tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post5685935327199641279..comments2023-10-05T06:31:44.750-07:00Comments on A Cultivated Nest: Small Makeovers Count Too!Manuela@A Cultivated Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-33617150333408868842009-01-29T21:22:00.000-08:002009-01-29T21:22:00.000-08:00That tassel turned out so pretty. I would never h...That tassel turned out so pretty. I would never have thought to just paint it. I haven't been to the thrift store in weeks. I'll have to make a trip there soon.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03598073152850671278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-44402172783979996112009-01-29T17:57:00.000-08:002009-01-29T17:57:00.000-08:00Great post, Manuela! I love me some thrift store ...Great post, Manuela! I love me some thrift store finds! Great transformations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418652149272984177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-51125020647799354062009-01-29T09:19:00.000-08:002009-01-29T09:19:00.000-08:00You are talented.! mishelleYou are talented.! mishelleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067087424521470081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-21931237116462081912009-01-29T07:13:00.000-08:002009-01-29T07:13:00.000-08:00Very creative makeovers...I would have passed up t...Very creative makeovers...I would have passed up that tassel, but now I know what to do if I see one! I need to go to the Thrift Store...see ya!Robin @ The Rendered Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03594409538644308777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-13466807647974660252009-01-29T05:08:00.000-08:002009-01-29T05:08:00.000-08:00You found some neat things - love how you changed ...You found some neat things - love how you changed the tassel into something elegant - great idea.<BR/><BR/>Good luck hunting down lanterns - I have several and find them more practical than open candles burning on the porch. Saw some beauties in Provence in Oct., tall ones to stand on the floor - couldn't get them to fit in my suitcase unfortunately!!<BR/><BR/>Like the fireplace makeover Manuela - as you say, how our tastes and decorating ideas change!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147410299194282171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-6924339742901449702009-01-29T03:51:00.000-08:002009-01-29T03:51:00.000-08:00I thought the tassel looked like Mary Poppins.. th...I thought the tassel looked like Mary Poppins.. that was before I saw the second picture with the mustache! *lol* <BR/><BR/>Greetings from the netherlands!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021892170202864510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-85936899191244373342009-01-28T22:32:00.000-08:002009-01-28T22:32:00.000-08:00I always love looking at any pictures of your home...I always love looking at any pictures of your home. It's so warm and inviting! And, of course, I love red. My thrift store hasn't had much lately and it's frustrating! I see people dropping off stuff all the time, but I don't know where it's going.<BR/><BR/>SherylAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613738828940204803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-37847925848119659442009-01-28T21:15:00.000-08:002009-01-28T21:15:00.000-08:00I love what you did to that tassle not everyone wo...I love what you did to that tassle not everyone would have seen the potential. MimiMimi Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615059010141169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-59472813899351822762009-01-28T20:55:00.000-08:002009-01-28T20:55:00.000-08:00You have definitely gotten me in the mood to go th...You have definitely gotten me in the mood to go thrifting tomorrow! I hope I can find some good stuff and be creative like you are!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543809871566365355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-76293936216873290212009-01-28T20:31:00.000-08:002009-01-28T20:31:00.000-08:00your cleverness amazes me...do you stay up late at...your cleverness amazes me...do you stay up late at night thinking how to do all this good stuff?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074713188145597455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-48535511621716840412009-01-28T19:04:00.000-08:002009-01-28T19:04:00.000-08:00I love all the little touches you add to your home...I love all the little touches you add to your home! I truly admire your ability to see life in little things that others would turn their nose at.<BR/><BR/>Hope you are having a great week,<BR/>JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-19549791890064002622009-01-28T17:48:00.001-08:002009-01-28T17:48:00.001-08:00Love all your new treaures and ho you take somethi...Love all your new treaures and ho you take something that most would walk past and create magic!<BR/>Your new firepleace look is fabulous!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-88837260135083572992009-01-28T17:48:00.000-08:002009-01-28T17:48:00.000-08:00Love all your new treaures and ho you take somethi...Love all your new treaures and ho you take something that most would walk past and create magic!<BR/>Your new firepleace look is fabulous!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-36209764360460045442009-01-28T17:46:00.000-08:002009-01-28T17:46:00.000-08:00Some eXcellent project ideas here, Manuela. I sha...Some eXcellent project ideas here, Manuela. I share your penchant for "trash to treasure" thrifting ~ my favorite sport! ;-) ThanX for the inspiration.dixymisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020452985850308381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-34942542780364598512009-01-28T15:44:00.000-08:002009-01-28T15:44:00.000-08:00Great Finds! and love the transformations. Can't ...Great Finds! and love the transformations. Can't wait to see the other goodies you got. MadelineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-42461109778623109452009-01-28T15:25:00.000-08:002009-01-28T15:25:00.000-08:00Love the table runner and the matching pillows! I ...Love the table runner and the matching pillows! <BR/>I thought the little top hat guy was cute. <BR/>The lanterns are so fun! I can't wait to see them all lit up.ShabbyInTheCityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091272622098491527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-49324997570625613542009-01-28T13:06:00.000-08:002009-01-28T13:06:00.000-08:00You have some great makeovers! Your cloche base t...You have some great makeovers! Your cloche base turned out to be the perfect size and looks great. Really like your tassel makeover.<BR/>GlendaGlenda/MidSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729065523048603563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-28914948270994304382009-01-28T13:04:00.000-08:002009-01-28T13:04:00.000-08:00I like what you did with the wood and tassel. Your...I like what you did with the wood and tassel. Your transfornmations are always great. Thanks for sharing. Take care.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-7302368808247148032009-01-28T12:31:00.000-08:002009-01-28T12:31:00.000-08:00Love it!! Thanks for sharing your small makeovers....Love it!! Thanks for sharing your small makeovers. To me they are sometimes the most fun!<BR/>Blessings<BR/>Roxannephilben5https://www.blogger.com/profile/03750591873400508345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-54514718006323566272009-01-28T11:54:00.000-08:002009-01-28T11:54:00.000-08:00Your ideas are so inspiring. I love the tassel, b...Your ideas are so inspiring. I love the tassel, but I am sure that I would have just walked right past it in the thrift store not seeing its potential. Thanks for helping me to retrain my eyes to see things for what they can be and not just for what they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-86958703774962779542009-01-28T11:50:00.000-08:002009-01-28T11:50:00.000-08:00Love the cloche! Save me a few lanterns! lol Tasse...Love the cloche! Save me a few lanterns! lol Tassel is great! Wonderful makeovers! I just love the small makeover! So fun and not as time consuming. I was tickled pink, when you came over to see my painted kitchen floor!Lady Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533249224991345863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-82832086717840146372009-01-28T10:03:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:03:00.000-08:00Wow! Those are some amazing makeovers! It's truly ...Wow! Those are some amazing makeovers! It's truly fabulous what you did with the tassel, and I love how you painted the lantern. :) Clever how you used the wood piece for the bottom of your cloche, too! Love it all, including the deal you got on the table runner! :) I LOVE your blog! :) I am adding it to my favorites right now!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894298965540935785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-90559118761511221212009-01-28T09:33:00.000-08:002009-01-28T09:33:00.000-08:00Everything looks so great! I love the re-do of th...Everything looks so great! I love the re-do of the tassel!Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-41364929284868697762009-01-28T08:47:00.000-08:002009-01-28T08:47:00.000-08:00Beautiful makeovers M.! Love the mantel makeover ...Beautiful makeovers M.! Love the mantel makeover as well. You have been busy!Missy Wertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01183835861330993295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-89129107218790722482009-01-28T08:45:00.000-08:002009-01-28T08:45:00.000-08:00I had to park 1/2 mile away to get to my thrift st...I had to park 1/2 mile away to get to my thrift store yesterday! So many people there, it was crazy! Guess the economy is bringing out the thrift in lots of folks, which is definitely a good thing! :)Shilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685484529067710610noreply@blogger.com