tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post6540634982331627843..comments2024-02-11T02:27:42.622-05:00Comments on Little Green Notebook: Thinking About My Home Buying MomentJenny at LGNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425576060240501896noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-5429168320797455792014-03-26T21:50:55.155-04:002014-03-26T21:50:55.155-04:00I think this should be your forever home. :)I think this should be your forever home. :)Kelly Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16508556121356469414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-39695762912169705952014-03-25T10:46:34.277-04:002014-03-25T10:46:34.277-04:00You are SUCH an inspiration, and you can't for...You are SUCH an inspiration, and you can't for a moment be down on yourself -- you've done so much with this house so quickly!! and I think it's brilliant to treat it like your forever house. Good for the readers anyways :)<br /><br />http://whilemyboyfriendsaway.blogspot.com/Lily L-Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191905444723514720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-70840308126450255352014-03-24T12:11:11.233-04:002014-03-24T12:11:11.233-04:00Hi Jenny! I LOVE this post. Your front door gives ...Hi Jenny! I LOVE this post. Your front door gives me shivers. :)<br /><br />I was wondering if you could have s home tour page? I'm sure that tons of people, like me, would love that!<br /><br />Sarah<br /><br />www.sarahsdaybook.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-3254414799254331072014-03-24T01:18:32.540-04:002014-03-24T01:18:32.540-04:00Hi Lillie!
If I were you, I would just do the her...Hi Lillie!<br /><br />If I were you, I would just do the herringbone pattern, It is so tricky to get the angles right - there ends up being a lot of waste. And I can't image trying to get these planks securely installed without using a nail gun. I think you'd have lots of pieces popping up with just the glue and without the tongue and groove.<br /><br />I hope that helps a little! I think the herringbone will be beautiful and will look great!<br /><br />xoJenny at LGNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425576060240501896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-44759420900557815482014-03-24T01:04:58.265-04:002014-03-24T01:04:58.265-04:00This is such a great post for me. We're in the...This is such a great post for me. We're in the process of looking for a home. It's tough out there. But this post is super inspiring. Thank you for sharing it Jenny!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153464120291028496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-64819814552697199872014-03-23T23:58:51.516-04:002014-03-23T23:58:51.516-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386200698373621371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-60336283932715538902014-03-23T23:58:39.627-04:002014-03-23T23:58:39.627-04:00Hi Jenny! So I've been dying over your chevron...Hi Jenny! So I've been dying over your chevron floors since I saw them. And have been searching for a way to make it happen in our home since. We're in the Palm Springs area... obviously concrete subfloors as well etc.... I learned so much from your posts! But I have a few more questions I'm desperately hoping you can help me with! <br /><br />We settled for an engineered wood since doing the subfloor wasn't in the budget. So it's glue down... and I finally found someone willing to cut that wood (others had told me I'd have to order custom herringbone wood) and lay it in the chevron pattern in one room. I'm not gonna lie, he's probably never done anything like that and seemed a little thrown but then said he was up for it and within our budget! So I'm thrilled beyond belief and we're starting this TUESDAY! But suddenly I'm panicking. Am I crazy? Are a million things going to go wrong and he just doesn't know it? It just hit me that by cutting it at that 30 degree angle, we'll be cutting off the tongue and groove on the end, which will leave us with several whole long seams down the room that aren't actually connected in that way. And we're gluing these down. Is that crazy? What's the worst that happens? Do you think we'll have things popping up? Or just slight gapping that adds to the character? :) (I'm telling myself it's the latter.) Do you think I should give up chevron and do a herringbone pattern so at least some of the pieces could still have that tongue and grove at the ends?<br /><br />He seems to think our 1522 square foot project (306 of which is the chevron room) should just take about 6 days after demo with four guys. He thought he'd just keep one guy working on the chevron room the whole time. Do you think that sounds possible? That they could really get it done in six days? <br /><br />I'm sure your so busy. I'm just crossing my fingers you have a dull moment at your computer. You can respond in like ten words with no niceties for convenience and I'll still adore you! :) Love your floors... AND the color and finish... and think everything you touch turns to gold. Thanks!<br />lillie_biesinger@yahoo.comLilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386200698373621371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-18721160319108631822014-03-23T23:58:34.401-04:002014-03-23T23:58:34.401-04:00Hi Jenny! So I've been dying over your chevron...Hi Jenny! So I've been dying over your chevron floors since I saw them. And have been searching for a way to make it happen in our home since. We're in the Palm Springs area... obviously concrete subfloors as well etc.... I learned so much from your posts! But I have a few more questions I'm desperately hoping you can help me with! <br /><br />We settled for an engineered wood since doing the subfloor wasn't in the budget. So it's glue down... and I finally found someone willing to cut that wood (others had told me I'd have to order custom herringbone wood) and lay it in the chevron pattern in one room. I'm not gonna lie, he's probably never done anything like that and seemed a little thrown but then said he was up for it and within our budget! So I'm thrilled beyond belief and we're starting this TUESDAY! But suddenly I'm panicking. Am I crazy? Are a million things going to go wrong and he just doesn't know it? It just hit me that by cutting it at that 30 degree angle, we'll be cutting off the tongue and groove on the end, which will leave us with several whole long seams down the room that aren't actually connected in that way. And we're gluing these down. Is that crazy? What's the worst that happens? Do you think we'll have things popping up? Or just slight gapping that adds to the character? :) (I'm telling myself it's the latter.) Do you think I should give up chevron and do a herringbone pattern so at least some of the pieces could still have that tongue and grove at the ends?<br /><br />He seems to think our 1522 square foot project (306 of which is the chevron room) should just take about 6 days after demo with four guys. He thought he'd just keep one guy working on the chevron room the whole time. Do you think that sounds possible? That they could really get it done in six days? <br /><br />I'm sure your so busy. I'm just crossing my fingers you have a dull moment at your computer. You can respond in like ten words with no niceties for convenience and I'll still adore you! :) Love your floors... AND the color and finish... and think everything you touch turns to gold. Thanks!<br />lillie_biesinger@yahoo.comLilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386200698373621371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-42784746912886165512014-03-23T15:38:40.637-04:002014-03-23T15:38:40.637-04:00Regarding your roof choice. I live in Tucson wher...Regarding your roof choice. I live in Tucson where it is a tiny bit cooler than Phoenix but not much. We did a white roof and stuck a thermometer to the ceiling before and after and kept track of indoor and out door readings. The ceiling was a 12 degree cooler with the white roof than the darker roof. Twelve degrees means that my house is more comfortable and I am saving money on air conditioning.<br /><br />Love your choices on the things you have done with your house. If it were me I would get a hammer and a ladder and that would be the end of the ginger bread.<br /><br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-49482364640351069902014-03-23T13:03:12.110-04:002014-03-23T13:03:12.110-04:00nice inspiration for me www.geokahanilive.blogspot...nice inspiration for me <a href="http://geokahanilive.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.geokahanilive.blogspot.com</a> similar like this pageAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589254611441262085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-22056448982912100942014-03-22T17:34:06.247-04:002014-03-22T17:34:06.247-04:00My husband and I are in the process of moving out ...My husband and I are in the process of moving out of our Dream Home and relocating to a new home in the Bay Area. We made the mistake of putting off major improvements to our old house because we thought we had all the time in the world. It was a very beautiful home nonetheless but it could have been upgraded in some very simple ways. As we prepare to move to our new home, projects are already in full swing. Beautiful floors, wainscoting, and moldings are being installed. I don't know how long we will be in our new home, but like you, I want to design it as if it will be our forever home. I enjoy your blog a great deal. You inspire me in so many ways.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459519290480660268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-86371459232283365062014-03-22T12:26:56.972-04:002014-03-22T12:26:56.972-04:00Hi Jenny-- Love your home, was wondering if you wo...Hi Jenny-- Love your home, was wondering if you would share where you found your exterior door hardware, we are building a new home and I just love the look of that hardware! Thanks!matt & kayleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05238515358035772143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-69330969039122029162014-03-22T08:13:18.681-04:002014-03-22T08:13:18.681-04:00Jenny- You've made so many amazing changes in ...Jenny- You've made so many amazing changes in your house in just a short time! It's good to remember all the work accomplished when I feel like we still have so far to go on our house too. Thanks for the inspiration and reminder! XoxoAmanda Rapp Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945900641899166842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-37043800935422958302014-03-22T01:22:59.511-04:002014-03-22T01:22:59.511-04:00Jenny, I love this post. You have already done ama...Jenny, I love this post. You have already done amazing things at your home and I really can't tell you how often your name comes up when we discuss house projects and design, big or small. You have helped shape my style and taste and I am so grateful. I just helped a friend hang up a gallery wall in her house and she's so excited about it; wouldn't have known how to do that without you and your beautiful blog. The Imperfect Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898789616690365841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-46750877498344958792014-03-21T18:52:21.436-04:002014-03-21T18:52:21.436-04:00Hi Jenny! I need your help. I'm about to make...Hi Jenny! I need your help. I'm about to make 30 buttons for a velvet tufted headboard and I can't even get one done. Any suggestions? It seems like the velvet is to thick to fit in the button mold (just the kits picked up from JoAnn's. <br /><br />Thanks! And love your home and how much you've accomplished!Crystal @ 29 Rue Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884916383641567671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-84283906914736053082014-03-21T16:24:52.174-04:002014-03-21T16:24:52.174-04:00We used Trulia in the same way when searching for ...We used Trulia in the same way when searching for our home. It was a very valuable tool in helping us assess the neighborhoods, schools, proximity to stores, etc. As soon as we got those keys, the level of excitement could not be contained! Then, we realized how much DIY work was ahead of us :(. It's been about 3.5 years since we've been here and the updating has been a slow process, but I wouldn't change that experience for anything.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753909501875371869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-82988342033313644092014-03-21T14:26:07.852-04:002014-03-21T14:26:07.852-04:00This post is a great recap for all you've done...This post is a great recap for all you've done with this house. Truly, what you've managed to accomplish in this amount of time is nothing short of miraculous. <br /><br />We just bought our first house last fall, and you've been a real inspiration, not just in terms of style or decor, but your DIY spirit. I've done some projects I would not have anticipated doing myself, and while they don't always match the original image in my head, they really makes the house feel more ours. And I owe that in large part to you--thanks!<br /><br />D+I+Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473607594822756624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-72837863086404731402014-03-21T14:25:49.623-04:002014-03-21T14:25:49.623-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Robert Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16530363128888702773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-58625015559568423552014-03-21T14:11:54.566-04:002014-03-21T14:11:54.566-04:00I recently just purchased a home last week and I r...I recently just purchased a home last week and I really want to dive in and make it my own. I am super jealous though that your new home has the potential of being your forever home. Only being 21, I am sure I am not in my forever home so I have to make the resale value choices for everything. The basement came unfinished though so it is exciting getting to choose a layout and also getting to choose how big my closet is going to be (dilemma of a lifetime!). Your blog is a great source for inspiration - keep up the good work! kylieschildthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385008675504181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-43580690936037082562014-03-21T13:15:27.953-04:002014-03-21T13:15:27.953-04:00It's great to hear where you stand on some of ...It's great to hear where you stand on some of the future projects and how your feelings about certain things have changed. Your house is coming along beautifully. We settled just a smidge when buying our new house because we had sold our old home and needed to find something quickly but we really love it and are making it our own.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16744137864819083635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-54148010444286857752014-03-21T11:47:20.577-04:002014-03-21T11:47:20.577-04:00I bought my home two years ago, and my favorite mo...I bought my home two years ago, and my favorite moment was the day I got my keys and got to see the house empty for the first time. I was glad to see that it did have good bones after all! (postcard #48 rang true for me, for sure) Thanks for all the inspiration your blog provides, Jenny!Shannaduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10437270228610608297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-87974408671290797172014-03-21T11:45:32.492-04:002014-03-21T11:45:32.492-04:00I love learning about what you are doing with your...I love learning about what you are doing with your house. I think your style, high/low design choices and your knowing when to save and splurge makes reading your blog really exciting! When I bought my house in November the sellers were not living there so I could see every inch of it as being mine. I also saw so much potential in the house that others were not seeing I think your 103 DIY projects sort of fits my house perfectly. Kateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16875810535274870917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-30040048346237124182014-03-21T11:28:15.278-04:002014-03-21T11:28:15.278-04:00Jenny - you are so inspiring and so practical at t...Jenny - you are so inspiring and so practical at the same time. thank you for this space! I am always so inspired....Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274831703080419186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-89910427217119707362014-03-21T10:37:51.234-04:002014-03-21T10:37:51.234-04:00Even though I've been following your rents all...Even though I've been following your rents all along and have seen all of these in separate pics, it was so nice to see them all recapped together! Everything you've done looks so good and is very inspiring....even for this renter ;)Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181699583420892111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-89746202535631969302014-03-21T10:27:47.982-04:002014-03-21T10:27:47.982-04:00I'm a big fan of Trulia. I used it to help my ...I'm a big fan of Trulia. I used it to help my brother find the home he just bought in February and have been using it like mad the last couple weeks as my parents have been house hunting. I love the mobile app - we can drive through neighborhoods we like and it uses GPS to tell us what's for sale as we drive by so we can pull up detailed info, photos, etc. Moving is exciting but there's nothing like putting your own thumbprint on a home. I hope you get to stay here long enough to finish what you have started!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558000908154681294noreply@blogger.com