tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post4652670384605121665..comments2023-11-03T05:25:08.308-05:00Comments on Southern Hospitality: Got Questions??Rhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-63706242375466891732008-08-20T16:58:00.000-05:002008-08-20T16:58:00.000-05:00Rhoda, PLEASE let us Bham people know when you hav...Rhoda, PLEASE let us Bham people know when you have your yardsale!Vicki Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589185706459075664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-23906134309701894662008-08-20T08:15:00.000-05:002008-08-20T08:15:00.000-05:00Aren't you generous with your knowlege! So many o...Aren't you generous with your knowlege! So many of us will most definitely appreciate this!<BR/><BR/>My question:<BR/>Our LR is very odd shaped with a rock fireplace that dominates the room. We have tried to make the fireplace the focus of the room, but I have no clue how to decorate the oak mantle. Our walls are painted a beautiful "adobe straw" which is very neutral and my cutains and rug are predominately sage. I would LOVE any suggetions for a beautiful mantle. I'll be glad to post some pics so that you can see the room.<BR/>Thanks for yur ideas,<BR/>JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-26480391348534563232008-08-20T07:49:00.000-05:002008-08-20T07:49:00.000-05:00Rhoda,My one real decorating dillema right now is ...Rhoda,<BR/>My one real decorating dillema right now is my fireplace. Here is a link.<BR/>http://makingitourhome.blogspot.com/2008/07/busy-week-for-some-more-before-and.html<BR/>I am perplexed. I think I should paint the brick the same color as the wall. Then maybe paint the mantel black to match the insert or white to match my wall cabinets and molding. <BR/>What do you think?<BR/>Thanks for doing this!!!Trixihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196019426959996853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-14797738172336342482008-08-20T07:46:00.000-05:002008-08-20T07:46:00.000-05:00OK, girls! I think all of these questions will ke...OK, girls! I think all of these questions will keep me busy for a long while, so I'm going to have to close the questions for now! Thanks so much for all the participation. <BR/><BR/>I'll do my best to address every question, but it might take a good while to do that. I've got another post ready to begin to answer some of these & I'll post that shortly.<BR/><BR/>This was fun! I had no idea what sorts of questions I would get.<BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/>RhodaRhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-38157940634755152742008-08-20T07:34:00.000-05:002008-08-20T07:34:00.000-05:00Wow....you are so sweet to take this on! You'll be...Wow....you are so sweet to take this on! You'll be answering these questions till the cold weather sets in. Love all your projects and recent posts!Lamp Tramphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12419002643387603303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-9637903264899948382008-08-20T07:08:00.000-05:002008-08-20T07:08:00.000-05:00Rhoda,I need ideas for decorating the mantel. The ...Rhoda,<BR/>I need ideas for decorating the mantel. The wall above the fireplace is very tall (to the second story). Currently, I have a large and tall floral arrangement in the center. On the right is a clock. On the left is a tall candelstick.<BR/>I need new ideas.<BR/>JanetJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109140676880410872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-31293748571292039922008-08-20T04:09:00.000-05:002008-08-20T04:09:00.000-05:00Hi Rhoda,Just wanted to let you know how very much...Hi Rhoda,<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to let you know how very much I enjoy your blog. Good Luck on 'Got Questions'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-44556713806664886162008-08-19T22:32:00.000-05:002008-08-19T22:32:00.000-05:00Oh My Gosh! 50 questions... Well I don't have a qu...Oh My Gosh! 50 questions... Well I don't have a question but I can't wait to see how you address all these dilemmas. : ) <BR/><BR/>~~Liz~~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972097935004547969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-20680902524795111022008-08-19T22:05:00.000-05:002008-08-19T22:05:00.000-05:00I have several green tole ware trays that I want t...I have several green tole ware trays that I want to hang over my headboard. This space is between two windows and is a little wider than a queen headboard (sleigh bed). How many should I hang in that space and should I incorporate any other form of wall art?<BR/><BR/>Great idea!!<BR/><BR/>Jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-32102063008197778882008-08-19T22:01:00.000-05:002008-08-19T22:01:00.000-05:00My husband and I are house hunting and one thing w...My husband and I are house hunting and one thing we both agree on is that we want a sunroom. I already know I want to decorate it in the colors of a Mexican sunset, but what I need are ideas as to what to do. It will be a totally blank canvas with windows all around (i.e. halfway down the wall running around the top of the room) about 10' x 10.' Any ideas?Pattie @ Olla-Podridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347912758342365514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-86639177651696344132008-08-19T20:58:00.000-05:002008-08-19T20:58:00.000-05:00hmmmm the ones I was going to ask were asked, so I...hmmmm the ones I was going to ask were asked, so I'll be looking foward to the answers, one quick one, have you had many blog meets? <BR/><BR/>sarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-5590575274340609712008-08-19T20:13:00.000-05:002008-08-19T20:13:00.000-05:00You probably hear this all of the time, but here g...You probably hear this all of the time, but here goes...how do you accomplish a beautiful, layered look in your home where everything ties together and it is not too overwhelming? Is there a big secret or rules that are for decorators only?Runner Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637580235545152641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-29606851879822750602008-08-19T19:27:00.000-05:002008-08-19T19:27:00.000-05:00I wondered how long you've been in your present ho...I wondered how long you've been in your present home and if you have a favorite one? Also, are the homes out past St. Vincent's Hospital as expensive as they look? I loved driving that street during the azalea blooming time! The homes are large, but homey and loved.Nancy Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960887401770810071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-78485131986352271422008-08-19T19:02:00.000-05:002008-08-19T19:02:00.000-05:00Just found your blog and wanted to let you know ho...Just found your blog and wanted to let you know how much I love it!!Mrs. Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911621891840832728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-85553718383211485662008-08-19T18:56:00.000-05:002008-08-19T18:56:00.000-05:00Hello Miz Rhoda,I think it's incredibly generous o...Hello Miz Rhoda,<BR/>I think it's incredibly generous of you to open your blog to decorating questions. I have so many but will contain myself to only one in the interest of being fair you to who is being so gracious. And I also would like to add that I love your blog so much, to echo the words of others, your blog is very uplifting and I so wish you were my neighbor! <BR/><BR/>I've seen you do some incredible rehabs on finds. I found a great pair of lamps at a yard sale. I think they are unglazed ceramic but I'm not sure. They are very heavy. Could I send you pictures and get your advice on how to paint/glaze/whatever to make them better suited to the color scheme in home? Also some advice on lamp shades, shape, style, great inexpensive place to find them, would be appreciated as the ones that came with them are not the right type and are truly awful. <BR/><BR/>TIA! You are such a sweetie!Kitty Scrapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15253502223133660506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-77531620816109562742008-08-19T18:16:00.000-05:002008-08-19T18:16:00.000-05:00Well, I am just beside myself to be able to ask yo...Well, I am just beside myself to be able to ask you a question. So many thanks for this chance....<BR/><BR/>My biggest decorating problem is our Franklin Wood Burning Stove in our living room. It has the large black pipe that come out the top of the stove and goes thru the roof. OK..I have a mantle of sorts behind the pipe on the wall. Since the pipe divides the visual space, it is very hard for me to know what to put on the mantle and wall.<BR/>Any suggestions would be fabulous and, when you get to my question, I can send a photo of my stove to you.<BR/>Again, thanks so much for this fun Q & A session...it's great.<BR/>love, bjbjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-6707111506889528772008-08-19T18:01:00.000-05:002008-08-19T18:01:00.000-05:00Holy cow...it might take you a year to answer all ...Holy cow...it might take you a year to answer all these questions!!!LOL I don't have a question for you...I just wanted to comment that you are such a sweetie to try and help so many people out with design delimmas :o)<BR/> ~DesDeseraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548332335063152792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-73318177034585184162008-08-19T17:40:00.000-05:002008-08-19T17:40:00.000-05:00Hi Rhoda.......I check every so often here but don...Hi Rhoda.......I check every so often here but don't post too much. I have a question for you on decorating , our favorite past-time subject. On an open floor plan like I have with columns & little bits of walls seperating the foyer from the LR & DR.....foyer in the middle - Do you think an patterned oriental in each room is too busy (silk checked drapes in the DR in REd & gold) . should I do a small rug in the foyer at the door area & leave the rest of the floor unadorned & maybe a round table under the foyer light or what is your opinion of making this work correctly so I don't have too much pattern going on. Right now the DR has no rug , the LR has one & the foyer has one. I am thinking for balance maybe one in the LR & DR & smaller rug in the foyer at the door or no pattern rug. What is your feeling on this...I would love to hear. My pics are on webshots & GI if you need to refresh what I have going on. <BR/>http://good-times.webshots.com/album/553178829kxzioP or <BR/>http://groups.msn.com/GreatImpressions/bonnies.msnw<BR/>Thanks for you helpful knowledge! You are such a sweetie to want to help :) ........BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-21113716609189145412008-08-19T16:31:00.000-05:002008-08-19T16:31:00.000-05:00Rhoda, I want to know how you stay so slim when yo...Rhoda, I want to know how you stay so slim when you are such a good cook and we have all seen pictures of the food you eat dining out! <BR/> Also, besides decorating what is your favorite pastime other than spending time with family? ~ MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-44050152621607037762008-08-19T16:28:00.000-05:002008-08-19T16:28:00.000-05:00Here is my question, would you come by my blog and...Here is my question, would you come by my blog and pick up your award? I love, love, love your blog and always feel uplifted when I visit. Wanted to say thank you. I know you have won awards before, but I am another gal to add to your list of people that get alot out of what you post!!<BR/>Have a lovely day!<BR/>Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.comRibbonwood Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13730379879622818409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-7851218041746571072008-08-19T15:57:00.000-05:002008-08-19T15:57:00.000-05:00I can't remember how I found your blog, but I just...I can't remember how I found your blog, but I just love it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks to your advice on painting furniture black, I painted my plain pine pie safe RL Turret and glued on some medallions. It totally changed the look of a very inexpensive piece of furniture that I use to store my large cookbook collection.<BR/><BR/>If you are still taking questions, I would like some help with window treatments. Specifically, I have a large octagon shaped window in my living room that looks out on my front entry. It has a willow tree design etched onto it (very 80's ya know!), and I don't know how to cover it. The only other windows in the room are in a row on the adjacent wall. They have 2" blinds on them and a Marley valance from Pate-Meadows Designs that I made myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-53581910892871346082008-08-19T15:38:00.000-05:002008-08-19T15:38:00.000-05:00What are your thoughts on silk floral arrangements...What are your thoughts on silk floral arrangements vs. fresh flowers? <BR/><BR/>All the decorating shows say to never use silk flowers but some of my favorite decorating shops have beautiful (and expensive) floral arrangement. I love fresh flowers but they can be hard to maintain (I travel for work) and it could get expensive to replace them every week or so. Thanks!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941057754296372495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-39092859308769695622008-08-19T15:31:00.000-05:002008-08-19T15:31:00.000-05:00Ohhh thanks girl...now what about if I do the belo...Ohhh thanks girl...now what about if I do the below the chair rail creamy white with the picture frame thing in the foyer....will that make too much of a clash with looking into the kitchen where I have alot of country things...or will that just be to much traditional to mix with my other country stuff....I know..I know..that's two appointments I've had already but it's within a 24 hr time frame and I am trying to keep it all on one bill! lol Thanks again girl for all the info!Pickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988937069675602267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-30618632369864972752008-08-19T14:55:00.000-05:002008-08-19T14:55:00.000-05:00Do bloggers get paid or get any compensation for w...Do bloggers get paid or get any compensation for what is online? Is there a financial component to blog? Do you submit or receive payment?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-14903976026401004722008-08-19T14:40:00.000-05:002008-08-19T14:40:00.000-05:00Hi Rho,You are a brave, brave gal....& so kind...Hi Rho,<BR/>You are a brave, brave gal....& so kind to share your talent freely.<BR/><BR/>My ? is....what do you have to do legally....as far as taxes to start a business? Just wondering because I'm selling some things in a local shop.<BR/><BR/>Good luck answering all those ???<BR/>Hugs, DebraKDebra from Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539362962804034595noreply@blogger.com