tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post4190693417733972186..comments2024-03-27T19:25:02.619-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: Out of the closet!hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-43476052901296394092012-02-23T15:54:44.763-08:002012-02-23T15:54:44.763-08:00I started to answer your query about our home'...I started to answer your query about our home's age and decided I should probably develop the answer into a blogpost as it's a bit of a tale . . . coming soon.<br />And we did end up with some sunshine, which was lovely, but apparently there might be snow on the weekend, which is not so. . . And yes, I do remember those blue posts -- you have such a lovely collection.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-71746991775809138922012-02-23T15:51:59.558-08:002012-02-23T15:51:59.558-08:00I don't keep my nose out of her tummy fur! She...I don't keep my nose out of her tummy fur! She is so cute when she lies down and shows her belly! <br />Austin must have some fabulous flora...I think hibiscus and datura's grow outside do they not?hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-43596339771940396532012-02-23T15:50:09.168-08:002012-02-23T15:50:09.168-08:00Now a trip to London for some shopping sounds exci...Now a trip to London for some shopping sounds exciting! <br />Please post about your trip when you return.<br />These twigs are Red Huck and so far they are not flowering and I am thinking they may not :(hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-54029481099001248622012-02-23T15:48:08.345-08:002012-02-23T15:48:08.345-08:00I am quite impressed by Mr. HB's designs. Pepp...I am quite impressed by Mr. HB's designs. Pepper cannot stay off the ledge either, she probably thinks it her special perch!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-19616831087124546082012-02-23T09:25:01.546-08:002012-02-23T09:25:01.546-08:00I confess that I have huge closet space compared t...I confess that I have huge closet space compared to your home, but I am a fan of a pared down wardrobe. No Texas-sized wardrobes in my home!<br /><br />Those blue hyacinth are gorgeous! I miss those delicate, English flowers of the PNW. They would never make it in Austin.<br /><br />How do you keep your nose out of Pepper's tummy fur? I would be snuggling and napping with her all the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-43707512153694151412012-02-22T09:51:49.197-08:002012-02-22T09:51:49.197-08:00Have a large walk in also empty!!!when I moved her...Have a large walk in also empty!!!when I moved here had a massive clean out from furniture to clothes,still finding more for the black bags.<br /><br />Looking forward to start replacing some of my clothes in the Spring with a visit to London bliss!<br /><br />Good thing about a small wardrobe encourages one to have one filled with a select few items.<br /><br />Like your twigs not sure what they are.....I have some 'pussy willow' ones.Love the way you display your flowers. IdaJudith https://www.blogger.com/profile/03634258386057489997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-85372898675908622592012-02-22T07:17:08.107-08:002012-02-22T07:17:08.107-08:00the remodel is looking great...love the wonderful ...the remodel is looking great...love the wonderful new window ledge. I look forward to seeing what hardware you have picked out. <br /><br />I need to downsize too, and I am working at it...lots of items in my closet to eleminate.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-17313416989236538642012-02-21T22:54:32.725-08:002012-02-21T22:54:32.725-08:00LPC- It was sheer luck and thank you!LPC- It was sheer luck and thank you!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-57651920355315747802012-02-21T22:53:49.700-08:002012-02-21T22:53:49.700-08:00How's the shopping going for your MOTB outfit?...How's the shopping going for your MOTB outfit?hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-52483710086529036792012-02-21T20:00:11.302-08:002012-02-21T20:00:11.302-08:00Great thrifting!Great thrifting!LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-87427646419934663862012-02-21T16:43:23.539-08:002012-02-21T16:43:23.539-08:00I have a rather large and disorganised walk-in clo...I have a rather large and disorganised walk-in closet. I find that when I pare down I can dress for work with much more ease in the mornings.<br />Good for you - there may be some inspiration there for me!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-86399889527102502632012-02-21T16:32:39.812-08:002012-02-21T16:32:39.812-08:00Freeing yes, but nature abhors a vacuum, so it mig...Freeing yes, but nature abhors a vacuum, so it might be a bit of a dangerous time evading the shops!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-49875033639673589602012-02-21T16:31:41.169-08:002012-02-21T16:31:41.169-08:00What year is your home? Is it vintage?
Oh it's...What year is your home? Is it vintage?<br />Oh it's so grey here today and rainy....a patch of blue and some crisp cooler weather would not be unwelcome. Reminds me of your blue things post a few years ago , remember when bloggers posted about all their blue pottery and such?hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-76897249306377166092012-02-21T16:29:05.580-08:002012-02-21T16:29:05.580-08:00Cat naps are something that would certainly come i...Cat naps are something that would certainly come in handy!<br />Yes those twigs will get their few minutes on stage when they perform.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-64814995819311046912012-02-21T16:27:39.622-08:002012-02-21T16:27:39.622-08:00Jo,
Welcome! It's that Spring cleaning bug.
E...Jo,<br /><br />Welcome! It's that Spring cleaning bug.<br />Every magazine I pick up has an article about de-cluttering on the cover. It's going around :)hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-28715033889363930592012-02-21T16:25:54.854-08:002012-02-21T16:25:54.854-08:00You earned that new closet makeover!
What ever did...You earned that new closet makeover!<br />What ever did we do before Rubbermaid totes? We have all our Xmas decorations in ours.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-55825185699685182172012-02-21T16:22:53.454-08:002012-02-21T16:22:53.454-08:00I wish that Petit Bateau would make larger sized T...I wish that Petit Bateau would make larger sized T shirts and tanks. <br />I've heard that they make fabulous Tees.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-24523375591434428552012-02-21T16:21:34.020-08:002012-02-21T16:21:34.020-08:00Oh great idea!
Dr. Scholl's do a gel filled in...Oh great idea!<br />Dr. Scholl's do a gel filled insole that my GP told me about for walking on pavement.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-89439011361528032742012-02-21T16:20:23.289-08:002012-02-21T16:20:23.289-08:00I'll snap a pic of them when they bloom.I'll snap a pic of them when they bloom.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-56988238537530877942012-02-21T16:19:50.144-08:002012-02-21T16:19:50.144-08:00I have seen shoe bags that hang on the closet rod,...I have seen shoe bags that hang on the closet rod, maybe that might work for your shoes. Bags on the other hand usually are in those protective cloth bags and they are really awkward to store. <br />I loved watching Carrie Bradshaw's closet evolve in Sex and the City the movie...can you imagine having a space like that with drawers and shelving and a vast space to get dressed in?hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-5193039929898624772012-02-21T16:15:38.683-08:002012-02-21T16:15:38.683-08:00Pepper might be responsible for my colour palette!...Pepper might be responsible for my colour palette! You are the inspiration behind the new jeans:)<br />We had a brush near the front door to de-fur our clothing as our Golden Retriever shed like crazy!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-68621102308861245552012-02-21T16:12:49.267-08:002012-02-21T16:12:49.267-08:00We live in heritage homes and people had very few ...We live in heritage homes and people had very few clothes in the early 1900's, those worn everyday and Sunday best!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-64601635687139271342012-02-21T16:03:19.661-08:002012-02-21T16:03:19.661-08:00Great job Hostess! It must feel very freeing!Great job Hostess! It must feel very freeing!Lacey Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061515113823754281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-54094577626711738352012-02-21T15:09:42.216-08:002012-02-21T15:09:42.216-08:00Susan - brilliant idea. I'm going to get a re...Susan - brilliant idea. I'm going to get a real spongy pair. Glad I'm not the only one who has the problem too. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-48366832960156307942012-02-21T14:12:48.105-08:002012-02-21T14:12:48.105-08:00My closet is only a wee bit larger than yours -- I...My closet is only a wee bit larger than yours -- I borrow a small closet in a guest room for dresses & other items I don't wear often. It does force me to stay reasonably organized and to think twice about what I buy. <br />And yes, isn't it grey, grey, grey! (supposed to cool down this weekend -- do you think that will bring some blue?)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.com