tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post8707211532775681264..comments2024-03-21T03:33:14.092-04:00Comments on Acanthus and Acorn: My Latest Project: What The Yuck!?Acanthus and Acornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-77656373451190183132011-09-26T11:53:23.443-04:002011-09-26T11:53:23.443-04:00Oh my, thank goodness you insisted on the mold tes...Oh my, thank goodness you insisted on the mold test....how scary. I am sure you will work magic on this place.....and as to the tenants...I hope they have to pony up more than a security deposit....unbelievable!Susie @ Maddie G Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144849682748170658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-24708848036980082112011-09-21T16:58:54.597-04:002011-09-21T16:58:54.597-04:00Anon,
Not sure if your trying to be funny, but thi...Anon,<br />Not sure if your trying to be funny, but this made me laugh-out loud! I guess it could seem like I'm coming across that way, but my clients have been very accomodating landlords for 6 years fixing everything for these guys that was brought to their attention. Did you read the part in my post where I mention their 2 bathrooms were renovated 3 years ago??? And, now look at them!!!<br /><br />They did not "kindly" invite us in. My clients gave them 3 days notice to say we were coming. So "kind" of them to tidy up a bit huh? I don't know if in fact they are drunk all the time, my attempt at humor, but this house has clearly been used (and abused) as a party house. <br /><br />Currently they are being a total pain in the ass by not vacating the property when they said they would and not answering the door while we try to get contractors in for proposals. Oh, and the mold tests that were done? Came back worse than we thought, seems there is an even bigger mold problem in a corner of the basement that the mold specialist found. At least by the end of the month, they'll be out and the clean-up and renovations can begin.Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-85080362074518071472011-09-17T23:55:02.269-04:002011-09-17T23:55:02.269-04:00Oh my, good luck and I know you will perform magic...Oh my, good luck and I know you will perform magic -those two slobs are going to move on and do exactly the same to the next place<br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-68717700681478156302011-09-16T11:37:42.248-04:002011-09-16T11:37:42.248-04:00Oh my goodness--What the yuck is right! You have y...Oh my goodness--What the yuck is right! You have your work cut out for you but I know you will do a fabulous job as always!<br />xo<br />CarolineBoho Farm and Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815251022099585746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-12622510851839813272011-09-14T22:43:03.403-04:002011-09-14T22:43:03.403-04:00All I can say is - you have your work cut out for ...All I can say is - you have your work cut out for you!! But of course I can't wait to see your transformation!!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-57119739909152887712011-09-14T20:06:09.793-04:002011-09-14T20:06:09.793-04:00I feel sure you are up to the challenge, but a cha...I feel sure you are up to the challenge, but a challenge it is...hmmmm...designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-5646750573374996692011-09-14T15:46:02.166-04:002011-09-14T15:46:02.166-04:00It will be a triumph, once you are done with it!
G...It will be a triumph, once you are done with it!<br />Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572400688345132982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-74648243412096054422011-09-13T08:15:43.104-04:002011-09-13T08:15:43.104-04:00Rebecca,
Seeing the after is clearly an art you po...Rebecca,<br />Seeing the after is clearly an art you possess. What a gift you will impart on such a neglected space. Good luck and please promise me you will share the after.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-73504934271791712672011-09-12T11:22:53.480-04:002011-09-12T11:22:53.480-04:00Rebecca you are a miracle worker, and I cannot wai...Rebecca you are a miracle worker, and I cannot wait to seethe after images. How do people live like this!!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br /><br />Art by Karena<br /><br />I have a fabulous Giveaway from Interieurs I hope you will come and join!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-72432810445794799182011-09-11T22:31:17.260-04:002011-09-11T22:31:17.260-04:00Pretty incredible that anyone could actually live ...Pretty incredible that anyone could actually live like this. Hoping the mold test comes out ok , so we can see what you do with this place. In the end...it's all about the challenge, and I know that you love that.Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03539116883722483692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-80469085481649087252011-09-10T21:54:48.349-04:002011-09-10T21:54:48.349-04:00Okay, the afters are going to be fabulous! Isn'...Okay, the afters are going to be fabulous! Isn't it awful how some people live? I just don't get it. Organization and cleanliness are two of my mottos!Hamptontoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728092071090568167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-53100768459443256612011-09-10T21:53:00.802-04:002011-09-10T21:53:00.802-04:00Gag...cough...
I dunno....with befores like that ...Gag...cough...<br /><br />I dunno....with befores like that your work will be nothing short of a miracle. Um hmm. Miracle I tell ya!<br /><br />Linda #Lime in the coconut (can only leave anon comments. sigh. cough. sputter. (ok...now I am only getting dramatic)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-54939334317272275872011-09-10T20:27:12.648-04:002011-09-10T20:27:12.648-04:00R~....ewwwwyyyy. Gives me the creepy crawlers. L...R~....ewwwwyyyy. Gives me the creepy crawlers. Like Renee said, these are outstanding 'before's, the 'after's' will be spectacular. I would adore a project like that too! ~R<br /><br />Danielle - Your two little ones will be taught better. This (to me) is a foundational parenting issue...although they could have been raised that way and have no other baseline.Renae Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083827332206881787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-15706621746997532672011-09-10T19:06:04.794-04:002011-09-10T19:06:04.794-04:00Wow, can't wait to see you work your design ma...Wow, can't wait to see you work your design magic on this mess! Have a nice wknd. xxannechoviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312210924851934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-66113158423656456362011-09-10T11:33:28.448-04:002011-09-10T11:33:28.448-04:00Knowing how neat and organized you are, you must&#...Knowing how neat and organized you are, you must've been twitching!!! Only good things can happen to this place, nothing worst can...clearly! Once the verticals are gone, the french windows and view will be lovely...can't wait to see the afters on this "before" nightmare!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519235927578584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-54739616340820727192011-09-10T10:34:26.287-04:002011-09-10T10:34:26.287-04:00You can start your own hoarder blogging show!! Can...You can start your own hoarder blogging show!! Can't wait to follow this project. It's amazing what depressing interiors some people choose to live in! Hope you had a good summer!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-53878695758790292242011-09-10T09:42:40.283-04:002011-09-10T09:42:40.283-04:00Looks promising! I can't wait to see it once y...Looks promising! I can't wait to see it once you are done. Have a lovely weekend, Kellie xxKellie Collishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189277557491769994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-86784815772327743432011-09-09T23:34:34.880-04:002011-09-09T23:34:34.880-04:00this is the kind of 'BEFORE' pictures that...this is the kind of 'BEFORE' pictures that you can only dream of!!<br />just think how brilliant you will be when you take the 'AFTER' shots!!!<br />hahaha good luckRenée Finberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089653023972180206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-15498493349224855962011-09-09T23:18:17.258-04:002011-09-09T23:18:17.258-04:00Our old house up north (we moved out 9 months ago)...Our old house up north (we moved out 9 months ago) is still....for sale. No offer yet. People ask if we have thought about renting it. Hah! I will send them over to see just what happens when you rent out your house! No, we will continue to pay what it takes until the house sells!!!Libby https://www.blogger.com/profile/11556491482494737313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-67106241232966024622011-09-09T20:19:14.909-04:002011-09-09T20:19:14.909-04:00Oh my! Just when I was wondering if it was gross e...Oh my! Just when I was wondering if it was gross enough that you felt the need to shower immediately, I got to the point where you said you did. I had a rental property once and I never want to again. When people feel no ownership care often goes right down the filthy drain. lol.Kerry Steele- Design du Mondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066816712379181399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-79680301966921568372011-09-09T18:18:41.608-04:002011-09-09T18:18:41.608-04:00It is much easier to plan the changes for a reside...It is much easier to plan the changes for a residence than to actually DO the work, the teardown and reno. Believe it or not, hospitals can be even ickier when you are on your hands and knees. I always feel for the workers.Living in Arthttp://tinasteelelindseyart.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-50020765386025797152011-09-09T18:11:44.459-04:002011-09-09T18:11:44.459-04:00Ugh, I feel like I need to go take a scalding hot ...Ugh, I feel like I need to go take a scalding hot shower! The fact that you even made it beyond the kitchen in itself is a miracle, when you mentioned your purse on the counter, I couldn't even find it in the picture!~ Wow, and something tells me it may have even be worse than that dispicable picture of the black mold..yuck!<br />How brave of you to take this on...I have a new found respect for you, because seriously that would have had me running for the hills ( and I probably could have broken a few records with how fast I would be running) I am a serious germaphobe with too many hangups.....<br />I do look forward to seeing the "after".....best of luck to you, make sure you bring a mask and a clothespin :)The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-64378657870094906842011-09-09T18:10:38.544-04:002011-09-09T18:10:38.544-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-23363337958671749632011-09-09T17:53:45.780-04:002011-09-09T17:53:45.780-04:00Ugh! You poor thing. I am dying to know how the mo...Ugh! You poor thing. I am dying to know how the mold test comes back!katiedidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682823255667624459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-66967226172351781672011-09-09T15:46:28.740-04:002011-09-09T15:46:28.740-04:00Lizzie,
No security deposit is being returned and ...Lizzie,<br />No security deposit is being returned and these guys know it. And, you are so right, we have already discussed a call to haul from "Got Junk" is likely going to be needed and my clients will be stuck paying for that as well!<br /><br />Danielle,<br />Trust me, I was holding back and so were the clients. The upstairs was far worse than they had anticipated. I withheld posting some of the worst pictures. I felt really awful for the owners, but when you are a landlord, you have to check the property at least once a year if you hope to avoid situations like this. They actually renovated the master and hall bath 3 years ago, but you couldn't tell now! I had a moment when I thought do I really want this job?<br /><br />AO,<br />I am a total germaphobe and these clients know that about me. The wife didn't even go upstairs after she saw the first floor! Thanks for the invite and of course, no coffee!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.com