tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post4384323976352811398..comments2024-03-29T00:17:14.265-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Pretty board and batten office reveal Thrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-25243573096442662592013-11-26T10:06:07.312-05:002013-11-26T10:06:07.312-05:00I found your blog from House of Smiths and clicked...I found your blog from House of Smiths and clicked on a thumbnail of your beautiful tuxedo kitty. I too had a black and white Maine Coon kitten and just this year (2013) he passed away. He was 18 too and his body was just letting him down. You had me tear up again because your story sounded so familiar. And then I see that your name is Sarah as is mine. I'm now favoriting this blog!Sarah G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-25531806954611723682013-04-27T01:15:07.515-04:002013-04-27T01:15:07.515-04:00I just discovered your (amazing and incredible) bl...I just discovered your (amazing and incredible) blog. My husband and I bought our house in August 2012 and I'm learning a lot about DIY because we don't have the money for a lot of work. I am thrifty and found a wonderful YouTube channel from VideoJoeKnows; he's great and was even so nice as to respond to a question I asked him on two of his video comments. I LOVE the board and batten! I think it would look great in my hall and front door entryways.<br /><br />I also wanted to tell you I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty. I got a kitten when I was 12 from a woman who advertised in the local newspaper that she had free kittens. I picked the runt of the litter. She was always small, even as an adult, weighing in at a whole 7 pounds. She was a beautiful tuxedo cat with an adorable "beauty mark" on her nose. She loved me and tolerated all other humans. When I met my husband, the first time he came to my apartment to pick me up for a date, she jumped up in his lap and laid down - and was purring! That's when I knew he was a keeper. And, he loves animals, so that was a plus, too.<br /><br />In 2002 we lost our precious baby girl. I've never seen my husband cry - and he did, almost as much as I did, when she was gone. She remains in our hearts to this day and pictures of her are in our house and I keep one in my wallet along with our 1999 wedding picture. We have four cats now - all rescues. Our little girl was the Queen and wouldn't have liked furry siblings, LOL. We will always, always rescue or adopt kitties, even ones that are runts like our girl - or abused by their former owners or abandoned in an apartment complex or found under a house or a hungry stray like our current furfaces. <br /><br />From one animal lover to another, I understand your loss and the emptiness you felt when she died. It took me a while to feel like I wanted another cat; I even felt guilty at first because no cat could replace her. But I know she would want me to be happy so we have opened our hearts and home to other kitties and will continue to do so. <br /><br />Best wishes from San Diego!Spookyladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030495578056480645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-68787167104175366552012-01-28T09:21:21.272-05:002012-01-28T09:21:21.272-05:00So sorry to hear about your loss. We too have an 1...So sorry to hear about your loss. We too have an 18 year old kitty with kidney disease. <br /><br />your makeover is beautiful and I only hope I can emmulate your creativity.<br /><br />Thanks.Vicki Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16574313144976934235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-58979895355965944282012-01-24T09:35:21.940-05:002012-01-24T09:35:21.940-05:00Sarah, it turned out beautiful! Quite a change fro...Sarah, it turned out beautiful! Quite a change from the space before. So light and bright. I Love it!To The Moon and Backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404098022466398097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-77433113743049623282012-01-22T21:37:43.756-05:002012-01-22T21:37:43.756-05:00So sorry about the loss of your sweet kitty. We lo...So sorry about the loss of your sweet kitty. We lost our wonderful Sheltie almost 5 years ago to sudden kidney failure and it was a sad, difficult time. My heart aches for you and your family.<br /><br />On another note - LOVE your office!Scrapbookers Addictionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111277002211132445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-87121239891218413262012-01-21T22:42:58.544-05:002012-01-21T22:42:58.544-05:00What a horrible night you had..it's so traumat...What a horrible night you had..it's so traumatizing to lose part of your family...I'm very sorry for your loss.<br /><br />Thank you for hosting this link party...you've got some amazing links here, I can't wait to go through them! Really enjoying reading your blog and look forward to all your future posts! I am one of your new loyal followers! When you have a chance come on by and check out my blog (and make sure to say hi!). If you like my blog, I would love it if you would follow me back! Cath @ Home is Where my Heart is: http://cathhasablog.blogspot.com/cathhasablog@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498514900596476016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-68573763729767840282012-01-21T22:34:38.291-05:002012-01-21T22:34:38.291-05:00Where is your desk chair from? I love the ceiling...Where is your desk chair from? I love the ceiling color also. <br /><br />I'm sorry about your cat. We've lost two dogs since my husband and I got together and we have two more. We are like the brady bunch of dogs. It never gets easier.<br /><br />CaseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-28549574261404608712012-01-21T13:15:15.075-05:002012-01-21T13:15:15.075-05:00I am so, so sorry about your kitty. Hugs to you a...I am so, so sorry about your kitty. Hugs to you and the family -- I know how difficult this is. My cat, Hero, died from kidney failure in 2009 and I still miss her. It was good that you could be with your kitty during her last moments. I hope that you and your family are able to grieve and then find a way to recover. For me, recovery involved adding a few more pets to the house -- three new rescue cats, actually. They have been perfect additions to our household of pets and such a comfort. I hope that you find such comfort soon, too. Hugs to you!Marie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05503770169927177904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8772474122116998932012-01-21T04:56:45.514-05:002012-01-21T04:56:45.514-05:00you all rooms n ur office is just too good... n so...you all rooms n ur office is just too good... n sorry about your pet.. she was very beautiful.....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.birthdaywrap.com/birthday-party-decorations.html" rel="nofollow">birthday party ideas</a>first birthday partyhttp://www.birthdaywrap.com/birthday-party-games.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-75205595095951980192012-01-20T11:51:49.000-05:002012-01-20T11:51:49.000-05:00I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet kitty....I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet kitty. Pets are part of the family and I know how hard it is when their time with us has ended. Hugs to you and yours.winjeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561159536470417913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-6971656747052627092012-01-20T11:46:34.655-05:002012-01-20T11:46:34.655-05:00I have had many cats over the years and know the h...I have had many cats over the years and know the heartbreak you are going through. Just know that because of you, your sweet kitty had a wonderful life. I'm so sorry about your loss.Leave It To Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510401202733633537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-76145629312573946982012-01-20T09:14:14.526-05:002012-01-20T09:14:14.526-05:00Oh, I'm so sorry about your kitty! She was bea...Oh, I'm so sorry about your kitty! She was beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693031246791811647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-17150717241545196232012-01-20T07:55:18.311-05:002012-01-20T07:55:18.311-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty! I pray...I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty! I pray that God brings you comfort during this difficult time. <br /><br />Your office is so amazing! I am inspired to work more on mine now...Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153997072529057253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48069664277136758332012-01-19T23:02:17.726-05:002012-01-19T23:02:17.726-05:00Oh my gosh the Bub has gotten SOOOOO big!!! That&...Oh my gosh the Bub has gotten SOOOOO big!!! That's amazing! I guess I just haven't seen his picture in a while-he looks so tall and grown up! :)Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782705136096628632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-32813488732857204602012-01-19T21:58:17.249-05:002012-01-19T21:58:17.249-05:00So sorry about your kitty. She was beautiful and I...So sorry about your kitty. She was beautiful and I love her smile!Crystal @ 29 Rue Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884916383641567671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-58329645722177143512012-01-19T18:34:57.806-05:002012-01-19T18:34:57.806-05:00So sorry to hear about your kitty, Sarah! :-(
We h...So sorry to hear about your kitty, Sarah! :-(<br />We had to put ours to sleep last year and I know exactly what you're going through. BRUTAL. <br /><br />Sending a prayer and an e-hug today...<br /><br />Layla <br /><br />PS- Your office looks amazing! :-)Lettered Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112667634239212827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-34216940522703294922012-01-19T18:33:58.621-05:002012-01-19T18:33:58.621-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mr. LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644852839913116876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-80848811963763663262012-01-19T15:50:37.938-05:002012-01-19T15:50:37.938-05:00As an animal lover it breaks my heart when any ani...As an animal lover it breaks my heart when any animal dies. So sorry you had to go through that but 18 years old! That's amazing.<br />I am so with you on hanging pictures. We weren't meant to live in a magazine perfect home and honestly, to cut out all of that paper and then figure out the placement and then hang the pictures - that would take an eternity. Just hanging them higgledy piggledy works every time! BTW, what spray paint did you use to paint those frames? The last time I painted frames the white I got was too cool but yours seem just right (comparing it to the mats).Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166256589384818995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-5016726775985383032012-01-19T15:06:03.790-05:002012-01-19T15:06:03.790-05:00I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful, sweet ...I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful, sweet kitty! :( I definitely know your heartache. I had a cat that I was there for her birth and her death -- sadly, she was only 2 at the time (long story). My kitties now are still young (5), and I know one day I will have to say goodbye to them, but I hope it's when they're much older, rather than sooner. Either way, it's okay to cry, and cry. Or sob. Even if it's months from now. I believe that pets are a gift from God, in many ways. My thoughts are with your family. *hugs*<br /><br />nonchalantgirl.blogspot.comGabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457045028498853970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-81449750344284034882012-01-19T12:19:46.016-05:002012-01-19T12:19:46.016-05:00I am so sorry for your family's loss. Such a ...I am so sorry for your family's loss. Such a diffiult time, I know and you are amazing to still share your makeover with us! It looks wonderful!Jensamom23https://www.blogger.com/profile/10321234556592896861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-3482635239759169602012-01-19T12:09:41.313-05:002012-01-19T12:09:41.313-05:00Where did you get your wooden blinds you have on t...Where did you get your wooden blinds you have on the windows with the yellow paisley curtains? I love them!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895354740203299223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-42261114225479949342012-01-19T09:17:47.576-05:002012-01-19T09:17:47.576-05:00So sorry for your loss. This may sound awful, but...So sorry for your loss. This may sound awful, but in a way it was comforting for me. I lost our dog this week for the same reasons - it came on really swift and quick as well, but we had a week of trying to get her to eat or drink something/anything before we realized the end. ((hugs))Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133060208533101453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-41687098586247223702012-01-19T08:22:11.700-05:002012-01-19T08:22:11.700-05:00S-although your office is fabulous, I need to clea...S-although your office is fabulous, I need to clear my heart a bit about your wonderful furry beastie. It's not really any consolation but we are right there with you. I had to make the same call yesterday morning. A private vet is coming to our home this afternoon to euthenize our 15 yr. old Bo. He's got dementia and turned into a pee cat too. I've cried buckets for me and a few for you too. Lots of love to your family and here's to our babie together somewhere out there wondering why their silly humans keep changing up their houses when all you really need is food, water, a litter box and a warm lap to sit in.Czykmatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126744271582751589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-90117603765248424062012-01-19T02:01:05.257-05:002012-01-19T02:01:05.257-05:00I'm sobbing after reading about your kitty cat...I'm sobbing after reading about your kitty cat. It's just terrible. What you have experienced is what I fear is in my future with my cat, Lily. We just found out she has kidney issues... doing what we can to keep her healthy and comfortable. Loving on her so much more everyday... she's so spoiled! lol...<br /><br />We are so lucky to have such wonderful companions for the time we do. So, so lucky...Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928825372310068874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-71582880566186539452012-01-18T23:02:40.266-05:002012-01-18T23:02:40.266-05:00so sorry abt y'all loosing a furbaby! it is so...so sorry abt y'all loosing a furbaby! it is so hard, praying for comfort for y'all and your other kitty.mwimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398705619781640977noreply@blogger.com