You Said It: ‘It’s Important to Wait’ and More Houzz Quotables

There was something extra special about the featured ideabooks this week. There was some really great sharing, and this week women ruled the roosts — one persisted in building her vision in spite of hearing “no” a lot; another learned to sand and plaster; while a third reminds us that you don’t need to outfit your house completely in one fell swoop. One woman’s remodel even spawned a complete career change.

Also, many of you Houzzers shared your nutty home fixes and gave us a dose of reality and a lot of laughs. There were also ideabooks that reminded us to design gardens for all hours and all seasons. In case you missed it, here are some of the most inspiring, useful and interesting nuggets I read this week.

“If it moves and it shouldn’t — duct tape. If it doesn’t move and it should — Q20. Sorted!” — Houzz user amandakenny

This Houzz Call definitely yielded some of the most amusing and interesting comments ever, all of us sharing our rigged-up home fixes and laughing at ourselves and one another has been a fun release. Please keep them coming.

Full story: You Showed Us: 20 Nutty Home Fixes


“Four firms rejected her, saying that the project was too complicated.” — Mitchell Parker

Hearing “no” did not stop Claudie Dubreuil from completing her vision, a unique home crafted from four shipping containers. Sometimes a “no” is just a sign to keep trying.

Full story: Shipping Containers Make for an Unusual Home


“I never thought I would ever sand a floor or learn to patch a plaster wall, but I did it, and it’s a very satisfying feeling.” — Megan Patton

I still have serious doubts that I’ll ever sand a floor or learn to patch a plaster wall, but Patton has given me a little hope that maybe someday I will. Sometimes I assume people are born knowing how to do this stuff, and it’s simply not true.

Full story: Peeling Back Layers in a 1980 Home


“I feel like it’s important to wait and buy the right pieces when they come along, rather than attempt to fill a space.” — Sarah Wilson

This is so true; when you try and furnish a room all at once just for the purpose of filling it, the result is often a generic space that doesn’t show your personality or style. The good stuff will cross your path; you just have to keep your eyes open and have patience.

Full story: Sleek and Chic in the Lone Star State


“But in this backyard retreat, it’s at night when the garden comes alive — subtle movements are heard and seen, white blooms shine more brightly and garden scents linger.” — Annie Thornton

We talk a lot about how paint colors can change at different times of day and in different lighting, but sometimes we forget how the moon and landscape lighting can create a magical space outdoors.

Full story: Nightfall Brings a Dutch Urban Garden to Life


“These winter scenes were carefully orchestrated to be just that — scenes, not just fleeting moments. Each vignette had been deliberately staged to add depth and interest to the winter garden.” — Karen Chapman

Just like forgetting about what the garden looks like at night, what it will look like during winter is often overlooked during the planning stages. Check out all of the wonderful scenes Chapman captured at the Denver Botanic Gardens, and what she gleaned from them.

Full story: Inspiring Winter Scenes From the Denver Botanic Gardens


“A quick peek will make you feel like you have been transported into some sort of Lord of the Rings life.” — Kimberly Stevens

Who doesn’t love the magic of a tree house? The new book Tree Houses is definitely on my wish list.

Full story: Amazing Tree Houses From All Over the World


“Ideally, the mailbox should reflect the design of the house, in essence becoming a miniature version of it.” — John Hill

Hill isn’t mandating that your mailbox be a cute exact match like this one, but it’s just so cute, I had to place this photo with his comment. Please check out the full story to see mailboxes that complement the architecture — Hill has rounded up a really neat collection.

Full story: Mini-Me Mailboxes Add Curb Appeal


“Two of her fellow Googlers saw the end result and each hired her to do their homes. Then a neighbor’s friend saw the house, knocked on her door and hired her. After that a different neighbor procured her services as well. With such demand, Lin decided to start her own interior design company, Urbanism Designs.” — Mitchell Parker

This is so inspiring to me; by fixing up her own home to her taste, Pamela Lin made a dramatic change and turned one of her passions into a career.

Full story: An Eichler Remodel Spawns a Design Career


“The very first step, and I must impress upon you how important it is to act swiftly on this, is to call your local disaster recovery team to remove any soaked carpet or furniture and set up industrial fans to dry the place out. Don’t put this off until tomorrow!” — Judith Taylor

We don’t like to think about disasters like water-damaging storms’ striking, but it’s good to have resources at the ready in case they strike. Bookmark this article now, just in case. Also read it now, then look over your insurance policy immediately to make sure you’re prepared for the worst.

Full story: Remodeling After Water Damage: Tips From a Homeowner Who Did It

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