tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post3948259633855578585..comments2024-03-12T03:07:53.384-04:00Comments on LiveLoveDIY: How We Updated Our 1970's House on a Budget (and the living room REVEAL!)LiveLoveDIYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-11118931889642130662019-03-12T10:00:29.485-04:002019-03-12T10:00:29.485-04:00you did a huge job it looks way bigger, I will als...you did a huge job it looks way bigger, I will also have an old house to update but I REALLY want to keep the 70s spirit, that will be the most difficult partCocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912634154932527923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-39222556793500407882017-03-20T17:27:42.762-04:002017-03-20T17:27:42.762-04:00Hello Virgina, Your renovation looks great. We ha...Hello Virgina, Your renovation looks great. We have a house of the same vintage and nearly the same floor plan. Been thinking since we moved in of removing that wall between the kitchen and dining room. Do you mind my asking, how did you know if it was a bearing wall or not before you removed it?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843038201548360291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-70242519646304726332017-02-20T18:27:35.238-05:002017-02-20T18:27:35.238-05:00This is fabulous! I love to find outside of the bo...This is fabulous! I love to find outside of the box homes and people not being cookie cutter! :) We recently bought an over 4000 square foot outdated 1970s home. We haven't moved in yet, but we have so much to do and a very small budget. I look forward to finding affordable solutions to our needs. I'm doing some mcm, some industrial, some farmhouse (as we have some land it's on) You have some lovely ideas and a great eclectic style! Makes me want to make some of my ideas a reality!renaissancechikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154406239395012240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-88876795697163237712016-05-26T14:30:01.148-04:002016-05-26T14:30:01.148-04:00I love what you've done with the space! We are...I love what you've done with the space! We are working on updating a 1979 home with similar architecture as yours. I wondered if I needed to embrace the retro-vibe rather than create a more traditional and modern look in the space like I originally wanted. Your post and pictures gave me the confidence to go for it and I'm happy to say it has really worked out well so far. We are blogging our reno experience at www.onhouseandhome.com but are still on the kitchen renovation and haven't completed the living area just yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751698346359190426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-78958214562813840282016-04-13T00:42:51.004-04:002016-04-13T00:42:51.004-04:00All I can say is wow! beautiful house, and what an...All I can say is wow! beautiful house, and what an inspiration! My husband and I have a 1970's split level house that looks as ugly as your before house (ok ours is probably worse then yours i.e. a FAKE stone wall in our living room, dark brown FAKE beams (with matching valances), dark blue office carpet and those gross melamine kitchen cabinets with an oak strips for the handles) Your house is almost exactly like what we want so thank you for providing us with something to aspire to!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830626530040350805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-83442689301963490402016-04-12T04:54:53.782-04:002016-04-12T04:54:53.782-04:00Love it and your honesty !!Love it and your honesty !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785782545304210504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-65022848135801463712016-04-09T17:02:09.864-04:002016-04-09T17:02:09.864-04:00Beautiful work! And I love your rug in the dining ...Beautiful work! And I love your rug in the dining room - what a steal!susan abramsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08928107945060594259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-5367223430583373762016-04-09T13:37:50.794-04:002016-04-09T13:37:50.794-04:00All the white is so clean, crisp and bright making...All the white is so clean, crisp and bright making it perfect to add any color and change the whole mood. I wondered where you found the white washed flooring? By any chance do you know the brand? That really makes the whole thing work. I bet its not bad to keep clean either. My granddaughter was Ava Grace while she was "inside". Then another family member used it just before she was born and the name had to be changed. Now she's Bella Rose, but I think she's really an Ava. They just have a certain way about them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060285878549698830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-59552504320800058992016-04-03T19:17:16.517-04:002016-04-03T19:17:16.517-04:00I love your house! You have excellent taste and a...I love your house! You have excellent taste and a great eye!! Might cute baby too!<br />Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351924807456484508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-50471318871034852082016-02-28T11:28:10.693-05:002016-02-28T11:28:10.693-05:00YOU. ARE. AMAZING.YOU. ARE. AMAZING.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149287898292897525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-70896606813828963092016-02-27T19:15:16.538-05:002016-02-27T19:15:16.538-05:00This is an amazing makeover!! I LOVE the dining ar...This is an amazing makeover!! I LOVE the dining area especially, and the rug is fabulous and really ties everything together. Just gorgeous!!Anita Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745164844001794566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-21617303199117926272016-02-18T16:42:00.343-05:002016-02-18T16:42:00.343-05:00You did a great job! I can't believe that you ...You did a great job! I can't believe that you had the patience to do that over 5 years. Way to go! Looks so good. The before and afters really show the hard work you put in. First time visitor here, and very impressed =) Found you on pinterestAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663749380163181866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-76954797120270504112016-02-09T19:50:40.002-05:002016-02-09T19:50:40.002-05:00The rug in the dining room is awesome!The rug in the dining room is awesome!Alicefivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01589999975236748409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-67963053620028802312016-01-08T21:48:26.380-05:002016-01-08T21:48:26.380-05:00Wow! Awesome transformation. Don't sell yours...Wow! Awesome transformation. Don't sell yourself short by 'explaining' your dining room rug or your TV console is nothing special--they look great and you should pat yourself on the back. I live in a 1970s split level, too and haven't gotten nearly as much done (or as nicely done) in the 8 years I've been here. My hat is off to you. Enjoy that baby!<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085505673033178308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-75635936490334769062016-01-07T20:37:20.826-05:002016-01-07T20:37:20.826-05:00Love it! And congrats!Love it! And congrats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170669369740854581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-53179490594441177172015-12-18T20:22:33.920-05:002015-12-18T20:22:33.920-05:00You've done a fantastic job - what a huge diff...You've done a fantastic job - what a huge difference. Love the way you've opened up all that space!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15423880021791681592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-56003050684435710732015-12-17T15:26:45.567-05:002015-12-17T15:26:45.567-05:00Yes, where did you find your rug!?Yes, where did you find your rug!?Deidrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14336296628808474605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-88289342191554578132015-12-13T15:51:29.403-05:002015-12-13T15:51:29.403-05:00In LOVE with your Dining room rug! Where oh where ...In LOVE with your Dining room rug! Where oh where did you get it???Courtlucierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05680237561276807344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-57998659916493451702015-12-06T17:58:00.958-05:002015-12-06T17:58:00.958-05:00I have never commented on a Blog but I have to say...I have never commented on a Blog but I have to say I'm very impressed. I love the way your orchid reflects into the mirror on the rock work. Your home is very beautiful and "baby Bou tiful" is adorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-50572323770704957852015-12-04T10:31:23.554-05:002015-12-04T10:31:23.554-05:00Love it! Where did you get your couches from? I...Love it! Where did you get your couches from? I've been slowly stalking the tufted couch market.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773465807525881585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-40080883784905214062015-12-03T12:06:00.390-05:002015-12-03T12:06:00.390-05:00I love this! We also have a 70's house we are ...I love this! We also have a 70's house we are trying to renovate on a budget and this really gives me some great ideas! Love your little ones nursery as well! I also just revealed my 4 month olds nursery on my blog, check it out :) www.kemleydesign.blogspot.comKemley Peckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398984031656123131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-1138471346739428852015-12-01T13:46:19.638-05:002015-12-01T13:46:19.638-05:00Hi Virginia!
I am SO HAPPY that you have been taki...Hi Virginia!<br />I am SO HAPPY that you have been taking the time to be with Ava! Please do not worry about us! Believe kids grow up too fast, so enjoy all the time you can with Ava. <br />About your house remodel, i think you and your husband are genious! Your house looks SO great! Light and airy!<br />Congratulations for all your accomplishes!<br />Come back only when you can and when you feel is time. <br />Kisses from Portugal!Helena A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01968541425890964229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-58955563171593101942015-12-01T09:52:24.204-05:002015-12-01T09:52:24.204-05:00I just love your blog! Recently found it and am ho...I just love your blog! Recently found it and am hooked! Just wanted to say that as a fellow blogger and mother of 3, kuddos to you for taking some time after baby was born! Motherhood is difficult and wonderful and too many people forget to just cherish it in their race to get back in a routine, but "routine" will forever be different now. And that is ok! I am looking forward to reading more of your blog... as motherhood permits of course! :) best of luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087335706313487173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-3453930591323894922015-11-26T20:35:56.738-05:002015-11-26T20:35:56.738-05:00Seriously, I think unless you've had a newborn...Seriously, I think unless you've had a newborn who literally screams the whole time they are awake, you can't really appreciate the hell that is colic. Our little guy had it too. It is THE worst. But I'm happy to report that dude (now 16 months old) is happy and funny and full of smiles (mama too!)- almost makes me forget the first few months of crying...almost. Glad you've been able to survive this long and make a reappearance on the blog; it only gets better from here! Hang in there! ashljhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944932220715858779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-4338249031579363732015-11-18T16:41:32.595-05:002015-11-18T16:41:32.595-05:00What a fabulous makeover! Your house turned out st...What a fabulous makeover! Your house turned out stunning!Steph @ Three Loud Kids!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11151702618446048993noreply@blogger.com