Comments on: Nothing Beats A Glossy Magazine

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:07:32 +0000

Love, love CL!! And I was so excited to learn that a special edition Christmas/holiday issue would come out in October…bought it as soon as it came out…sooo disappointed in it. But, I still love the magazine. Wish Henrico County would carry it in the library!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:16:20 +0000

Thank you Melissa!!! And thank you Sherry…it helps to know the proper verbage for what one is searching for. “Wall light” just doesn’t get you what you want.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:06:10 +0000

Kristy, I just ordered similar swing-arm lamps, from Overstock.com last week and I got them for $30 a piece! I was about to order them for $40 through Home Depot and lucked out when I came across them.
Here is the link:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Aztec-Lighting-Swing-Arm-White-Shade-Plug-in-Lamp/3411446/product.html?sec_iid=31896

By: Lacey

Lacey — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:31:41 +0000

I love CL and I’ve been a subscriber since the magazine launched, but I have to say I’ve been disappointed in the lack of true ‘cottages’ lately. It seems that many of the houses featured have all been huge, brand new McMansions decorated by professionals with gardens designed and kept up by professionals, and what I truly want to see are the older, smaller cottages decorated by the owner, like you guys and your house. There, that’s my rant.

That said, I also loved the kitchen reno and that fabulous 300-year old house with that giant wall-sized, walk-in fireplace in the kitchen. I was soooo jealous!

By: Christy

Christy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:38:57 +0000

Cute! Like a couple others my boys would have shredded that mag!

PS. My little one (human. not dog) thinks Burger is so cool! He loves the name Burger, always make him laugh when we read the blog & he loves chihuahuas, his auntie has one. We have Labs who think they are lap dogs. :)

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:38:45 +0000

Tee hee. So glad you guys are all getting a kick out of Burger’s reading pose.

Kristy, we picked up the swing arm lamps (which are actually plug-in wall sconces) for $40 a pop at a discount lighting store near DC (the best deal we could find, and we looked everywhere!). It was called Lamp Factory Outlet and I totally recommend checking it out if you’re nearby (or looking for another discount lamp outlet with tons of options for you to choose from). Happy hunting!

xo,
Sherry

By: Darlene

Darlene — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:26:31 +0000

How cute! You should send that photo into Cottage Living!

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:23:16 +0000

How cute! I knew Burger had excellent taste, just like his parents!

CL is one of our favorites, and this month’s issue is the best. My favorite was the kitchen rescue…We have those same ugly stock cabinets and are planning a similar project. We will be sure to send in photos when we are done!

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:02:26 +0000

Burger: “Do ya mind Sherry? I like to get my read on too. Thanks for warming up the spot for me. Now, go swankify something while I get comfy!”

By: Kristy

Kristy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:33:22 +0000

Ok…I have a crazy question now. Where did you get your wall light in this photo? I am desparately seeking two reading lights that are sconce type but have the cord so I can plug them in behind the bed. My walls are not hard wired for wall scounces. I find lovely one’s that I love but my wallet weeps and I can’t afford them. I want something simple…plain..affordable and with a cord. The cord will be hidden. Now mind you since your “possibly there is a cord” is hidden perhaps you can help?