:20:48 +0000 http://the-spout.com/tiaraclink/blog/?p=157#comment-264 SO fabulous! Can you please come and help me with my place in Sing Sing?? You should make some crawfish crack cornbread! :-) Your in-laws would be HOOKED on the crack cornbread. SO fabulous! Can you please come and help me with my place in Sing Sing??

You should make some crawfish crack cornbread! :-) Your in-laws would be HOOKED on the crack cornbread.

]]> By: Dianner http://www.southerndivasecrets.com/blog/a-moment-of-downtime/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Dianner Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:34:15 +0000 http://the-spout.com/tiaraclink/blog/?p=157#comment-263 Holy CRAP, Al. I mean... it looks even more amazing than I pictured it! (also, I like the bed better where it is now). You did an incredible job... I'm so proud of you and I can't wait to see it! And yes, you pulled off "Boutique Hotel" times 1000. You show off your place proudly this weekend. You've MORE than earned it! :)) Hopefully they fixed your bathroom... :s I love you guys so much. Holy CRAP, Al. I mean… it looks even more amazing than I pictured it! (also, I like the bed better where it is now). You did an incredible job… I’m so proud of you and I can’t wait to see it! And yes, you pulled off “Boutique Hotel” times 1000.

You show off your place proudly this weekend. You’ve MORE than earned it! :) )

Hopefully they fixed your bathroom… :s

I love you guys so much.

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