tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post1855288051300165534..comments2024-03-18T02:14:07.330-07:00Comments on Natty by Design: Ramblings and a DresserNatty by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16108898969995775305noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-46190072822167607152011-07-06T18:30:03.228-07:002011-07-06T18:30:03.228-07:00Thanks for sharing. You sound like a very determin...Thanks for sharing. You sound like a very determined person! The dresser looks great!Pam - @diy Design Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303399189647950307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-36193950546113024482011-07-02T19:38:44.483-07:002011-07-02T19:38:44.483-07:00crazy love your blog and am also crazy impressed/j...crazy love your blog and am also crazy impressed/jealous of ALL of your skills! Also, I think I have the exact same mirror! I also repainted my white, but am thinking of changing it to a super happy yellow...whatcha think?mel zeigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746042882244274400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-4867168596424829812011-07-01T10:36:49.276-07:002011-07-01T10:36:49.276-07:00Thanks for that advice. You may not have meant it ...Thanks for that advice. You may not have meant it as advice, but I need to cut back as this is taking up some much of my time as well. I am a new follower!!Anita at Cedar Hill https://www.blogger.com/profile/01003197493013237945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-75720977231725095332011-07-01T05:14:54.042-07:002011-07-01T05:14:54.042-07:00Amazing how the details like the lines between the...Amazing how the details like the lines between the top 2 drawers really pop when painted white. Love it!<br /><br />Can't wait to browse your blog further.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355490512757848795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-75092646130639149362011-06-30T23:51:13.284-07:002011-06-30T23:51:13.284-07:00It's so hard to make those decisions, so congr...It's so hard to make those decisions, so congrats on taking the first step and actually making one :) The dresser looks great, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-68308472687655083962011-06-28T06:25:41.646-07:002011-06-28T06:25:41.646-07:00The dresser looks beautiful! And I can totally rel...The dresser looks beautiful! And I can totally relate to finding balance and wanting everything to be the best it can be. I'm struggling with this too, so you aren't alone!Jena @ Involving Color and Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419316747447300951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-91938456173882323512011-06-26T15:19:02.131-07:002011-06-26T15:19:02.131-07:00Oh, and here's an idea for balance. If you do...Oh, and here's an idea for balance. If you don't have time to keep your house immaculate, could taking on more clients instead of turning some away allow you to hire a house cleaner? Or help with painting projects? Just a thought.Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186733812673111574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-28484838036031649592011-06-26T15:17:53.635-07:002011-06-26T15:17:53.635-07:00Please don't leave us! If anything, we'd ...Please don't leave us! If anything, we'd still love to have a quick before and after for your projects, even if they don't get an official staging. What I like about this particular reveal is that the white paint and pink knobs made a visually heavy piece of furniture look more light and airy. Nice work once again!Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186733812673111574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-59836175010728340092011-06-24T20:20:15.494-07:002011-06-24T20:20:15.494-07:00I love this! WANT it in my room :)I love this! WANT it in my room :)Shianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143480051482330969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-6853897685022763232011-06-24T14:22:39.648-07:002011-06-24T14:22:39.648-07:00I'm right there with you on this girlfriend! ...I'm right there with you on this girlfriend! As much as taking on client projects has helped me to build my business, it's just not where the true joy of this business is. I love being creative and I think taking on too many client projects definitely boxes in my creativity. I've decided to do the same thing and although I'm sure it's disappointing to the clients, you have to follow your heart. I love that you're doing that! Best of luck!<br /><br />Rachel<br />xoxorachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10809954793664409300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-36983193805452231002011-06-23T17:53:22.833-07:002011-06-23T17:53:22.833-07:00That has to be a Brownwood dresser. I have the exa...That has to be a Brownwood dresser. I have the exact same one, same finish, only the bigger version. I'm so glad you posted the photos, I've thought about painting it white but couldn't imagine how it would look. Now I can see for myself.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592536408445850300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-3268308040742398922011-06-23T10:20:40.368-07:002011-06-23T10:20:40.368-07:00Oh Nat, it is gorgeous! So perfect.
And I adore ...Oh Nat, it is gorgeous! So perfect. <br /><br />And I adore the staging. What camera are you using?<br /><br />PS-Never stop blogging.Chrissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590322163328309662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-72566903556053773792011-06-22T22:20:11.690-07:002011-06-22T22:20:11.690-07:00Dresser turned out so great and I completely feel ...Dresser turned out so great and I completely feel every feeling you talked about in your "rambling"!Sally Jensen Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384971408328372673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-50540961240819074932011-06-22T21:56:35.463-07:002011-06-22T21:56:35.463-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lolly Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655053700297000834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-67541156239390729002011-06-22T21:56:27.875-07:002011-06-22T21:56:27.875-07:00We hear ya, girl. It's hard even with two of ...We hear ya, girl. It's hard even with two of us... today when my little one was napping, I was cutting vinyl and Kelli got up and left saying she was going to be a mom and took the kids to swim. Anyway we have reduced our blogging to 3 posts/week and it has made a huge difference! I only blog-hop when both my guys (hub, baby) are asleep... like now ;) xoLolly Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655053700297000834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-55975240065754203712011-06-22T19:36:53.205-07:002011-06-22T19:36:53.205-07:00Good for you on trying to find balance in your lif...Good for you on trying to find balance in your life...so hard as a wife, mother, business owner, blogger, etc. etc. I'm glad you are continuing to blog. I've only recently discovered you and your blog and have really liked it! Good luck!!Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-86933839764361585122011-06-22T18:28:23.659-07:002011-06-22T18:28:23.659-07:00I'm on the East Coast, I so wish you were clos...I'm on the East Coast, I so wish you were closer. Your work is awesome!Madamreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802674968482465939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-23354954731465084112011-06-22T15:23:30.837-07:002011-06-22T15:23:30.837-07:00Hi!
I wouldn't start turning projects away ju...Hi! <br />I wouldn't start turning projects away just yet (unless you don't want to do them!)<br />You might consider adjusting your lead times and don't be afraid to tell them they will have to wait a couple of months until you are available. Some will wait, some won't! MOST people will understand that your children are home for summer break AND that it is simply too hot to do work very long in the garage. <br />One of the great parts of custom jobs is that you can get a better idea of what your time is worth and how long it takes you to do things. You might also consider raising your prices if that helps ease your mind!<br />Furniture companies do both all the time! They keep very exact time and expenses of their labor and adjust accordingly. They also adjust their lead times when needed.<br /> Good luck!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13527106284958953119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-21354218396074483382011-06-22T14:29:33.924-07:002011-06-22T14:29:33.924-07:00I LOVE your blog!! I don't know how you do it ...I LOVE your blog!! I don't know how you do it all! I've redone a few pieces for myself and with two kids my house is definitely suffering. Keep it up, I look forward to your posts!!Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403161508783886818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-50722281536347752022011-06-22T07:59:42.655-07:002011-06-22T07:59:42.655-07:00I hear ya! So difficult to find that balance. Glad...I hear ya! So difficult to find that balance. Glad to hear you've found a way that works for you.<br /><br />Gorgeous dresser!Kaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534361590136783922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-30120733958455088762011-06-22T06:29:07.556-07:002011-06-22T06:29:07.556-07:00I love the blog! It's hard to make those tough...I love the blog! It's hard to make those tough choices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263921337957755892.post-74712625716631694712011-06-22T05:41:02.274-07:002011-06-22T05:41:02.274-07:00I am glad to hear you will not be giving up bloggi...I am glad to hear you will not be giving up blogging! You have inspired me to attempt to start a furniture refinishing business in the Kansas City area and I can only hope to be half as successful as you have been:)Bobihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944818903366042956noreply@blogger.com