tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post8031655524895346121..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Furry underfootMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-66403002500678490272008-07-14T12:08:00.000-04:002008-07-14T12:08:00.000-04:00This room is to die for!!This room is to die for!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-36075676962863900422008-07-13T10:17:00.000-04:002008-07-13T10:17:00.000-04:00While we were in Europe, one idea that may light u...While we were in Europe, one idea that may light up your room, large glass hurricanes, straight up filled with some sort of interesting light, adds a modern spark to the room. Books on a glass top coffee table and adding one color to the room. Paint the coffee table and console a silver/gold leaf and they would be stunning. I do love the monochromatic vibe - very soft. Live with the rug, I could see a bolder pattern, a la David Hicks.pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-62539128800430788112008-07-13T00:44:00.000-04:002008-07-13T00:44:00.000-04:00You're right about the coffee table not being righ...You're right about the coffee table not being right - it needs to be more delicate and airy - metal and glass as you originally thought.<BR/><BR/>Pillows - good idea.<BR/><BR/>Other accessories - wow, hard to figure. plants - maybe a plant stand with a plant? orchids? <BR/><BR/>Art - sculpture, pottery pieces or statues....?<BR/><BR/>The funny thing is that the accessories that look best in my house are the ones that just sort of ended up there, they didn't arise from a calculated thought!Glennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681336164718681936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-59074391428545734082008-07-12T16:48:00.000-04:002008-07-12T16:48:00.000-04:00I think you need to add in pieces that have more c...I think you need to add in pieces that have more character. Maybe some vintage/antique pieces. Buying in everything new has such a sterile feel to it. I also think you need to add colour.Sharnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-47879408529628999872008-07-11T09:44:00.000-04:002008-07-11T09:44:00.000-04:00this is a little off-topic, but I was just thinkin...this is a little off-topic, but I was just thinking about your console table and that it's temporary- while you're waiting to find the perfect piece, I think this picture from a spread in House Beautiful might be a quick fix and would be consistent with the style of the room....<BR/>http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/ferrier-small-tranquil-0708<BR/><BR/>i don't know if the link will take you to the exact pic, but it's slide 2 of the slideshow with an slipcovered console...not happy with googlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08869617960790942113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-67540013423635201212008-07-10T18:15:00.000-04:002008-07-10T18:15:00.000-04:00this room really is turning out to be lovely! keep...this room really is turning out to be lovely! keep it up lady!Meanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329046060706681174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-3926460621582402892008-07-10T12:54:00.000-04:002008-07-10T12:54:00.000-04:00I have to say I have the same issue with accessori...I have to say I have the same issue with accessories. I really like to keep things simple, but then I risk having a home that's too bare. <BR/><BR/>It's all looking good! -JuliaJulia @ Hooked on Houseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937060849774403002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-60574499639169078972008-07-10T11:52:00.000-04:002008-07-10T11:52:00.000-04:00Looks like Stamford Wife beat me to my own suggest...Looks like Stamford Wife beat me to my own suggestions -- put a pretty chair and desk behind the sofa and an orchid.<BR/><BR/>I agree about accessories though, they're hard to execute without appearing cluttered or worse, contrived! I say don't rush into it and just collect things that you love and/or use. <BR/><BR/>Something would be nice on the coffee table though. Personally, I like to use a big tray so that you can move it out of the way easily. Maybe something light or reflective to break up some of the heavy brown ... like antique sterling silver. Something you'd get use out of after you find the coffee table of your dreams. Then add a little stack of books (only the top one has to be pretty!), a shapely vase or an interesting bowl.<BR/><BR/>I've written too much! Clearly, you really don't need the help, and it's been fun watching it all come together!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-38148692686709826062008-07-10T11:11:00.000-04:002008-07-10T11:11:00.000-04:00wooohooo, it's lookin' great!! I love the subtle ...wooohooo, it's lookin' great!! I love the subtle pattern of the rug with your sofa.<BR/><BR/>I completely agree with the previous ideas...a console behind the sofa (or even a skinny desk with a small scale chair?) could be nice to.<BR/><BR/>I would add a few orchids in a single (larger scale) pot on your (future) coffee table. It looks like the (difused) light you get in that room would be perfect for orchids.Teresa Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708879417683903608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-55555299869370540252008-07-10T10:35:00.000-04:002008-07-10T10:35:00.000-04:00Love the new rug! Your living room is really comin...Love the new rug! Your living room is really coming together nicely :o)Your sofa and chairs are TDF!<BR/> ~DesDeseraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548332335063152792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-44763033827681712482008-07-10T02:54:00.000-04:002008-07-10T02:54:00.000-04:00this room looks so good! i love the colors and i k...this room looks so good! i love the colors and i know when u finally decide what to put where - it'll be fantastic. <BR/><BR/>IMHO - something sculptural behind the sofa might be nice - ie. a large plant or something from your travels - sculptural artifact type thingy.Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06985290652200000050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-63806012764810951872008-07-09T23:51:00.000-04:002008-07-09T23:51:00.000-04:00I love your new rug. I don't think you want anyth...I love your new rug. I don't think you want anything flashier because those floors are the real star. The inlaid wood is absolutely stunning.<BR/><BR/>Everything is coming together so beautifully. You must be quite pleased. Bravo!Eloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974737894674278154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-3323910677571419872008-07-09T22:08:00.000-04:002008-07-09T22:08:00.000-04:00Im always very cautious about keeping a room from ...Im always very cautious about keeping a room from looking too "forced." If you add a few personal touches like some coffee table books, candles and pretty frames, I think that it will make a huge difference at a fairly reasonable price!<BR/>ps LOVE your blog! Your taste is simply amazing!!Pink Flamingo Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05471032259147604289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-55537149262948301182008-07-09T19:50:00.000-04:002008-07-09T19:50:00.000-04:00it looks so good. holy smokes your home is gorgeou...it looks so good. holy smokes your home is gorgeous!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08246145246209889868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-9863977360253855902008-07-09T19:02:00.000-04:002008-07-09T19:02:00.000-04:00Gorgeous!! The rug is a bit subdued but it allows ...Gorgeous!! The rug is a bit subdued but it allows the furniture and the chandelier to take center stage, IMO.<BR/><BR/>I agree about adding some sort of living accent....a potted orchid on the coffee table? Some sort of flowering plant or just flowers?<BR/><BR/>And a couple of pillows on the chairs would look fab.Freckles Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378234055571892527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-64368190751905103322008-07-09T18:20:00.000-04:002008-07-09T18:20:00.000-04:00I don't understand the console table suggestions.....I don't understand the console table suggestions...I thought it was going away. I like the plant suggestion, and a candle or two would be good. Do you not want any other lighting in there beside the chandelier?K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15918520796899804129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-51184826485474344302008-07-09T17:26:00.000-04:002008-07-09T17:26:00.000-04:00I'm thinking a console table behind the sofa would...I'm thinking a console table behind the sofa would look nice, and you certainly have the space for it!! Pillows would definetly add a pop of color!! And I usually have something like a low, rectangular "bowl/tray" on the table, just as an accent. <BR/>Lastly, you need some sort of living item in there - a plant or a nice flower arrangement! It's coming along beautifully!!Pretty Little Things for Home & Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468068715388849915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-73055160757822524262008-07-09T15:28:00.000-04:002008-07-09T15:28:00.000-04:00Your home is beautiful!!! I love that window!Your home is beautiful!!! I love that window!Amanda Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714513990957744423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-29968441779297126932008-07-09T14:59:00.000-04:002008-07-09T14:59:00.000-04:00I know neither of the coffee tables in our moodboa...I know neither of the coffee tables in our moodboards below are the exact glass & metal versions that you're coveting, but they both have sleek, elegant lines that I can totally picture in your space.<BR/><BR/>http://www.thisyounghouse.com/2008/<BR/>05/lauras-design-dilemma/<BR/><BR/>http://www.thisyounghouse.com/2008/<BR/>05/marias-design-dilemma/<BR/><BR/>And they're both surprisingly affordable so I just thought I'd pass 'em along.<BR/><BR/>xoxo,<BR/><BR/>Sherry (& John)<BR/>www.thisyounghouse.comJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769335177766480505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-710895589177304952008-07-09T14:57:00.000-04:002008-07-09T14:57:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769335177766480505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-58963290046729197912008-07-09T11:39:00.000-04:002008-07-09T11:39:00.000-04:00Thanks for all the great suggestions. I don't kno...Thanks for all the great suggestions. I don't know why I never tried the console table behind the sofa as it makes a lot more sense there. I'll move it over and see how I like it.<BR/><BR/>I think I may need to take a trip to Home Goods this weekend and see what I find. Accessories, here I come.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-7260455530176259982008-07-08T20:51:00.000-04:002008-07-08T20:51:00.000-04:00Love your house and all that you have done. I hav...Love your house and all that you have done. I have always wanted a table behind my sofa with two lamps on it. How about moving the console behind the sofa and adding two stylish lamps on it. That would definitely add some zest to your room and help with what kind of accessories to pull in.Preppy Napkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704710329592226401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-18872759181167673552008-07-08T18:27:00.000-04:002008-07-08T18:27:00.000-04:00I have no comment about the rug, but just wanted t...I have no comment about the rug, but just wanted to rave about your home. I really admire the attention to details. Where did you come up with the ideas? For example in the frame pic, I noticed that you have used molding at the line of door height and have a different color above. Is it because your home has high ceilings? Do you have another level of molding by the cieling?P - Green bug bit mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708135783013712334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81230676649175496822008-07-08T18:12:00.000-04:002008-07-08T18:12:00.000-04:00Crap, my long post got eaten.I was saying in summa...Crap, my long post got eaten.<BR/><BR/>I was saying in summary:<BR/>- I agree, less is more with accessories<BR/>- I am loving glass right now - light and airy<BR/>- Consider a large glass lantern or bell jar (open at top) and place a large pillar candle inside<BR/>- a glass object on the table, something large, say from Target<BR/>- I would stick with clear glass or monotone accesories and have something on the coffee table and a couple things on the side table that relate.<BR/>- I really love pillar candles, rather "done" but cheap and nice in groups.<BR/>- Glass is most elegant in a classy house like yours, or an airy pottery piece or two...Windlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-84075493916626968732008-07-08T17:07:00.000-04:002008-07-08T17:07:00.000-04:00Looks great!A flower centerpiece would be lovely a...Looks great!<BR/><BR/>A flower centerpiece would be lovely as well as a couple of throw pillows!Suziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15070584165289971697noreply@blogger.com