tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996566617043488147.post333344633287800900..comments2024-02-23T01:43:35.828-07:00Comments on Prairie Home Therapy: The House Project List for 2015Alana in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08440969357242099169noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996566617043488147.post-60276766210385764902015-01-15T11:14:05.383-07:002015-01-15T11:14:05.383-07:00I take back my comment on your last post about lov...I take back my comment on your last post about loving your kitchen...<br /><br />Mainly to say I love your entire house! It looks so cute and cozy. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310377619133629287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996566617043488147.post-60035296952701059682015-01-11T12:28:08.148-07:002015-01-11T12:28:08.148-07:00Oh Jan, how wonderful to read you comment! Thank y...Oh Jan, how wonderful to read you comment! Thank you so much. That kitchen of yours does sound very tiny--especially that oven. (PS I lived in various towns along the 401 in my 20s and 30s (starting in Guelph and ending up in Sarnia a long time ago.)Alana in Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08440969357242099169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996566617043488147.post-4855695971906673642015-01-10T11:15:25.297-07:002015-01-10T11:15:25.297-07:00Hi Alana,
While procrastinating on writing report...Hi Alana,<br /><br />While procrastinating on writing report cards and IEPs, I came across a link for your cute kitchen on another site, highlighting 'before and afters'. It intrigued me as I have a very similar kitchen in a house I just moved into a year ago.<br /><br />When I came to your site I realized that you, too, were a Canadian and obviously living in a cold part of the country. Although I've moved to our banana belt in Southern Ontario, I grew up in Winterpeg (lol). In fact, all my family still lives there which includes my twin who also owns a home very similar to yours/ours. <br /><br />What others would despair over, the small size, lack of storage, etc., I've fallen in love with! Being in my late 50s, my kids are grown and out of the house and I was living in something WAY too big. It didn't even resemble a home. I LOVE my little place! <br /><br />My biggest issues to be tackled are the bathroom (only one on the main floor) and of course, the kitchen. I have only one wall with space in the kitchen that is punctuated by both the 'tiny' oven and the kitchen sink. the total length of counter is about the same of yours on the sink side. Ugh. To my horror on Dec. 24th, I discovered my roasting pan was too large to even fit in the oven!!<br /><br />Anyway, this year I plan to put some of my personal touches in place. I'm not much of a cook so the kitchen hasn't been much of an issue until now with the turkey issue and finding out the oven would only hold tiny cookie sheets. I DO bake a lot at Christmas for my friends as they beg for my biscotti.<br /><br />I liked your kitchen since you've kept the vintage look to it while updating it and making it look fresh! I've signed up to follow you since I love your words and your way with décor! <br /><br />Now, I guess I'd best get to my own work. <br /><br />janAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589953962933497017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996566617043488147.post-66050570864026822022015-01-09T22:23:35.590-07:002015-01-09T22:23:35.590-07:00MMarie--I have seen some of those--very inspiring,...MMarie--I have seen some of those--very inspiring, indeed. I'll look for the one on magazines.<br /><br />Rita--thank you so much! I just spent the entire day cleaning the kitchen (and I'm not done yet) so that is really , really nice to hear. Hope you are doing well. Alana in Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08440969357242099169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996566617043488147.post-3709363123558132882015-01-09T13:01:59.770-07:002015-01-09T13:01:59.770-07:00I know all those things likely need doing, but jus...I know all those things likely need doing, but just wanted to say: I love your house. So cozy and sweet. :-)Rita (the usual one, just signing in differently)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996566617043488147.post-3995153210273878602015-01-09T12:52:41.583-07:002015-01-09T12:52:41.583-07:00I love your list Alana. I made mine too, extensive...I love your list Alana. I made mine too, extensive, but then as I read your list I thought of several things I need to add to mine!! <br /><br />I recently came across Peter Walsh's website and found his Jan 2013 and Jan 2014 31 Days Decluttering Challenge. He has short videos with 10 minute tasks...he had one on decluttering magazines. His videos got me on a roll a week before the January Cure began. Good stuff!MMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00385969047404071484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996566617043488147.post-43237971255309874782015-01-09T10:32:11.219-07:002015-01-09T10:32:11.219-07:00One thread at a time--lovely. I use the "Eati...One thread at a time--lovely. I use the "Eating the Elephant" metaphor. One bite at a time. I also do things like set a timer for 15 minutes and just focus on one thing. That helps.<br /><br />I am glad you like my stairs! Alana in Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08440969357242099169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996566617043488147.post-19206404047600233182015-01-09T06:07:36.233-07:002015-01-09T06:07:36.233-07:00That is indeed a long list! It reminds me that I ...That is indeed a long list! It reminds me that I was planning on making a list too, of all the things I want to accomplish in our house in 2015.<br /><br />You probably already have your own way of handling (mentally) the overwhelming feeling that comes from looking at a lengthy list and thinking "where to begin..." There's the whole "bird by bird", which was something Rita blogged about, I believe? And how to write a novel: word by word.... But I always think of what my Dutch mother told me about projects (which, when I was growing up, was usually always needlework): "one thread at a time..." a saying which still nearly always brings me some calmness in the face of a daunting task.<br /><br />I love your stairs, by the way :) Marianhttp://greengreyandgezellig.comnoreply@blogger.com