tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post6223822472517393204..comments2024-03-10T00:45:16.517-08:00Comments on The Vintage Farmhouse: Who I AmThe Vintage Farmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13201067932252143566noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-56792161350447592722012-03-29T01:40:19.515-07:002012-03-29T01:40:19.515-07:00You are a hoot! Refreshing and inspiring. You shou...You are a hoot! Refreshing and inspiring. You should move to spearman we have free trash pickup and it's cheap to live herePura Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423379787232688763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-33610707227323474792012-03-15T08:42:34.656-07:002012-03-15T08:42:34.656-07:00Amen Sista Girl! Friends always think when I say I...Amen Sista Girl! Friends always think when I say I have no money that it is just some figure of speech, but I mean I literally have NO MONEY!! I work from home doing various things to make money to supplement our income and I LOVE to barter. I adore our house, but part of why we bought it was becuz it's a 2 family home and it would bring a regular income for us. Once we started having children we took stock in our lives and realized that the rat race could live with one less rat (me). I wanted to raise my boys myself and enjoy the experience of it, and now it has just become a way of life for us. We have "used" vehicles, becuz we can't afford payments as well. I'm a pretty creative person, so I'm not sure how normal I am, but we definitely lead a normal life with all the struggles, love and happines that comes along with it. I love that you wrote this. Thank You! :)LaLahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177652070251998793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-73213002324171390162012-03-14T02:52:38.974-07:002012-03-14T02:52:38.974-07:00I don't think there's anything wrong with ...I don't think there's anything wrong with your 'before'. And your after is fabulous! You do pretty good with 3 kids on your husband's salary. There's no shame in anything about that...you are normal...right along with the rest of us! :o)Chain Stitch Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865611172125103299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-60932499729915822002012-03-13T20:05:24.017-07:002012-03-13T20:05:24.017-07:00what a great post! I love everything especially th...what a great post! I love everything especially that truck! I'll be visiting often-you have a wonderful blog...:) chrisTutti Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309135905286913354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-85736351906735901412012-03-13T15:38:37.202-07:002012-03-13T15:38:37.202-07:00I adore you for sharing this post!! Love your tru...I adore you for sharing this post!! Love your truck, attitude, dress attire, I was on a single mom budget12000 a year if tips were good with two children and a tote the note car for years and a good look with yard sale finds can be done on any budget! I would love to go pickin with you if we were in the same town!!<br />SherrySherry Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06449454989209692707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-45725567472589666602012-03-13T12:48:47.441-07:002012-03-13T12:48:47.441-07:00I love your blog, because you are so "real&qu...I love your blog, because you are so "real". Reading your post made me feel like, Wow, I am not the only one that lives in the real world. Thank you so much for sharing. KarieKariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158001646423973590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-84380465420741488822012-03-13T08:19:22.207-07:002012-03-13T08:19:22.207-07:00Hello Miss, I love your house. You are down to ear...Hello Miss, I love your house. You are down to earth, I must say. I will be checking your blog more. Smiles toy ou and yours, Susie (She Junks)Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-40366717710761583342012-03-13T06:34:57.048-07:002012-03-13T06:34:57.048-07:00I love the post I felt like I got to know more abo...I love the post I felt like I got to know more about you.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-10093679403353689752012-03-12T22:00:49.406-07:002012-03-12T22:00:49.406-07:00I really enjoyed reading your post. I know where ...I really enjoyed reading your post. I know where you are coming from. I've just about quit watching HGTV because I'm getting sick of all the budgets for remodeling a room that are more than we paid for our entire home. They use to have very helpful decorating shows. Are we the only people realizing that we are in a depressed economy? I just found your blog and as soon as I finish this comment, will be joining as a follower. Looking forward to diving into your past posts and seeing all your ideas. If you ever have a free minute, come visit my blog. crafty-home-cottage.blogspot.com It sounds like you're a pretty busy young women. Your new fan and follower, ConnieConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-382230618691059432012-03-12T21:43:24.926-07:002012-03-12T21:43:24.926-07:00I can't tell you how much this post resonated ...I can't tell you how much this post resonated home with me. I knew there was a reason I was so drawn to your blog. Kuddos to you for all you've done and will do. I have to agree this IS the best I have read in a long time. I only wish I lived closer. Thank you for sharing:)<br />LydiaLydia Madarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619234679859796107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-47833532358964557942012-03-12T21:23:28.730-07:002012-03-12T21:23:28.730-07:00Well, you are in great company here, we love thrif...Well, you are in great company here, we love thrifty, my friends who don't get me think I am cheep! Yep, you are just a normal gal with a lot of talent and a darling house!<br /><br />CarolThe Polka Dot Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-40466733772892364012012-03-12T21:00:37.914-07:002012-03-12T21:00:37.914-07:00Nikki-
thanks for sharing your heart with us! By...Nikki- <br /><br />thanks for sharing your heart with us! By the looks of it-- you've got an appreciative reader base. I have to fall in line behind these ladies too. We have similarities in our lives as well. <br />We live on a little over HALF your yearly... but do what we can to get by. That's why I decoupaged my bathroom floor~ because it was ugly and I needed a cheap fix. It looks great and makes me feel so much better when I go in there and see it~ <br /><br />enjoyed reading your post today--made me feel 'normal'. You'd be surprised now a days ...I think there is a NEW NORMAL IN TOWN~ PatPatricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-16143575028373846212012-03-12T20:23:27.688-07:002012-03-12T20:23:27.688-07:00Love love love this post. Thanks for being real an...Love love love this post. Thanks for being real and honest,so many blogs are by people where money seems to be no object.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-51867575159152642982012-03-12T18:08:41.419-07:002012-03-12T18:08:41.419-07:00Nikki.....love this post and agree with everything...Nikki.....love this post and agree with everything that has already been said! I am such a thrifty, budget friendly, junkin, if it's free...it's for me kinda gal!!!! I had much rather follow your blog and what you do with your fab finds than some of the other bloggers that have no problem spending $200.00 on a lamp!!!! I have actually quit following some blogs that I loved their decor, but they are way to rich for my blood.<br />Keep...keepin on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-67048169267875375532012-03-12T16:58:27.363-07:002012-03-12T16:58:27.363-07:00This is the best post I have read in quite some ti...This is the best post I have read in quite some time!!! It IS easy to start looking at my surroundings and get down in the dumps after viewing some of the fabulous homes and pricey antique furnishings we see featured on a daily basis. And may I say, your house is one of them!! The fact that you have done everything yourself for practically nothing is truly amazing! Your house is a wonderful family home and I hope your wish to purchase it comes true.Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-59685604053774452872012-03-12T16:05:17.056-07:002012-03-12T16:05:17.056-07:00Love this post! I thought I was the only one that ...Love this post! I thought I was the only one that broke! You inspire me--you do have good taste or you wouldn't be able to create such beautiful rooms on a small budget. I love your house! How lucky to find such a cute house to rent. I hope you can buy it someday soon. You are inspiring a lot of people with this post. Thanks for sharing such honesty and personal information. It makes people realize they aren't the only ones struggling--and that beauty is still attainable!Shabby chic Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823848210658888319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-10593644140995161612012-03-12T15:43:35.813-07:002012-03-12T15:43:35.813-07:00Hi Nikki,
Just love your house and your decorating...Hi Nikki,<br />Just love your house and your decorating philosophy...bring on the junk! I am so glad I found your blog and will be following along on your adventures from now on!<br />CherylAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337201369550954242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-59338365280107520632012-03-12T14:19:16.981-07:002012-03-12T14:19:16.981-07:00Ok, I'm pretty sure i love you... I'm a du...Ok, I'm pretty sure i love you... I'm a dump diving, scavenging grubby girl too,... I totally get the 30 thou budget deal... i drive an old small suv that i absolutely love, i can't afford a car payment either, plus i'm always flinging stuff in the back of it. I don't need a perfect clean fancy car. And..... I'm really really glad to know who to contact in case of a zombie attack!<br /><br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980709067973460368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-91723895501857463562012-03-12T13:38:08.807-07:002012-03-12T13:38:08.807-07:00Bravo Nikki!!! I really needed to see this post - ...Bravo Nikki!!! I really needed to see this post - it makes me feel so much better to hear that I'm not the only one on a serious budget!!! Living off of one income in Los Angeles is tricky and you have to learn to budget in all the right ways! Especially if you have a fixer like us - that's why projects are sort of sitting there until the right funds rolls around! :) Anyway, thanks for being the down to earth lovely person that you are!!!<br /><br /><br />Hugs,<br />Jessie<br /><br />P.S. Your home is awesome!!! Love it all!!!A Cozy Cottage in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682860006721913633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-15943377613865737712012-03-12T12:45:41.882-07:002012-03-12T12:45:41.882-07:00Amen Nikki....wait til they see my Van...I had a m...Amen Nikki....wait til they see my Van...I had a moment Friday, Because there are so many things that need to be done in my home But just got a dentist bill for 1,700 that I thought was going to be $800.00 and wondering how the heck I'm going to pay for that... Love ya your a great woman.. <br /><br />PattieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196188833099810665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-58940033161225923122012-03-12T12:33:59.271-07:002012-03-12T12:33:59.271-07:00Good for you! Being yourself and doing what you c...Good for you! Being yourself and doing what you can with what you have is wonderful. I know, though, that sometimes it can be difficult, too.<br /><br />Like you said, we all have troubles - my hubby was forced to retire from his job nearly 1 year ago. Our NEW income with social security (his) and his retirement pay was about 1/3 what we were used to having. Somehow...we have made do, too. I had begun a complete re-decorating project of our house at that time and it still continues today. I am making changes to what I'm doing and doing alot more by myself. It will be a while before it's finished, but it's turning out great and I'll have photos when it's finished. BUDGET? Whatever I can eeek out of our finances, which isn't much.<br /><br />Jan ♥Jan Hermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12388252906826385107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-51114684072710324642012-03-12T12:05:15.672-07:002012-03-12T12:05:15.672-07:00I'm with you on the difficulty in taking decen...I'm with you on the difficulty in taking decent pictures. My camera was 3 pixels until yesterday when someone loaned me a 7 pixel. Lighting is non existent in a tree surrounded house. I do my best to show them how I did a project and leave the vanity shots to those who have the equipment and know how. Actually, I like your pics! ~ MaureenMaureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-62900993527452875972012-03-12T10:47:52.974-07:002012-03-12T10:47:52.974-07:00Ok, this post just cracked me up. LOVE IT! Espec...Ok, this post just cracked me up. LOVE IT! Especially the comments on the photos! That's so me also! I admire your ability to put yourself out there like that. It matters not one lick how much money you make, the kind of home you live in, or how you decorate...it's about you and your family and what truly matters is that you are happy! I often find myself getting a little worked up looking at all of the amazing bloggers and facebookers out there...comparing myself to them and trying to keep up. You just can't do it...you do what works for you, put your best foot forward and it all works in the end.<br />Thanks for sharing such a great post!<br />JackieStudio Shamborahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917793795810511359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-15977137158845460652012-03-12T09:56:05.491-07:002012-03-12T09:56:05.491-07:00This was such a wonderful, uplifting post. I'm...This was such a wonderful, uplifting post. I'm always looking at these wonderful crafting projects (mainly card making and jewelry making) from several blogs and I'm always asking myself how in the bleep can they afford to do these projects several times a week? Crafting supplies are ridiculously expensive.<br /><br />It was so refreshing reading such an honest post, so thank you.<br /><br />KristinKristin_Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03405146061692261631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-86698273520443731202012-03-12T09:54:22.712-07:002012-03-12T09:54:22.712-07:00I loved this post! Girl, I need to take some notes...I loved this post! Girl, I need to take some notes from you, your home is gorgeous and you do it with THAT income??!! You are amazing and I need to learn some better frugal skills for sure. $1000 is not budget friendly in my eyes, either. Your living room is so serene.<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br />~ShanonShanon at Vintage Sparkle Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480935131451730046noreply@blogger.com