tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post3761202802192268932..comments2024-03-28T06:11:42.599-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: my $5 closet makeoverthe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-20127981854369772762013-02-20T08:39:12.000-08:002013-02-20T08:39:12.000-08:00Adore your luscious website, which I just found by...Adore your luscious website, which I just found by accident. Love your charming home, the closet--am spending today poring over everything. Thank you for this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-89327672064168349052012-03-01T03:21:49.193-08:002012-03-01T03:21:49.193-08:00Love it!Love it!LA VIE EN ROSEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901322044980691148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-36650428545422874912012-02-29T07:26:07.815-08:002012-02-29T07:26:07.815-08:00I LOVE that you spray painted your shoeboxes.
Wei...I LOVE that you spray painted your shoeboxes.<br /><br />Weird stuff is what makes life sparkle.<br /><br />Your blog is so much fun. Thank you!Marthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-67452932472023080862012-02-29T07:18:13.252-08:002012-02-29T07:18:13.252-08:00This is freakin fantastic! I am continually inspir...This is freakin fantastic! I am continually inspired by you, to do better. I always dream of a more simplified life but it just doesn't seem to be in my bones. How does one undo it??sweetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791459049892002878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-85886202142292066182012-02-28T06:46:37.213-08:002012-02-28T06:46:37.213-08:00ah, ok, now I understand! The first photo was take...ah, ok, now I understand! The first photo was taken a while ago. <br /><br />I know a lot of people who would be afraid, the thought of living with such a minimal wardrobe. <br /><br />You are part of a special group in our society, I hope there are more to come.<br /><br />btw. did you read Vivienne Westwood's words on consumerism? I found them quoted on many blogs. She became a minimalist, too.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842556959891396007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13298465942176340582012-02-28T05:41:22.661-08:002012-02-28T05:41:22.661-08:00paula, after project 333 way more than half my war...paula, after project 333 way more than half my wardrobe is gone! and this is my whole shoe collection so i keep them in the boxes. there is a wicker basket on the shelf that holds my sandals.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-11599822396500386932012-02-28T03:58:27.968-08:002012-02-28T03:58:27.968-08:00Hi Janet!
did you part from half of your wardrobe...Hi Janet!<br /><br />did you part from half of your wardrobe? <br />In the first picture were two rods, the "after" shows only one rod?<br /><br />I like the boxes! <br />Do you take your shoes from the boxes day ba day or do you store seasonal shoes in the boxes and keep the ones you use frequently in a shoe-shelf?Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842556959891396007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-81501424202743274932012-02-27T14:18:49.923-08:002012-02-27T14:18:49.923-08:00Oh, that compadre is a good man - I'd like to ...Oh, that compadre is a good man - I'd like to borrow you both, I could do with sorting out!Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-39258316984397372482012-02-27T10:43:37.392-08:002012-02-27T10:43:37.392-08:00christine, the spray paint is valspar la fonda sag...christine, the spray paint is valspar la fonda sagebrush satin. one can was more than enough to spray 9 boxes.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-50083200499156729272012-02-27T09:00:32.100-08:002012-02-27T09:00:32.100-08:00I love that you papered your closet - how lovely! ...I love that you papered your closet - how lovely! Little surprises around a house are just sunshine and sprinkles, you know?Cris Angstenhttp://www.crisangsteninteriors.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-23976105765666692902012-02-26T21:26:01.662-08:002012-02-26T21:26:01.662-08:00Okay, I'm not the only one who thought spray p...Okay, I'm not the only one who thought spray painting the shoe boxes was BRILLIANT! My first thought on seeing them was, where did she find those great boxes? My second thought was, what am I thinking? I can't afford that! When I saw your solution I could have done cartwheels! <br />Love the closet "after". I've always liked the idea of a wallpapered clothes-closet. Just so happy looking. <br />Do you recall the shoebox paint brand and color/number by chance? <br />Thanks for the affordable inspiration!Christinehttp://greyhousejournal.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-79965805019604031762012-02-26T14:15:39.264-08:002012-02-26T14:15:39.264-08:00are you sure that this does not lead to Narnia?are you sure that this does not lead to Narnia?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-60274143444589135442012-02-26T12:32:33.780-08:002012-02-26T12:32:33.780-08:00you are such a delight ajj.
you never disappoint!
...you are such a delight ajj.<br />you never disappoint!<br />love the "new" closet.<br />love the stylish minimalist you.<br />tammy jtammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-51640243762342477832012-02-26T08:21:50.467-08:002012-02-26T08:21:50.467-08:00Really inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
LeahReally inspiring! Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />LeahLJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124030695534230612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-41368597887994190372012-02-25T21:51:12.139-08:002012-02-25T21:51:12.139-08:00michelle, if i think it will sell, i'll put it...michelle, if i think it will sell, i'll put it on ebay. if not, then i'll either give things to friends or donate them. it just depends on the item.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-76310185926336592012012-02-25T20:57:59.563-08:002012-02-25T20:57:59.563-08:00You really are an inspiration. I was inspired by y...You really are an inspiration. I was inspired by your project 333, and have cleaned out my closet three times in the past year and have came nowhere close to your level of organization. I imagine that you live in a warmer climate, so you don't have to keep as many clothes for as many different seasons. My problem is that we get extreme hot and cold weather (sometimes in the same day) and therefore require a larger wardrobe which takes up more space. I am so happy you told us about those painted shoe boxes. Would you believe that before I even scrolled down to that part of the post, in the very first pics, I was thinking to myself, I wonder where she got those cool shoe boxes?! I really do admire your thriftiness and your sense of style. I gotta ask though, what do you do with all the things you get rid of? I recently moved and have some good stuff: Pottery barn barstools, bread machine, expensive clothes that no longer fit. Do you recommend yard sale or ebay? Lots of stuff has been donated, but hate to just give away the good stuff. NOt sure what to do.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117279224184283180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-87016149057553462732012-02-25T18:07:37.233-08:002012-02-25T18:07:37.233-08:00How charming! Now you must smile every time you o...How charming! Now you must smile every time you open your closet.Mary Ann Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885030768216528362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-59345849263302113192012-02-25T17:43:55.151-08:002012-02-25T17:43:55.151-08:00I LOVE that you spray painted your shoe boxes! Tha...I LOVE that you spray painted your shoe boxes! That is genius!! I also have a small closet (size and contents) - this post was lovely!Princess and the Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04897047178501545731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-4516817386599599872012-02-25T13:08:01.962-08:002012-02-25T13:08:01.962-08:00I'm really inspired by your smaller wardrobe.....I'm really inspired by your smaller wardrobe...your pieces look lovely and it's probably true that we all tend to wear the same things on a regular basis anyway. I think it's time for me to have a look at my own collection of clothes I never wear!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861108457109878599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-22669151053288076012012-02-25T10:40:01.542-08:002012-02-25T10:40:01.542-08:00P.S. I just went to my next door neighbor's ga...P.S. I just went to my next door neighbor's garage sale this a.m. and scored a vintage Alex Colman jacket for $2.00!!! :)<br /> <br />LindaLRS4AMANDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312878555775487787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-1649478762393659492012-02-25T09:38:02.482-08:002012-02-25T09:38:02.482-08:00Closet and editing are fine. Truly what I apprecia...Closet and editing are fine. Truly what I appreciate the most...the closing words. Makes me laugh out loud and agree with my whole heart. You are the best. Have a beautiful weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-9760865833999974712012-02-25T07:19:20.617-08:002012-02-25T07:19:20.617-08:00Hi Janet,
Spray painting your shoeboxes? What a ...Hi Janet,<br /><br />Spray painting your shoeboxes? What a great idea!! <br /><br />Love the transformation, pretty wallpaper! Sadly, all my closets need a makeover...purging, organizing. My husband's is the worst. :( <br /><br />Linda<br />xoLRS4AMANDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312878555775487787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-79354356797257801722012-02-25T07:13:33.823-08:002012-02-25T07:13:33.823-08:00Clearly, you have mastered the art of editing your...Clearly, you have mastered the art of editing your possessions in a very beautiful way. Oh that I had your talent! As lovely as the paper in the closet is, I'm crazy about the red and white toile curtain in the right side of the photos. Gorgeous!Mahalanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-47581791748909880122012-02-25T06:50:59.903-08:002012-02-25T06:50:59.903-08:00What a great idea and beautiful job on the wallpap...What a great idea and beautiful job on the wallpaper! I'm so glad there are others who share my OCD proclivities!<br /><br />MichaelDig Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993518443437173921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-79502081711850101622012-02-25T04:42:40.101-08:002012-02-25T04:42:40.101-08:00Janet, you have been an inspiration with project 3...Janet, you have been an inspiration with project 333 and I've done loads of decluttering. Sometimes it's hard to look past your great, simple style and remember I need to find my own (your sadly doesn't suit me!), but the inspiration is all there - love your closet makeover. Were you inspired by that great closet of Steve's with the hunting wallpaper?! I would be!<br />Also the shoebox idea - though I was a bit surprised that you used spray paint, since you are so environmentally concerned? I'm considering covering my shoe-boxes (I always ask for the box), but with paper or fabric...<br />Anyway, your house is so gorgeous, I adore seeing what you do with it!!MelDhttp://www.thelittlewashhouse.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com