tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post77586026594491968..comments2024-03-10T00:45:16.517-08:00Comments on The Vintage Farmhouse: Bad Blogger EtiquetteThe Vintage Farmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13201067932252143566noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-4278497014390238672012-06-02T07:40:21.798-07:002012-06-02T07:40:21.798-07:00You put so much time, energy and creativity into e...You put so much time, energy and creativity into everything you do. Don't let anything weight you down. Your blog is sincere! Your ideas great!Candyleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940481300846596938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-34815246649691437222012-06-02T07:35:06.400-07:002012-06-02T07:35:06.400-07:00I just adore you and am in your court 100% Nicki (...I just adore you and am in your court 100% Nicki (I think you know that from our FB friendship:-). Nobody has the right to stick their nose into how you price things or where you source them, but people do...just an unfortunate part of this business. Sheesh, with your hard work & talent you should have charged more...and that wouldn't have been her business either!!<br /> As for the photo stealing....oh boy, I'm not going there but you know I'm with ya on that too!<br />xox,<br />Janetshabbyfufuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306547264571758892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-83958098281225676472012-06-01T08:22:42.073-07:002012-06-01T08:22:42.073-07:00Kudos & hugs to you for addressing all of thes...Kudos & hugs to you for addressing all of these issues! We support you! ~ ZuzuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-9365996039876429582012-05-29T20:22:53.471-07:002012-05-29T20:22:53.471-07:00You have stirred the pot and I LOVE IT. Your curbs...You have stirred the pot and I LOVE IT. Your curbside find was none of that woman's business. I mean, come on...was she upset you made money from cleaning it up and finding a new owner? It doesn't make sense that she would complain about that, it's what we all do. Shake her off...she is not worth a minute of your time.<br />Sad, really. <br /><br />I agree with you about the cliques but it is very evident you have a lot of followers who adore you, you are blessed indeed. Sending love, xo RhondaRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06991729557183904839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-16895590699078289702012-05-29T19:56:19.267-07:002012-05-29T19:56:19.267-07:00I saw this post and wanted to comment before now, ...I saw this post and wanted to comment before now, but life got crazy. I couldn't believe that ANYONE could find fault with you selling a curbside find...let alone going to the owner about it. I was stunned. Where we come by our tresors matters not. As you said, you took the time and gas to pick it up, clean it up, and paint/distress it. And even if you didn't paint or distress it...so what? Don't let one bad apple spoil it for you...she's most likely jealous of your success. Keep on doing what you're doing. We all love you!<br />Blessings & hugs,<br />KarenA Shabby Moment in Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10897570138567789130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-13641223781980350422012-05-29T08:38:00.934-07:002012-05-29T08:38:00.934-07:00So on board about the high school quality of the j...So on board about the high school quality of the junk field. Vintage Marketplace felt like a huge popularity contest and I was definitely on the outside looking in. There were favorites and there were not. It was painfully obvious in placement. Ah well, I had great neighbors and those of us on the "outs" should just keep plugging along. Forge your own path and be confident in your choices!JunqueMagnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075497091857885062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-13677419174922727562012-05-29T08:34:56.814-07:002012-05-29T08:34:56.814-07:00I would have LOVED the chance to purchase one of y...I would have LOVED the chance to purchase one of your masterpieces for $45.00. Keep calm and curbside on sistah!!!Rasonda @ East Conolly Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516463583679760768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-81384903766972691462012-05-29T07:14:01.486-07:002012-05-29T07:14:01.486-07:00Oh my goodness! $45 for a dresser is an incredibl...Oh my goodness! $45 for a dresser is an incredible bargain. Some people have no clue about what we go through to get our merchandise from point A to point B. To complain about something like this is just plain ignorant. Keep on doing what you're doing and be proud of your curbside finds!!Betsy@My Salvaged Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120247339822621125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-26115328132542502022012-05-28T18:46:28.070-07:002012-05-28T18:46:28.070-07:00Wow - I would love to find a refurbished dresser f...Wow - I would love to find a refurbished dresser for $45.00, curbside find or not! I'll bet it was beautiful.<br /><br />Well, I'm in your corner. I hate cliques and always have. Don't let it get you down - keep on doing what you are doing so beautifully!<br /><br />By the way, I plan to follow your blog to get ideas and inspiration. Come by and visit me at Home In Douglas!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647220453777040327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-79194488040103954202012-05-28T17:52:29.712-07:002012-05-28T17:52:29.712-07:00Keep on keepin' on. I so enjoy your blog - you...Keep on keepin' on. I so enjoy your blog - you inspire me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03910887045436878421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-67770502976340266442012-05-28T15:49:44.847-07:002012-05-28T15:49:44.847-07:00Agreed on everything except the price of the dress...Agreed on everything except the price of the dresser... $45 WAS giving it away, your time and physical work are worth MORE than that! :) (Been participating in a lot of pricing workshops around here lately.)Christina | Little Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815829032836885028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-16716102238250350682012-05-28T12:15:23.009-07:002012-05-28T12:15:23.009-07:00Hi Nicki,
I'm so sorry those things happene...Hi Nicki,<br /><br /> I'm so sorry those things happened to you. Those kind of people are their own worst enemy. I love your blog and look forward to it! God bless you and all you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-68232357255482269832012-05-28T10:41:41.091-07:002012-05-28T10:41:41.091-07:00Yes, there will always be people who don't und...Yes, there will always be people who don't understand retail. I get some great finds and had some complaints about selling them too. I know it was silly, my prices are actually a very good deal, but it still stung at the time.<br /><br />And the photo thing?? Yes, its always been an issue. I even had someone use my facebook profile photo as their own.<br /><br />Sorry about the cliques. I had always heard complaints about that at gatherings, but didn't realize it was also a blog problem.karlascottage.typepad.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487197986245851745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-62645575880861049632012-05-28T08:54:18.546-07:002012-05-28T08:54:18.546-07:00Hmmm... My daughter has a rusted up '66 Chevel...Hmmm... My daughter has a rusted up '66 Chevelle in the back field of the house she and her hubby just bought. It is theirs to do with as they wish. The bought the house, and got a LOT of junk on the property 'to boot'! Now, if they refurbish that rusted out hunk of metal, that cost them nothing, because it brought the appraisal on the house DOWN.... and then they were to turn around and sell it AS A CLASSIC STREET ROD-- MUSCLE CAR no less. And make about 10 GRAND on it... Would that be any different? NO. <br />If they took the rest of the junk on their property and loaded it up and took it to the metal scrap yard and made a little bit of money, is that wrong? NO. <br />The point is-- you think outside the box. You take what you are given-- and you do something with it. The value isn't just what you see in a curbed piece-- it's value comes from what someone is willing to pay. If the first blogger wasn't willing to pay it, she should have kept her mouth shut, and kept on shopping until she found something in her price range; the blogger who bought, obviously thought it was worth the money-- and saved herself the trouble of remaking the furniture herself. <br /><br />No one has addressed the shop owner's part in this deal either. She is not without responsibility, in my opinion. Did she tell you this because your sales are effecting other space rentals- and vendors? Was this a business decision to tell you what the other blogger had said, or did she tell you this to be mean or malicious; instigating trouble? There is a thing called 'DISCRETION' some women have it and some don't. <br /><br />I for one, appreciate you calling bloggers out to grow up, be friendly, and above all else practice good net-iquette. Thanks for sharing your story! <br /><br />~PatPatricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-25116719305713049562012-05-28T08:22:04.315-07:002012-05-28T08:22:04.315-07:00Okay... So, I read you often, but don't often...Okay... So, I read you often, but don't often comment - not because I don't like you or don't love what you do, I just don't have time. I will try to make a better effort! :( On the issue of your blogger "friend", with friends that like, who needs enemies??? Seriously? If she does this herself, why doesn't she get that you have time and material costs involved. Sounds like a case of the green envies. ;) I would just feel sorry for her. And seriously... For a dresser. I don't care if you found it free or not... There is no way I would have put $45 on it. You can't find anything like that for that cheap. That's the whole point! Find something, salvage it and make it gorgeous again and get paid for it. Its what you do! Why shouldn't you profit off it??? Two... I haven't had this happen, but I would be steamed if it did. I always try to give credit, where credit is due - but I also tend to shy away from using other blogger's pictures just in case I goof up and don't give proper credit. When in doubt... Don't. ;) Three... Yes. The cliques. Just like high school. Impossible to get in. But, I've decided just do what I love to do. That's why we do it anyway, right? Although, it does sometimes hurt when you've worked particularly hard on something and don't get the props. Know what I'm saying? And again... Maybe they see you as a threat. Or maybe its just not their taste. Who knows? Who cares? Do what you love and love what you do. And who gives a fig about what everyone else says. :D Keep on doing what you're doing. You inspire more people more than you know. :) Okay, so I think I totally made up for not ever commenting with one really, really long comment. :) Hope your week gets better!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00645081308351987383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-13080577043588619662012-05-28T04:46:11.911-07:002012-05-28T04:46:11.911-07:00People some days are just down right rude I love y...People some days are just down right rude I love your things and so what if it was given to you curb side whatever you took your time and got it cleaned it up etc and as for the clicks I have never been in one nor would I want to try not to let it get you down and know you have many friends even if we never met you and love your talent hugs to youimsteelefullofscraphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17670385766006332924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-55143241261870472652012-05-28T03:37:53.585-07:002012-05-28T03:37:53.585-07:00Sounds like a case of jealousy to me ! I'm not...Sounds like a case of jealousy to me ! I'm not a blogger, but I really enjoy following blogs,(thanks for the inspiration!). I'm a 50 yr old nurse and continue to interact with people who should support one another..but instead try to tear down,backstab,create strife,etc.,etc. It truly takes a village in every endeavor in life and we just have to suck it up and carry on. I remind myself daily of the Golden Rule, although it's hard at times !! Try not to fret about it , but instead feel sorry for that very shallow person, I believe in Karma,LOL ....BTW, Love your blog!!<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11407279584229261245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-753114128492190362012-05-27T18:51:43.440-07:002012-05-27T18:51:43.440-07:00It's a dresser for gosh sakes (I don't kno...It's a dresser for gosh sakes (I don't know you well enough yet to cuss on your blog). Where can you buy a dresser for less than $45? Less than $100? I think you should price your items at what they should sell for regardless of what you paid for it, how much money you put into it or how much work you put into it. That's just silly and petty that the other blogger would bother to complain to the store owner.Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-51954447875578731472012-05-27T18:45:30.534-07:002012-05-27T18:45:30.534-07:00Oh don't let these people upset you..I know..e...Oh don't let these people upset you..I know..easier said than done...It's all sour grapes...Jealousy. I am very open about what I charge for my items, but never say what I bought them for if I am going to resell. Lesson learned. Don't get side tracked by a few poopy people! Carry on, love your blog<br /><br />CarolThe Polka Dot Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-13176436550518643822012-05-27T18:05:34.806-07:002012-05-27T18:05:34.806-07:00Oh my goodness--I thought you should have charged ...Oh my goodness--I thought you should have charged more for it! Don't listen to these ridculous people. For heavens sake you didn't twist the arm of the person who bought it, she was thrilled..why does this other person care? I have been lucky to not have had anything happen so far through blogging. I am sure it will someday. you are putting yourself out there while blogging. Just stick with the positive people and try to ignore the rest.Shabby chic Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823848210658888319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-86366461165360775422012-05-27T15:58:43.231-07:002012-05-27T15:58:43.231-07:00I LOVED this post. I could not have put it any be...I LOVED this post. I could not have put it any better myself! You are right on point with everything you said!!!<br /><br />This is definitely not high school but there are those that try to make it that way. I for one just don't have the time for such foolishness so I just go on my merry way and not feed into all the drama that seems to crop up here and there. The older I get, the less tolerant I get of people...LOL I am getting cranky!! <br /><br />Keep on keeping on Girlie.....you are awesome and don't forget it!<br /><br />Love,<br />LuLu~*xoxoLuLu Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628316187294863988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-20059980572691689162012-05-27T15:58:32.840-07:002012-05-27T15:58:32.840-07:00Well put.. Now that I have had my space at a littl...Well put.. Now that I have had my space at a little mall I can totally relate to all the work and time that goes into it.. TIME and alot of it.. I can totally relate to most of this post as I have had things going on similar and had a talk with my mom last evening and told her that we just have to lift it all up at the end of the day and realize that those people are the ones with the problems not us.. If we give into them than they have the power. Easy to preach but hard for me to listen to my own advice. I am truly blessed by all the inspiration I get from all my favorite blogs including yours. Blessings Pampballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198248426721042955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-25579432948962116672012-05-27T15:18:43.841-07:002012-05-27T15:18:43.841-07:00Hmmmm.....I was unaware of the cliques....I am not...Hmmmm.....I was unaware of the cliques....I am not in one.....so.......maybe that explains why one particular blogger I see on several blogs and link parties I participate in NEVER comments on my blog,, yet she comments on others....I have never done anything to offend her (that I know of)....interesting.....<br /><br />I am sorry that you have experienced negativity through blogging. You have a lovely blog and home. I have learned so much for you! I hope you have a great Memorial Day!<br /><br />(((hugs))),<br />RIcki JillRicki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-18943315996094349382012-05-27T14:27:12.856-07:002012-05-27T14:27:12.856-07:00I sold a curb find I sanded and painted for 50$ in...I sold a curb find I sanded and painted for 50$ in my booth. That's what we do. We are artist, junkers, etc... No apologies!" SHABBY JUNK"https://www.blogger.com/profile/11913393167538841240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449321536339435803.post-39418368726255253522012-05-27T14:17:26.877-07:002012-05-27T14:17:26.877-07:00I'm fairly new here but I agree with you on al...I'm fairly new here but I agree with you on all points. I would also add people who read posts on your blog and them "miraculously" within a week (or sometimes hours) later...they post a blog with the exact same content/idea but it is their original idea that just "came to them". Back where I came from we called that stealing. LOL. I'm with you...I'm flattered if people want to link to me, be inspired by me or share my photos, but I want to be credited for my work, originality and creativity. Some bloggers have poor etiquette because as people in real life they were never taught etiquette. Chin up and know that i am happy to be here!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093429146447858542noreply@blogger.com