tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post6799784939273563926..comments2016-05-09T20:21:59.410-07:00Comments on Our Little House Blue: Some Awkward Questions ...Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479657679664314889noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-64014277967332863782014-05-20T10:34:38.216-07:002014-05-20T10:34:38.216-07:00So. Many. Opportunities, though! ;)So. Many. Opportunities, though! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319289273252762891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-40089714907483843872014-05-20T10:34:19.802-07:002014-05-20T10:34:19.802-07:00Oo, oo! Yes to the creepy eyes! And perhaps a hand...Oo, oo! Yes to the creepy eyes! And perhaps a handkerchief with mysterious initials fluttering, partly stuck underneath the trowel!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319289273252762891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-4182905748787429982014-04-30T05:30:35.067-07:002014-04-30T05:30:35.067-07:00All right guys, now you're just messing with u...All right guys, now you're just messing with us. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094768219885984493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-23576727773389095912014-04-29T14:32:57.548-07:002014-04-29T14:32:57.548-07:00What Rachel says! Then, leave a trowel at the foot...What Rachel says! Then, leave a trowel at the foot of the brick wall. A wine cask thereabouts. One brick missing with creepy eyes looking out! Laura/CenterDownHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429332908819366130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-18708882905227077692014-04-29T12:15:10.930-07:002014-04-29T12:15:10.930-07:00Doh! You meant fill in the recess, not fill in the...Doh! You meant fill in the recess, not fill in the board and batten. Did not get that. I'll have to reevaluate the molding but I believe the door frame is too close.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479657679664314889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-76798371774561847672014-04-29T11:48:28.202-07:002014-04-29T11:48:28.202-07:00Bricks, fill it in with bricks. And then, should a...Bricks, fill it in with bricks. And then, should anyone happen to see it on house tours, act strangely vague, mysterious, and/or threatening, insane, and maniacal with super dodgy answers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319289273252762891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-61068161550833285782014-04-29T11:44:51.670-07:002014-04-29T11:44:51.670-07:00Haha, oh, don't worry. At least two paragraphs...Haha, oh, don't worry. At least two paragraphs is usually "easy-peasy" for me. ;)<br /><br />I can definitely see where "chunky" would be a gross word to use for art or decor. Yep. Definitely ew.<br /><br />And I shall definitely ask Josiah what he thinks about mythical maps, and if he has any suggestions. For some pretty obvious mythical land maps, though:<br />1. http://wordsathome2.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/map-of-narnia-by-pauline-baynes.jpg<br />2. Because you can't have a Narnia map without also including Calormen: http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090925121810/narnia/images/b/b8/CalormenMap.jpg<br />3. Neverland, of course: http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100629171450/disney/images/e/e5/Neverland_1024.jpg<br />4. And, I simply couldn't leave out Middle Earth (<3): http://wallpaperbackgrounds.com/wallpaper/28929<br /><br />And, I'm not quite sure where these are from, but they looked interesting:<br />1. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Carta_Marina.jpeg<br />2. http://enseisong.deviantart.com/art/Breath-of-Destiny-World-Map-263745698<br /><br />Also, you could consider a map of a galaxy, rather than (or along with) a land map: https://www.google.com/search?q=maps+of+star+wars+galaxy&es_sm=122&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=4vJfU8XNHIPE8QHs3IG4CA&ved=0CCoQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=643<br /><br />P.S. Your kids are going to be so knowledgeable about all the best places, if this mythical map wall happens. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319289273252762891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-27260097030742590592014-04-29T09:17:08.172-07:002014-04-29T09:17:08.172-07:00See, we were thinking about that but it would stil...See, we were thinking about that but it would still be a strangely recessed bit of wall. Especially the top half. If we can do something that makes it look purposeful I think that's our best bet. If not, we might just have to go with filling it in the rest of the way.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479657679664314889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-31076809782735702862014-04-29T07:47:03.169-07:002014-04-29T07:47:03.169-07:00why not fill it in to match the wall next to it? t...why not fill it in to match the wall next to it? then it's no longer awkward....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00195579226205411283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-12403680469247060892014-04-29T06:33:56.135-07:002014-04-29T06:33:56.135-07:00YES! Mythical maps! I must find suitable maps now....YES! Mythical maps! I must find suitable maps now.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479657679664314889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-46538063985153245532014-04-29T03:07:56.372-07:002014-04-29T03:07:56.372-07:00http://s310867483.websitehome.co.uk/BBDITEMPICS/3D...http://s310867483.websitehome.co.uk/BBDITEMPICS/3D/13-0539(00B)-MP04-LO.jpg You could chop up some mythical lands like this world map.Laura/CenterDownHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429332908819366130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-70488130635414326902014-04-28T17:55:56.547-07:002014-04-28T17:55:56.547-07:00It was so abundant, we started a blog. It was so abundant, we started a blog. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094768219885984493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-31410104188941645912014-04-28T17:54:57.615-07:002014-04-28T17:54:57.615-07:00So. Many. Ideas now. I feel a post "Help me p...So. Many. Ideas now. I feel a post "Help me pick a mythical landscape to frame..,"Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094768219885984493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-12089203598886043582014-04-28T17:52:55.945-07:002014-04-28T17:52:55.945-07:00We love that you read it! We love that you read it! Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094768219885984493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-67421675873317618212014-04-28T17:51:58.385-07:002014-04-28T17:51:58.385-07:00Rachel, I love your "awkwardly long comment&q...Rachel, I love your "awkwardly long comment". I laughed out loud at least three times. From now on all comments you leave MUST be two paragraphs, at minimum. <br /><br />Too much?<br /><br />Anyway, I totally agree about the chalkboard frame. That frame makes me use one of my least favorite words: chunky. (Ew. Right up there with "crusty". Just awful.) Something slimmer would definitely be better. <br /><br />Ooh, ask Josiah what he thinks about the mythical map thing, too. I'd love to hear his (nerdy) thoughts on what we be a cool "land" to choose. Oh! The Zoombinies map!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094768219885984493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-89146099712137820122014-04-28T17:42:47.618-07:002014-04-28T17:42:47.618-07:00Speaking of awkward things...Sorry for that awkwar...Speaking of awkward things...Sorry for that awkwardly long comment up there ^ ... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319289273252762891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-46389800015431486162014-04-28T17:42:07.243-07:002014-04-28T17:42:07.243-07:00Oo, awkward spaces! I really like the chalkboard p...Oo, awkward spaces! I really like the chalkboard paint idea with wood trim (though, perhaps slightly less wide trim?...The framed one just looks like too much frame to me). Seems like a good thing to put in a house with such creative people. Or you could use it for to do lists (although...rolling out of bed and seeing your to do list first thing isn't always the most comforting first thought of the day...), and things like that. Or neat quotes and things.<br />And I think Laura's got an absolutely brilliant idea going there with the mythical maps on the hall wall idea! Pictures are always cool too, though. Then it's a spot where you can walk by and smile because you have an awesome and beautiful family with so many fantabulous memories! ;) Then again...maybe that would be the best thing to "wake up to" on that awkward chimney coverup spot. Lots of framed pics of your loved ones?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319289273252762891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-81432276478136225812014-04-28T16:35:28.188-07:002014-04-28T16:35:28.188-07:00You know. In your spare time.You know. In your spare time.Laura/CenterDownHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429332908819366130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-71110510657215536142014-04-28T16:27:37.947-07:002014-04-28T16:27:37.947-07:00Hi Jill! What do you guys have in your front hall?...Hi Jill! What do you guys have in your front hall?<br /><br />Meredith, I do like the map in several frames idea. What about maps of mythical places? Maybe you could have them printed in the same tone or tones that go together? Or do the artwork yourself! That would be cool.Laura/CenterDownHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429332908819366130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-29774315711753837912014-04-28T14:53:11.634-07:002014-04-28T14:53:11.634-07:00Love reading your blog!Love reading your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08383269047704155407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-17119033935897696502014-04-28T14:22:53.902-07:002014-04-28T14:22:53.902-07:00I'm glad you think so! About the crown. We hav...I'm glad you think so! About the crown. We have it in the kitchen and we really like it. I think Joseph wants to put it EVERYWHERE, but I wasn't sure if that would be too much in our tiny house. But I do think it gives things a nice, polished look. <br /><br />A map of some kind would be really cool (totally stealing your idea). I kind of like this from This Old House: <br /><br />http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/m/article/0,,20779487,00.html<br /><br /><br />But maybe not Africa...Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094768219885984493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680026279622400477.post-44174751685757744852014-04-28T13:09:35.952-07:002014-04-28T13:09:35.952-07:00That hall wall would look nice with crown molding....That hall wall would look nice with crown molding. I'm not the one with advice on what to hang on blank walls, though. We have a roll-down map of Virginia, plus two other huge maps in our entrance hall, now. Laura/CenterDownHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429332908819366130noreply@blogger.com