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Display Name:	viveca
Member Since:	9/9/10

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Great job! I really like the contrast and think the new porch looks awesome! I think the reason it looks out of place to some is that there's nothing tying it to the rest of the house. I would love to see all of the non-brick siding painted the same grey (or a couple of shades lighter) as the porch floor to really tie it all together. And then a full exterior 'after' picture, of course ;) Diane's Craftsman Porch Renovation My Great Outdoors Flag this comment	4/20/12 8:53 PM
a) Cozification should definitely be a word. b) The 'after' looks like a tree house for grown-ups! Before & After: A Dull Deck's Flower Power MakeoverBetter Homes and Gardens Flag this comment	4/20/12 7:13 PM
I think the color of your house needs to be taken into consideration. Also, something that will look nice when the plants are dormant (depending on where you live). I think a slightly greener light blue (kind of a pale turquoise) would look great with terracotta pots! Before & After: Eliza's Baby Blue Deck The Gardenist Flag this comment	4/20/12 7:04 PM
We assembled and installed IKEA cabinets in our kitchen 3 years ago and have no complaints whatsoever. They also came with a 25 yr guarantee (if that helps put your mind at ease). The World's Ugliest Condo: Now We're Cooking Renovation Diary Flag this comment	4/13/12 8:59 PM
If I had some acreage I would make a maze of these! Modern DIY Filing Cabinet Gardens: Durable & Inexpensive Flag this comment	4/13/12 7:24 PM
I think I might like the 'after' better if I had never seen the 'before'. They're both lovely in their own ways (and I really drooled over the pool), but it just seemed so romantic and fairy-friendly before. Garden Before & After: Carolyn's Pretty Natural Pond Pool Garden The Gardenist Flag this comment	4/13/12 7:19 PM
The Old North St Louis tour features civil war era through modern day homes in the closest neighborhood to downtown St Louis. Old North has won numerous awards for sustainable urban renewal and is definitely worth a look. This years tour is on May 19th so mark your calendars if you're going to be anywhere near St Louis! http://onsl.org/house-and-community-tour/ Coast to Coast Listings: Spring Home Tour Season 2012 Flag this comment	4/12/12 7:25 PM
I almost didn't click on the link because I figured it was going to be a "clean up, paint blue and maybe add some new hardware" kind of transformation. Instead it's something totally different and totally.... awesome!!! Before & After: Roadside Dresser Transformed for Teen Boy Bliss Ranch Flag this comment	4/7/12 9:46 PM
Thanks for the inspiration! I've been wanting to incorporate bunk beds into a room and couldn't quite see how, but now I think I've got it! Save Space and Bunk Up! Bunk Beds in Real Rooms Flag this comment	4/7/12 6:38 PM
I wont go into what our landscaping cost, but it looks to me like this client got an amazing yard for the price! That's a of of work... Before & After: Shirley's Country Garden The Gardenist Flag this comment	4/2/12 10:27 PM
Very easy on the eyes. Comfortable and relaxing without pretense. Well done. I too would really like to know where the tricycle and trailer came from. Charley & Jessica's "Patina Clean" House Tour Flag this comment	3/15/12 11:34 PM
When my husband and I converted a warehouse for our home/studio use a lot of people assumed we would want to put in SS and granite. Without offending anyone, I tried to explain that in a few years they will look as bad/dated as our parents' avocado green and harvest gold appliances. Plus they don't show much creativity/individuality IMO. Been There, Done That: Designers Weigh In On "Worst Trends" Elle Decor Flag this comment	1/20/12 12:09 AM
I am not much of a swoon-er, but the backsplash in your bathroom actually gave me heart palpitations!! @meowlady I too have cat/plant problems. For now I have only a few small plants that I cover with glass bell jars. I makes a nice display and so far there have been no "incidents". Amelia & Becky's Cozy & Colorful Condo House Tour Flag this comment	11/16/11 6:58 PM
@befahs The birds are vintage Homco and I'm sure you can find them on ebay. Viveca's "Industrial Scandinavian" Room Flag this comment	11/13/11 11:26 AM
Overall I love this room! If I could change one thing I would put in french doors, but that's just me. Your actual style/choices are spot on! Georgia's "Happy Cottage" Room Flag this comment	11/7/11 6:51 PM
Thanks for the great feedback! @michael.peterson (and anyone else wondering) The 'industrial' refers to the room. It's in a warehouse, has concrete floors, brick walls and warehouse windows (maybe this does not come through in the pics?). The 'Scandinavian' refers to the decor (art/lamps/ceramics etc...) which is almost entirely from my native Denmark. Also, though it wasn't why I chose the colors, the Swedish flag is blue and yellow. That said, I can see where not everyone would recognize these aspects. I hope that helps : ) Viveca's "Industrial Scandinavian" Room Flag this comment	11/4/11 8:21 PM
This room has SERIOUS jungle room potential. Elvis would certainly have put plants and a fountain there! What To Do with Fireplace Remnant? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/15/11 2:43 PM
So, so impressed! I can't decided if I want to have a tea party, a picnic or a bbq in your yard. What a great transformation. You should be very proud. Before & After: A Garden Transformation Story Flag this comment	8/2/11 5:28 PM
I agree it's a little creepy, but I kinda like that... Before & After: Transforming a Lampshade Heather Spriggs Flag this comment	7/8/11 10:40 PM
I really expected to love this ..... and I did ;o) Erin's Warm & Wood-Wrapped Austin Bungalow House Tour Flag this comment	5/18/11 10:42 PM