tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post7110339214343823995..comments2024-03-28T20:41:08.251-05:00Comments on Mid2Mod: New house: First things firstDana@Mid2Modhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-67569302244905268872015-04-29T21:41:13.996-05:002015-04-29T21:41:13.996-05:00You're right...ceiling fans aren't optiona...You're right...ceiling fans aren't optional here. :)Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-75246051831055767652015-04-29T21:06:28.304-05:002015-04-29T21:06:28.304-05:00I love all of these! Especially the ceiling fan! ...I love all of these! Especially the ceiling fan! I'm so happy to see more and more modern ceiling fan options. I cannot imagine Texas without one. I'd melt, for sure.Tanya from Dans le Lakehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380013339154808400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-59725493692953975892015-04-20T08:34:51.132-05:002015-04-20T08:34:51.132-05:00You're so right that changing paint and fixtur...You're so right that changing paint and fixtures, plus outlet and switch covers, can completely transform a room. We've gone through a big process of getting quotes from painters, and now I'm ready for the transformation to begin. I'm so tired of looking at this muddy tan!!! I can't wait to see more pictures of your new house. So glad you're posting again!Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-82016182452590942532015-04-20T08:24:21.900-05:002015-04-20T08:24:21.900-05:00Isn't that fan the funniest thing you've e...Isn't that fan the funniest thing you've ever seen? I can't imagine the thought process that went into its design. And will you ever look at that particular style of light fixture in the same way? ;)Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-91528305622754802082015-04-20T00:05:16.950-05:002015-04-20T00:05:16.950-05:00We too have inherited boob lights (there's a p...We too have inherited boob lights (there's a pair in the kitchen - gah!) and unattractive light fixtures and fans. JT calls the one in the dining room "the octopus" as it is some kind of wrought iron monstrosity. And the walls were all not just tan but a fleshy, pink undertoned tan that I could just not abide. We did paint swatches of BM's Simply White, White Dove and Moonlight White and ended up choosing the Moonlight White. Oh my goodness, white paint and new light fixtures (and outlets and switches!) can make all the difference in the world. Can't wait to see more! Cheers - CTCT@Living Analoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065424476705256946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-54114300604829493932015-04-17T03:26:55.293-05:002015-04-17T03:26:55.293-05:00Lol - they truly do look like the smallest fan bla...Lol - they truly do look like the smallest fan blades in the free world. Booby lights also had me giggling (I'm such a child still laughing at mention of bums or boobs! I'm as bad as my boys!) Your new fixtures and lights are fabulous.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693974265362278188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-16510826506225130162015-04-16T20:16:00.554-05:002015-04-16T20:16:00.554-05:00Booby lights. ;)Booby lights. ;)Tina@WhatWeKeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784869477053139668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-36956720183079851502015-04-11T21:52:43.252-05:002015-04-11T21:52:43.252-05:00I feel certain these fixtures will be sold quickly...I feel certain these fixtures will be sold quickly when we put them on Craigslist. I'm sure they appeal to a far broader section of the population than do the ones we've chosen. If I had been flipping the house, I probably would have chosen something similar. (I have to admit, I got a laugh out of your pun.)Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-57391827023520992152015-04-11T20:24:20.878-05:002015-04-11T20:24:20.878-05:00This is exciting, love the minimalist new fixtures...This is exciting, love the minimalist new fixtures you've chosen. I have to say though, the twin mini fans have their own charm. In the right space, they could be cool. Pun intended. (:Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-1384065599969174332015-04-10T21:31:08.097-05:002015-04-10T21:31:08.097-05:00Thanks! Now we just need to get it done.Thanks! Now we just need to get it done.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-14001605860410069952015-04-10T17:36:16.014-05:002015-04-10T17:36:16.014-05:00Nice choices!Nice choices!Mad For Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426614584996572445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-23995956142042282752015-04-10T16:54:13.608-05:002015-04-10T16:54:13.608-05:00No floor plan, although maybe I can find time to d...No floor plan, although maybe I can find time to draw one before too long. When we moved in there was ice and snow on the ground, and lately we've been getting lots of rain, so I haven't taken exterior shots yet either. I'll try to do that soon.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-73434433948375844952015-04-10T15:52:02.754-05:002015-04-10T15:52:02.754-05:00I absolutely enjoy the process. When my daughter a...I absolutely enjoy the process. When my daughter asked me to source things for her, I was delighted to help.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-35530423083885180092015-04-10T08:50:26.922-05:002015-04-10T08:50:26.922-05:00Good choices! I picked the White Dove paint for th...Good choices! I picked the White Dove paint for the exterior door trim, a much softer color than bright white. If you have a floor plan and other exterior pictures it would be nice to see. Can you get a furniture discount as a store owner?John Bachmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711433957628649844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-68836221646120897342015-04-10T05:22:12.992-05:002015-04-10T05:22:12.992-05:00The fan made me laugh, in fact all if Australia is...The fan made me laugh, in fact all if Australia is laughing at that fan! 😂 <br />Your excellent taste again saves the day! I think your enjoying this process x Pippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615558574770342802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-12924764141184973832015-04-09T22:58:19.044-05:002015-04-09T22:58:19.044-05:00I'm glad I could inject a little humor into yo...I'm glad I could inject a little humor into your next trip to Home Depot. Once you've heard someone call them that, there's no way to call them anything else again. :)<br /><br />And who knew you could find a 35" Sputnik light at Lowe's for under $200? I was so excited when I found it.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-30212813774972771182015-04-09T16:22:29.086-05:002015-04-09T16:22:29.086-05:00Dana, I never knew those lights were called "...Dana, I never knew those lights were called "booby" lights, but the rational is inescapable. I doubt I will ever look at those lights again with a straight face! I lived in Texas for two years, and the Texas summers are impossibly hot. Air conditioning plus ceiling fans allow one to live through them. I love your choice of overhead lights and fan. I am inspired!Neenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03689663729579286694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-28789336911673176502015-04-09T15:56:39.905-05:002015-04-09T15:56:39.905-05:00I'm with you about ceiling fans. They're t...I'm with you about ceiling fans. They're the one thing in my house that are far more about function than form. I just want them to keep me cool.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-64917898187858229772015-04-09T15:00:25.350-05:002015-04-09T15:00:25.350-05:00Have to agree about the ugly ceiling fan. LOVE th...Have to agree about the ugly ceiling fan. LOVE the one you chose to replace it, Dana. I have to admit that when it comes to ceiling fans, I prefer them to be as simple as possible. All of ours are all white to blend in with the ceiling and a minimalist modern design. And, I absolutely LURVE that Sputnik style chandelier!Lee Ann Howlett - Audiobook Narratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280023028176004875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-69391738660386875582015-04-09T13:03:31.777-05:002015-04-09T13:03:31.777-05:00I'm not kidding...the blades are so tiny that ...I'm not kidding...the blades are so tiny that the only time you feel any air at all is when you stand right under it and concentrate really hard on feeling air. hahaDana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-39286655158290627872015-04-09T12:03:40.038-05:002015-04-09T12:03:40.038-05:00Whoa that is one ugly ceiling fan, lol. Love the ...Whoa that is one ugly ceiling fan, lol. Love the one you chose and the sputnik light also. Pam~ Virginia Retrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14282106135779122833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-64796372180407279402015-04-09T09:12:48.040-05:002015-04-09T09:12:48.040-05:00It's definitely going to be a labor of love. P...It's definitely going to be a labor of love. Plus, I'm a little obsessed with finding bargains online. Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-2702240565041415932015-04-09T09:10:05.027-05:002015-04-09T09:10:05.027-05:00I realize that one man's simplicity is another...I realize that one man's simplicity is another man's boring, and there are people...mainly those un-modernists out there...who wouldn't understand our painting the walls white, so I'm not trying to dictate anyone else's taste. I just know what works for us. :)Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-25428028658510093282015-04-09T09:06:30.236-05:002015-04-09T09:06:30.236-05:00I hope so too, Kylie...and if they are, I hope the...I hope so too, Kylie...and if they are, I hope they know that I really do understand their reasons for the choices they made. It's what most Americans want in a house these days, and they were trying to flip a house, not restore a mid-century home. Those of us who love vintage and modern decor are a little outside the norm, I think. ;)Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-29247669758179741082015-04-09T09:02:43.907-05:002015-04-09T09:02:43.907-05:00Wow factor indeed! Thank you for saving that house...Wow factor indeed! Thank you for saving that house!!!Terrynoreply@blogger.com