tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post7669635002806731259..comments2023-06-13T02:41:05.538-07:00Comments on Shabby, Chic and Charming: Words That Soothe Old HurtsRenee {Shabby, Chic and Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060909487662897871noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post-50396001530157337222011-04-10T16:16:15.917-07:002011-04-10T16:16:15.917-07:00I was a stay at home mom and it bugged the heck ou...I was a stay at home mom and it bugged the heck out of me when other's would tell me how "lucky" I was to be able to stay home. It wasn't luck, my husband and I made the decision to do with less and invest in me being able to be with the kids. Because of this we didn't have new cars, new furniture or the big house that many of our friends had/have.<br /><br />I don't regret it one bit, our children are successful and well adjusted. I love searching for just the right piece of furniture at a thrift shop and "making it my own". Half the fun of decorating in my opinion is the hunt for that special piece.<br /><br />I love your blog and your home. I'm sorry for the loss of your husband but happy for the blessings that you have with family and home. You're an inspiration.Miss Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140495661255590450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post-12706009346997764082011-04-01T12:42:36.760-07:002011-04-01T12:42:36.760-07:00Thank you for sharing your story with us, Renee. ...Thank you for sharing your story with us, Renee. We, too, have gone from 2 good incomes, to sinking everything into our business, which we lost, to living on one income. Our priorities have really changed and we are so grateful for our home (which we didn't lose!), our friends and our family! My home is my refuge and I love coming home after work every evening, even if it is a mess and needs work! It's HOME! It's heartwarming to hear of your experiences. Thank you!Terri @ Creative Eyediashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18140463294218889859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post-7042849511886087752011-03-31T06:43:41.451-07:002011-03-31T06:43:41.451-07:00Renee, I understand. I went from Military wife (w...Renee, I understand. I went from Military wife (with no money) to now seperated with a teen daughter too. It's wonderful that you are so honest. I'm joining you now too and look forward to more from you.<br />Patricia<br />WhiteCottagechic.blogpsot.comPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034678553173336393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post-72262623892263445672011-03-31T04:05:42.990-07:002011-03-31T04:05:42.990-07:00My heart is so full of warmth and tenderness and y...My heart is so full of warmth and tenderness and yearning to have you over for a cup of tea in my cottage and giggle with stories. Renee, God has blessed you in so many ways, and I have been blessed to have such a wonderful blogger in my life. Have another wonderful day .....Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019864363840440064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post-25265456191754481852011-03-30T22:30:42.126-07:002011-03-30T22:30:42.126-07:00Renee, This is such a touching story of your life....Renee, This is such a touching story of your life. You do have a really cute house, from what I have seen of it!<br /><br />I used to have more money to spend too and when my husband and I bought our first house, we bought expensive, brand new furnishings. We lost that house and now that we do not have money, I regret ever buying new furniture. It is so much more rewarding fixing up old things to make them beautiful again. I will never buy new again, even if I have money! <br /><br />Amanda<br />xoxoAmanda@RelovedRubbishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141652884671444057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post-5808298902330603332011-03-30T18:34:40.416-07:002011-03-30T18:34:40.416-07:00Renee,
Your story brought a tear to my eyes. So ...Renee,<br /><br />Your story brought a tear to my eyes. So many couple marry in their late 20's and early 30's these days and are established in their jobs. It seems they have the best of everything right away. Our generation struggled and usually lived on one income. It took time to have the things we wanted and I think it makes us treasure our good fortunes more and maintain a sense of frugality.<br /><br />I am so sorry for your loss. Than goodness for the love of family and friends!<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post-79059931159322225662011-03-30T17:22:43.820-07:002011-03-30T17:22:43.820-07:00I just love you Renee...you are such a good exampl...I just love you Renee...you are such a good example and mentor. I'm thankful God introduced us!! :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10153405217808231155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post-50825482163315060842011-03-30T17:15:36.328-07:002011-03-30T17:15:36.328-07:00Dear Renee ~ Thank you for sharing such a personal...Dear Renee ~ Thank you for sharing such a personal story and I'm sorry for the struggles you've endured. I have always lead an average existance, probably due to being a single Mom for many years. I learned then how to purchase inexpensive, but good quality furniture from yard and estate sales, and then repurpose them to make them my own. I really appreciate a piece of furniture like that over a store-bought, high end piece. I think if you have the knack to pull it all together, you can always have a beautiful, stylish space and from what I've seen, you possess that gift! I really hope you start feeling better soon ~ hugs!Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10119349730386156556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434060804710818290.post-22816641749933410902011-03-30T13:21:20.779-07:002011-03-30T13:21:20.779-07:00You are so right Renee. Yesterday I went with my m...You are so right Renee. Yesterday I went with my mother in law to help her pick out new furniture, which bless her heart she hasnt bought anything new in 8 years. I was sorta jelous til they told her how much it all costed. 500$ for the couch and 200$ for the chair.I thought to myself,it would be more fun to find the stuff at the thrift stores for so much cheaper and give it a make-over! Then I came home and my dryer died and you cant hardly go to the goodwill and get one of those! lol Thanks for reminding us all how blessed we truly are and things could be so much worse and its not the end of the world if you have to hang your bloomers from the ceiling fan to dry;)Here On Crow Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563552408225110782noreply@blogger.com