tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post2671376211484219147..comments2023-10-31T11:52:01.331-04:00Comments on Willow Decor: Gorgeous DownsizingWillow Decorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03792285019821194768noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-30140189062363528352011-01-28T07:10:43.957-05:002011-01-28T07:10:43.957-05:00So ready for a ranch all spread out with no stairs...So ready for a ranch all spread out with no stairs in sight! <br />Where we are, 3000 sq.ft. Is average with 1000 being in the basement!<br />I'm ready for something smaller with no wasted real estate. Considering turning my "formal" living room into a library.<br />My son didn't even know what room the "living room" was!<br />Zimmerman had me at the lock on the front door!<br />Thank you Gina for another great read.<br />Xo LisaLisa Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784837037604401287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-77817535962824007152011-01-19T22:23:22.306-05:002011-01-19T22:23:22.306-05:00beautiful! thanks for posting. I love those barn b...beautiful! thanks for posting. I love those barn beams.Emily @ GEORGE Interior Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05798942136684934557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-47645795698631157432011-01-19T06:15:33.302-05:002011-01-19T06:15:33.302-05:00I've never understood why people wanted a mcma...I've never understood why people wanted a mcmansion with so much unused space, other than trying to impress others.<br /><br />One of my temp assignments last spring was for McNeil-Burbank Homes - builders who designed beautiful, well planned but smaller homes. One of the models was 1,900 sq ft and I thought it was closer to 2,800 due to the layout and use of every ince of space. They were gorgeous. But, I've never been one to do something just to impress others.<br /><br />I'm glad people are starting to realize bigger is not always better.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161905717646343288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-80536195454059511122011-01-18T21:09:27.748-05:002011-01-18T21:09:27.748-05:00I love it....You know we have three kids ranging f...I love it....You know we have three kids ranging from 13-4 and we would actually like to downsize. I think we all have become accustomed to too much space and we fill it with too much stuff.3 Peanutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124969727188599965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-76503179464908679992011-01-18T14:09:50.873-05:002011-01-18T14:09:50.873-05:00love your blog! i'm your newest follower :)
xo...love your blog! i'm your newest follower :)<br />xoxo<br />check me out at peaceloveandallthingscreative.blogspot.comPeace Love & All Things Creativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12130741617662185624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-44510295237184408792011-01-17T22:18:20.046-05:002011-01-17T22:18:20.046-05:00Gina!
I am very ready to downsize! BUT the real e...Gina!<br />I am very ready to downsize! BUT the real estate market being the way it is it's not a good time to sell! One day though!<br />xxRenae Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083827332206881787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-9158438815120995632011-01-17T21:45:40.218-05:002011-01-17T21:45:40.218-05:00Nice Home. But for me that would be up sizing.Nice Home. But for me that would be up sizing.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596133690738976448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-44340116124930345302011-01-17T18:00:00.016-05:002011-01-17T18:00:00.016-05:00I love Peter Zimmerman. I am not sure that I would...I love Peter Zimmerman. I am not sure that I would call his homes downsizing, but he is SO gifted at using space wisely. He is a fantastic at reinventing the classic beauty of home. Great post!<br />- {darlene}<br />www.fieldstonehilldesign.com{darlene}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17310243306735564898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-49853799588916102702011-01-16T19:43:02.817-05:002011-01-16T19:43:02.817-05:00I love this post. Beautiful images and a great fl...I love this post. Beautiful images and a great floor plan. Lot's of things to think about!Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03539116883722483692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-39194190276748429702011-01-15T22:25:43.232-05:002011-01-15T22:25:43.232-05:00That looks like our house! The exterior anyway. W...That looks like our house! The exterior anyway. We live in an 1800s hunting lodge and I love how cozy and charming it is. I do not love that there is virtually no storage. Would not change it for anything though.abby jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186069406334168116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-75926612074723869592011-01-13T01:47:17.931-05:002011-01-13T01:47:17.931-05:00Hello my friend,
I am all for down-sizing. And fo...Hello my friend,<br /><br />I am all for down-sizing. And for getting rid of stuff! I am so done with things...<br /><br />This home shows living at its best. Warm, inviting and beautiful. But 2500 SQF is not exactly small to a Swede... <br /><br />Miss you! Expect a jingle.<br /><br />MonSplendid Willowhttp://www.splendidwillow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-65811947282205266812011-01-11T22:56:55.022-05:002011-01-11T22:56:55.022-05:00Everytime I clean our house I say my next house wi...Everytime I clean our house I say my next house will be smaller! This home is beautiful and I love the beams.Sherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-81055654783362623502011-01-11T21:04:44.340-05:002011-01-11T21:04:44.340-05:00This is the kind of house that will remain to stan...This is the kind of house that will remain to standout for a long period of time!Garden Forumhttp://www.gardeningchannel.com/forums/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-80036586935389329152011-01-11T21:03:29.993-05:002011-01-11T21:03:29.993-05:00This house surely speaks of elegance!This house surely speaks of elegance!Garden Forumhttp://www.gardeningchannel.com/forums/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-29899943564123455952011-01-11T17:48:34.725-05:002011-01-11T17:48:34.725-05:00Sorry but 2400 sq ft. downsizing are you kidding. ...Sorry but 2400 sq ft. downsizing are you kidding. That is just what the builder wants you to think. Just how big are you houses? What would 2 people need that big of a house for..franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830114531516782398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-31568493062710606302011-01-11T15:20:33.829-05:002011-01-11T15:20:33.829-05:00WOW!That is a lovey home. My husband and I are emp...WOW!That is a lovey home. My husband and I are empty nesters, and I am not ready to downsize yet, but these gorgeous hones would certainly coax me in that direction!<br />What a fabulous design!<br />I have had such a lovey visit. NOw I am off to see some of your previous posts.<br />YvonneYvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-53560549300962735272011-01-11T14:08:12.597-05:002011-01-11T14:08:12.597-05:00It is lovely....thank you for sharing this with us...It is lovely....thank you for sharing this with us....smiles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-85730917457045310722011-01-11T12:13:43.173-05:002011-01-11T12:13:43.173-05:00Good to see you back. I love the bones and style ...Good to see you back. I love the bones and style of this house. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />I'm hosting a fantastic giveaway. Why don't you come and enter?<br /><br />xoxoJulie at Belle Vivirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823440347675724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-46508432709877778052011-01-11T06:35:27.000-05:002011-01-11T06:35:27.000-05:00This is a very well done home, the proportions are...This is a very well done home, the proportions are right and its very inviting and cozy. We are building our own dream home and tried hard to not make it a mcmansion but to build a authentic correct home paying homage to its roots (France) but when our youngest is off to college in 4 years we too might be downsizing. Anyway I started a blog about the building of our home as well as a place to talk about all the things I love about design, decor and lifes beautiful things, please if you are able take a look...thanks!<br /><br />www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.comThe enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-72617019602671293032011-01-11T04:25:29.818-05:002011-01-11T04:25:29.818-05:00Krásné...Krásné...fialka012https://www.blogger.com/profile/14295802852031198130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-20095477642487257412011-01-11T02:46:37.654-05:002011-01-11T02:46:37.654-05:00Looks like the perfect scale to me! Love the open ...Looks like the perfect scale to me! Love the open concept,the warmth and coziness all these rooms have. Gorgeous House as well as the Photos! thanks For sharing.VICTORIA BELLOWhttp://www.charlesprogers.com/iron-beds-c-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-36041545065805794052011-01-10T21:59:59.824-05:002011-01-10T21:59:59.824-05:00Great concept...with the vaulted ceilings they liv...Great concept...with the vaulted ceilings they live so large!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-42700031600706796142011-01-10T21:47:12.082-05:002011-01-10T21:47:12.082-05:00Beautiful house. But I think it's sad (and a ...Beautiful house. But I think it's sad (and a little scary) that 2500 sq. ft. is considered small and downsized.juliannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-11090282948005294192011-01-10T19:49:26.000-05:002011-01-10T19:49:26.000-05:00I hope the days of the McMansion are done. There h...I hope the days of the McMansion are done. There have always been large homes and always will be. But they have to be integrated in the landscape properly and be proportionate. I hate the look of a huge house on a medium lot. Plus, with a small house you have so many more options for quality!Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937941379206345163.post-9649277615183058672011-01-10T19:45:51.397-05:002011-01-10T19:45:51.397-05:00Well,our home is 2500 square feet and I can not im...Well,our home is 2500 square feet and I can not imagine needing any more space. Of course I would love a library/den and a large master bedroom etc. but I guess you just figure out what your needs really are and work from there. I am seeing more housing developments here in Quebec that focus on a smaller scale house with high quality design and appeal.<br />I love the house shown....simply stunning.Donna@anangloinquébechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074337849133414753noreply@blogger.com