tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post5980261196086882169..comments2023-10-28T23:32:09.811+10:00Comments on Bungalow Bliss: Husbands with opinions (and other annoyances)Bungalowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-65186001320864054222012-09-06T23:23:05.044+10:002012-09-06T23:23:05.044+10:00Haha brilliant! I couldn't agree more about th...Haha brilliant! I couldn't agree more about the meddling, I know that too well!Daniellehttp://www.premierrange.co.uk/glass-splashbacksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-22598340891710670182012-08-30T20:17:46.935+10:002012-08-30T20:17:46.935+10:00Totally get the argument about the kitchen bench t...Totally get the argument about the kitchen bench thickness! Love this post, it is absolutely priceless and you write so well. Were you a writer/journo/editor/publisher something or other in a former career? xxEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634383197755226856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-81779729584686892602012-08-21T14:19:27.121+10:002012-08-21T14:19:27.121+10:00You did find yourself some love bits of pretty the...You did find yourself some love bits of pretty there Mel and yeah for a tidy sum to buy a stove. I'm sure everything will eventually fall into place but it's not easy doing a reno. My hubby is a bit of both things like dinner etc he's like sure whatever but design if he doesn't like my idea he definitely will let me know about it;) Hope it all goes well, love the idea of a walk in pantry:) xxxCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11314373295390794669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-53695527640172468602012-08-20T23:31:45.970+10:002012-08-20T23:31:45.970+10:00How did I miss this one, Mel? Mine drives me nuts ...How did I miss this one, Mel? Mine drives me nuts with his design ideas. We just don't do the stuff we can't agree on . Occasioionally when he's on one of his trips I'll do something drastic . I have big plans for this Dec! The whole front patio is a compromise for me but I sucked it up in exchange for another win on an inside area. You have to pick your battles, huh?anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433701550878013807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-91858519779180463342012-08-20T09:03:21.075+10:002012-08-20T09:03:21.075+10:00love your little bundles :)
good luck with the per...love your little bundles :)<br />good luck with the persuading x x x xjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387068724390946472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-56725695228047729542012-08-18T23:39:16.532+10:002012-08-18T23:39:16.532+10:00Oh poor Mel! Lego man didn't get the memo, tha...Oh poor Mel! Lego man didn't get the memo, that whom ever cleans and maintains it is the one that make final decisions on it. Over here, that means Mr. Muddle makes decisions on vehicles and the garages. I am also very lucky that he is the "yes dear" type, and works in the oil patch, and we share very similar tastes and sensibilities. It is a novelty when we disagree on something! My lament though is that we met so late in life. There are many things we will never be able to do. On the flip side, we treasure our time together. It is the most precious gift.Sassy Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12499730848878614492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-73699836687438903272012-08-18T15:00:35.674+10:002012-08-18T15:00:35.674+10:00I don't have a husband but a do have a wife!!....I don't have a husband but a do have a wife!!....eek I hear you say...two women trying to decide on something!!. Luckily our style likes and dislikes are the same ( most of the time) my wife Niccy hates shopping so I tend to get the upper hand that way....oh and she is currently applying for a mining position...win win!!<br />AllisonAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945815850726862441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-80876974108775362952012-08-18T14:36:51.958+10:002012-08-18T14:36:51.958+10:00Mel, if you work out how to get the husband onto a...Mel, if you work out how to get the husband onto an oil-rig, can you post some instructions?? Isn't that every harassed wife's dream! Or is that just me...<br /><br />I must admit that my husband is enough of the "whatever love" variety that we're still married! And what mostly helped speed up any discussions was the fact that bub was 5 days old when the builders started ripping apart our backyard to lay the slab... A screaming newborn was a great way to make a sudden decision...! <br /> Moppets 'n Munchkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361780170819414335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-29862095228096609742012-08-18T08:04:19.461+10:002012-08-18T08:04:19.461+10:00Mel this post is so funny. I too would have loved ...Mel this post is so funny. I too would have loved the oil rig scenario! Good luck ..... F xFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891827232542844719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-953009940068540392012-08-17T22:42:23.343+10:002012-08-17T22:42:23.343+10:00We had similar discussions over kitchen bench thic...We had similar discussions over kitchen bench thickness and after I won the battle for 30mm our cabinet maker ended up mucking up the size of our kick boards which meant we had no choice but to resort to the 20mm bench tops which my husband had wanted in the first place!!! I hate negotiating on design ideas! I can't help but wonder if my hubby whispered in the ear of the cabinet maker!! Haha happy decision making Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-29071250887405082192012-08-17T21:15:45.364+10:002012-08-17T21:15:45.364+10:00Ps. Love the sheets - especially the matching pair...Ps. Love the sheets - especially the matching pair!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693974265362278188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-20460726440093348262012-08-17T21:13:46.572+10:002012-08-17T21:13:46.572+10:00I love a good rant. Sounds likes it is all startin...I love a good rant. Sounds likes it is all starting to come together for you now though which is great.x Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693974265362278188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-42403395078648094042012-08-17T20:00:05.793+10:002012-08-17T20:00:05.793+10:00Ha ha!
Can my husband join yours on that oil rig?
...Ha ha!<br />Can my husband join yours on that oil rig?<br /><br />Our last little mini renovation was our bathroom.<br />It was all actually going well until we realised that Reece had given us the wrong measurements for the sink we ordered and so it wasn't going to fit well beneath the taps. <br />I went out and found another sink...a gorgeous and expensive sink...of course I still get grief about this sink today. <br /><br />And I love the idea of selling old things to raise money for a stove!Mother Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17646925050489695536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-27639364548388725822012-08-17T19:00:56.399+10:002012-08-17T19:00:56.399+10:00I'd have to say I have one of those "what...I'd have to say I have one of those "whatever love" men but it comes with it's own set of problems. What should we have for takeaway..."whatever love", tea or coffee?..."whatever love", black or white..."whatever love". ALthough it gives me free rein on descision making in the interior design department it also means I have to make every bloddy descision! Anyhoo..should'nt moan. Yay to your clean out and loot. And yay to your local oppie and those yummy sheets. Hope you have a lovely weekend :)Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077790096029386818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-61743221245943019752012-08-17T16:07:41.813+10:002012-08-17T16:07:41.813+10:00LOL does your husband read your blog? My husband ...LOL does your husband read your blog? My husband is more of the "yes, dear, whatever colour/style/furniture arrangement you want" type, but does have some opinions lol. Hope you can sort out your differences and get on with it! Yey for you selling stuff! I still have a pile of stuff I have been planning to sell since about December ... <br />Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564174820915401323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-52894686563486301692012-08-17T11:26:56.235+10:002012-08-17T11:26:56.235+10:00Oh goodness a non-compliant husband is the last th...Oh goodness a non-compliant husband is the last thing any good woman needs! So far mine has been pretty non-commital about anything...fingers crossed with will all happen so fast that he won't have realised what has happened and I get my vision! Looking forward to seeing your plans and pics - thanks for looking at mine. Your comment a couple of months ago re space next to cooktop did prompt some reworking - so much appreciated! In the end I decided to put an induction stovetop in the 3.5m breakfast bar - is seemed roomy enough!Clarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237711431214514863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-80525306593513767222012-08-17T11:14:46.226+10:002012-08-17T11:14:46.226+10:00Such an enjoyable read! I too did not know there w...Such an enjoyable read! I too did not know there were issues like kitchen bench thickness!! Ps great sheet finds: love the pink & purple design.rachel @ idlepineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428104835506506152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-9785256742413916262012-08-17T10:30:27.108+10:002012-08-17T10:30:27.108+10:00I don't mean to laugh at your frustrations but...I don't mean to laugh at your frustrations but your post was very funny. I never knew you could buy taps that change colour with hot and cold water.<br />I am very fortunate that my husband and I have similar tastes and ideas. It does make life easier. However, he certainly wouldn't mind if I had less "stuff" around the place.<br />Good luck<br />Oh, every girl needs a rant every now and again :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-37949136745465782532012-08-17T09:19:29.506+10:002012-08-17T09:19:29.506+10:00Bahaaaa I feel your pain Mel. My man has an opinio...Bahaaaa I feel your pain Mel. My man has an opinion as well! I was pregnant with no 3 when we were building our home and it was all a bit too hard for my hormonal emotional state so I just left it all up to my hubby...he did a great job with the bones but there are some missing details. Next time maybe.. Best of luck with your negotiations. Funny post! Superb sheets. I still love the purple and green floral.Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18266691379070059672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-68251922732098452302012-08-17T08:53:07.471+10:002012-08-17T08:53:07.471+10:00Goodluck Mel xGoodluck Mel xKyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258543009688502584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-81498118510404839792012-08-17T07:48:43.059+10:002012-08-17T07:48:43.059+10:00Funny. I was at the opposite end of desperate whe...Funny. I was at the opposite end of desperate when we were getting our house done - because I was making quite a few decisions by myself and it was lonely :)Mookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04696730691507593343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-52571258912825668392012-08-17T07:00:05.156+10:002012-08-17T07:00:05.156+10:00Big laughs!... I know your predicament all too wel...Big laughs!... I know your predicament all too well. Hasn't he heard the saying "Happy Wife, Happy Life?" I fought for YEARS to come back to Brisbane (and I almost left him several times during our "discussions" about it). We too have argued over the details of our impending reno, but amazingly he has turned into your fantasy - however mine involves underground mining. Mark doesn't cook or do laundry, so in my opinion he doesn't get a say. xxCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13606994564887624801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-31146579220596384332012-08-17T05:59:12.301+10:002012-08-17T05:59:12.301+10:00I hear you...sportscar driving fashionisto Jason h...I hear you...sportscar driving fashionisto Jason has opinions and follows through on them without appropriate consultation...our downstairs area is lacking windows as a result!<br />Anyway, I'm sure you'll get 80% of what you want. And if hubby wants a minimalist kitchen, he should've bought a minimalist house not a Queenslander Californian Bungalow!!brismodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169335258762403261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-5950817978824262942012-08-17T04:59:12.026+10:002012-08-17T04:59:12.026+10:00Oh I feel your pain!! This is why me and my partne...Oh I feel your pain!! This is why me and my partner aren't married - every time we've talked about a wedding he starts having his own opinions, like 'we'll just invite family'!!! Um, what's the point of having the biggest party of our lives if we can't invite our friends?! It's like he didn't get the memo that said men should mainly keep out of this sort of thing, apart from to pay for it (I know I sound like a vile Bridezilla, but I'm really not - all I want is our 50 closest friends and family and their kids, some booze and nice food and music. Oh and of course a ring and a nice dress).<br /><br />I like your leverage idea though, I think I'll start chucking in a few random demands that I can strategically back down on later! xxRainbow Vintage Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074537730057546641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-31445561408360295622012-08-17T04:37:41.511+10:002012-08-17T04:37:41.511+10:00This post really made me chuckle!
I'm lucky in...This post really made me chuckle!<br />I'm lucky in that I just 'get on with it', we could literally live in a hole in the ground and Mr Bea would not bat an eye! On the minus side he's not in the slightest bit practical, he hates DIY and so nothing gets done unless I do it or pay someone! We all like our little Rants! Good luck with the discussions! Ada :)Vintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.com