https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:12:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/4#post-1359305 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 04:32:46 +0000 ManidipaM 1359305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I missed this! what a great buy, MsMary! Fabbest shopping of the year, I bet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/4#post-1354410 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:57:50 +0000 MsMary 1354410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks so much, Ornella!&nbsp; I'm just loving it even though it's still a total construction zone!&nbsp; You can see the progress on my daily WIW posts, which have been a combination of WIW and WIDTTH (what I did to the house)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/4#post-1354355 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 06:40:45 +0000 Ornella 1354355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, I'm enjoying my ritual of the&nbsp;first weekend coffee in the quiet house,&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;still asleep, and&nbsp;for my first treat&nbsp;I am checking&nbsp;what you had bought. These are&nbsp;the news to be up to date with.&nbsp;Once again, big congratulations. I love the house, I love its name and best of all I love that you finally hold all&nbsp;reins in your hands. (Can I nickname it&nbsp;Ranbow Abode?)&nbsp;The way you handled the past months and experiences is amazing, you are such inspiration.&nbsp;More than any other year that I remember since I joined,&nbsp;this has been a year of many landings for YLF ladies&nbsp;and the fact it's a&nbsp;shared experience makes it even sweeter for me personally.</p> <p>Be happy in it.</p> </p> <p>p.s.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now I have to check what you had done to it in the meantime too, I'm curious.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/4#post-1328037 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:54:51 +0000 jenanded 1328037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So gorgeous... and fun to see it transform... yeah! Xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1323605 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 09:44:08 +0000 Day Vies 1323605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Congratulations Mary! I love the craftsman like details on the roof and the fact that it has so much potential. You could work a cottage-like angle or something modern. Either way I hope you enjoy it as you embark on this new chapter in your life. All the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1323563 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 05:46:36 +0000 Sheila 1323563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I am soooo happy for you, Mary. You deserve a wonderful, nurturing, totally fab home to go with such a wonderfuo, nurturing, totally fab woman! Can't wait to meet you in Seattle at SSIF!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1323559 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 05:37:40 +0000 AJ 1323559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are wise to live with the current kitchen for now.</p> <p>Magnet ceiling in the laundry sounds fun! The one you choose from Seattle needs a prominent place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1322284 Sun, 03 Aug 2014 17:42:32 +0000 MsMary 1322284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, <b>AJ</b>!&nbsp; You will be pleased to know that the renovation contract contains the following:&nbsp; "Five coats of magnetic paint on the ceiling in the laundry room!"<br />&nbsp;<br />I have big plans to make the kitchen elegant and awesome so the magnets have been banished to the laundry room!&nbsp; Although the kitchen, alas, will have to wait until Phase II.&nbsp; Something had to give to make the budget work, and because the kitchen is new, though not to my taste, it's going to wait.&nbsp; I feel like that's the right decision because (a) there are SO MANY DECISIONS involved in a kitchen remodel, and my head was spinning trying to do that on top of two bathrooms, front and back lancscaping, etc etc etc!, and (b) I feel like living with the existing kitchen for a year or so will give me a better sense of what to do when the time comes.&nbsp; Also, (c) this way I can move into the kitchen and unpack it immediately, and I will have a functioning kitchen while the rest of the house is in total remodeling chaos.</p> <p>And Phase III, in the distant future, will be finishing the little California basement into an actual Secret Woman Cave.&nbsp; </p> <p>And yes.&nbsp; There will indeed be a lot of turquoise!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1322141 Sun, 03 Aug 2014 15:22:26 +0000 jackiec 1322141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!!! So fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1322018 Sun, 03 Aug 2014 07:12:24 +0000 AJ 1322018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How awesome! Will there be a lot of turquoise? What's the magnet capacity in the kitchen? :)</p> <p>Congrats! Look forward to seeing the improvements. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1321850 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 23:57:04 +0000 Adelfa 1321850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so happy for you! And love seeing your energy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1321134 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:14:59 +0000 Sylvie 1321134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Mary!&nbsp; It's so NICE to have a home that yours, decorated to your own taste, with sufficient closet space.</p> <p>Love that you were able to find a women run renovation company too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1321057 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:42:09 +0000 Hil 1321057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds and looks amazing Mary! Congrats (and love the name!!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1320810 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:19:58 +0000 Elizabeth P 1320810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Mary!&nbsp; The location sounds perfect.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1320660 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 06:56:19 +0000 goldenpig 1320660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowee! Congrats! What a lovely nest! And I can't wait to see the pics of the Queen Mary upgrade! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1320605 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 04:53:59 +0000 MsMary 1320605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, you crack me up!&nbsp; I fear you are right about the house not knowing what hit it!!&nbsp; LOL</p> <p>Beth Ann, I completely agree!&nbsp; I am so happy to be bringing this little jewel of a house back to life!&nbsp; And yes, "good stewardship" is a term I think of a lot in this context!&nbsp; In addition to the cosmetic updates, I'm bringing all the unseen systems up to code and I feel great about that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1320538 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 03:17:02 +0000 Beth Ann 1320538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK --- I missed this thread.&nbsp; I've been in the woods.&nbsp; Literally.&nbsp; Still, I wondered to say congrats and woohoo!&nbsp; When I lived in LA (Arcadia and Alhambra), I loved to walk through Altadena, San Marino and South Pas, looking at the adorable bungalows and smelling the roses.&nbsp; Of course, with a husband in seminary, I lived in a rented pool house.&nbsp; For reals!&nbsp; </p> <p>I love the idea of fully rehabbing an existing home and giving it decades of new life.&nbsp; It feels like rebirth and is good stewardship or our neighborhoods.&nbsp; And women contractors?&nbsp; Awesome!</p> <p>Here's to a new start! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1320537 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 03:15:31 +0000 Sveta 1320537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Mary. You do not do anything in halves, do you? :-)<br />This little house won't know what hit it but it will be for its own good of course.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1320222 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:17:30 +0000 CocoLion 1320222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome house, and I can't wait to see what you do with it. &nbsp;So happy for you, that it all got worked out with Mr. K. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1320114 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:10:00 +0000 Classically Casual 1320114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulaions! I can't believe the speed with which you accomplish your goals. You are such an inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319913 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:58:52 +0000 pil 1319913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So happy for you! You are diving right in to be sure, can't wait for further updates. And the new home will be a much nicer place to hang your hat - or pencil skirt - than the apartment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319828 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:14:58 +0000 celia 1319828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!!<br />I am sure you will make the house fit for your royal self. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319775 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:10:10 +0000 Jjsloane 1319775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting and fabulous! Can't wait to see the final result. I love that you named it - my kids always ask why some houses have names (like our vacation rentals) and some don't (our house). May you have many wonderful years there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319674 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 04:52:37 +0000 Nadya 1319674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woot! It looks wonderful and your plans sound even better. Long may you reign in your castle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319453 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 23:52:49 +0000 MsMaven 1319453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knew you were a dynamo--but this is beyond impressive. &nbsp;Congratulations on the new life and the new house. &nbsp;(Now I'm trying to figure out where it is--the house, I mean.)</p> <p>If you decide to have a YLF housewarming I will be there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319371 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 22:18:29 +0000 BethL 1319371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, that is completely awesome! I'm so very happy for you. Congratulatory wishes are winging their way through the ether to you. And the Property Sisters! What fun. Can't wait to see more pictures. The Queen's Landing already looks like a super sweet abode. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319319 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:24:05 +0000 bella 1319319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! I am super it will be worth every penny you spend!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319291 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:56:34 +0000 RoseandJoan 1319291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous news Mary,&nbsp;renovating your own future </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319255 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:13:12 +0000 Suz 1319255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did I miss this? But then I feel glad to have come at this stage so I could hear about The Property Sisters!&nbsp;</p> <p>Queen Mary, you are doing this in style! Can't wait to see the progress.&nbsp;</p> <p>Congratulations!!! And all the best for a happy new home with light, air, and love.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, not to mention a great posing spot for WIW photos. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought-in-july-instead-of-clothes/page/3#post-1319178 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:36:25 +0000 MsMary 1319178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nebraskim, it's totally like HGTV!&nbsp; The name of my reno company is, I kid you not, The Property Sisters!&nbsp; Allison is the contractor and Marilynn is the designer!&nbsp; SO FUN!!! </p>