Comments on: Fire Sale

By: Emerald63

Emerald63 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:42:11 +0000

@Samme: Congrats on building your own place! It's no small task trying to figure out what it is you want to surround yourself with on a daily basis. One thing (of many) that can help, is remembering your favorite places over the years. Not necessarily the ones you liked just for looking cool, but the ones that made *you* feel good - ones where you felt comfortable, secure, and engaged with yourself and loved ones. Were there any places that made you feel good just by being in them? What was it about them that made you feel that way? Connected spaces? Well-defined separate areas? A strong connection with the outdoors or a more insular atmosphere? You shouldn't have to fight the space you're in just to feel relaxed and happy.

By: Samme

Samme — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:14:57 +0000

Thanks for the links. I will still say it is pretty, and I would enjoy looking at it in someone else’s house. It just doesn’t fit my style though. I have been working lately on figuring out what exactly I do like because we are just starting to plan our new house. Much like whoever buys this place. ;)

By: Emerald63

Emerald63 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:24:48 +0000

@Frodo: Apparently they aren't familiar with the quote, "Build it and they will come."

By: Emerald63

Emerald63 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:22:27 +0000

@Samme: The sinks are from a style usually referred to as “Majolica” or “Majolica ware” …at least in English. The style originated in Renaissance era Italy with the Italian name Maiolica. The Wikipedia page on it has some excellent photos: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiolica. There’s also a page on Victorian era English ceramics makers re-popularizing the style here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_majolica. The ingredients of the glazes and the processes for applying them vary between the two, but both result in very brightly colored patterns, often with raised and/or sculpted areas.

I only know this because I did some searches. I’ve always loved the style whenever it comes up on Antiques Road Show and similar programs, so it was fun to look up. Here are a couple of online stores that feature Majolica: http://madelena.com/majolicaAllHighFrameSet.html …and… http://italian-ceramics-art.com/elegant-dishes-gifts/Ceramic-Bowls/

By: Samme

Samme — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:46:08 +0000

I am actually kind of loving those sinks. I don’t know why, they really aren’t my style at all, but they are bright and happy. I think the northwest could learn a few things with regard to color.

By: Frodo

Frodo — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:55:12 +0000

“This house could be yours! You need only to rebuild it.”

By: Emerald63

Emerald63 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:44:55 +0000

The holiday lights could always be the culprit in the fire, but my secret wish is that the owner finally saw the light on how hideous curly-q fake-o Spanish colonial wrought iron really is.

Also… they call *that* a pool house? More like a glorified storage shed or playhouse…

Still gotta feel sorry for the homeowners. Although they still may get over $100,000 for just the slab. God Bless America!

By: anodean

anodean — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:27:39 +0000

Because the memories are priceless?