tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post2084619715248222694..comments2024-03-21T03:33:14.092-04:00Comments on Acanthus and Acorn: Living With What You LoveAcanthus and Acornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-41967408577301222902010-07-03T14:28:13.622-04:002010-07-03T14:28:13.622-04:00I'm always telling people to live with what th...I'm always telling people to live with what they love - it's so important to giving your home a prooper personality - and your own touch look forward to picking up this book - loved the ideas - especially the weather vanes displayed o the walls -just discovered your blog - i'll definitely be back -Nenaghgalhttp://nenaghgal.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-75389582084070953222010-07-03T00:22:07.945-04:002010-07-03T00:22:07.945-04:00Are those vintage skittles, or some kind of on-shi...Are those vintage skittles, or some kind of on-ship game? Either way, they're awesome and I want some!Pauline Wileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387098614220322595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-52187904100310646242010-06-30T11:21:26.603-04:002010-06-30T11:21:26.603-04:00Great discovery. She is a real talent. You wrote a...Great discovery. She is a real talent. You wrote a fantastic post!design travellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555805556050210637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-62344621872472225142010-06-30T10:02:48.540-04:002010-06-30T10:02:48.540-04:00Monica's book looks wonderful! I will have to ...Monica's book looks wonderful! I will have to see it for myself. Thanks for the recommendation. xxannechoviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312210924851934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-36748857615287570972010-06-30T07:51:15.052-04:002010-06-30T07:51:15.052-04:00Over the years, what stands out to me are the coll...Over the years, what stands out to me are the collections I see, all garnered with love, albeit some collections can begin as a hobby and others by default. Of course, a blog can take on a life of all the things we love.<br />Thanks for sharing this book. I think it makes a perfect gift.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-19211080693366574282010-06-29T19:48:49.208-04:002010-06-29T19:48:49.208-04:00Wow! this looks like a great resource book for a h...Wow! this looks like a great resource book for a homeowner, wouldn't this make a wonderful House warming gift. Great images, thank you for sharing. <br />I also wanted to thank you for your sweet comment on my Black and white guest bath. I so appreciate you taking time to read my post and to comment,KathysueKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-57621554776079668742010-06-29T16:33:17.277-04:002010-06-29T16:33:17.277-04:00How exciting! I saw Monica's pictures of her b...How exciting! I saw Monica's pictures of her boys in Country Living {and I believe the picture of her stairway gallery was in there, too....} and now I have to dig through my mags and see if I still have it, because perhaps her home was featured, as well? I will most definitely be getting this book as I am always looking for ways to beautifully and tastefully present photos and collections in my home. Can't wait to see yours, too! Thank you for the introduction to Monica's work! xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-69248967764127378802010-06-29T14:51:18.430-04:002010-06-29T14:51:18.430-04:00What a great post! I do find it a challenge to d...What a great post! I do find it a challenge to deal with others' collections. I will pick up her book, it looks like it would be a fabulous gift as well!<br />xxRenae Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083827332206881787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-58231723781553689812010-06-29T11:51:26.804-04:002010-06-29T11:51:26.804-04:00looks like a great book!
my personal design motto ...looks like a great book!<br />my personal design motto is: edit, edit, edit! and that goes double for "collections"!<br /><br />joanfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-43641498941634145022010-06-29T09:34:13.415-04:002010-06-29T09:34:13.415-04:00off to get this book, what a great recommendation....off to get this book, what a great recommendation. my fav was the weathervane collection.<br /><br />can't wait to see your collections rebecca<br />debradebra @ 5th and statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039580956294327582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-63095218674375909212010-06-29T09:18:29.424-04:002010-06-29T09:18:29.424-04:00Adding this to my ever growing list of decor books...Adding this to my ever growing list of decor books that I need in my life! Maybe I can display all the books somehow! Love all these gorgeous photos of beautiful collections, you always have the best tips.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519235927578584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-67955140258921094572010-06-29T08:10:42.139-04:002010-06-29T08:10:42.139-04:00I'm familiar with Monica, but not her new book...I'm familiar with Monica, but not her new book. I will indeed but it on my summer reading list!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395215787881578608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-85002045269412951772010-06-29T07:46:26.603-04:002010-06-29T07:46:26.603-04:00the art of collecting is a fine art indeed!!
love ...the art of collecting is a fine art indeed!!<br />love this post.<br />xxxRenée Finberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089653023972180206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-27598734172491195052010-06-28T23:05:29.676-04:002010-06-28T23:05:29.676-04:00Looks like a great book. I will definitely pick i...Looks like a great book. I will definitely pick it up. This can definitely be a sensitive subject with clients. I am all about living with the things we love but many times editing is key!Mona Thompsonhttp://blog.providenceltddesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-51210296635700730972010-06-28T22:24:37.315-04:002010-06-28T22:24:37.315-04:00It looks like I might have another favorite design...It looks like I might have another favorite design book (: Creating spaces that reflect the soul are dear to my heart and the Living With What You Love concept fits perfectly! A must read for the summer. Thank you for sharing this lovely find (:<br /><br />MicheleThe homesteadingcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699061699469248663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-88892390002529155372010-06-28T21:40:17.786-04:002010-06-28T21:40:17.786-04:00Such terrific images - and a terrific message! Wh...Such terrific images - and a terrific message! Why edit the things we love out of our life?! Filling our rooms with the things that make us happiest is bound to make for a happy, memory filled home! Can't wait to see your pics!Marijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995005729922220681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-73568241704984641762010-06-28T20:52:08.322-04:002010-06-28T20:52:08.322-04:00Looks like a great book ~ I will have to check it ...Looks like a great book ~ I will have to check it out! Love the lockets too! ~Debby xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-66619683425917153422010-06-28T17:28:26.376-04:002010-06-28T17:28:26.376-04:00I love collections. I truly think they can make an...I love collections. I truly think they can make an entire house. Can't wait to see yours! I just found your blog today and I absolutely love it! I love finding new blogger friends! <br /><br />- Maggie <br />mgwalton.blogspot.comthe walton fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769890695390671376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-74916787919201574782010-06-28T13:48:47.022-04:002010-06-28T13:48:47.022-04:00I can't wait to see your collections and photo...I can't wait to see your collections and photos! While I'm not much of a collector, I do have some beloved family pieces that I would like to incorporate into my home as well as way too many photos. And I just don't like the idea of relegating family pics to "non-public" spaces, which seems to be what most designers suggest!Averillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-32916537117426649752010-06-28T13:33:40.184-04:002010-06-28T13:33:40.184-04:00Nothing looks cluttered...all well grouped collect...Nothing looks cluttered...all well grouped collections. Love the image of sepia ships and numbered game pins. Installation art! Thanks, TrishTrouvaishttp://trouvais.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-56367485292841158292010-06-28T10:55:19.260-04:002010-06-28T10:55:19.260-04:00Thanks for mentioning this book. I will go to Amaz...Thanks for mentioning this book. I will go to Amazon.com and see if I can order it.Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-26670778461402352892010-06-28T10:39:04.420-04:002010-06-28T10:39:04.420-04:00those photos are yummy. looks like a wonderful boo...those photos are yummy. looks like a wonderful book...A Perfect Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-63481928955960430842010-06-28T09:51:12.025-04:002010-06-28T09:51:12.025-04:00Great ideas here!! I love to group my smalls on a ...Great ideas here!! I love to group my smalls on a tray...mostly little gifts from my kids when they were younger, but all have great meaning. <br /><br />I so agree; if we live with what we love, it will bring US joy...items carry memories and nostalgia. They will always work together.<br /><br />I'll be looking for the book...thanks!! What a nice email to recieve.<br /><br />Best,<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-31215224901419478052010-06-28T09:06:55.775-04:002010-06-28T09:06:55.775-04:00Oh, My Goodness....the weather vanes!!! I have a ...Oh, My Goodness....the weather vanes!!! I have a beloved angel weather vane that I'm moved from space to space, but this display of them in multiples is so unique and interesting. This one really spoke to me! This is a book I'll be purchasing. It really tackles an issue that comes up for me with clients all the time. Interested to see what else you have to say about it.Sally@DivineDistractionshttp://www.divinedistractions.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-51117643990938971752010-06-28T08:52:05.249-04:002010-06-28T08:52:05.249-04:00Such a terrific post. Monica's book looks like...Such a terrific post. Monica's book looks like a useful tool for us all and a beautiful read. She's obviously a talented gal, her jewelry is gorgeous. <br /><br />Thank you as always & I'm hoping your weekend was a good one? xxDumbwit Tellherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148671166061931241noreply@blogger.com