Comments on: You Really Can Do-it-Yourself: Motivating Tips from a Mom

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:30:45 +0000

I loved the way you made an overwhelming project more manageable by explaining the steps as well as sharing realistic goals. You should start an interior decorating business for those of us who don’t have the time but want a change!

By: diane

diane — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:12:07 +0000

elyse -
article was great – but having watched this transformation – I think you need to tell your readers all the stuff you did in that room individually –
the pillow: stitch witchery
the tab curtains: cut tabs and replaced w/
ribbon – but not sewn!
the paint: 3 colors on the same color chart!
i am proud of you – and each will truly inspire – even the untalented!!

By: katy

katy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:40:51 +0000

With the energy emanating from this post, I actually vacuumed our basement to try to get ready for the transformation. Even just having that done is such a relief.

By: elyse

elyse — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:50:48 +0000

thank you so much for your sweet comments! (and, katy, my basement is still very much a mess!) xo

By: Jacquie

Jacquie — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:22:03 +0000

You’ve motivated me. I was just thinking my den needs an overhaul. Love your ideas. Thanks.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:19:16 +0000

I’m blown away by the transformation. It’s like something you’d see on TLC’s “Design on a Dime”! You’re an inspiration to busy, talented, well-meaning, procrastinating moms everywhere.

- Jackie Hennessey

By: Anna at Hank & Willie

Anna at Hank & Willie — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:16:00 +0000

This inspires me that maybe, just maybe I don’t have to ignore my house until my sprouts are grown!

By: katy

katy — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:24:51 +0000

I wish my basement could be transformed in this way. Very motivating!