tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post6692450678787436290..comments2023-10-28T23:32:09.811+10:00Comments on Bungalow Bliss: Show me the marble - Reno day 108Bungalowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-66206600753990398392013-10-03T21:48:56.135+10:002013-10-03T21:48:56.135+10:00Finally I am catching up on your renos all the way...Finally I am catching up on your renos all the way from the coast on my sons out of charge laptop. Oh the spotty planks, the shiny floors, the marble!!! It is all to lovely and exciting for words. Such a grown up house, Mel! I'm off to continue through your archives on 1% charge.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433701550878013807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-50353750725830528392013-09-18T08:26:35.128+10:002013-09-18T08:26:35.128+10:00That marble is absolutely gorgeous - it's goin...That marble is absolutely gorgeous - it's going to be perfect for making bread, pastry, pizzas - anything, really! xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-47776882133683636542013-09-14T09:57:04.433+10:002013-09-14T09:57:04.433+10:00Thanks for popping in and leaving such lovely comm...Thanks for popping in and leaving such lovely comments. Definitely rip up those carpets, you won't look back. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-89156492433668653172013-09-14T09:55:47.656+10:002013-09-14T09:55:47.656+10:00Sarah, I love the look of the grey carraras and wa...Sarah, I love the look of the grey carraras and was also reassured by a recent post by Georgica pond who has had similar benches for about 18 months and has three little kids. We have had ours sealed against most staining, still some risk of etching but it is less visible with the honed. Go have a look at snb stone- their range is fab. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-46740046416883705092013-09-13T10:13:23.451+10:002013-09-13T10:13:23.451+10:00I think your blog is just terrific and I am enjoyi...I think your blog is just terrific and I am enjoying following your journey. You are a terrific photographer. Thanks for sharing the photos of your children, who are beautiful. I love the timber floors . . . you have inspired me to bite the bullet and rip up our carpets. I hope your set backs are resolved soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-53410688946331684192013-09-12T15:01:03.887+10:002013-09-12T15:01:03.887+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Hawthorne Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585374601264419596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-76036340436585057932013-09-12T14:57:08.035+10:002013-09-12T14:57:08.035+10:00You have just inspired me to go with marble. I hav...You have just inspired me to go with marble. I have just discovered your blog and LOVE it. Meeting with my cabinet maker next week, thanks for the inspiration!!! Looks amazing.<br />www.mypaintpots.blogspot.com<br />Sarah xHawthorne Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585374601264419596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-82898061730849472402013-09-11T22:01:20.095+10:002013-09-11T22:01:20.095+10:00There's always snags in renovating whether you...There's always snags in renovating whether you DIY or outsource. Always. Focus on those gorgeous marble benchtops (tossed in another alternative for you)and cross fingers you get an adequate resolution to your issues. xxbrismodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169335258762403261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-41494013678370281782013-09-11T21:30:13.351+10:002013-09-11T21:30:13.351+10:00Mel, that huge chunk of marble is to die for! And ...Mel, that huge chunk of marble is to die for! And as for those lights, just gorgeous. You are doing Betsy proud. I'm sure it feels like it's been going on forever, but It's all coming together so beautifully. Loving all the different names - bunkers, counters, worktops - who knew! Hope solutions have been found for the hiccups and you can all be back home to enjoy it asap. Mel xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-74577770674391031712013-09-11T12:48:49.123+10:002013-09-11T12:48:49.123+10:00Mel! You picked the pendant lights I was looking f...Mel! You picked the pendant lights I was looking for!!! I was on the hunt for green pendants for months. In the end I chose cream because we are painting the pressed metal ceilling grey, but wow. I love those lights. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305924750586655358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-75982530518259467332013-09-10T20:48:22.789+10:002013-09-10T20:48:22.789+10:00Oh yes, you are spot on. For us A and B are the sa...Oh yes, you are spot on. For us A and B are the same thing and are then causing C- well only an extra week hopefully! mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-15934785985161166082013-09-10T16:17:27.432+10:002013-09-10T16:17:27.432+10:00Betsy's looking fab, love her new lights and l...Betsy's looking fab, love her new lights and love the brightness of her pantry esp. Not long now, hope those hiccups turn out to be minor. Ps. love your blue Casey Ware vase, I have a small size in green, CW is my favourite Aussie pottery maker.simmonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350871890878482529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-40683336394858710912013-09-10T08:17:29.823+10:002013-09-10T08:17:29.823+10:00I reckon in building/renovation there will ALWAYS ...I reckon in building/renovation there will ALWAYS be A) at least one major cock-up by someone, B) an unexpected major expenditure and C) it will always take way longer than you expect!<br />However, it is all looking so lovely. That piece of marble in your kitchen is just beautiful, and I think Betsy will be a wonderful wonderful place to live!kuber...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10573584709105936012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-48352402387170887822013-09-10T02:08:18.430+10:002013-09-10T02:08:18.430+10:00Everything is coming together so beautifully! I lo...Everything is coming together so beautifully! I love the kitchen already.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-55163532392433667542013-09-10T01:50:45.941+10:002013-09-10T01:50:45.941+10:00Hooray, what on earth are you thinking about now? ...Hooray, what on earth are you thinking about now? The small matter of moving back in perhaps? So glad you're getting there, Katie xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-68266162715592872542013-09-09T23:48:43.310+10:002013-09-09T23:48:43.310+10:00I am still chuckling over this worldwide debate ov...I am still chuckling over this worldwide debate over my kitchen benches/bunkers/counters/worktops. Who knew?!?Bungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-79252241118763692992013-09-09T23:47:27.006+10:002013-09-09T23:47:27.006+10:00Zara I thought you already had marble benches from...Zara I thought you already had marble benches from your pics, the laminate is very very good as a copy. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-35026656212358591402013-09-09T23:46:00.584+10:002013-09-09T23:46:00.584+10:00Still amazes me how many issues can crop up every ...Still amazes me how many issues can crop up every week, these last two were doozies - the sort involving conflict and extra cash. Not fun. Hope there are none like that over your way. No callouses yet, very dodgy nails though and hoping my wrists hold up for the weeks ahead! mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-74617624327701449752013-09-09T23:43:51.513+10:002013-09-09T23:43:51.513+10:00Are you serious? Bunker? Isn't that something ...Are you serious? Bunker? Isn't that something underground where you go if there is a bomb or a tornado? Gosh who new there were so many global names for the horizontal surfaces in a kitchen! Decision fatigue is all sorted, not a single one left to make thank goodness! mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-5343601921758471752013-09-09T23:41:54.269+10:002013-09-09T23:41:54.269+10:00Good to hear you have released all those years of ...Good to hear you have released all those years of pent up bench angst. Worktop? That sounds like something in a shed/mancave/gymnasium. I was all for the smeg until Legoman pointed out all the flaws and made me un-like it from a functional perspective. We had the backsplashy thing and took it off, might be steaming up my window! mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-71860989423779812442013-09-09T22:48:41.932+10:002013-09-09T22:48:41.932+10:00So funny how we all call them different things, I ...So funny how we all call them different things, I ofen say I speak three languages, English English, Aussie English and American English!!Amy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-65118826644201147832013-09-09T20:52:35.731+10:002013-09-09T20:52:35.731+10:00I am in love with that marble...that grey with the...I am in love with that marble...that grey with the green...perfection!<br />I hope that the issues get resolved fairly quickly and without causing you too much more pain and frustration.<br />As for benches, I might as well chime in and say that in the States they are called counter or countertops. I was so confused when I first moved here and people told me to "put it on the bench" as at home a bench is only for sitting on!Mother Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17646925050489695536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-17073980156786577512013-09-09T20:09:04.141+10:002013-09-09T20:09:04.141+10:00Love!! I am just about ready to move in, so whene...Love!! I am just about ready to move in, so whenever you are done, just let me know!<br />Great to see it al coming together, despite the snags. There are always going to be snags I guess, that is what I call 'thinking outside the renovation box!' They can be such a pain, but dont lose sight, you will be there soon!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449584078991625146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-33338703620459129102013-09-09T19:32:14.916+10:002013-09-09T19:32:14.916+10:00LOVE the marble. LOVE! Hope the snags work out, wi...LOVE the marble. LOVE! Hope the snags work out, without causing you too much more stress, and you can move in soon! Nesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149842262901100441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-1586010606083260492013-09-09T19:06:27.789+10:002013-09-09T19:06:27.789+10:00Gosh the marble is amazing. I want marble benches ...Gosh the marble is amazing. I want marble benches now. I guess the marble-look laminate bench tops will have to do for now. <br />Hope these issues sort themselves out, being so close to the finish line you really don't need these troubles. xZarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09577592390723365734noreply@blogger.com