https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:51:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab/page/2#post-795851 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:10:14 +0000 ManidipaM 795851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes-a-daisy! I know this view --- and the feeling that goes with it, soon may it go away for you and long may it stay away!</p> <p>Meanwhile, I'm ready to third Shannon's suggestion... you guys sound like a 'city staycation' is in order, especially if you have somewhere to put the poor cat safely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab/page/2#post-795539 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:10:33 +0000 Raisin 795539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh you have my sympathies. I haven't gone through a remodel, but this would make me feel unfab too. I get flustered by small messes. Cutter and mess definitely cause me anxiety, I hope your cabinets are up soon and your back to normal life....in a beautiful new kitchen, of course! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab/page/2#post-795518 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:31:29 +0000 Glory 795518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh - I only had floors done, and that was in the summer, and I thought I would lose my marbles. I totally get it - I lived in runners and yoga pants because it took 3 weeks and everything was so dusty and gross and you had to wear shoes everywhere. The boxes are the cabinets? That is great! Ordered and arrived - once the counter is in I am hoping it will go quickly. Thinking of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab/page/2#post-795469 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:56:16 +0000 rachylou 795469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey! That looks like our house after the earthquake! We all had to sleep in the living room with all our worldly possessions while they fixed the foundations. I enjoyed it, except for dad's snoring... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795468 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:56:15 +0000 Ornella 795468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally second what Sona said (btw, my initials are OM )</p> <p>What helps me to regain sanity is even to have one flat, horizontal surface cleared away from time to time at least - it really grounds me! Subconscious mind gets used to one thing (mess) and when suddenly it's all clear you do notice and feel better. A photo, a plant, a candle put there... or boots or necklace, but something that makes you happy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795443 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:34:15 +0000 catgirl 795443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona, you are so right about that serene space. Unfortunately, I don't have that even when the house is in shape - there is always something to be done. I really need to find a way to create such a space. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795431 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:25:56 +0000 Sona 795431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una- just a thought is there a corner in your house that can be your serene place? A place where you can spray some lavender or fragrance of your choice and think about your wardrobe choice for the day? Tranquility CAN be a state of mind and exist amongst chaos. It does take 'work' though. I don't know your views on meditation but I do believe that chanting "Om" which is said to represent the sound of the unvierse can help take me away from chaos to a better place. I don't want to come across as a kooky new age Guru or anything but I do think finding a corner to be just you might help. You could even have it be a UWP place with tough boots and the bullet necklace displayed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795427 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:22:43 +0000 Ornella 795427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, we had the exact same color on the main wall in our old living room in England.</p> <p>I can totally relate to feeling unsettled in an environment like this, I don't function properly if things are piled up and I have to make diversions though my living space to get from A to B! Btw, we still have about 10 unpacked boxes around us - 6 months after the move, so imagine my state of mind :-)</p> <p>Hold on my dear, this too shall pass! Trust me, you are in waaay better position than you can imagine. Picture trying to navigate the property related issues in a foreign language and under tight tome constraints, which is the case with us right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795426 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:20:58 +0000 Sylvie 795426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Camping stove in the backyard? Guess it's too cold for that.</p> <p>Nothing but hugs and positive thoughts for it to be done soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795422 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:15:24 +0000 JAileen 795422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have my sympathies. We went through this several years ago. We were without a kitchen for about 12 weeks, and the remodel included nearly all of our house. We really should have moved out. Oh well. Focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795409 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:06:20 +0000 Sara L. 795409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a crockpot? I haven't gone through a kitchen remodel (yet) but I have a friend who did recently. She did a lot of cooking using a crockpot because she could set it up in the one of the other rooms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795407 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:06:06 +0000 Inge 795407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Renovating and remodeling can feel incredibly stressful and overwhelming. Hang in there, Una. The living room is going to look brilliant, and you'll get your style groove back soon too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795398 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:58:53 +0000 catgirl 795398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kona was freaked out at first but now she is pretty unfazed. I need to get her in for shots so she can go back to doggy day care, which she loves. </p> <p>Meanwhile, the cat is in heaven because of all the hiding places. I'm afraid we're going to end up accidentally closing her in somewhere! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795392 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:48:10 +0000 Angie 795392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We do not have the remodeling gene :(</p> <p>My condolences. Hang in there.</p> <p>How is Kona handling it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795391 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:47:09 +0000 Gaylene 795391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean about trying to find the peanut butter. It was looking for the pepper mill that did me in; my DH took a picture of me laughing manically in the middle of the mess holding the pepper mill in the air like a trophy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795384 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:42:27 +0000 Aziraphale 795384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, it IS your kitchen that's being renovated! My heartfelt sympathies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795376 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:35:39 +0000 RunnerChick 795376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una - sending hugs, I totally sympathize! What you need at a stressful time is a kitty friend, which you've got (I think he's telling you to take a leaf out of his book!). When things get overwhelming beyond control, is it possible that you could let yourself lie back and think of Sundance? Perhaps in a hotel room for all the reasons Shannon mentions? x, RC </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795371 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:31:53 +0000 catgirl 795371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, never thought I would get sick of eating out but I am SO there. The expense is killing us. Not to mention that right now I can't find anything because it's all in boxes in the living room - this morning I was on a mad rampage for peanut butter. Wish DS would just eat hot lunch but no, he has to have a lunch handmade by his mommy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795368 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:30:23 +0000 Anonymous 795368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, fingers crossed for easy install of counter and rest of cabinets. Having the heart of a home back together makes everything easier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795366 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:29:40 +0000 Thistle 795366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll third Anne's advice! Although leave it to a kitty to be in heaven while you are in such disarray!</p> <p>I really do know how you are feeling. When we had our kitchen renovated, the saw broke. Apparantly repairing a granite cutting saw takes a long time. Our 6 week kitchen remodel stretched into 12! I was so sick of eating out, and the mess drove me crazy. The only saving grace was we didn't have a kids at the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795362 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:29:01 +0000 Mo 795362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can relate. Our house is in quite a state right now, too. And we had the joy of a bath remodel a few years back during my busy xmas/New Year's week at work. Having to finagle a resemblance of a shower in the tub with water pitchers was not so great. Hang in there, it will get done. 3 times longer than they quote, of course, but it will get done </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795360 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:28:06 +0000 cobaltblue 795360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just try to remember that there's a fab new kitchen lurking in those boxes!</p> <p>I'm a total grinch when my house is in disarray, so I feel much empathy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795356 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:26:33 +0000 catgirl 795356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Counter going in today, then hoping our contractor can slam in the top cabinets and backsplash this weekend. Was insane to try to get this done during holiday season. If it works, it will be the holiday miracle and my parents will be so surprised - if not, well, they will still be surprised. </p> <p>Sorry to whine so much. Anne is exactly right that the chaos has led me to mental disorder. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795354 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:25:28 +0000 Gaylene 795354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll second Shannon's advice. Even one night away from the mess and commotion can be rejuvenating. Hang in there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795347 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:20:10 +0000 Anonymous 795347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe that the orderliness (or lack thereof) of our surroundings affects our mental state, so I'm not surprised you're feeling unfab amidst the chaos of the renovation. Hang in there. Remind yourself that this mess is not who you are. It's not how you choose to live normally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795341 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:12:16 +0000 modgrl 795341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh nos! How much longer?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795334 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:51:57 +0000 Louise 795334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trust a cat to find a bed!! Hope you get straight soon x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795322 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:23:43 +0000 Suz 795322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Una. HUGS!!!!!</p> <p>By the way, my living room has red walls, too. </p> <p>Love in a cold climate, maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795319 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:21:18 +0000 Aziraphale 795319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I swear, aside from extreme poverty, nothing gets in the way of domestic happiness like home renovations -- especially if they impinge on your living space.</p> <p>Mind you, it could be worse. It could be the kitchen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-crazed-and-feeling-unfab#post-795318 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:20:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 795318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't help but laugh at kitty - that's pretty much the version of kitty Heaven, isn't it?</p> <p>I hear you on the stress. Our kitchen reno took three months and one week and I was going out of my mind with the mess, loss of organization, and people coming in and out of my house. As Sara mentioned, you just have to keep constantly reminding yourself that it will be all worth it.</p> <p>Plus you've got the stress of Christmas and your sick friend to contend with.</p> <p>You know what we did when it got to us? We went 8 blocks away to the local hotel and booked in for one night. One night of no mess, no tripping over boxes and cabinet drawers, one night of eating at the hotel restaurant with no dishes to wash in the bathtub, one night of after supper going for a swim in the hotel pool and having fun with our son and then sitting in the hot tub, one night of sleeping in a big bed that I don't have to make in the morning. It was positively rejuvinating. Just saying... </p>