tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post7901548938361388916..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: 2011 Goals...For My HouseAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-58795607563189828192011-01-07T17:09:47.777-05:002011-01-07T17:09:47.777-05:00I think loving our houses is the first thing that ...I think loving our houses is the first thing that is always a little bit harder for us. I think you have great goals and I hope 2011 brings you a love of your home!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000663314398947348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-45303348753858486542011-01-07T10:18:25.796-05:002011-01-07T10:18:25.796-05:00Your goals definitely sound doable!! Mine are to ...Your goals definitely sound doable!! Mine are to paint the master bath and master bedroom. This is a big task because room is crowded and the wall are painted chocolate brown. Yikes!!<br />Then to do some landscaping out front. Whew!!<br />Here's hoping!<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-22230994227542752732011-01-06T22:16:21.666-05:002011-01-06T22:16:21.666-05:00Awesome goals. I also need to work on being thankf...Awesome goals. I also need to work on being thankful for the home we have.Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-9992636135165160702011-01-06T20:38:15.004-05:002011-01-06T20:38:15.004-05:00Loving your house and taking time to enjoy it are ...Loving your house and taking time to enjoy it are goals that we should all have. I am so guilty of wanting to "go-go" and "do-do" that I rarely stop to enjoy what I have accomplished.<br /><br />I hope that you and T will have time to tackle painting a room or two this year. I know you've been wanting to do that for a long time.Paula@SweetPeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159609759110718249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-9541520047780296522011-01-06T20:00:42.968-05:002011-01-06T20:00:42.968-05:00Definitely think you are right on track with learn...Definitely think you are right on track with learning to love your home. We must remember to be thankful for and embrace what we have, even if it's not our dream...after all, we live in reality!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08326576012886989993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-25417645497704654472011-01-06T19:52:03.411-05:002011-01-06T19:52:03.411-05:00Amanda, why is it so hard to LOVE our homes? I ha...Amanda, why is it so hard to LOVE our homes? I have the same problem...always want what I don't and can't have.<br /><br />Great post:)<br />BarbDogmom Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200083614598683445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-59378152564647710602011-01-06T19:05:44.756-05:002011-01-06T19:05:44.756-05:00great goals! I know what you mean about trying no...great goals! I know what you mean about trying not to focus on the negative of your home (most of our homes aren't perfect!) and learning to love and appreciate what we have =)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323600022901314948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-25923673480127335812011-01-06T18:30:21.495-05:002011-01-06T18:30:21.495-05:00Oh, I forgot to ask...can you paint the tables you...Oh, I forgot to ask...can you paint the tables you already have in your family room?Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Tophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311495846073017864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-80468437830718784892011-01-06T18:29:57.477-05:002011-01-06T18:29:57.477-05:00This is a great list, Amanda. Especially the one a...This is a great list, Amanda. Especially the one about loving your house. I am just trying to be thankful that I even have a place to live. :)Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Tophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311495846073017864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-22152646010126589712011-01-06T17:57:52.017-05:002011-01-06T17:57:52.017-05:00Cute blog! Painting does make such a big differenc...Cute blog! Painting does make such a big difference in a room but it is WORK! I need to learn to be happy just staying at home and enjoying my house too!Jordin- I Love That!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03307128159148709388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-84638651609905161092011-01-06T17:52:30.625-05:002011-01-06T17:52:30.625-05:00I too am striving to be fearless when it comes to ...I too am striving to be fearless when it comes to painting and enjoying my home. People have told me that my spiritual gift is hospitality but my worry that my home isnt as perfect as others keeps me from sharing this gift. I guess I should add to the list have people over more often :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08515042571411962653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-34351060537399115462011-01-06T17:17:38.842-05:002011-01-06T17:17:38.842-05:00Hey, Amanda!!! What a GREAT post! Thank you so muc...Hey, Amanda!!! What a GREAT post! Thank you so much for coming to visit my goals list so that I could find your blog:) Thanks for not running away at the pic of my office...you are right, Ikea is a perfect place to start for organizing. Good luck loving your home more:)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05459211820940379244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-77144475070398195232011-01-06T16:50:39.126-05:002011-01-06T16:50:39.126-05:00This is a great list! The story about your guy kee...This is a great list! The story about your guy keeping furniture because it's a good, solid piece made me laugh. I think we've all heard that from our men. :) Your very first goal about loving your house is a great one. One we should all embrace!Jamiehttp://homeisright.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-68960992108224254082011-01-06T16:48:52.272-05:002011-01-06T16:48:52.272-05:00thank you so much for your sweet comment! And you&...thank you so much for your sweet comment! And you're right- I should be happy to have kitchen cabinets at ALL. I guess I've finally had it with them since we just hit the 2 years-in-our-home mark and they're still with us. Our plan was for them to be long-gone by now, but we've added two little girls to our family since moving- which I can see you can relate to!! Speaking of little girls...the cake in the last post looks awesome and I totally want that career girl Barbie.mary kathryn @ mathews family happeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939919106766185415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-5139768725403721892011-01-06T16:12:04.137-05:002011-01-06T16:12:04.137-05:00I'll be here! For real I will! I can't w...I'll be here! For real I will! I can't wait to watch you on the journey!<br /><br />I would like to do all of the above thanks! Getting Cowgirl moved downstairs will be the biggest undertaking, but I'm hoping it's not the only think I accomplish this year!Xazminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749135318391747903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-68916998580548288662011-01-06T15:29:17.208-05:002011-01-06T15:29:17.208-05:00hi! Thanks for your sweet comment on my home goals...hi! Thanks for your sweet comment on my home goals! I love your blog and can't wait to go back and read some past posts when I have time. <br />Your goal list is great!! No. 1 is my favorite! After moving in the house we are in now I'm learning to do that! It's a process...<br />I updated my kitchen cabinet hardware and oh what a difference it made! I also love thrifting for things to use in our home...its so much more fun that way!<br />nice to meet you and I wish you many blessings in this new year!<br />Destinydestinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610763535884323288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-9743725233818911472011-01-06T14:41:04.006-05:002011-01-06T14:41:04.006-05:00I love this!
I also need to learn to love my hous...I love this! <br />I also need to learn to love my house...and change the things that I can change that I don;t love...admit that I was wrong in some design choices!ATL MOm GUidehttp://www.atlmomguide.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-6514914163631273942011-01-06T14:10:05.595-05:002011-01-06T14:10:05.595-05:00Thank you for stopping by our little blog :) I hop...Thank you for stopping by our little blog :) I hope you will come back by again. I know I had two girls I would be bankrupt! I am enjoying it while I can still "control" what she wears, right? Its nice to "meet" another blogger in Virginia too!<br />Amy<br />www.11magnolialane.comAmy @ 11Magnolialanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176686588182000026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-15216039342686376022011-01-06T13:45:27.598-05:002011-01-06T13:45:27.598-05:00I am totally cracking up about your goal to rid yo...I am totally cracking up about your goal to rid your closets of clothes you'll never fit into again - I did that last weekend and it was very freeing. Big old pile went to Goodwill an now I have less guilt about the chocolate cookie I am eating now. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog! Can't wait to see your progress!Melissa at HOUSEographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540947655101366391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-25376854171397990462011-01-06T13:43:26.572-05:002011-01-06T13:43:26.572-05:00Great list...and I love how yours involves a trip ...Great list...and I love how yours involves a trip to IKEA just like mine. :) Thanks for visiting my blog!<br /><br />Mandy @ This Girl's LifeMandy Ford Art & Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290049477795062895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-73600805580004816632011-01-06T13:41:57.339-05:002011-01-06T13:41:57.339-05:00That's a great list! I have been getting the ...That's a great list! I have been getting the same impression about needing to step out of the box a little. I'm a big ole scaredy cat. AND, I totally need to learn to love my home and quit wishing for a bigger and better one. I do still think I need a sound proof room though. :)FrouFrouBritcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914368512077519755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-14523167614345096682011-01-06T13:10:47.684-05:002011-01-06T13:10:47.684-05:00Thanks for the comment! :)
I LOVE the last "t...Thanks for the comment! :)<br />I LOVE the last "to do" item! Stay HOME more and enjoy God's blessings!! I think everyone should add that to their list...I know I am!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343390868554634075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-13513491451432514002011-01-06T12:24:10.282-05:002011-01-06T12:24:10.282-05:00Learning to appreciate what you've got is a gr...Learning to appreciate what you've got is a great thing {but hard to do at times!}. Good luck with all your goals this year!~ B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08167017867574516278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-9051577065892451802011-01-06T10:37:37.750-05:002011-01-06T10:37:37.750-05:00You'll have a great year - you have a great pe...You'll have a great year - you have a great perspective!Laurel @ Ducks in a Rowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860986450641700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-63210399683362992362011-01-06T10:01:13.828-05:002011-01-06T10:01:13.828-05:00I need to make a list like this too. Mine would be...I need to make a list like this too. Mine would be more of a honey do list though:) I love idea of a soft gray. I'm trying to talk my mom into redoing her guest room with gray walls and red furniture!Kelli Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865834655887862155noreply@blogger.com