tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post4333941311386810591..comments2024-03-28T14:45:34.423-04:00Comments on 37 Paddington: Things are afoot over here37paddingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-84005419308990348032022-02-06T08:19:21.253-05:002022-02-06T08:19:21.253-05:00My vinyl plank pulls away from the walls and is no...My vinyl plank pulls away from the walls and is now looking worn in some areas after four years...I hope you have better luck.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-63459553578115813702022-01-28T12:36:27.742-05:002022-01-28T12:36:27.742-05:00Hooray for your flooring choice, vinyl plank is a ...Hooray for your flooring choice, vinyl plank is a great option, many colors/patterns to choose from and easy to maintain. Looking forward to seeing how the project goes. Good luck.Jim Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03670581493715112773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-50362638718723907622022-01-27T20:16:25.180-05:002022-01-27T20:16:25.180-05:00Your renovations sound outstanding. There's no...Your renovations sound outstanding. There's no turning back now! You'll soon be living in a custom home. Now that's something to look forward to.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-67877288951101151412022-01-27T19:17:20.147-05:002022-01-27T19:17:20.147-05:00"Trust your hopes and not your fears." W..."Trust your hopes and not your fears." Wow! Wisdom shared and taken to heart. Thank you for that. My mom was more of a pessimist and worrier so no comforting words like that came forth. Too bad because they are so heart warming. Kim in PAKim S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09430488468468243525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-20856801492248561582022-01-27T18:27:44.194-05:002022-01-27T18:27:44.194-05:00I used the fake wood flooring in my guest apartmen...I used the fake wood flooring in my guest apartment that I rent out, and it looks amazing. I'm jealous actually, as the wood floors in my 100-year old house look not so great -- AND -- the old vinyl in the kitchen is full of cracks. I'm excited to see what it all looks like! And I agree that your children are blessings, but they, too, are blessed to have you and your husband as parents.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-51112402916608499262022-01-27T12:33:40.188-05:002022-01-27T12:33:40.188-05:00Pixie, I will let you know how the floors work out...Pixie, I will let you know how the floors work out. Vinyl planks might be a good durable option for you.37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-31115801668913445352022-01-27T10:51:36.431-05:002022-01-27T10:51:36.431-05:00This is exciting. I love seeing renovations and I...This is exciting. I love seeing renovations and I'm looking forward to seeing your new floors. We have to put new floors in our rental, Gracie wrecked them, and I've been thinking about what to use.<br /><br />I know renos take time and money and cause such chaos, but I also love my new kitchen. It's worth it.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-34890728418905867612022-01-27T10:09:55.132-05:002022-01-27T10:09:55.132-05:00Allison, I am relieved to hear you say that about ...Allison, I am relieved to hear you say that about the floors, not that you had to clean every surface of course, but because it helps confirm me in our decision. The apartment where our daughter and her love stayed last summer had these floors, and they were beautiful and very easy to clean. I'm optimistic! Dare I say excited even!37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-47629759611078823512022-01-27T10:05:19.784-05:002022-01-27T10:05:19.784-05:00Kristin, I know you know about helpful children. T...Kristin, I know you know about helpful children. They are the best. It never occurred to us to ask our boy to help us, and here he is, offering to do the whole thing. Bless him.37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-25961740106318853242022-01-27T10:04:31.981-05:002022-01-27T10:04:31.981-05:00Melissa, its exciting and nerve wracking, except o...Melissa, its exciting and nerve wracking, except once you're on the road, there's nothing to do but keep moving forward, so here we are. I will share results!37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-24496181440794280122022-01-27T10:03:39.702-05:002022-01-27T10:03:39.702-05:00Ellen, your mouth to God's ear, I hope! Thank ...Ellen, your mouth to God's ear, I hope! Thank you!37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-65440591644820693392022-01-27T10:03:01.882-05:002022-01-27T10:03:01.882-05:00Mary G, I will definitely keep you posted on how t...Mary G, I will definitely keep you posted on how the floor turns out, and I will share pictures. As I understand it, the new formulations of vinyl plank flooring are more durable than ever, and look very much like wood, too. I'll soon know if the latter promise turns out to be true. Stay tuned.37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-58841030803829118982022-01-27T10:01:38.963-05:002022-01-27T10:01:38.963-05:00Steve, we did raise wonderful kids, but you know, ...Steve, we did raise wonderful kids, but you know, I think they came here that way, and we are fortunate. We've certainly made our mistakes, and besides, good parents don't always end up with wonderful kids, I've seen that up close in my own family, believe me. But thank you for your generous framing of this!37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-48804470918436427852022-01-27T09:59:39.697-05:002022-01-27T09:59:39.697-05:00robin, i've been on approach for so long I can...robin, i've been on approach for so long I can hardly believe we've begun! 37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-60324512214090731022022-01-27T09:57:54.969-05:002022-01-27T09:57:54.969-05:00am, i love that you shared this experience. I trus...am, i love that you shared this experience. I trust that mine will be similar! it is an undertaking of faith for sure, especially for a freelancer, but as my mom used to say "trust your hopes and not your fears." Thank you for your kindness here always.37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-29112373214914091352022-01-27T09:55:36.051-05:002022-01-27T09:55:36.051-05:00ellen, you're kind to say that, but I know abs...ellen, you're kind to say that, but I know absolutely wonderful people who have been great parents but did not necessarily get such rewards. It really is a crapshoot. I have a not fully thought through belief our kids come here to be who they're going to be in this life, with a slate of creating or burning karma. Despite their quirks (my son can be very bossy, believe me) they're here to do good this life, and we lucked out being their parents. You definitely have been victorious on the remodeling journey. I salute you, woman!37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-9297275894843226562022-01-27T09:49:47.288-05:002022-01-27T09:49:47.288-05:00Darling Mary, you know how long it took me to get ...Darling Mary, you know how long it took me to get here, all my doubts and hand wringing, and now look, we've begun! I figured we better get going on this refurbishing now while we're both still working! Whatever happens, it will be an upgrade, right? I think I have a failure of imagination in being able to truly see the outcome.37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-74236027075607447902022-01-26T20:06:46.047-05:002022-01-26T20:06:46.047-05:00I love the flooring you've chosen. We see it a...I love the flooring you've chosen. We see it a lot and it's really pretty. Having floors sanded is so messy, in Seattle we had to wash every surface in the house after they did the floors. Good on your son for moving books! Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-50002871842631613262022-01-26T19:45:24.019-05:002022-01-26T19:45:24.019-05:00It sounds beautiful and having helpful children is...It sounds beautiful and having helpful children is such a blessing!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-90519077858437466322022-01-26T19:33:53.500-05:002022-01-26T19:33:53.500-05:00A big renovation like this is definitely exciting!...A big renovation like this is definitely exciting! Looking forward to seeing how everything turns out! Melissa F.http://www.melissafirman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-3797956270471495712022-01-26T17:38:57.891-05:002022-01-26T17:38:57.891-05:00Congrats and good luck! It will be so lovely when ...Congrats and good luck! It will be so lovely when finished!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-21350338669054460342022-01-26T15:18:05.411-05:002022-01-26T15:18:05.411-05:00We have a daughter like that!
Aforesaid daughter ...We have a daughter like that! <br />Aforesaid daughter and spouse endured a kitchen reno that took weeks and caused them to have to wash dishes in the laundry tub. Hope yours is faster! <br />We are considering that floor in a kitchen reno, and I would love to hear your opinion after it is down.MARY Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178370815712313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-25206655114661463782022-01-26T13:45:50.841-05:002022-01-26T13:45:50.841-05:00How exciting! Can't wait to see how it all tur...How exciting! Can't wait to see how it all turns out! What did you do to deserve your wonderful kids? Well, you raised wonderful kids, that's what!Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-85102464708943293742022-01-26T13:15:43.311-05:002022-01-26T13:15:43.311-05:00This all sounds like such a wonderful plan. Lookin...This all sounds like such a wonderful plan. Looking forward to seeing how the work progresses there. Really happy for you and your man!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-14900282218874131562022-01-26T13:10:48.155-05:002022-01-26T13:10:48.155-05:00Exciting! I'm remembering when I made the deci...Exciting! I'm remembering when I made the decision to find a contractor to do some updates to my condominium in 2012 after having done nothing to it since I had bought it in 1990. It was so worth the time and money it took! I felt as if I had given myself a new life by making my home feel like something new within the original joy it gave me when I first walked into it and saw it as a home, a refuge, a safe place, a place where I could thrive creatively. amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212213177713917828noreply@blogger.com