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New "OUR HOMES" thread - if anyone has a new link of their home photos please PM me. I've checked every link so they all should work. Unfortunately many of the original links no longer work and I've deleted them.

Explanation for new members: This is a resource for all of us and anyone may have a link to a photo account posted here with pics of their home. There are also other links posted here which may be inspirational. There were many more but they were links to threads which have long been deleted by admin. I've left a couple for ideas for future threads in case anyone wants to start inspirational threads. I may get back to adding to the inspiration4u site as I have time so any new photos won't be lost.
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TRADITIONAL COTTAGE, COUNTRY FRENCH, COUNTRY, PRIMITIVE AND VARIATIONS OF THESE STYLES:

Annielinz' home: http://annielinz.shutterfly.com/action/

KatieO's home: http://www.katieohouse.shutter...on/?a=8AZtGrFkzbOHEw
http://share.shutterfly.com/ac...ZtGrFkzbOHIA¬ag=1

Kim's Daisy Cottage: http://deardaisycottage.typepa...ottage/dsc03641.html

lady of shallot's home: http://share.shutterfly.com/ac...e?sid=0IatHLhw1YsWEF
lady of shallot's anniversary and home pics: http://share.shutterfly.com/sh...d&sid=0IatHLhw1YsWch

momsturn04: http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j32/whinenroses04/

Patty Louise's 1900 farmhouse: http://share.shutterfly.com/ac...?sid=0Abtm7Zw4cMmL8A

Phobe's home: http://phobe.shutterfly.com/

Robolady's house: http://www.robomargo.com/lph.html
Robolady's Bathroom Remodel: http://www.robomargo.com/masterbath.html
www.robomargo.com/trash.html

Tina 56's cottage in Texas: http://www.smithcottage.shutterfly.com/action/

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TRADITIONAL HOMES:

Cattknap's home - this link no longer works, I hope Catt will see this and post a link to pics of her new home

miller5pack's home: http://community.webshots.com/user/miller5pack

Nitalynn's home: http://s112.photobucket.com/al...20Fall%20House%2011/

Paintlady's home: http://paintlady.shutterfly.com/action/
Paintlady's garden - this link no longer works

SheilaD's home:
Guest suite, office, MBR and laundry - http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...ts/72157602282482393
LR, DR, and kitchen - http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...ts/72157602276100138
courtyard and outside - http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...ts/72157602276134890

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TRANSITIONAL HOMES:

Ridgley's home: http://annapolitans.shutterfly...ion/?a=8Cbt2jNw0asTq
http://share.shutterfly.com/ac...me?sid=8Cbt2jNw0asOa

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ECLECTIC COTTAGE:

Bluebetween's cottage by the sea: http://cottage-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/

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EUROPEAN RUSTIC:

zone9alady's home: http://s15.photobucket.com/home/zone9alady/index

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VICTORIAN HOMES:

Oldhouseluvr's victorian home: http://home-and-garden.webshot...lbum/548327467qfucbO

1902house' home: http://1902house.shutterfly.com/action/

Christie and Donnie's Victorian home (Bella & Raymanretro) - link no longer works but Pecan Place blog does http://pecanplacevictorian.blogspot.com/

Tammy's 1882 Victorian home: http://community.webshots.com/album/170362190hkyXOC/0

VictorianGentleman's home: http://www.myvictorianhouse.com/

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RUSTIC HOMES:


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REMODELS IN PROCESS:

Gma's home: Our house is a remodel in progress, but our guest bath remodel is completed. http://community.webshots.com/user/donaburd

Daciab's farmhouse: http://user.midlands.net/dacia/index.html

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UNCATEGORIZED:

cincyspiders's home: http://community.webshots.com/user/cincyspider

Kaylin's home: http://www.flickr.com/photos/karenllynn/sets/580481/

KimMaple's home: http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/KimMaple/

LaDeuce's home: http://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/ladeuce/

LadyBallPlayers's home:
http://members.fortunecity.com/ladyballplayer/

luvmyhouse's home:
http://hometour.shutterfly.com...=9AcN2TVm4bsQg¬ag=1

michellec's home: http://community.webshots.com/user/MichelleHome

Miz M's home: http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Jill05_/?sc=6

NCLinda's home: http://s31.photobucket.com/alb...%20on%20the%20Water/

Paintlady26's home: http://share.shutterfly.com/ac...e?sid=2Aas3DNszbMXcw

primpainter's home: http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/raggedy84/

Schmetterling's home: http://smg.photobucket.com/alb...ing/Casa%20Pictures/

Soov's home and mosiac backsplash: http://soovy.myphotoalbum.com/

tx-girl's home: If it doesn't open, just copy and paste the link. http://share.shutterfly.com/ac...sid=0AZNW7Jy5bsWLCcg
tx-girls's Fall Album
http://share.shutterfly.com/ac...sid=0AZNW7Jy5bsWLDBA

Worldtraveler's home: http://www.wired2theworld.com/house.html

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IDEA FILE:

SEASONAL DECORATING: Most of the pics from the seasonal threads are now on the Shutterfly and more will be added. http://inspiration4u.shutterfly.com/action/

FALL DECORATING LINKS:
Cattknap's link: http://smg.photobucket.com/alb...attknap/Fall%202007/

barbgarrettnc's site: http://members.tripod.com/~TheEverydayDecorator/

Antique bathroom vanities: http://cantonantiques.com/anti...gory_id=1&state=sold

Beadboard inspiration thread:

Kitchen lamps thread:

How to make a cornice by daciab: http://user.midlands.net/dacia/Cornice.html

Uses for old Balusters, spindles, porch posts etc. http://www.robomargo.com/baluster.html

Some of our homemade lamps: http://www.robomargo.com/lamps.html

Uses for those old shutters: www.robomargo.com/shutters.html

Ideas for old luggage: http://www.robomargo.com/luggage.html

Collection Display: http://www.robomargo.com/collections.html

Uses for old windows and frames.
http://www.robomargo.com/windows.html

Misc Inspiration pics. http://www.caldwell-beebe.com/web/index.jsp

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This message has been edited. Last edited by: joyluck,

Thank you Lucky! This is fun to have such a resource.

Thanks for sharing! that is a lot of work
I see several names that have not been around in a very long time.....paintlady26 and Schmetterling, Soov, tx-girl, cincyspider, KimMaple to name a few!
I do not post as I use to, and I have been a member since 06/07ish. I had to resign up and not sure why? I came on one day and could not log in anymore no matter what I tried.
Anyways I enjoyed looking at so many of the pics from the past. I know I was able to help a few posters out from time to time on decorating
and most Thanked me with PM's made me feel good that they considered my advice.
Anyways a big Thank You!
Gina

Fun to see this again! Thanks Lucky.

thanks Lucky..
are you going to allow folks to add their blog link- which is where all my home photos are located or is this just for actual Photo Sites?
its fine either way, I was just wondering..

oh I see so many old names I miss :-(

You are all very welcome. I don't mind doing this for awhile altho I may pass the buck responsibility on to someone later as I'm not online as much as I used to be. Hope everyone will try to keep it 'bumped' up as we used to do.

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Originally posted by Sonny Dayz:
thanks Lucky..
are you going to allow folks to add their blog link- which is where all my home photos are located or is this just for actual Photo Sites?
its fine either way, I was just wondering..

Sonny, I have no problem with posting blog links with people's home photos. The only problem may be with admin not liking the blogs that have advertising. However admin seems to have changed policies on so many things that perhaps they'll allow. When I did this thread years ago it 'disappeared' several times without explanation so not sure what admin didn't like about it.

I dont advertise on my blog but I know that doesnt mean others dont...

thanks again

That is so sweet for you to do this! Thank You!

Dumb question--here goes. How do I save this whole thread with the links? I'm afraid if it gets buried somewhere in the boards I'll never find it.

No dumb questions, mamaspoon - but you prompted me to think about it. I guess I was just assuming it would keep getting bumped up like it used to...not a good assumption, since it could obviously be deleted at any time. So I simply copied and pasted it to a Word file, and there you go - the answer to your question.

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Originally posted by mamaspoon:
How do I save this whole thread with the links? I'm afraid if it gets buried somewhere in the boards I'll never find it.

I recommend bookmarking the thread for easy reference - saves looking back thru pages. In the past many posters kindly bumped the thread up when it fell off page 1. Also, in case admin, for whatever reason, doesn't like this thread I've saved the info and everyone else can also. I just C&P as Nitalynn suggested.

Glad to see this is still here. I hope to someday be able to add my new home to your list.

Lucky, thank you so much for always doing this! I've been going to some of the links for a couple of nights now. Wow, some names on here that I haven't seen in years.

I hadn't been to my own Photobucket account in a very long time, it was like taking a trip down memory lane. I think the last time I updated it was in 2007. So, for the record, my house looks much different inside now than those pics. Better, I hope.

However, my yard looks MUCH worse now than it did! Things have gotten ovegrown, it's really hard to take care of by myself. In fact, after seeing how my yard/beds used to look, I started ripping out some huge shrubs and making a new bed yesterday. Good motivation, but my back is killing me.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Mîz M,

Hey can I add my photobucket link too??

I guess it would be under European/Rustic.

http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/zone9alady/

This message has been edited. Last edited by: zone9alady,

Thanks! I saved it to a word file and now I can view them at my leisure (ya when I get some)! That was so nice of you to post this!
Thanks! I will update mine in a little while.

http://s15.photobucket.com/home/zone9alady/index
zone9alady,
I just reviewed your photo albums! What a wonderful house, I had not seen it before! I know the hardest plants to have in Florida are the ones that stay small! lol
The outdoor kitchen is my favorite. I put the link to your albums above since the one you listed takes you directly to 5 pictures only.

Loved all the work you did. Love the courtyards!

Thank you Mary Ruth, It's been a lot of work and we are still building and rearranging the landscaping.

It's nice to take a peek at everyone's homes.

quote:

Originally posted by zone9alady:
Hey can I add my photobucket link too??

I guess it would be under European/Rustic.

Done!

Up to the top!

Back to the top.

I haven't been on here much this summer and I have missed you all and all the threads/ideas/pictures
HOWEVER, I am THRILLED to see this particular thread again!!! I need to find out how to save it like the rest of you have/so tecchie challenged here/cuze my old 'save to the favorites' link was not available for whatever reason. SO LOVE this thread and like others, love seeing the familiar names and so many that aren't seen here anymore
Thanks SO MUCH for starting this again and hopefully I just 'bumped it up' again

Hello...I popped back on the board for a bit...I'm rehooked! and I've missed you all! Glad to see some of the same names.
My house used to be on this list and you can add it again if you want:
http://photobucket.com/lindashouse
(does not need a .com at the end)

Glad to be back!
Linda

Welcome back Linda! I added your home photo album under Uncategorized, if it should be under a different style let me know and I'll change it.

Well Hello NC Linda,

My o-my you have gorgeous home, and on the water too. I'll have to come visit just so I can cook in that kitchen!

Just beautiful!

TFS

Thanks z9alady! My hubby is a contractor so we have moved in & out of some beautiful homes. This one will be for sale as soon as the market gives us a good price. With all our kids gone now (all five!), I am looking forward to building our last home that is more reasonable as far as size and something just for us!

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Originally posted by NCLinda:
.....I am looking forward to building our last home that is more reasonable as far as size and something just for us!

I know what you mean about the "last home". DH and I waited for years until he got out of the mil.itary to build our last home. Then you can put in all those special features you've always wanted and not worry about resale.

Back to the top!

Thanks for keeping this thread alive.

Bump...

What a trip down memory lane to look at the names whose house pictures are still available here.

I miss some of these people, others I have never "met" I had wondered about 1902 house but see they got married! So congratulations to them.

Remember Phoebe? I think she moved to Mexico soon after I joined these forums. Lots of old names and nice people. Wonder how Catknap is doing?

Oh, Schmetterling and Ridgly too. Wish they would check in.

I love looking at everyone's homes. Maybe someday when I get my new home built I can join in. We are about half way to being done.

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Thank you, joyluck, for keeping up with this!!!

Yes thank you Joy. Wish a lot of those posters would come back. I so enjoyed it when it was real busy here. With a lot of decorating going on. Miss that!

I am appreciative of joyluck for keeping this up to date too.

I'm with you lilsophie. I miss so many of these members. I've come to understand why so many have chosen to leave this board though. Things have changed a lot. I really miss the numerous real life decorating projects that we used to share joyfully as others seemed to share in the excitement with their fellow posters, but I'm thankful for the ones that we do have remaining. I'm also thankful to those who continue to willingly share their real projects....no matter the number of posts they make on the same project. As with everything, I suppose change is inevitable. Sometimes change is good and sometimes it is not.

Posted Sep 16, 2011 08:45 PM
Here are some pics from our 50th anniversary. These were taken by my niece (it is she by the lighthouse)

What is interesting to me is that the angles are so different than in my own pics of these same spaces. Also the house looks a lot less messy than I would have thought given extremely high (for Maine) temps of over 100º that weekend and the fact that we had almost 50 people in and out on Saturday.

All the art work (paintings and sculpture) is by DH. Well not the old fashioned looking sculpture. I made the table cloth in the room with the airplanes.

In retrospect I am enjoying the parties a lot more now!


http://share.shutterfly.com/ac...e?sid=0IatHLhw1YsWch

I brought this over from Food and Entertaining as maybe it more properly belongs here?

I need to update my album and while these are not my whole house and also include some not of the house at all, they are more current.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: lady of shallot,

Bumping back to the top...

Glad you did this daciab.

I've updated my album for fall. I PM'd it to Lucky yesterday, but she's probably busy with other things. My new link is in my sig.

All caught up now!

Nitalynn, I never received your PM.

Bumpity Bump

Back to page 1.

Thank you for posting these, I love all of your homes Everyone here seems to be full of talent.. and dedication!

Up to the top!

Bumping up!

What beautiful and interesting homes. My head is spinning. Thanks everyone for your efforts. I will return to this again and again.
I have a question for Lady of Shallot - who painted your fence? It's beautiful. I also love blue.

Thanks Sooner! The fence was painted by my artist DH. The part to the left was done about 10 years ago and shows Portland Head light and our grandkids. When we were ready to celebrate our 50th last year the yard needed sprucing up and I thought the best thing to show color in that dark corner was to extend the mural to the back.

DH painted the Queen Mary 2 coming into Portland. We had sailed on her a number of times but you don't board here!

Here are his two most recent works. This pastel he sold.

This was a gift to our California hosts on our recent trip. (their adorable dog)

I have such great photos from Hawaii that DH is really inspired and is painting away!

LOS, Your husband is a fantastic artist. How fun to be able to draw anything and be great at it.
I think it would awesome and so much fun to be an artist. He is very talented.

Thank you joyluck! Going to bookmark them now.