tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post6473786999702043125..comments2024-02-10T12:48:54.717-08:00Comments on Minworks: Sometimes Help is Appreciatedminwkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-54051689000400200042017-12-21T02:29:28.292-08:002017-12-21T02:29:28.292-08:00Haha.. believe me I know all about slow builds.. I...Haha.. believe me I know all about slow builds.. I'm a year in and haven't even made it out of the basement. lol... I will be watching along anyway.. you look like you have made great progress already and how wonderful to have a handy hubby to help you along. I wish.. mine can't even change a lock. I take on all handywoman duties in this house.. :D OMG.. it's so hot here at the moment.. we are having a heatwave and I feel like I'm burning alive.. When did Queensland move to the surface of the sun?? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-55583479600870562302017-12-15T17:16:03.250-08:002017-12-15T17:16:03.250-08:00Hi Fatima, So pleased that you found time to drop ...Hi Fatima, So pleased that you found time to drop by. I know how busy it is for you at present. We will miss you on Monday. <br />Hugs Janineminwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-52447198298893076542017-12-15T17:14:46.890-08:002017-12-15T17:14:46.890-08:00Hi, I know that it is warming up in your neck of t...Hi, I know that it is warming up in your neck of the woods in Queensland. I am waiting to see what happens next in your build. <br />I am having fun with the build. I do remember making lots of changes over the years on my French House so I do not think this will be finished in quick time.<br />Regards Janineminwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-65012829792731134542017-12-15T17:08:38.789-08:002017-12-15T17:08:38.789-08:00Dear Betsy,
It is great to have the grandchildren...Dear Betsy, <br />It is great to have the grandchildren with us. They are all interested in doing “stuff”. It does sometimes take longer to prepare than it does to actually do it.<br />Regards Janine<br /><br />minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-43267579220584876072017-12-15T15:49:23.258-08:002017-12-15T15:49:23.258-08:00Hi Keli, I imagine you are enjoying the freedom th...Hi Keli, I imagine you are enjoying the freedom that comes with completing your recent project. <br />I am trying to do a Swedish House probably set on or near the coast. <br />Have fun. <br />Janineminwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-14216882624051378932017-12-13T20:08:35.289-08:002017-12-13T20:08:35.289-08:00Oh yeah!!!!
I can't believe how much you and B...Oh yeah!!!!<br />I can't believe how much you and Bruce have done to make it so amazing already! Looks like you have gotten yourself quite the helpers. I'm not very familiar with the Scandinavian design but have no doubt that it will indeed take on wonderful design, life and style which you mastered in the French house. <br />Keep up the great work and enthusiasm! Fatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739551239886632388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-3454543765913962242017-12-13T13:12:09.968-08:002017-12-13T13:12:09.968-08:00Your happy dance pictures made my grin, so fun!......Your happy dance pictures made my grin, so fun!... I'm sure this stay has made lovely memories for both you and your grandchildren. But wow! I love this house and what you are doing with it! That wall paneling is inspiring. I want to try that for one of my houses. :) I love Swedish design.. I can tell now that I'll be following along avidly and salivating over your picture. :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-80314585891773594692017-12-12T07:34:47.060-08:002017-12-12T07:34:47.060-08:00Hi Janine! What a Joy to have your grandchildren t...Hi Janine! What a Joy to have your grandchildren there to help with the building! And your husband clearly enjoys the mini construction work! That is a huge help! LOL! I am intrigued by the Scandinavian house theme! I really look forward to seeing this develop! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-90581898038500187832017-12-12T03:14:47.449-08:002017-12-12T03:14:47.449-08:00It's wonderful to have a project that you and ...It's wonderful to have a project that you and your husband can work on together. The transformation from a blue farmhouse to a white canal house is stunning so far. I particularly love the new layout and the wood floors.iseeceruleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832050471210490044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-34083343883357957882017-12-11T22:15:47.061-08:002017-12-11T22:15:47.061-08:00Hi Troy, Thank you for visiting my blog and taking...Hi Troy, Thank you for visiting my blog and taking time to leave a comment. I bought those lights in Australia several years ago. I am always teasing Elizabeth of StudioE about accumulating things that she has no idea what she will use them for.... but here I am finding a perfect place for them .<br />The Liberty Biberty blog showed similar panels but not how she made them. It is so simple but effective.<br />Regards Janineminwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-67588168433226419412017-12-11T22:07:37.918-08:002017-12-11T22:07:37.918-08:00Hi Elizabeth, Looking forward to seeing you next w...Hi Elizabeth, Looking forward to seeing you next with Linda here and hopefully Fatima as well. I NEED my Miniteers input on so many decisions to be made. <br />Have a good week. <br />Janineminwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-79442373548390052472017-12-11T22:01:54.465-08:002017-12-11T22:01:54.465-08:00Hi Giac, I have been wondering what you have been ...Hi Giac, I have been wondering what you have been up to with your house. You have completed such an amazing renovation in your kitchen.<br />I have noted so much more use of cardboard to create an impression of molding, fittings etc that I thought I would try it also. <br />Thank you for your comment. <br />Regards Janine<br />minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-46551663401792668992017-12-11T18:35:46.019-08:002017-12-11T18:35:46.019-08:00Of course you know I adore ALL of your grandkids J...Of course you know I adore ALL of your grandkids Janine, but the picture of your little Sweetie and Mr. B "cutting a rug" together is Super Cute! :D<br />And regarding your Swedish house- WOW!!!! <br />Everything looks Fantastic! :D<br />Love the pale floors and the beamed ceilings and the quietly elegant paneling and wallpaper which is All So YOU! <br />I also LOVE that light fixture,especially up against the bead-board panelling which is such a good idea- <br />VERY Well Done you two! ♥<br /><br />elizabeth<br />elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-68704125308877670472017-12-11T04:12:15.946-08:002017-12-11T04:12:15.946-08:00The house is coming along nicely. I like the wall...The house is coming along nicely. I like the wall paneling technique and the beams. I also like the light fixtures that you chose for the exterior. Looking forward to seeing more - keep up the good work!Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13248343692678031483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-19978834051389999602017-12-11T03:43:34.455-08:002017-12-11T03:43:34.455-08:00Hello Janine,
What fun it must have been to have t...Hello Janine,<br />What fun it must have been to have the grandchildren over! I am sure they will treasure this time always. The house is looking beautiful. The ceiling beams and the floors are fantastic. I also love the ideas you have for the exterior. I cannot wait to see more.<br />Big hug<br />GiacGiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823654482564548862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-5990730772197248802017-12-10T23:25:13.335-08:002017-12-10T23:25:13.335-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-3238292576675780902017-12-10T23:02:56.387-08:002017-12-10T23:02:56.387-08:00Hi Isabelle, Thank you for dropping by. I have spe...Hi Isabelle, Thank you for dropping by. I have spent some time visiting you blog. Great to connect with you. <br />Regards Janineminwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-51947833913741962022017-12-10T22:55:27.648-08:002017-12-10T22:55:27.648-08:00Hi Shannon, I do enjoy watching Bruce with his gr...Hi Shannon, I do enjoy watching Bruce with his grandchildren. When our boys were young time was not as elastic for us. Now he is retired it is so nice to see how much time he spends with them. <br />You are right about doing a panelled dado. I will experiment with it and as you suggest other decorations will help bring the colour into balance.<br />I plan to go to Seattle next March with Elizabeth and Fatima and hope to be able to buy furniture and accessories to create the interior character. <br />All the best Shannon, <br />Regards Janineminwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-22381340189484287962017-12-10T00:23:08.759-08:002017-12-10T00:23:08.759-08:00 Beau chantier de restauration!!! bonne continuati... Beau chantier de restauration!!! bonne continuation!ISABELLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256781552484399663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-84789240792538462722017-12-09T21:10:46.743-08:002017-12-09T21:10:46.743-08:00Hi Jodi, Cold, no doubt, where you are as well as ...Hi Jodi, Cold, no doubt, where you are as well as here. <br />It is very interesting to hear what children or grandchild remember about certain events. Surprising actually what captures their imaginations and what is important to them. <br />We were very grateful that they were still young enough to not be too cool to have fun with the grandparents for that time. <br />Still having fun here. <br />Janine<br />minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-15515586231894366242017-12-09T20:57:23.035-08:002017-12-09T20:57:23.035-08:00Hi Julia, Handy husband likes to work with the ste...Hi Julia, Handy husband likes to work with the stereo on shuffle so there is a lot of opportunity for dancing - one minute rock and roll, the next salsa or even the Sugar Plum Fairy!<br />Regards Janine<br />minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-77536867545349594822017-12-09T20:54:18.495-08:002017-12-09T20:54:18.495-08:00Hi Linda, I know your Canadian roots with serve yo...Hi Linda, I know your Canadian roots with serve you well as you come from hot weather to COLD! We are looking forward to seeing you. <br />Janineminwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-45913152066163084542017-12-09T20:44:40.797-08:002017-12-09T20:44:40.797-08:00Hi Catherine, The dog had a great visit here as we...Hi Catherine, The dog had a great visit here as well. We are right on a bay where she can run far and wide. However we seem to wear out before she does.<br />The light looked very well on the unpainted board and batten. It is now painted as is the French door. More of that next post. <br />Thank you for leaving a comment. <br />Regards Janine<br />minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-12914728544244690922017-12-09T20:34:03.074-08:002017-12-09T20:34:03.074-08:00We are fortunate that our sons all live within a f...We are fortunate that our sons all live within a forty-five minute radius and it is very easy to get together.<br />Genevieve the progress seems slow - one step forward and two back most of the time. <br />Are you preparing for Christmas? <br />Janine<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577038531867279085.post-54550139880742321222017-12-09T13:44:44.547-08:002017-12-09T13:44:44.547-08:00Hello, Janin! You have a good time. You have charm...Hello, Janin! You have a good time. You have charming grandsons. Excellent assistants with work and dancing. I am very pleased to watch the repairs in your house. Hugs, JuliaЮлияhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491212145363816021noreply@blogger.com